tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post5446510261963921567..comments2024-03-28T17:38:36.224+00:00Comments on My Quiet Life in Suffolk: Recent Car-Boot Finds Sue in Suffolkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-1685224318460802002021-07-16T09:31:47.887+01:002021-07-16T09:31:47.887+01:00Wow, impressive finds. It is just so nice to be a...Wow, impressive finds. It is just so nice to be able to have a walk around.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-78913367480189600762021-07-16T08:55:56.076+01:002021-07-16T08:55:56.076+01:00this weekend im informed we are going to a huge au...this weekend im informed we are going to a huge auto jumble , not my idea. sooner pop to the local carboot...lolkate steeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772776996207438308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-23323028318037013212021-07-15T20:55:43.434+01:002021-07-15T20:55:43.434+01:00I like the sound of the gooseberries in with the s...I like the sound of the gooseberries in with the strawberries and was going to ask for the recipe, but then looked in your recipes from a Suffolk Kitchen and found it.<br /><br />I have the same problem with weeds in my patio, but don’t want to put anything down to kill the weeds as I don’t want to hurt the hedgehog visitors. I am sure there must be some kind of garden tool I can buy to use.<br />Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511709699694077876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-16836522391531855312021-07-15T18:54:45.867+01:002021-07-15T18:54:45.867+01:00You are such a wise shopper and you always pick up...You are such a wise shopper and you always pick up useful items. I love that bag and it looks like it will hold a lot. The oblong planter is very nice too and will look good in many different places.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-50601734463671242502021-07-15T18:52:38.378+01:002021-07-15T18:52:38.378+01:00You've found some great bargains there. There ...You've found some great bargains there. There don't seem to be any car boot sales round here. Herbs in the trough, and placed near the kitchen, maybe? xxhappy hookerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06895402170116525521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-37719131268143331442021-07-15T18:14:16.445+01:002021-07-15T18:14:16.445+01:00You are lucky to always find useful items at Boot ...You are lucky to always find useful items at Boot sales. Fresh fruit and veg is important to me too and buying from others is okay but home grown, as you state, is even better. In time, your new raised beds will be producing. Will you add fruit to your growing plans?Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-38853902455555515642021-07-15T17:36:27.466+01:002021-07-15T17:36:27.466+01:00I was very restrained as there were lots of craft ...I was very restrained as there were lots of craft bits on one stallSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-89837481075983507992021-07-15T17:35:34.959+01:002021-07-15T17:35:34.959+01:00I'm not enjoying buying fruit and veg thats fo...I'm not enjoying buying fruit and veg thats for sure. Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-66216839787646881742021-07-15T17:29:19.780+01:002021-07-15T17:29:19.780+01:00I think I shall be begging for windfall apples so ...I think I shall be begging for windfall apples so I can make chutney - I will really miss my apple treesSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-14939759882814138842021-07-15T15:35:37.573+01:002021-07-15T15:35:37.573+01:00Those card blanks&envelopes were a great find!...Those card blanks&envelopes were a great find!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-67939683213838366832021-07-15T14:13:55.297+01:002021-07-15T14:13:55.297+01:00It's hard buying fruits and veggies when we us...It's hard buying fruits and veggies when we used to grow so many for ourselves isn't it. But it's also nicest to support local growers and sellers, so you're still doing your bit ... even if it does cost you a bit more at the moment. <br /><br />Maybe that little trough would look good planted up with some little Tete a Tete daffodils to stand on your porch for Spring. You could always stand it on a brick or two to raise it up a little bit.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-91549384802563768792021-07-15T13:18:23.884+01:002021-07-15T13:18:23.884+01:00I've just been topping and tailing lbs and lbs...I've just been topping and tailing lbs and lbs of gooseberries from the garden so I know that feeling - we left behind a Brambley apple tree when we moved house years ago and it still feels odd buying little bags of them.Yellow Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719449279985048223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-47110786172117359452021-07-15T12:58:46.870+01:002021-07-15T12:58:46.870+01:00There are some lovely big Penstemons on one of the...There are some lovely big Penstemons on one of the plant stalls at the car-boot - I'm tempted!Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-17105372365711589482021-07-15T12:57:45.681+01:002021-07-15T12:57:45.681+01:00You might be lucky - there again you might only fi...You might be lucky - there again you might only find rubbish!Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-56854075514495414772021-07-15T12:55:17.129+01:002021-07-15T12:55:17.129+01:00The toppers have interesting designs and will make...The toppers have interesting designs and will make good cardsSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-422047474792144162021-07-15T12:53:11.034+01:002021-07-15T12:53:11.034+01:00Just an hour each morning - I like to whizz round ...Just an hour each morning - I like to whizz round and go home for breakfast!Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-70990862088532702542021-07-15T12:52:26.926+01:002021-07-15T12:52:26.926+01:00Very unlikely that I'd ever find something val...Very unlikely that I'd ever find something valuable as I'm only looking for things that will be useful for me - there are too many dealers always looking for the treasures!Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-24133256674655509002021-07-15T12:23:52.131+01:002021-07-15T12:23:52.131+01:00You really have an eagle eye for bargains Sue - on...You really have an eagle eye for bargains Sue - one of these days I expect to see you on Antiques Road Show with something worth thousands whicj you picked up for pence.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-66983642326017697862021-07-15T11:44:11.236+01:002021-07-15T11:44:11.236+01:00Nice little haul of goodies. Must have been an enj...Nice little haul of goodies. Must have been an enjoyable morning.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587652444835060129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-89530028207454910422021-07-15T10:30:43.736+01:002021-07-15T10:30:43.736+01:00Good craft buys; I think those Whopper Topper pads...Good craft buys; I think those Whopper Topper pads are about £9.99 each.<br />I love the little trough. How about miniature tulips for next spring?callmemadamhttps://callmemadam.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-60492473478718674922021-07-15T10:10:44.245+01:002021-07-15T10:10:44.245+01:00Some good bargains there. I hate car boots but mus...Some good bargains there. I hate car boots but must go to one sometime to see if I can find books to use.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-75415602136442048522021-07-15T09:02:06.511+01:002021-07-15T09:02:06.511+01:00The Hunkydory card toppers were a good buy and I a...The Hunkydory card toppers were a good buy and I am sure the trough looks lovely planted up. I went to my sisters for a few days in Huntingdon and brought a dark red Penstemon it was £2. it was a big plant so clean no weeds in the pot.<br />Hazel 🌈🌈hazel c UK https://www.blogger.com/profile/01638654030434369177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-71403929977123174122021-07-15T07:55:52.903+01:002021-07-15T07:55:52.903+01:00I was so cross when the handle broke on the old ba...I was so cross when the handle broke on the old bag as it was so big and useful - this is a good replacement,Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-83696589389950650892021-07-15T07:54:41.408+01:002021-07-15T07:54:41.408+01:00I've planted it up with lots of stones in the ...I've planted it up with lots of stones in the pot and shingle on the top so hope it will think it's on a rockery!Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-33175604210720569652021-07-15T07:53:45.714+01:002021-07-15T07:53:45.714+01:00Trouble with the trough is that it's very smal...Trouble with the trough is that it's very small so would be lost on the ground but just looks all wrong on the plant stand.Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.com