Featured Oxfam Shops in the UK ?

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  1. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    My travel loving lady found us a room in a courtyard within a few yards of the Pope's palace in Avignon-it looks quiet ? We shall see.
    Also booked a tour thru one of the last cave-painting sites open to the public (ie: not a replica).
    She studies travel itineraries/locations with the same dedication our members study NA baskets,ethnographic artifacts or jewelry.
    PS-We'd prob both be working for Rick Steeves if we were 40 years younger !
     
    bosko69, Apr 16, 2023
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  2. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    AJ-Normally we visit in 'shoulder' (not peak) season.This time we have to visit during Summer tourist peak.
    My beloved cousin & wife's best friend teaches school and only gets Summers off.She's also never been to Paris-it should be fun,crowded, hot & sweaty !
    Early morning departures will be de rigueur.I'd start our walks at 4 in the morning if anything was open.
    L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is a must do/see place on our list.
    PS-We just watched a fun move set in the Luberon-'A Good Year' w/ Albert Finney & Russel Crowe.
     
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I remember that one, nice. I always watch movies set in Provence, love it.
     
    Any Jewelry, Apr 16, 2023
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  4. RachelW

    RachelW Well-Known Member

    I just read about Luberon in a book of mine I think, lovely place.

    A movie with Provence and Russel Crowe? What's not to love! :smuggrin: I'll have to look it up.
     
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  5. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Plus you get to see Albert Finney as a happy drunk,as opposed to Albert Finney (a not so happy drunk) in 'Under the Volcano'.
     
    bosko69, Apr 16, 2023
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  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Sur le Pont, D'Avignon............... you can dance !!!
     
    komokwa, Apr 16, 2023
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  7. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

     
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  8. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I often leave the loupe in my pocket, reserving it for reading names on obviously costume pieces. I find the hallmarks with a fingernail and generally just have my glasses pulled down so I can just use my eyeballs. Being nearsighted has its advantages. I've been skunked before, brought home vermeil earrings I'd hoped were gold, but generally not.
     
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  9. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Finding the hallmarks w/ yr fingernails is a nice technique & prob powerful readers frm the Dollar Store would help a lot.My closeup eyeballs are shot now,that's life.Thanks for the tips Evely.
     
    bosko69, Apr 16, 2023
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  10. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Meanwhile I need glasses to read the E on the eye chart.(LOL) Or close to it!
     
    evelyb30, Apr 16, 2023
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