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Tuesday, 3 July 2012

OH, WHAT A NIGHT!!

Firstly I'd like to thank all my lovely followers and readers for your lovely greetings on my last post ... I do love all your comments, they mean a lot to me!

I've got a bit of a mixed bag for you today, but if I don't show you what I've been up to, I tend to lose the photos, or just not use them, and the reason I blog is because I don't keep a diary or journal, so this is my way of remembering what I've done and when.

On Sunday morning (my Wedding Anniversary) I treated my husband to breakfast in bed, (he was off work on Monday, so we spent the day together then!) then went to a local marine museum where they were holding a vintage fair.


It is the pop-up one which I normally attend, but as I was busy and had prior engagements, sadly couldn't have a stall.  I FORGOT MY CAMERA!!! It was lovely, but I will try and get back to the museum as they are holding a 50's exhibition, which was very nostalgic.


In the afternoon, after watching the local carnival, which passes my house, I met my little sister and we went on a coach trip to Manchester ...


Not a great picture, but liked these windmills, more picturesque than the ones in our town!


Town was very busy, as crowds were gathering to watch the Euro final on the big screen.  We had a meal and a drink nearby, in a big gazebo called the Summer Bar and Kitchen ... I meant to take a photo of my meal, but was so hungry didn't remember until too late! Then a leisurely stroll to Manchester Arena to see ...


Ooh, it was fabulous! Frankie apparently is 78 years old, but you'd never have guessed ... he performed for over 2 hours with the Four Seasons, they are to the left of the photo and have weathered really well, and none of them looked over 25!


Am getting a bit technical, and have even videoed it for you ... hope it works!


Walk Like a Man ...


Big Girls Don't Cry ...


and Rag Doll ... sorry didn't get to record December '63 as was on my feet making a show of myself!


Had a lovely evening with my sister, and got home just after midnight, so wasn't too bad!


Just been to Aldi to do my food shop, and the range of flowers were amazing today! I always buy my weekly flowers from Aldi as I find that they last really well and are a fraction of the price you'd pay in a florist.  Today I got a large bunch of Nigella (Love in a Mist) ... I love their ethereal, feathery beauty and like them just on their own, but I had so many that I thought I'd team the rest up with these gorgeous Aliums.  I like the way this photo's turned out ... it wasn't anything I did though, it was an accident ... wish they all looked like that!



Wishing you all a week of randomness too!

 Love, Claire xxx
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38 comments:

  1. Tangled Sweetpea3 July 2012 at 13:53

    I really wish they held more vintage fairs near me! Your flowers are beautiful, I LoVe alliums!
    Victoria xx

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    1. thriftwood4 July 2012 at 10:35

      Thanks Victoria, so do I and you normally only see them in florists, but these were £2 a bunch, so was very impressed, there was allsorts in ALDI today xxx

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  2. Mylittlepieceofengland3 July 2012 at 13:56

    Oh wow, Frankie Valli, I'm sooooo jealous, how fab!! Your flowers are gorgeous, very pretty, sounds like an amazing weekend. x

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    1. thriftwood4 July 2012 at 10:36

      Hi Cheryl, thank you! It was really good, but he did say he would be visiting England more often, so maybe you'll see him then xxx

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  3. Ali3 July 2012 at 15:03

    Hi Claire,
    Glad to hear you've had such a lovely weekend. Can't wait to see photo's of the 50's exhibition. The videos work great, well done you. When I tried to do that I just ended up with a blur. Love the flowers. I've grown cornflowers in the past but nothing seems to be growing this year. Hope you have a lovely week. Ali x

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    1. thriftwood4 July 2012 at 10:38

      Hi Ali, thank you ... know what you mean about flowers this year ... the garden seems to be very green, but not so many flowers, they've all been bashed about and washed away! xxx

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  4. magie3 July 2012 at 16:00

    It sounds like a fun weekend. I would have loved the vintage fair!
    Such pretty flowers as well..I like the 'accidental' photo effect.
    I look forward to seeing the photo's of the 50's Exhibition.
    Magie x

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    1. thriftwood4 July 2012 at 10:38

      Hi Magie, will definitely go back and photograph the exhibition, so watch this space! Thanks for lovely comments xxx

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  5. Maria3 July 2012 at 17:24

    Hello Mrs!!
    All sounds wonderful Claire....
    Loved playing the tunes!
    love maria x

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    1. thriftwood4 July 2012 at 10:39

      Hi Maria, was very wonderful! Thank you xxx

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  6. Crafty in the Med3 July 2012 at 18:02

    Hello Claire.
    You've have been out on the town....and you've been raving it up I see :-)
    Great video clips!!! I had no trouble at all watching them and the sounds was fine. I must see how that is done when I have a quiet minute.

    Beautiful flowers and rightly named!

    Keep well

    Amanda :-)

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    1. thriftwood4 July 2012 at 10:40

      Thanks Amanda, have emailed you with how to do it ... believe me, if I can, anyone can! Have a lovely week, Claire xxx

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  7. The Cookie Jar3 July 2012 at 18:03

    Sounds like you had a great time.

