I got a real bargain today, can't believe my luck. Popped into one of the op shops here thinking I might pick up some ready made curtains for Myrtle and save myself a bit of time and money.
Was thinking of buying a curtain, shortening the length and using the bottom half for a 2nd window.
There they were. The colour I was looking for, light green to match the kitchen one I just had made which cost me 67.00, for tiny window. Ready made and lined. 5.50 a curtain. All I have to do is shorten them.
Bought 3, when I got back to the van and looked at the windows, rushed back and got the other 3. Cost me 33.00 for 6 curtains, enough to cover all windows. Don't even have to make up the bottom part of each curtain and can even leave them a bit longer than the ones there now.
I am very pleased with myself.
Edited to minimize the shock!!
-- Edited by Happywanderer on Friday 14th of October 2011 07:44:09 PM
Father Ted said
02:20 PM Oct 14, 2011
Happywanderer wrote:
I got a real bargain today, can't believe my luck. Popped into one of the op shops here thinking I might pick up some ready made curtains for Myrtle and save myself a bit of time and money.
Was thinking of buying a curtain, shortening the length and using the bottom half for a 2nd window.
There they were. The colour I was looking for, light green to match the kitchen one I just had made which cost me 67.00, for tiny window. Ready made and lined. 5.50 a curtain. All I have to do is shorten them.
Bought 3, when I got back to the van and looked at the windows, rushed back and got the other 3. Cost me 33.00 for 6 curtains, enough to cover all windows. Don't even have to make up the bottom part of each curtain and can even leave them a bit longer than the ones there now.
I am very pleased with myself.
HW,at last something has gone your way.Maybe this is the start of a whole new Sphere for you.Hope your luck keeps on keeping on,Cheers FT.
goodie said
02:55 PM Oct 14, 2011
Gave us a turn that heading HW."" Curtains for Myrtle. """Thought she was a gonner. Phwew...... Chris
goinsoon said
03:10 PM Oct 14, 2011
Wheew!! you had me worried, I thought you meant "CURTAINS"
How funny. Didn't even think of that. Sorry for the scare. You scared me when I read your replies, especially that photo goinsoon.
I have nearly finished one curtain, just have to hem it then it can be hung up.
Vic said
04:10 PM Oct 14, 2011
Good on you Marg, myrtle is a typical woman, a bit of retail therapy goes a long way, lol !
Evie n Rhys said
04:13 PM Oct 14, 2011
Fabulous, don't you just love it when you strike a find in one of those places? Love it. can't wait to see them in action at greens. Tess
Happywanderer said
04:23 PM Oct 14, 2011
Hope to have them all done by then Tess. Most of them will be anyway. Heading out to Greens Lake tomorrow to say hello to Jimbo who will be staying there a couple of days, also may catch up with JazzinAround who is doing markets over that way, Numurkah, Shepparton. Then she will head back to Greens during the week to rest up. And anyone else familiar when I get there.??? Also bought a little purse for my MP3 from Dick Smith 14.95. I can't stand the ear plugs in my ears so bought this little case that carries it, with a plug, cord, and speaker on one side. Bit bigger than a cloin purse. Looks good, only he forgot to tell me it needed 2 AAA batteries so will go get them tomorrow.
villatranquilla said
05:16 PM Oct 14, 2011
I love "op" shops - I had an acrylic 'glass' in the van and hated it and as most nice glasses come in 4's I went to the local op shop and got a lovely crystal glass for $1- lovely to drink from. I'm a 'recycler' from way back.
Rip and Rosie said
05:40 PM Oct 14, 2011
well done Marj
shazartist said
05:49 PM Oct 14, 2011
What a find...curtains are so expensive, it is nice when you stumble across some good one that only need a little alteration. Cheers Sharon
bronnie said
06:15 PM Oct 14, 2011
Oh that is great, and the right colour too! Myrtle must be looking a swish girl by now............Bronnie
Sheba said
06:50 PM Oct 14, 2011
You had me worried there too Marj. Glad it wasn't what we first thought.
Don't you just Love Op-shops ? My latest find [yesterday] is a 12V Black and Decker Spotlight for $2, still in its' box. I'm sure it will come in handy when I finally get going.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Friday 14th of October 2011 07:41:34 PM
gubby said
07:32 PM Oct 14, 2011
Great News Marj, another step forward for Myrtle....
Happywanderer said
07:47 PM Oct 14, 2011
Gubby, the citrus cleaner. (Orange) is working on getting the stripes/glue off the side. Will take a while but it is working. Have bought new decal vinyl stripes in silver and purple to put up when I have her clean. Thanks for the suggestion.
gubby said
07:53 PM Oct 14, 2011
My pleasure Marj, Glad to be of help..
Sheba said
07:58 PM Oct 14, 2011
Marj, don't know what exactly you're trying to get off the sides, but I read in a book of cleaning tips I found yesterday, that to remove Rego stickers, paint with Nail Polish Remover, and leave for a few minutes. Will peel off easily.
This might work with Decals Too.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Friday 14th of October 2011 08:00:21 PM
Happywanderer said
08:06 PM Oct 14, 2011
Its the old stripes that would be original. Have a lot of it off , some pealed off easily and some, well broke all my nails. A lot that is left is like a glue residue, with still a little bit of a brown stripe. The orange cleaner seems to be working with a non scratch mesh scourer.
