Sunday 26 December 2010 No Market Buys

Today is boxing day so the markets are cancelled, it's also raining.

Blacktown Markets reopens on 9/1/11 and North Rocks Markets reopens 2/1/11.

There should be some bargains in January with people selling unwanted christmas gifts.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

Sunday 19 December 2010 Market Buys

This morning from Blacktown Markets I bought:

2 Wood Carved Elephants $15
Soft Panda Bear (Russ) $3
2 Skipping Ropes & Push Up Bars (Nike) $10
5 Domestos Toilet Cleaners $5
The below Clothes $20 the lot:
Yellow T-Shirt (Oakley)
Grey T-Shirt (Redsand)
Blue Short Sleave Collar Shirt (Diesel)
Black Polo Shirt (Polo)
Jeans (Billabong)
Grey Pants (Nike)

And from North Rocks Markets I bought:

Panda Bear with Red Jacket $3
Blue Chinese Ornament $2
Board Game $2 (For Patrick)
Chinese Scroll $8

Sunday 12 December 2010 Market Buys

This morning from Blacktown Markets I bought:

Torch (Duracell) 50c
Wood Carved Chinese Man 50c
DVD - How To Train Your Dragon (DreamWorks) $4
DVD - Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon (DreamWorks) $4
Little Einsteins Learn Cards (Disney) $2 (xmas present for Arabella)
Memory Game (Disney) $1.50 (xmas present for Arabella)
DVD - The Adventures of Merlin (Series 2) $20
Stone Turtle $1
Jack Daniels Hat $2 (part of Work Kris Kringle Present for Brock)
Black T-Shirt (James Squire) $2 (part of Work Kris Kringle Present for Brock)
4 Kids Wallets $2
100 Piece Puzzle - Earth's Animals $1 (xmas present for Pat)
Silver looking Necklace $4 (xmas present for Kate)
Oriental Statue $15

And from North Rocks Markets I bought:

Grey T-Shirt $1
2 Plants $8

Notes:
* I didnt add everything because some people need a surprise for Christmas.
* I got $5 off on the statue which I have seen at the markets for months, I have liked it for awhile and saw in a shop retailing for nearly $50 so I think this is a bargain.

Sunday 5 December 2010 Market Buys

This morning from Blacktown Markets I bought:

5 Disney Books $10 (xmas present for Arabella)
White Polo Shirt (Nike) $3

From North Rocks Markets I bought:

2 painted wood ducks $5
Hand crafted wood Elephant $20
Make Up Box (Bayonelle) $20 (xmas present for Tahlia)

Notes:
* The chinese lady I bought the elephant from said she had it for 25 years and originally purchased from an antique shop for $125 but is not moving to Perth. I also bought the ducks from her.
* The lady I bought the make up box said its never been used and cost about $115 in the shop.

Sunday 28 November 2010 - Market Buys

This morning from Blacktown Markets I bought:

1 Grey T-shirt "Nike" $4

The markets were full of stalls however it started to spit with rain so they all covered up with plastic sheets. Even when the rain stopped I couldnt find anything to buy. I dont think I was in the right frame of mind this morning.

Normally after Blacktown I go to North Rocks Markets but knowing what whimps they are (if it evens looks overcast they pack up) I decided not to go so I drove to Baulkham Hills Stockland Mall for a coffee and newspaper.

I also went into Harris Farm Markets and bought:

Mangoe's $4 a bucket
Strawberries 3 punets for $5

I got 6 punets but she only charged me for 3, I didnt notice this till I got home otherwise I would have corrected her silly mistake.

Sunday 21 November 2010 No Market Buys

I didnt make it to the markets today as I stayed up the central coast looking after my sister's kids.

I managed to spend just a much money though buy shouting them to meals all weekend.

I did however still buy a bargain, after McDonalds this morning the kids and I went into a bike shop where I bought Nick a bike helmet at the sale price of $15 down from $55.

