Charity Shop Raid by jamibann

Charity Shop Raid

It's dad's 90th birthday on the 24th, and I decided I'd do a small party for him, inviting some of his old friends. There will be 17 of us, and it dawned on me that I really don't have enough cups and saucers. Nor do I possess a teapot any more! So, I raided the local Clan Charity Shop. I got a nice cafetière for £3, a teapot for £5 and a set of seven cups and saucers for £7. That'll do me nicely for the 24th, and I'll either keep them for future events, or I'll donate them back to the Charity Shop afterwards. Win win!
What a brilliant idea and lovely shot! Will it be a surprise party or is your dad informed?
September 14th, 2023  
Excellent plan!
September 14th, 2023  
@ludwigsdiana Well, he does know, but every day I tell him, it is a surprise for him, if you see what I mean. Even on the morning when I pick him up, it will be a surprise for him. But that's just how it is. But he'll enjoy the day, I'm sure, and I know the people I've invited are really pleased to get the opportunity to spend a bit of time with him on his special day.
September 14th, 2023  
Great idea.. and cheerful as well..
September 14th, 2023  
how lovely
September 14th, 2023  
Great finds, I am sure our Dad will love his party even if he doesn't remember it afterwards.
September 14th, 2023  
It will be a fun party for everyone. A great idea to get cups and saucers from the charity shop.
September 14th, 2023  
A lovely idea and shot .
Wishing your Dad a very Happy Birthday
September 14th, 2023  
I celebrated my 80th birthday recently and wanted a punch bowl. In the end I had to buy 3 punch bowls from the op shop to get enough cups. The search was fun - and I ended up getting them all in the same shop. I would have bought that red spotty teapot if I'd seen one!
September 14th, 2023  
What a clever lady you are. Mostly I would have gone for paper cups.
September 14th, 2023  
I love the red teapot, and great plan to get cups and saucers from the charity shop for the party!
September 14th, 2023  
Perfect! your purchases are great, I love that teapot.
Such a lovely idea for your dad's birthday!
September 14th, 2023  
Great finds! Love the teapot! I like charity shops but am not too lucky with discoveries!
September 14th, 2023  
You certainly got a bargain. Very pretty cups and saucers
September 14th, 2023  
That's such a lovely idea and great teapot!!!
September 14th, 2023  
17 friends still at age 90 is very exciting.
September 14th, 2023  
Lovely idea. I have a similar teapot, only blue. And I really like the cups and saucers.
September 14th, 2023  
Win win all round! I had to root around for a teapot too when the b&b’s came. What a great idea to have a party, your dad will love that so much seeing all his old pals all together!
September 14th, 2023  
I love rummaging in charity shops , it's a great source for my vintage lenses and cameras
September 14th, 2023  
What a great idea- and aren't they lovely!
September 15th, 2023  
A nice haul.
September 15th, 2023  
Nice capture.
September 15th, 2023  
Cheaper than hiring, and they are nice and colourful too!
September 15th, 2023  
What great finds! And such a neat party idea!
September 15th, 2023  
@tunia Yes, sadly some are widows of friends. But only to be expected at that age.
September 15th, 2023  
What luck to find all those things you need in the one shop! I'm sure your dad will enjoy the Day. That's very sweet way to celebrate his birthday.
September 16th, 2023  
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