Sunday, May 23, 2010

Sundays In My City-Flea Market



Yesterday I went to our flea market along the Weser River. It's there every Saturday, mostly it's a bunch of crap mixed with a few treasures. Yesterday was gorgeous 70 degree day sun shinning and lots of people. Above the river embankment is the Beer Garden - Schlachte, it was full of vendors selling new goods, food, drinks and a Country Western band was playing and lots of people were line dancing. The city was full of energy. Germans are fascinated with all things Western. After I shopped I sat in the beer garden, had a beer and brat wurst and soaked up the sun and culture.  It was certainly the place to be!




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Happy Sunday!

38 comments:

Ina in Alaska said...

Lovely finds on a fantastic day!! Be careful packing up those beautiful dishes!! Happy Sunday, another day ticked off the calendar! xoxoxo

Rinkly Rimes said...

What a happy Sunday and what finds! You might also like my diary blog

http://jeriatricjottings.blogspot.com/

Erin said...

Oh I love those plates! You got some great finds!

Raymonde said...

Great post for Sundays in my City.
You found some great stuff there and you did not break the bank.

Have a super Sunday Frau. xxx

Matty said...

How about that. Country western music. Yee-haw.

Sonya said...

Oh my gosh you found some fantastic items!! it's great to take those things back with you to have reminders of your time over here..not that the culture alone will never leave you but still..lol

It was that warm here too and today will be 7! we are bbqing today. I've been up since 6:45 and already made mint chocolate ice cream and macaroni salad..wanna come over? lol
Have a great sunday!

Anonymous said...

I love the photos, and your flea market finds are fantastic. Have a great Sunday!

Anonymous said...

Those are some Awesome Finds.

kks said...

what great finds at the flea market! nothing better than hanging out people watching! and what a beautiful day!
like you, i need something to motivate me...the guys at the gym do a pretty good job! :) #35 is a looker, but "my Bill" is like a big teddy bear...so sweet....and it drive me crazy that i could be his mother! yikes!
another day closer to being back in the states! but aren't you suppose to be packing and downsizing? you are finding all these wonderful things to bring back...:) how's the list going?!
a great day to you dear!!
xoxo

Joyce said...

Love the collage...and of course your great finds! Brat and beer in a sunny garden sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday to me!

Susan said...

You've certainly made the best of living abroad... what treasures and memories! I know you're excited to come back home - your daughter has been so blessed to have had this opportunity... I hear your in Allendale this summer, can't wait to meet you!!!

As Cape Cod Turns said...

I'm moving there. They grow beer in gardens? Love that!

I also love how you said there was crap and treasures at the flea market. How true!

jp said...

that looks like so much fun!! I love days like that!

I also like your new page, very pretty :)

hope you have a great Sunday!

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

Now that looks like a fun place to shop!! BEAUTIFUL finds:)

Lisa

Unspoken said...

I would LOVE to be there and to be shopping for old dishes. FUN!

Deidra said...

Sounds like the perfect afternoon!

Bobbi said...

I love those plates you found! And I also love your new photo layout!

Mrs4444 said...

Your description of a lot of crap with a few treasures is perfect; sounds like every flea market I've ever been to :) Still, the energy of it all sounds fun--great description.

Joanna Jenkins said...

Outdoor markets are so much fun. YOu never know what you'll find. And it looks like you totally scored! I'm a blue plate fan and have several too!

Happy SMIC,
jj

Maude Lynn said...

I love your finds! Gorgeous!

chocolatecovereddaydreams.blogspot.com said...

I love the tea kettle. Actually, I love it all!!

Suzy said...

If you gave me a choice between a big diamond ring or going to flea markets I would always take the latter.

Local Girl said...

Wow what a beautiful city and you found some really gorgeous finds. I love those plates!

Ed Pilolla said...

that teapot is the coolest. sounds like fun day. yes, soaking in the sun and culture. nice.

Killara girl said...

i love what you found...just think...real antiques directly from Europe. they will be a nice trophy on your wall in your new home.

i think i'd much rather a relaxing stroll thru and german market & bier garten than the streets of ny...but it does have pluses. there is a market several times a year the block down from our church on Sundays...but this one was in times square right outside m&m world...we really scored that day. hope you come down for a visit!!!

Claudya Martinez said...

I love your finds! Totally worth sorting through junk for.

Melissa said...

Those are great photos! My favourite is in the first collage, first pic in the second row.

likeschocolate said...

Great finds, I guess if I had read a few back entries I would have realized you are on your way back to the states. I am sad I am just finding your blog, but I am sure the adventures will only continue as you move to your new home.

mimbles said...

Looks like a lovely way to spend the day :-)

Slices of Beauty... said...

Such beautiful finds, lovely!
Happy Monday.

BLOGitse said...

Lucky you! Beautiful day, good shopping and bratwurst! I love bratwurst!
We cleaned the whole weekend (that's why I'm late)...and still much to do.
I don't understand how people can live like pigs...
oh, but it's a new week, fresh start - have a great week ahead!

Happy 'Sundays in My City' greetings from Casablanca, Morocco!

BLOGitsePHOTOS

ellieshine said...

What a beautiful city! I love that you show us your beautiful finds - I'm so jealous of all the gorgeous plates (and grinder?)!

Unknown said...

I love your flea market finds Frau! So interesting. What treasures : ) Isn't it fun to hang out at flea markets and people watch? Love that!

Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall said...

lovely plates.
Happy Monday!

Kwana said...

I love a flea market. Thanks for sharing.

Maggie May said...

What a wonderful place to be and there were some real bargains there! Well done.
It is good, this hotter weather...... ideal for an outing like that.
Maggie

Nuts in May

Unknown said...

nice pics! No.2 shows the company I did my apprenticeship .. at least 100 years ago :-)

Sarah said...

Such fun to go traveling and shopping though your pictures! I used to live in London, and hunted for treasures at Portobello Market regularly.