Sunday 14 November 2010 Market Buys

This morning from Blacktown Markets I bought:

Ninetendo DS Case $4 (Xmas present for Patrick)
Large Po from Kungfu Panda $7
Long Sleeve Business Shirt (Ben Sherman) $1
3 Mango's for $5
Grey T-shirt (Industrie) $5
Rash Top (Ripcurl) $5
White Polo Shirt (Billabong) $5
2 Lacoste Polo Shirts for Work $80

And from North Rocks Markets I bought:

Painted Dragon made from Wood $10

Notes:

* The Lacoste shirts were normally $100 each, the guy said he closed his shop and selling his stock below cost price. He was selling for half price but I managed to get an extra discount of $10 per shirt to $40 each.
* I got the dragon down from $15 to $10
* The Ninetendo case has Mario on it and Patrick is really into Mario stuff now.

Sunday 7 November 2010 Market Buys

This morning from Blacktown Markets I bought:

2 Tiger Cushions $5
Black Polo Shirt "Oakley" $4
Grey T-Shirt "Stone" $4
White T-Shirt "Anvil" $3
Blue Satin Sheet Set (Queen Size) $10
Underwear "Slinbox" 5 for $20
3 Candles for $5
4 Oriental Ornaments $4
2 Polar Bear Ornaments $2
3 packets of BBQ Smiths Chips for $5

Below presents for Sophie's Birthday. $40 for the lot.

Barbie Projector Alarm Clock Radio
Barbie Doll
Barbie Marzipan Pony
Barbie Zoo Doctor & Nursery Set

I slept in today and didnt make it to North Rocks Markets.

Sunday 31 October 2010 Market Buys

This morning from Blacktown Markets I bought:

2 Shirts $4
Small Panda Bear $1
2 Wood Birds $2
Wood Hand that opens up with a crafted Budda inside $2
Black Asian looking ornament & Cermanic Chinese ornament on a stand $10
6 Elvis Presley Albums $15
2 Kettles $30 (for Vanessa)

And from North Rocks Markets I bought:

4 Orange Metal Chairs $80
3 small Asian Pictures $ free from Lorraine

Notes:
* The kettles were originally $30 for the small one and $15 for the larger one but somehow I managed to get 2 for $30
* The orange chairs were $25 each but got him down to $20 each, they are great and will last forever.
* Elvis albums were $5 each and should have cost me $30 but got them for half price.
* The asian ornaments were $4 for the small one on stand and $10 for the large black one but I got both for $10.

Saturday 30th October - SOS Fundraiser

I went to a fundraiser dinner for "Save Our Strays". A lady called Tracy who runs her own dog shelter, she was also on T.V for "Secret Millionaire" and got a donation from the CEO of Aussiebum.

To raise funds they held a silent auction and I was the winning bidder of the below picture which I will eventually give to my Dad as a present.

I put on about 5 bids before I won out at $91. Vanessa reminded me it's for charity but the bargain hunter in me stills wants to buy things at the best possible price. ;-)

Sunday 24 October 2010 - No Markets

Today I had my Dad's 70th Birthday Party at my sister's house so no markets.

It's a rainy day and the markets would have been cancelled.

Thursday 21 October 2010 - Happy Birthday to Me

Happy Birthday Lyle - Have a bamboo of a day. from Me

Sunday 17 October 2010 Market Buys

This morning from Blacktown Markets I bought:

2 T-Shirts (not for me) $10
Black Bikers Jacket (Industrie) $30 - This is really cool - love it...
Shorts (Quicksilver) $5
3 Asparagus for $5
Breville Rice Master with Steamer Tray $10

And from North Rocks Markets I bought:

Panda Bear $8
Yellow Business Shirt (RDX) $5
3 Green Leather Stools for $40 (These are for Joe)

Sunday 10 October 2010 - No Markets

I didnt go to the markets today, when I woke up it was raining again.

The weather cleared but I decided it still wasnt worth going as not many stall holders attend if it even looks like rain because they dont want their stock to get wet.

This week I am having withdrawls. I was really looking forward to having a proper weekend where I play tennis Saturday afternoons and markets on Sunday mornings. damm the rain again !!!

I think I will spend the money and go to Aldi to buy a digital camera that's on special.

Sunday 3 October 2010- No Markets

No Markets today due to the wet weather.

I am not having withdrawls. ha ha ha

Day Light Savings also started this morning which I forgot about so now I have lost an hour. It always seems to take me a week to adjust to this time change. I hope it doesnt this year.

