Hello again, What is all this then?
Aha! Well, “Gee up!” pronounced as it sounds, used to be a way to get people to “Get a move on!” also for horses too as I recall, I don’t hear it much these days, but I smiled when I was cleaning this, a small jockey with his winnings, yes 10 thousand Guineas!
So, why not ride over to Bibury this Sunday and see what we have on offer? Open from 10am to 4pm, with refreshments, , or as I say “Coffee and Cakes!” from around noon.
See you there? Regards, Andy.
Morning Folks!
Coffee time and oranges for morning munchies anyone?
Remember these at the market, they should be on show at the next Bibury Antiques and collectors fair, on Sunday August 6th. They make excellent shelves for display, or kitchen storage etc!
Not our usual style, but fun! Pop along to see us with some lovely jewellery, glassware, silver, pictures, rugs, furniture and maybe a clock or two!
Afternoon refreshments available too!
Thanks, Andy.
Hello again everyone!
Summer, and what incredible weather!
As it’s summer, and one Swallow doesn’t make a summer, sadly there are fewer of them every year where I live.
Something else which I haven’t heard for a log time is a Corncrake.
Here is a wooden “Corncrake Call”. Most likely Victorian, but may be earlier, could well be made from Birch or Aspen, or similar woods. Measuring around 3 1/2″ long, easily held in a single hand and used. I have had this a few years now and all I have managed to call to are Magpies and Jays!
Do you think I’m right, or is it a Magpie Call? Pinto mentions them in his books, but that still doesn’t help me see a real Corncrake! Maybe this year?
We will be on show at Bibury Antiques Fair on July 2nd. See you there?
Regards, Andy.
Hello again!
Well, a busy week ahead, for me and I thought I’d share this with you.
A side table with drawer. Would be great for a hallway, or extra side table around the house, even used as a desk for studying perhaps!
Most likely originally painted, as the legs are beech, and the rest is pine. Having been recently waxed, looking good now.
Here it is. All the best, Andy.
Aha! When I was a child months used to have slogans or something that described the month, such as “IN LIKE A LION, OUT LIKE A LAMB”.
Flaming June was hot, so it seems like a long tome ago since I took this photo, last Sunday, but after 2 days of rain, no beekeeping and half a vehicle still loaded here is the view as I left Bibury Sunday evening!
Hope you approve.
Thanks, Andy.
Bibury Antiques and Vintage Fair 