Hidden TreasureMy landlord had some builders in to remove a staircase in an outbuilding when a rusty biscuit tin fell out from under the woodwork.
What wonders were in this hidden treasure box? Two live hand grenades and 40 rounds of ammunition. From WW2. I've never seen builders run before.
What hidden treasures have you uncovered?
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chthonic, Thu 30 Jun 2005, 13:33)
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Hidden TreasureAs an ecologically minded binman I have hidden (or carelessly disposed of) treasures served to me in a dirty grey wheelie bin every day. I've recently found:
2 camcorders, both with accesories..
1 X10 home automation system (minus pc cable - can anyone help?)
20 expertly painted Warhammer figures
1 venetian blind that fits my window perfectly
1 brand new cafetierre in lime green
1 Pentax 35mm camera with a big lens and onother bigger lens, flash/light meter/manual and bag (my mum got a tenner for it at her local bowling club auction
1 Prinz binoculars.. (£8)
TVs, DVD players, books, computers, shelves, clothes.. I've taken them all home.
As you can imagine my place looks like Steptoes but at least i saved something from the landfill or incinerator..
But still my most memorable find was in an old derelict cottage where among the little glass jars of powder and primitive laboratory equipment I found a hardbound exercise book bearing the nameplate of a local printer inside the front cover with the "Telephone No. 7"
I'm still looking for the big one though! maybe tomorrow?
(, Thu 30 Jun 2005, 17:37, Reply)
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