This morning instead of going to the markets I went to Baulkham Hills Shopping Centre for a coffee and read the paper then dropped into my brothers house, took his dog "Diesel" for a 45 min walk. Diesel was longing to get out of the backyard.

This long weekend I have to feed the animals as my parents are on holidays oversea's and my brothers family have gone to the Gold Coast. I am feeding a dog, 2 cats and 2 budgies.

Sunday 26 September 2010 Market Buys

This morning from Blacktown Markets I bought:

Framed Budda Picture by Sofan Chan $12 ( Its $150 on the below site) http://www.theartofhappiness.net/lily_of_consciousness.html

The Dalai Lama Book "The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World" $2
2 Red Rusty T-Shirts $10
Shorts "Industrie" $4
Black Business Shirt "Jonathan Adams" $4
Yellow Business Shirt "RDX" $1
White with Strips Business Shirt "Gazman" $3
Dog Bowl $1
Dog Treats 2 for $3
White and Pink Oriental Ornaments $10
Vegie Slicer $2

I didnt go to North Rocks Markets today, I think I already purchased enough of what I dont really need.

Thanks for joining me Vanessa - I dont know who spent the most. lol

Tree in my Backyard

The below paperbark tree in my backyard has a birds nest in it and when I went to have a closer look, I discovered a bird sitting on it's eggs.

Sunday 19 September 2010 Market Buys

This morning at Blacktown Markets I bought:

Puss In Boots $2
Red Jumper "Nike" $1
Red Polo Shirt "Colarado" $1
Stitch Toy (For Sophie) $3
Boardies "Billabong" $5
Black T-Shirt "Juice" $3
2 Bags of Snow Peas $3
Drink Holder 20cents

And from North Rocks Markets I bought:

Sandwich Press "Breville Futura" $10

A Thousand Beautiful Things

Sunday 12 September 2010 Market Buys

This morning from Blacktown Markets I bought:

Poker Table $3
9 Assorted T-Shirts/Jumpers $15 (The Lot)
2 CD's $5
Picture Stand $1
Bamboo Picture 50 cents
Thomas Black Eau De Toilette $10

I went to North Rocks Markets but didnt buy anything, however Lorraine gave me a Jade Tiger.

Sunday 5 September 2010 Market Buys

This morning from Blacktown Markets I bought:

Grapefruit Maramalade 500g $4.50
Knitted Blue Hoodie "Rusty" (For Jeff's Birthday) $10
Brown Shorts "West" $0 (free with above hoodie, the stall holder likes me)
Green Cargo Shorts "Quicksilver" $10

And from North Rocks Markets I bought:

Black Jumper "Henley" $5

The markets were very small today, I assume due to Father's Day.


* Just a hint if anyone actually reads this, I would like a digital camera for my birthday in October.

Sunday 29 August 2010 Market Buys

This morning from Blacktown Markets I bought:

Shorts "Rusty" $3.50

Black T-Shirt "Industrie" $3.50

Chinese Ornament $1

Hoodie Jumper "Sarin" (for Evan) $1

Chinese Vegetable $1

And from North Rocks Markets I bought:

4 Towels (2 Sheridan, 2 DKNY) $1 each

2 Candles "Peppermint & Eucalyptus" $5

Cologne $5

Saturday 28 August 2010 Church Garage Sale

There is a chinese church about 2 mins away from me and the missionaries raise money to help people in China.

They have a garage sale on the last saturday of every month.

Below is what I bought:

4 Collar Shirts "Industrie & Country Road" $1 each
2 Backpacks $1 each
White Puma Jacket (for Tahlia) $1
Striped Piping Hot Jacket (for Tahlia) $1
Light Brown Hoodie Jumper (for Celeste) $3

Sunday 22 August 2010 Market Buys

This morning at Blacktown Markets I bought:

Poker Table (it folds up into a bag) $10
Rip Curl Hoodie Jumper $6
Ninga Ornament $3
2 Kung Fu Masters (Micro Icons) $4
2 Piggy Banks (Green & Pink) $1
2 Long Things (Country Road - Made in Italy) $2
Stainless Steel Juicer $1
2 Pairs Goggles (Zoggs) $1
3 CD's $7.50
Light Blue Jacket (Brooklyn Industries for Tahlia) $5

And from North Rocks Markets I bought:

Sourdough Bread $4
Black Burton Jacket $1 (for Evan)
Blue Fleece Hoodie $1
Slazenger Jacket $1
Grey Cap $2

Also Lorraine gave me a Green Tiger Turtle

Wednesday 18 August 2010 Market Buys & More

This morning I went on an adventure with my friend Vanessa, we went to Preston Markets as recommended by Lorraine (Stall Holder at North Rocks) who we happened to see their.

