Today we went to the antiques fair at Ingliston, Edinburgh. It was really busy, probably because they only have four of them in the year now, and there seemed to be lots of people buying, so for once the stall-holders weren’t all moaning about how slow things were.
We were just going to the fair for something to do really, it was a chance to get out of the house and away from all the boxes which are engulfing the place, preparations for our big house move in April are now in full swing.
My favourite stall was there though, so despite the fact that I had told myself and others that I was just going for a mooch around, I ended up buying more art deco things. Two vases, one planter and a large decorative wall plate were purchased from that stall. Then I bought an old jigsaw puzzle, from the 1950s I think, it’s of an old car race. The last thing which I couldn’t say no to was a length of Sanderson fabric, with a design of cute wee houses, trees, park benches, lamp posts and more, very sweet, a bit pinker than I would normally go for and I have no idea what I will make with it.
Anyway, as you can see, they were filming Bargain Hunt while we were there. It’s actually quite annoying when they’re doing that because they seem to get all over the place and block the passageways a lot. However obviously some people are more worried than annoyed about it because apparently there was a notice in the loos saying that if people didn’t wish to appear in the background of the programme then they should go and tell them, and they would make sure they would be edited out!
I never thought of an antiques fair as an illicit trysting place, but it sounds like it might be for some people.
Or they might be in a witness protection plan or in hiding on the run from the law! I read/watch too many crime books/shows! Wish I were there with youn’s
Peggy Ann,
That imagination of yours is much more exciting than mine! You would have enjoyed yourself, it’s a shame about that ‘pond’.
Gee, Peggy, I didn’t think of that, but that would be an urgent, emergency reason to be edited out!
Judith
Katrina,
The auction sounds like it was the perfect diversion for you. I’m glad you took a few hours off from household concerns to relax and enjoy yourselves. You’ll be better for it!
Judith
Judith,
It was good fun, but really crowded. It took my mind off the house business, everything seems to be so much more complicated and drawn out than the old system of buying and selling was. Nothing seems to change for the better!
Katrina,
As the saying goes, “Now ain’t that the truth!” I couldn’t believe all the stuff the realtor pushed us to do when we sold in 2005-2006. People expect perfection these days, I guess, especially in an urban area.
I hope moving moves quickly for you; after all, you’ve packed up so much already!
Judith
Judith,
You’re right, I started packing stuff up about 3 years ago! By the time we unpack I’ll have forgotten about half of it. It makes you think though – if I’ve done without the stuff all that time – do I really need it?! I’m looking forward to getting my books properly organised again though.