Saturday, 21 October 2017

Auction regular!!

I caught the bus into town as I had a voucher for Debenhams, I used it to get a top that I will probably wear to Tina's licencing. After that I walked to the auction house, Tina had a couple of carpets that she wanted me to bid on and I had seen a couple of planters and a chair. The first auctioneer was no charmer, his favourite phrase was 'it's going if you don't get on with it'! A few people know I have a bit of a problem with dogs, well, more dog owners and the ridiculous amount of dog mess there s on the streets in Scarborough. When Darren and I go to the boot sale, in a field, a lot of people bring the dogs along, and today, a couple of people brought dogs into the sale room. Mini rant over, they weren't any bother.
I took another photo in the sale room, the grand piano you can just see the corner of in the front of the picture was fantastic and sold for £260 which seemed a bargain. The old wooden furniture, which I like, often goes for a song.
I managed to secure one of the carpets for Tina, I missed out on a couple of things but got a lovely little leather 'bedroom chair'. didn't get a picture, but did get one of the small Victorian style bath shaped planter, which I think will look lovely in the small walled garden at the vicarage.
Darren came and we had a cup of tea together, he was going to bid at the office furniture sale. I walked home from the auction house as I had been sitting for a good while and my back was aching as well as my joints! 
I have had a lazy afternoon except for getting dinner for the three of us, and have enjoyed Strictly this evening, and got to vote this week.
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  1. Mike M21 October 2017 at 21:27

    There must be auctions like that in Peterborough, but I have no idea where. I’d quite like to go and look and maybe bid, but knowing me I’d get carried away and pay too much for something. Maybe I’ll google for one and have a look.
    The piano looks nice and not bad for the money. Shame I can’t play one :-)
    Glad you managed to get a few bits. You’ll have a lot of space to fill soon!

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  2. Scarboroughjan21 October 2017 at 21:29

    I do quite enjoy going along, don't even get nervous bidding now! I could end up bidding on lots of stuff, but even stopped on a couple of things I really liked today!

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  3. Unknown22 October 2017 at 08:08

    I love the planter and feel sure it will fit in perfectly. Well done.... I love dogs and the mess as much as you and often shout at their owners from my kitchen window tell them to pick their dirt up. Discusting!!!. Although the piano went for a good price the up keep is expensive, probably needs tuning to start with. Hope you get a nice little lady to help with the chores once moved. A huge place to clean. Your time will be the lovely garden. I think Ruth and Brian should be in the dance off.xx

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  4. Scarboroughjan22 October 2017 at 08:33

    We are definitely on the same page regarding the dog mess, so inconsiderate! Glad you like the planter, I can see it in that walled area. No really awful ones in the dancing now, but I think you are right, just depends who is actually there to start with.

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