Also Vanessa gave me a pressie - blue garden budgie. We stopped at Liverpool Bunnings along the way to buy more but they ran out. I should have taken this as a warning sign for the lack of buying at Preston Markets.

Below is what I bought:

Bag of Potato's $2
Bag of Snow Pea's $2
Ornamental White Birds $2

The above markets were very dissappointing as I stuggled to find something to buy and I tried. I was cashed up and ready. I will probably only go there once a year which would be on the way to Cobbity Winery.

After the markets Vanessa suggested we go to Cobbity Winery, so I was like "ok - why not, today is an adventure".

This winery was so cheap. I bought the below for total cost of $34.60:

2 Bottles of Lambrusco
2 Bottles of Camden Gold
1 Bottle of Merlot
1 Bottle of Coffee Licquer
1 Bottle of Creme De Cacao

Following the winery, we stopped for lunch at Cobbity Cafe in the Town Centre. Please note: There are 2 shops and a school in the Town Centre.

After I dropped Vanessa home I went to the Salvo store at North Parramatta and bought a pair of Levi 584 jeans for $10

Sunday 15 August 2010 Markets Buys

This morning from Blacktown Markets I bought:

Wood Corner Stand $10

Green Polo Shirt $4

2 Jim Bean Can Holders $2 each

"Roar" Long Sleeve Shirt $1

Luggage Bag $10 (for Dad)

2 Belts $2 each

Bed Socks $1

And from North Rocks I bought:

Sourdough Bread $3.50

"Blaq" Blue Jacket $5

"Daking" Backpack $5

Sunday Night and Dreading Work

Sunday night, where did the weekend go ???

Oh Shit, not another week of work ahead of me.

I'm trying to have positive thoughts but they keep getting overshadowed by negatives.

Alright, time to get a grip. Good Luck Lyle - you can do it.

Sunday 8 August 2010 Markets Buys

This morning from Blacktown Markets I bought:

Blue Chinese Rug $25
Polar Bear $4 (For Shirley at Work)
Realm Jacket (Brown) $2
Skate Hoodie Jacket $3
Country Road Jumper (Red) $2
Polo Shirt (Green) $3
5 CD's $2.50 each
Suit Bag $0
Billabong Long Sleeve T-shirt $5

And from North Rocks I bought:

Stitch Hat $3 (For Sophie)
Leather Bag $5 (Future Present)
Logan & Sons Long Sleeve Shirt $2
2 Cupboard Racks $2

Sunday 1 August 2010 Market Buys

This morning from Blacktown Markets I bought:

2 T-shirts (Cult & Rip Curl) $5 each
Candle Holder $1
Chinese Stone Tile $2
Black Backpack $3
Talking Panda Bear $3
2 Collar Shirts $2 each
1 Red Long Sleeve (Angry Minds) shirt $5

And from North Rocks Markets I bought:

Sourdough Bread $4
Circular Saw $5

Thought for Today

Just glad to get through another day of work. I was so busy that it felt like I was living to work not work to live.

Sunday 25 July 2010 Market Buys

This morning from Blacktown Markets I bought:

I-Pod Charger $12
I-Pod Car Connector $20
Black Shorts $2
Red Holden Cap $2
Wooden Budda $8
Golden Budda $4

And from North Rocks Markets I bought:

Russell Athletic "Australian Open" Jacket $10

Introduction

Welcome to the relaunch of my blog.

I recently bought a computer after going without for more than 2 years, when I get chance I'll update with bargains I have bought at my local Trash & Treasure markets.

I may even post some of my thoughts.

Never stop growing up and as some people remind me (live for the now).

Lyle