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  8. Annie Cholewa3 July 2012 at 18:33

    Just catching up here, and as I missed your last post I will say a belated Happy Anniversary. I loved the dress story and the pretty dress. I made my own and it has spent the last 30 years in the loft (I was practically a child bride, I'm not that old, hehe).

    You're not the first person I've heard suggesting Aldi for flowers, I must give them a try when my year of hedgerow and garden flowers only is over :D

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    1. thriftwood4 July 2012 at 10:42

      Aw thank you Annie, and yes, you really must have been a child bride! Love the idea of a year of not buying flowers, only what you find, that sounds lovely but I probably don't have the willpower! xxx

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    2. Annie Cholewa6 July 2012 at 19:01

      Ah, this is where I commented!

      I was just 21 when I got married, and it feels like a very long time ago!

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  9. Anne3 July 2012 at 18:46

    Hi Claire, Frankie Valli is just fabulous.I loved his music in my late teens/early twenties and still enjoy listening to it now.We were lucky enough to see Jersey Boys on Broadway when we were on honeymoon four years ago and if you didnt know that is his and the four seasons story..All their fab songs...even Tony who didnt think it would be his type of thing thought it was fab! Glad you enjoyed your weekend!

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    1. thriftwood4 July 2012 at 10:43

      Hi Anne, thank you for your lovely comments ... that must have been great seeing Jersey Boys on Broadway, we saw it in London 3 years ago, but forgot to mention that! Have a lovely week xxx

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  10. Dawn M3 July 2012 at 18:53

    Sounds like a lovely way to celebrate. Thanks for the Aldi flowers tip! Dxx

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    1. thriftwood4 July 2012 at 10:44

      You're very welcome Dawn! You won't regret it I hope, though sometimes the flower selection can be rubbish ... today they'd just had a delivery, so there was loads of variety, I suppose it depends when you go, it would be worth asking xxx

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  11. Josie-Mary4 July 2012 at 07:39

    ooh so jealous!! Looks like a fab night out :) My favourite song is 'The Night'.... not very well known, guess he didn't do that? :)

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    1. thriftwood4 July 2012 at 10:45

      He did Josie-Mary, though I had to Google it as I didn't recognise the name by its real title ... one of my favourites too! xxx

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  12. The Custards4 July 2012 at 10:14

    My you have been busy - all sounds lovely and delicious, good for you

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    1. thriftwood4 July 2012 at 10:46

      Thank you, have had a busy time lately, need a holiday! Hpe you have a lovely week xxx

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  13. Aunt Jane's Attic4 July 2012 at 13:40

    Wow Claire sounds like you ad a fantastic day ans night Julie xxx

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    1. thriftwood4 July 2012 at 18:50

      Thanks Julie, lovely to hear from you! Had a great time, hope you are well xxx

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  14. Unknown4 July 2012 at 17:35

    Oh my goodness you have been a busy bee!! Happy anniversary!!, you look like you had a lovely time :-) xx

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  15. thriftwood4 July 2012 at 18:53

    Hi Sophie,thanks for popping in ... Always lovely to hear from you. Thanks for your anniversary greetings and hope the sun shines soon! Xxx

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  16. .4 July 2012 at 22:03

    Hello petal... happy anniversary! So pleased to know I'm not the only over protective older mother out here... and also that there are still people making shows of themselves at concerts, AWESOME!! jusx

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    1. thriftwood5 July 2012 at 07:20

      Thanks Jus, for your lovely greetings! I think every mother worth her salt is over protective, and we have to make shows of ourselves now and again, to show the younger generation that we can! xxxx

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  17. *Susycottage*5 July 2012 at 14:26

    Your day must have been
    fantastic, full of fun,
    I'm happy for you, Claire
    I'll give you my best wishes for Happy Anniversary,
    a little late, your wedding dress
    was classy ..... really nice!
    Susy Love x

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  18. thriftwood5 July 2012 at 18:41

    Thank you Susy, it's always lovely to have you dropping in! Your lovely comments are always very welcome, hope you're having fun too! Love Claire xxx

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  19. Hoots Cove6 July 2012 at 20:09

    I found your blog via a comment you put on oooo bettys blog. I will be pouring myself a large glass of wine now and will read all these wonderful pages that you have wrote. I love Manchester
    Have a lovely weekend Heather xx

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  20. thriftwood6 July 2012 at 21:51

    Hello Heather, welcome to Thriftwood, always lovely to have new people popping in! Enjoy your wine and have a lovely weekend, Claire xxxx

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  21. Inthesky8 July 2012 at 11:41

    That seals it then, you love my randomness and I love yours. xxx have a great week. :)

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  22. thriftwood8 July 2012 at 11:47

    Aw thanks for the mutual appreciation, Lucy! You have a fabulous week too, and looking forward to hearing about it

    xxx

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I love to hear what you think of my ramblings and value all your comments ... I will try and get back to you, but am sorry if I don't always manage this ... sometimes real life just gets in the way! Claire xxx

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