Just wanted to share this find with you all! We have had this ball thing in the garden for over 11 years. We thought it was a garden ornament of some sort, just kinda rolled it about and moved it from place to place. Saw a Facebook post on Tuesday that looked like this thing, it was someone’s souvenir that they’d found and it was a bomb casing of some sort. I noticed the holes on theirs was empty….ours were not. So I posted photos of ours and everyone went nuts, telling us it was dangerous. Call police etc. So to cut a long story short, I called the police yesterday and they asked for photos. Then sent the bomb squad immediately So we’d been nonchalantly throwing a bomb about the garden for the past 6 years or so (it was partially buried before then) Anyway, we had to evacuate so off we popped to the local Chinese to get a take away for tea (I was delighted at this out come, no cooking, yay!) and Royal Navy bomb disposal came out, collected it and apparently they will now X-ray it and if it contains explosives (they think it might) they will do a controlled explosion. *Banana is for scale, it’s a joke in another group I’m in as well as this one (Things found in walls etc) to add a banana next to your random ‘find’ - in hindsight, popping a banana next to a potentially explosive device is probably not one of my cleverest ideas but in fairness it HAS been thrown about the garden for a few years already 👀😆. Yes that is also the photo I sent to the police 😆 Also that person in the shorts….my husband, not plain clothed police or bomb disposal. The police had asked hubby where it was so he went down the drive to show them, this was just before we were told to evacuate*

Bob is our 140lb German Shepherd. He was the runt of the litter 10 years ago, but once he started growing, Bob just didn't want to stop. He has this deep, gutteral, terrifying bark, and Bob is convinced his "job" is to lay at the end of the entry hall and watch the door. I've been wanting to get him something to lay on, the chaise lounge he had before was too big for that area, and the huge square Costco dog bed was a tripping hazard. So the other day I was coming home from work, and what is on the curb a block away? This sweet toddler bed with crib mattress! I ran inside, yelled "come now, before it disappears!" to my S.O. and we ran down the street to snag it. We carried it through the front door, and had not even made it down the hallway when the Gatekeeper appeared, took a flying leap through the air, and instantly claimed the bed. I guess it's a good thing it was meant for him... Pic 1 is his "please can I have it?!" look. No banana for scale, but one of Bob's ears is about the same size. Pic 2 is him working the door, watching... waiting... Good Boy, Bob.

My mother had bought them when I was around 16 (1986) from a door to door salesman when we were living in North Pole, Alaska. I always loved them and she gave them to me about 15 years ago. I had no idea where this little fishing village was located or even if it was real. Turns out, this is the fishing village my husband would go on Holiday with his parents as a child and it was the last place he had taken his Mother to visit on Holiday before she passed. It is Polperro, England...from our 2nd date we knew we were meant to be together.

After returning home and trying them on I realized something was inside! So I discovered this adorable tiny gnome tin. This was a better find than the boots and it made my day.

They are such special hand made pieces. My grandmother filled her home with her own crewels so whenever I find one I am reminded of her. Today the thrifting gods shined on me and I scored this huge beautiful green crewel to add to my collection Hand chair for scale

I was rummaging through her old clothing and came across it - I vividly remember her wearing it well into the 90s, when I was a kid. I always loved it so much, so when I tried it on and it fit, my mom said I could keep it (under the condition that I put it to use, which I absolutely will). *Also, it has pockets*

Didn't want to make any assumptions, so I knocked on the rectory door. A man in shorts answered. "Are you discarding that chest?" I asked. "Someone dumped it here. It's yours if you want it. God bless!" he replied. It's nothing old or unusual, but I like the wooden bead work, and I think a higher power wanted me to have it, so there you go. On Fire Island, New York.

I thought it resembled some art my great aunt used to paint. Long story short, I called the estate sale company and actually confirmed that it was painted by Vylitta Kirby, my great aunt. Not only did they have that painting but the owners loved her work so much they bought a total of FIVE of her pieces. She failed art classes in college and vowed to never paint again. It wasn’t until the late 50s that she started painting again. After retiring from teaching, she started showing at local art and craft shows. She took her show on the road with her sister in the 70s. From a farm in Arab, AL (the sticks), she was very proud that some of her work went to buyers in New York, California, and even Hawaii. I cannot believe I found five of her pieces in one home! My mom and I purchased all five and I cannot wait for 2-3 of them to find a new home on my walls.

Remember the show The Dinosaurs?! It’s Baby Sinclair!! When you pull his string he says “I’m the baby, gotta love me!” And “Not the mama!” He was sticking up by his tail and I immediately knew who it was. I paid $2 for him!

There are always free pianos listed on Facebook and Craigslist. He has been collecting up the baby grands and turning them into bookshelves, desks, hanging coffee bars, etc. for myself, brother, and mom. This was his first piano and set and I am beside myself with happiness. He even installed lights and a power strip for electronics. The desk is the lid to this piano. It wasn't worth it to refurbish, so he donated all the extra parts and pieces to my old piano tuner. I consider this one of my greatest treasures. I just wanted to share my amazing pieces with you all. This seemed like the most appropriate place.

This was the last thing on my mind as I was walking through the aisles of our local Goodwill when a coincidental glance at these beauties STOPPED ME IN MY TRACKS. I already had 2 items in my hand and no cart. I was so paranoid to walk away to get one (because surely someone else would take them!), that I put my items down on the shelf in front of me, stacked these babies up, and walked them from the back of the store to the front. I got them all for $26. This is not at all the type of pattern I was looking for, I was trying to be more sophisticated, lol! It's like they slapped me in the face and demanded I take them home and I gleefully complied. The teacup and saucer are probably my favorite part, but they only had one.

Now that would’ve been a fantastic show! Found at Value World in Dallas.

