Wednesday 7 September 2011

Back From Hols

We've just returned from a two week break in Cornwall and Somerset (to a house of chaos - but that's another story). One of our day's out included a trip to Dunster Castle. On the way, I spotted a salvage yard, and miracle upon miracle, M agreed to stop.

As I know a lot of us here enjoy a good salvage yard, I thought I'd share some pics (with minimum commentary):



This fearsome beast greeted us at the entrance:




Old suitcases are popular at the moment:












A butcher's block:







complete with broken label:











Beautiful old stoves to keep you warm...

















And a water pump for your bathing:







Milk churns are always fun (and a family joke)








A beautiful old lantern frame






My Nan had one of these in her porch:







but she didn't have a kangaroo






For some unknown reason I really wanted this signpost, but with all our luggage it wouldn't have got in the car:






giant clock hands







and just for fun...






Did I buy? Yes. I bought a large black cast iron saucepan to use in the garden. I forgot to take a pic. Maybe when I've planted it up.


A very enjoyable trip which doesn't happen often enough for me.


Blessings,

Andi xx