
I do, I love junk!!
I couldnt go on any longer, I needed a distraction. I needed to go junking, and with not a second to spare, I jumped in my car, and drove to my favourite destination, 'The Junkyard". I try to avoid this place when it is hot, as it is about ten degrees hotter there!
But it didnt even enter my mind, I was only focussed on one thing, junk...

I parked in my fav spot, and just stood admiring every nook and cranny, of the car park,mmm, yep, it is hot!


With my supplies, my drink, and wallet, I slowly meandered towards the rustic (rusty) collection of wagon wheels, antique stoves, laundry trolleys, and plant stands. I did have one thing on my list to buy, hinges, old shabby hinges. Anything else was a bonus!
I found old castors, door knobs, pram and golf trolley wheels ( I like the old ones), no hinges. So I kept walking, in one shed, out another shed, things had moved since I was last here, so I didnt want to miss anything! There are approx 5 to 10 acres of land, filled with some fantastic junk, I say 'some' because there are actually pallets of new building materials, and old cars down the back, but I have no need to go there! I dont know how they manage to keep track of whats there, and the prices, well Im pretty sure they make those up! Thankfully I got them on a good day, they know me, surprisingly enough, Im a regular!


They even had the backyard loo!
To cut a long story short, I didnt find any hinges, but I did find these treasures...after an hour, they were worth the wait. I will be using some of these for projects, and will offer the rest on my website, so keep an eye out if interested.
I also found a wrought iron rack, I will transform into something, some silver trays, and some gorgeous glass thingys! On the way home, I stopped in to my fav shop,Frou Frous to collect my supply of boxes, and , yes it is all still in the car!
That day helped me get through a tough time, and distracted me from my thoughts of dad, who is back in Intensive Care. We do what we do to get through tough times, and for me, I have to keep working, and visiting the Junkyard....it helps.
Aww sue your poor dad.I have been there i know and its vinnies for me.How have i missed the junkyard i dont know that one at all.
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Jules
My heart is pounding a little faster
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