Sheba said
09:04 PM Oct 14, 2011
Did you try Eucalyptus Oil ?
Cheers,
Sheba.
Happywanderer said
09:07 PM Oct 14, 2011
Yep, have gone through a bottle of that too. It made it a lot easier to peel the actual stripe. The different colours have taken different ways and means of coming off. One pealed easy, one scrapes off and one leaves a glue residue. 3 different browns.
Travel Bug said
11:34 PM Oct 14, 2011
I knew what you meant Marj...and glad to hear that you found such a bargain.
Myrtle must be feeling pretty pleased with herself too. Girls love a makeover.
_wombat_ said
09:37 AM Oct 15, 2011
why does myrtle need curtains?
Vic said
03:23 PM Oct 15, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
why does myrtle need curtains?
To stop peeping Tom Wombats.....
_wombat_ said
03:29 PM Oct 15, 2011
Vic wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
why does myrtle need curtains?
To stop peeping Tom Wombats.....
Bloody spoil sport, that's what I say, although I had to give that away some time ago, I fell off my ladder.
Good for you Marj! Doesn't it feel good to achieve those finishing touches as you like them? I made the curtains for my van. I borrowed a sewing machine and away I went. The curtain maker wanted $19 a drop - yes, that's right, $19 a drop for van curtains. They charged the same for a house curtain drop. It's a great sense of achievement to do it yourself, especially if the price is right. Glad things are working out for you girl.
Happywanderer said
07:07 PM Oct 15, 2011
Thanks CG. I paid 67.00 just to have the one behind the kitchen sink/stove replaced when the old one shredded in the washing machine. Was only about 60 cm in length. So to get these ones at 5.50 each and only have to shorten them. Couldn't be more pleased.
_wombat_ said
07:09 PM Oct 15, 2011
Happywanderer wrote:
Peeping wombats, what next?
Myrtles new stickers.
Fairy dust is more expensive than petrol
Happywanderer said
07:12 PM Oct 15, 2011
No wombat, the fairy came cheap and just sprinkles as I drive along.
I BOUGHT NEW CURTAINS FOR MYRTLE TODAY!
I got a real bargain today, can't believe my luck. Popped into one of the op shops here thinking I might pick up some ready made curtains for Myrtle and save myself a bit of time and money.
Was thinking of buying a curtain, shortening the length and using the bottom half for a 2nd window.
There they were. The colour I was looking for, light green to match the kitchen one I just had made which cost me 67.00, for tiny window. Ready made and lined. 5.50 a curtain. All I have to do is shorten them.
Bought 3, when I got back to the van and looked at the windows, rushed back and got the other 3. Cost me 33.00 for 6 curtains, enough to cover all windows. Don't even have to make up the bottom part of each curtain and can even leave them a bit longer than the ones there now.
I am very pleased with myself.
Edited to minimize the shock!!
-- Edited by Happywanderer on Friday 14th of October 2011 07:44:09 PM
Chris
Wheew!! you had me worried, I thought you meant "CURTAINS"
I have nearly finished one curtain, just have to hem it then it can be hung up.
Tess
Heading out to Greens Lake tomorrow to say hello to Jimbo who will be staying there a couple of days, also may catch up with JazzinAround who is doing markets over that way, Numurkah, Shepparton. Then she will head back to Greens during the week to rest up.
And anyone else familiar when I get there.???
Also bought a little purse for my MP3 from Dick Smith 14.95. I can't stand the ear plugs in my ears so bought this little case that carries it, with a plug, cord, and speaker on one side. Bit bigger than a cloin purse. Looks good, only he forgot to tell me it needed 2 AAA batteries so will go get them tomorrow.
Cheers Sharon
Oh that is great, and the right colour too! Myrtle must be looking a swish girl by now............Bronnie
You had me worried there too Marj. Glad it wasn't what we first thought.
Don't you just Love Op-shops ? My latest find [yesterday] is a 12V Black and Decker Spotlight for $2, still in its' box. I'm sure it will come in handy when I finally get going.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Friday 14th of October 2011 07:41:34 PM
Great News Marj, another step forward for Myrtle....
My pleasure Marj, Glad to be of help..
Marj, don't know what exactly you're trying to get off the sides, but I read in a book of cleaning tips I found yesterday, that to remove Rego stickers, paint with Nail Polish Remover, and leave for a few minutes. Will peel off easily.
This might work with Decals Too.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Friday 14th of October 2011 08:00:21 PM
The orange cleaner seems to be working with a non scratch mesh scourer.
Did you try Eucalyptus Oil ?
Cheers,
Sheba.
I knew what you meant Marj...and glad to hear that you found such a bargain.
Myrtle must be feeling pretty pleased with herself too. Girls love a makeover.
why does myrtle need curtains?
To stop peeping Tom Wombats.....
Bloody spoil sport, that's what I say, although I had to give that away some time ago, I fell off my ladder.
Peeping wombats, what next?
Myrtles new stickers.
Tried to put these in the last post but it wouldn't work.
I made the curtains for my van. I borrowed a sewing machine and away I went. The curtain maker wanted $19 a drop - yes, that's right, $19 a drop for van curtains. They charged the same for a house curtain drop.
It's a great sense of achievement to do it yourself, especially if the price is right. Glad things are working out for you girl.
So to get these ones at 5.50 each and only have to shorten them. Couldn't be more pleased.
Fairy dust is more expensive than petrol