We might have had 75 kids total. Nobody left empty-handed. I still have a lot of bags and candy left over, but I planned on that; I didn't want anyone to be disappointed because we ran out. - My wife did the marquee. When she's not trying to talk sense into me about bidding on things in random auctions, she enjoys doing graphics and crafts with her Cricut. She's amazingly talented and creative, despite her terrible taste in men. - The machine isn't "rigged." This particular model is 100% skill based. You can adjust the claw tension, but it doesn't change between plays. Some models (specifically anything made by EClaw) are on a payout system where the owner can set an interval (usually at least 60 plays) between when the claw strength is 'meh' and when it jumps up to 'can actually grab things.' - No, that isn't a Fidel Castro plush up in front. It's a talking Duck Dynasty toy that came with the machine, because reasons. Nobody won it so I am going to keep it on my desk.

All of it works! The 8-TRACK PLAYER WORKS, the stereo has better bass than a Bose, the tv works and the turntable works. I am in LOOOOOOVE

Drove 2 states away to get it just so my Hellhound , Basher, can have a proper seat bc he works very hard to overcome his fear and anxiety . Agility exercises help him gain confidence so he likes to jump up and probably survey all the lands he will someday duhstroy. So yeah I am 38 with a massive medieval dragon throne in my living room. Whatever

I've been drawing baby airships since I was sixteen. In math class, in the hospital, painted on the walls of my home, inked onto my leg. the list goes on. It was a little broken when my friend found it, but a little dab of glue fixed it right up. And when I go home for the holidays, it will finally be in my arms. I could probably mess with it a little bit in my studio to make it resemble my drawings more closely... But I won't. It's perfect the way it is. [Savers, Marlborough MA]

It’s my first post. Hopefully she fits in the “Wonderful “ category. I have found her at the flea market in Palm Spring,Ca. And now I believe in Fairies. And what about you? PS. The dome is 8” tall. And little fairy is 2,5 inch. But she is sitting,so I don’t really know her full height.

He has a habit of getting up into my bed and pillow while I'm not home. 14 years ago I tried like anything to break it, now I find myself wondering how he made his legs work enough to get up there and quietly let him get away with it. Today at Savers in Worcester MA I stumbled across this print. I don't usually buy prints. This one spoke to me and reminded me of the comfort our animals get from us. I needed this. Living with a geriatric dog has it's challenges, this was a reminder to remember the love. When I got it home I noticed someone spent good money having this print framed, with UV glass and everything. I wonder if they were feeling something like what it made me feel. Print is called "Master Bedroom" by Andrew Wyeth

They are by TredAir which was associated with Dr Martens in the 80s and that’s when this pair was probably made!

I own an estate sale company. I see tons of amazing, unique, one of a kind things that people turn into treasures on the daily… but this guy… he’s been on my mind for a couple months. I went to an interview for a potential sale several months ago. I saw this beauty in the corner of the attic….given as a gift to my potential client a couple decades ago and sent straight to his semi permanent home - the hot attic in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (I don’t buy from clients/potential clients as a rule so he was just a memory!) Fast forward 2 months. “Client” calls me back. Has sold the home and donated most of the contents. (No tag sale to be had!) Can I help with what’s left in the garage he asks. No. (the short answer from me as a business decision.) But I offered up some names and phone numbers of local buyers I knew that would help him out. I had a few buyers contact him directly and went on with life. Later that day… One of my referred “customer friends” had to swing by a house I’m selling from for a large piece of art she had previously purchased. In her front seat was the creature I had thought of so often! And. He was to be sold. AND. She gave me first dibs and I said YES! NOW!!! is where the story takes a turn for me. I pay my friend. Set him near my car and finish what I’m doing. (This day happens to be my wedding anniversary which I may have kinda sorta forgotten about. So I had dragged my husband along with me to move a few pieces of furniture before we went to dinner) We pick up our newest creature and as he goes to load it in the car The piece is signed. With that day. July 13. Our anniversary. AND. 1983. The year we were born I present to you my New Mexico coyote. (Accepting name suggestions!)

My sons thought I was kinda weird for wanting it so I disguised my enthusiasm by inquiring about a vintage edition of A Tale of Two Cities. And by the way how much for that thing over there? The homeowner had no idea how he got it or why he still had it. $15 and the book and this marvel came home with us that day! He journeys throughout my yard. One never knows where he’ll be lurking next. Here he is…banana for scale.

They always had these groovy orange striped sheets that I loved. So I started finding them at thrift stores to sew with and now I have a ton. I was recently given this beautiful stack of sheets from two of my thrifting friends because they love searching for them too. Do you recognize any of these sheets from your childhood?

I generally only pay $1 for them. Then I take off the bands and put the faces in a jar. Truly this is Time in a Bottle. Obligatory banana for scale.

It was so dirty I had to go buy a paintbrush to clean her but it’s what I’ve always needed in my life. Hey, do you suppose she’s a wildflower? 🤷‍♀️ (She came with the original shade which I replaced because it was filthy)

My fiancé and I closed on our first home today and my parents gave us this complete, unused set as our housewarming gift!!! They drove from Chicago to Memphis to go get it 🥲 Thanks also to the kind woman who held it for my mother for a few months while we waited for our house to be ready. The seller told my mom that it used to belong to her sister-in-law who recently passed and she wanted it to go to someone who would love it as much as her sister-in-law did. I absolutely will.

I snagged a bunch from a garage sale in Cleveland. Here are some of the most interesting items ... Edited to add: these are real, actual food items. He collaborated with companies to create this line of jewelry. They are shellacked and most of the ones I got are surprisingly still well preserved

She just wanted to show it to me, but, I was amused enough that I went ahead and paid the $7.00 to add it to the collection of strangeness. The cats are interested in it too.