Funny Little Miracles

    

We took our car for it's MOT today & while in town, we decided to check out the local second-hand book shop, which used to be run by Oxfam - until they decided it wasn't making enough money... Luckily, a local charity which supports people with disabilities has taken it over & we popped in to have a browse.

In there I discovered three books on my list of wants & not only that - they had a "buy 2, get the 3rd free" deal on too, so I bought all three for less than £4 & they are all in very good condition!

Don't you just love it when amazing things like that happen?

Another miracle - The car passed!


Going out with the kidlets tomorrow for another birthday treat!
 Sime's booked a table for lunch at Sam's On The Beach, a place we've been meaning to visit for a while...

Think we'll have to smarten ourselves up a bit!

Kay :)

Comments

  1. Pattypan28 March 2011 at 23:59

    Its lovely when serendipity intervenes and provides what you have been looking for - that means its meant to be. The restaurant looks a nice place - hope you have a good time with the young people and hope you get spoiled rotten.

    Have a good un

    Pattypan (aka Tricia)

    xx

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  2. Just Humans Being29 March 2011 at 00:03

    Thank you Pattypan!

    And thank you for the card too - great photos!

    Kay :)

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  3. Anonymous29 March 2011 at 03:45

    Great job on finding the books. I love used book stores. Enjoy your lunch!!

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  4. Karin2 April 2011 at 17:46

    I somehow missed this post. What a coincidence.

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