Shopping

Other than last night's gig it was mainly a quiet weekend with shopping being the main priority.  Having started by going to the Festive Fayre at the NEC.  I wasn't impressed. I had expected a lot more Christmas stuff and some unusual gift ideas. As it was a lot of the stores were the same as Grand Designs earlier in the year. 

There was one decent stall that was doing a roaring trade in Christmas decorations.  We bought a couple of things and Clare also bought herself a couple of scarves. 

We also toured some of the pound shops around the area and managed to pick up one or two other decorations in readiness for the forth coming festivities.

Antiques For Everyone, Not Quite

Yesterday, Clare and I headed to the NEC for Antiques For Everyone.  If you believe the write up then there is something to suit every budget.  This isn't the case.  What you get is a lot of stand offish dealers charging huge prices for silverware, paintings, glassware etc.

Don't get me wrong there are some lovely items and it's nice to have a stroll around looking at the stuff on offer.  My favourites being the art deco lamps and statues and a 17th century map of Warwickshire.  Yesterday was quite quiet unlike other events I've been to so it was actually quite a nice way to spend a Sunday. 

These shows run throughout the year and you can usually pick up free tickets.  The only thing I would say is, that unless you have a substantial amount of money, don't expect to come away with much.