tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post4373605965085417840..comments2023-10-29T13:13:23.490+01:00Comments on My Life in the Charente: Bric a BracDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-76884441267961591472010-09-20T10:06:16.615+02:002010-09-20T10:06:16.615+02:00Firefly, it amazes me what people buy, many things...Firefly, it amazes me what people buy, many things that I would take to the dump you see people buying :-) It seems to be very successful. We had a garage sales in Joburg Put ads up a week in advance and they seemed to work a treat. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-83480653610559452132010-09-20T09:22:36.968+02:002010-09-20T09:22:36.968+02:00We are busy unpacking our boxes after having major...We are busy unpacking our boxes after having major renovations done at home. I actually told my wife this weekend that we need to go and pull our car up at a boot sale place and get rid of some of the things.Firefly the Travel Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278794823093520621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-46341433222158415672010-09-19T11:23:02.850+02:002010-09-19T11:23:02.850+02:00Joyful the bric a brac was fun and a good day was ...Joyful the bric a brac was fun and a good day was had, I think, by everyone. Thanks for the comment on my jewellery. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-11463334023896871532010-09-19T08:08:57.711+02:002010-09-19T08:08:57.711+02:00Lovely jewellry. The bric a brac sale looks like i...Lovely jewellry. The bric a brac sale looks like it was fun. So sorry I missed it, lol.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-18696687971707371982010-09-17T16:14:17.683+02:002010-09-17T16:14:17.683+02:00Thanks JM. Must make some more jewellery for next ...Thanks JM. Must make some more jewellery for next year:-)<br /><br />As for the header shot it was quite a storm!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-90497818964870100302010-09-17T15:08:26.092+02:002010-09-17T15:08:26.092+02:00Glad to know your business went well. :-) Your jew...Glad to know your business went well. :-) Your jewellery is lovely.<br />As to your new header shot: WOW! Truly amazing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-35654921886944749802010-09-14T21:21:23.297+02:002010-09-14T21:21:23.297+02:00Roz that chest was lovely but.... I made a point o...Roz that chest was lovely but.... I made a point of not looking too hard at any of the stalls to avoid buying anything. Not easy, but I am selling to try to make space..... DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-17688415980603540742010-09-14T21:18:44.657+02:002010-09-14T21:18:44.657+02:00Marianne that is the plan, to make more jewellery ...Marianne that is the plan, to make more jewellery for next year. I just have to get my act together!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-69559567862771526352010-09-14T19:21:37.281+02:002010-09-14T19:21:37.281+02:00looks like the kind of fete I love rumaging around...looks like the kind of fete I love rumaging around - my eyes were immediately drawn to that chest!!!<br />well done for selling everything and not bringing home more than you took!!Rozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360552472354032509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-34121554776710717352010-09-14T18:46:35.217+02:002010-09-14T18:46:35.217+02:00Sounds like you had a good day Diane. Think you s...Sounds like you had a good day Diane. Think you should make more jewellery - it looks lovely.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-19865700767973245832010-09-14T18:03:50.184+02:002010-09-14T18:03:50.184+02:00Thanks Debbie, yes it was a nice day all round. Di...Thanks Debbie, yes it was a nice day all round. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-30571496985280930372010-09-14T18:03:08.301+02:002010-09-14T18:03:08.301+02:00Noushka, thanks. I will have to get busy and make ...Noushka, thanks. I will have to get busy and make some more for next year:-) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-75308604838034836322010-09-14T16:53:01.288+02:002010-09-14T16:53:01.288+02:00Love the jewelry! Nice day!Love the jewelry! Nice day!Debbi Does Dinner Healthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11091564423796146580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-12540040788335616802010-09-14T12:16:29.124+02:002010-09-14T12:16:29.124+02:00Well I am very impressed with your home-made jewel...Well I am very impressed with your home-made jewellery!<br />You're very gifted!<br />Quite a reward with this sale!!<br />BRAVO!!!<br />Cheers, Diane, have a great day!Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-61741337153725989232010-09-13T21:20:46.166+02:002010-09-13T21:20:46.166+02:00Thanks Jean for your comments. Your own jewellery ...Thanks Jean for your comments. Your own jewellery is stunning so if you want to make some pocket money you know what to do! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-33890939377295429882010-09-13T19:43:42.893+02:002010-09-13T19:43:42.893+02:00The jewellery was lovely. When you think that eac...The jewellery was lovely. When you think that each piece is both unusual and unique, I am not suprised you sold it all.<br /><br />I love vide-greniers and brocantes. Always a good day out and the chance of a bargain. Not to mention a sausage and frites, too !!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-14183159952933141722010-09-13T16:42:28.188+02:002010-09-13T16:42:28.188+02:00Marjie you have said it perfectly. It was a great ...Marjie you have said it perfectly. It was a great day. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-18938762077898202882010-09-13T16:41:04.003+02:002010-09-13T16:41:04.003+02:00Pam it really was a good day, and a good way to ge...Pam it really was a good day, and a good way to get rid of bits and pieces that are sitting in boxes in obscure corners! I thought you had yard sales like this over there. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-9054083256089422452010-09-13T16:26:37.822+02:002010-09-13T16:26:37.822+02:00So, you had a fine, sunny day, spent in a pictures...So, you had a fine, sunny day, spent in a picturesque park, and spent little money to bring home much more while cleaning out your house. Yes, it sounds like a day to be pleased with yourself, indeed!Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-88614868310169470472010-09-13T15:41:41.643+02:002010-09-13T15:41:41.643+02:00This is so great and looks like a lot of fun also....This is so great and looks like a lot of fun also. Way to go with your sales and wish we had something like this here.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-47455899386279931572010-09-13T14:41:50.021+02:002010-09-13T14:41:50.021+02:00Thanks Philip, I have to say I was more than happy...Thanks Philip, I have to say I was more than happy with the day. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-10755146675288931292010-09-13T12:16:18.737+02:002010-09-13T12:16:18.737+02:00It's great when you sell everything you brough...It's great when you sell everything you brought with so congrats :))Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386013590306899386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-45136718826955452082010-09-13T09:25:14.066+02:002010-09-13T09:25:14.066+02:00Thanks Joan, I have quite a good supply of African...Thanks Joan, I have quite a good supply of African bits and pieces, I now have to find the time to make some more. Everything is here in France, but perhaps I should take it back to the UK where I have less to do. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-42114988467465897022010-09-13T08:47:29.545+02:002010-09-13T08:47:29.545+02:00Leon I am a person who is very fond of my own comp...Leon I am a person who is very fond of my own company, but I do enjoy a social day like that, especially amongst the French who I find are such lovely people. I have some wonderful French friends, I just wish my French would improve but memory is a problem nowadays!!!!!!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-49581631753320578702010-09-13T08:44:31.835+02:002010-09-13T08:44:31.835+02:00Pam it was a good day out and I was very happy wit...Pam it was a good day out and I was very happy with the result. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.com