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Phone home.

It’s a sad state of affairs when you are all revved up to go garage sailing but the local paper informs you that “Sorry, there’s only one on; and it’s going to be picked bare before you even get there because, well, there’s only one on.

It only adds to the sad state of things when you finally make it to some second hand dealers the next town over, because your MIL is visiting & not adverse to that sort of thing, and two of the four have decided to take the day off.

It’s all you can do not to chuck a big girlie tantrum when, by chance, turning into a street you normally have no reason to go down (you’re only going that way because the bakery didn’t have the bread you wanted), you spot the tell-tale balloons & hand drawn sign…

Fate. Naturally.

phone

My mind is abuzz with the possibilities this wee set up could have – I could string the phone cord between our room & Miss Punk’s – I could ring her when I hear her up to no good & tell her to get back into bed. I could get her to bring me a mandarin (sounds like an odd choice, but it’s the only thing she can reach…) or run in for an extra good night kiss.

$5 well spent… even if they don’t work, they’re so darn purty.

Head to Sophie’s for more fateful finds…

23 comments:

  1. Brilliant find!
    Indi's class are all bringing in items from the 'olden days' and she was fascinated by one of those dial up ancient phones that someone brought in.
    Have a great Sunday.

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  2. Oh my lordy! Me and my sister had this set! Bet mum has them stashed away somewhere.. Wow, now I'm feeling all nostalgic...enjoy with Punky :D
    (Hehe, the phone cords will drive you batty ;))

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  3. What a score! Be sure to use walkie talkie talk. Even though its not a walkie talkie. Walkie talkie talk is under-rated I say.

    Roger that.
    Alpha, Bravo, Tango, out.
    xB

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  4. That is SOOOOOOOO cool!! awesome find and $5 too!

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  5. Love that colour! Punky's gonna have great fun with it! Gotta love those unexpected finds!

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  6. Seriously, girl, you are a freak! (I mean that in a fabulous way) A bargain magnet, an op shop goddess, a garage sale magician. Things just seem to find their way to you knowing that they will be loved and appreciated! Enjoy!

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  7. WOW! I'm in love! Fabulous find! What fun to play with.
    Sophie x

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  8. I would love one of these for my teenage son who lives out in what used to be our garage. I wouldn't have to walk out and tell him dinner is ready. Another thing I will add to my list. Great find! xxNick

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  9. hahaha cute! i'm sure you & punky will have lotsa fun intercom-ing each other :)

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  10. OMG i have to move your finds are amazing as ever....haven't forgotten your pincushion ladeee just in a bit of a mess with shed antics & I fear I have buried them under a pile!!! hugs to punky & bean rxx

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  11. Oh I had those when I was a kipper!! Sooooo much fun!! Fingers crossed that yours work! Hope you have a brilliant week :)

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  12. I have had those kind of yard saling days also. Just when you think you have wasted your time looking, you find one you weren't even looking for and find a bargain.

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  13. WOW so meant to be - great fun :)

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  14. what a fab find :)
    they will be good for role play even if they it doesn't work xx

    http://misstracianderson.blogspot.com/

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  15. I can't wait to know if they WORK! WOOT! and then you'll have to tell us all about your secret adventures and if Punk's cape will have a P on it.

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  16. I loving the colour of your little phones! The display possibilities are endless, should you tire of playing with them

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  17. Score!! Love em, and loving your ideas for them xo

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  18. oh my.... it takes me back. we used to have a set exactly like that, colour and everything. my mum woke me up in the mornings with it, and i heard her better yelling from down the stairs (where one of the phones stood on a table), than i did through the receiver... ha ha ha... fond memory. thank you (and yes... always go down unassuming roads...:))

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  19. $5 is a great price...I love the idea of parenting by intercom, need to keep an eye open for some myself!

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  20. I am so glad my mother loves an oppy as much as me .. we had a great weekend visiting lots of oppies.

    My Flea Market Find

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  21. oh wow!! Instant flashback for me. My parents got my sister and I a set of these when we got out of hospital after getting our tonsils removed. It was meant to encourage us to talk more and so heal faster. They were soo much fun.

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