tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post3296550129504615141..comments2023-10-30T15:13:22.680+00:00Comments on Strictly Writing: Butterfly thoughtsDThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11803989273524731892noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-2489926061967002422013-08-14T09:16:16.811+01:002013-08-14T09:16:16.811+01:00Thanks all for your comments. I think the folk at ...Thanks all for your comments. I think the folk at car boots are a good deal more aware of the value of everything now, thanks to programmes like cash in the attic and bargain hunt. I like to play 'spot the James Herriot book' as I promenade around. <br /><br />Sandra, your experience is a tragic one. Reminds me of a terrible story I heard once where school children were all asked to bring in a book from home and one wee soul brought in the Argos catalogue because there was nothing else in the house. DThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803989273524731892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-74889716577694556722013-08-13T21:33:17.963+01:002013-08-13T21:33:17.963+01:00I used to sell children's book, party plan and...I used to sell children's book, party plan and the occasional stall. The remark which most flummoxed me I heard several times: "Books? Oh, no, we've got a book at home ..."Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-75874495794362322092013-08-08T13:26:10.856+01:002013-08-08T13:26:10.856+01:00I've never been to a car boot sale but your in...I've never been to a car boot sale but your informative post has persuaded me to re-consider, Derek. Sounds like a minefield of books - good times!Gillian McDadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758782108258244355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-35115872317528335292013-08-05T16:14:57.907+01:002013-08-05T16:14:57.907+01:00Love your Mum's quote! I must admit I try not...Love your Mum's quote! I must admit I try not to give eye contact or start conversations with stallholders at car boots as I don't like to walk away without buying from a pleasant seller.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928188713843255078noreply@blogger.com