Nice Surprise

When I popped into a local charity shop last weekend to drop off a donation, I had a quick look at the book section, with holiday reading in mind. I was expecting the usual chick lit and celeb autobiographies so was chuffed to spot this:


Sew Your Own by John-Paul Flintoff, described as "one man's attempt to survive economic meltdown, tackle climate change and find the meaning of life by making his own clothes" . I had first seen the book on So, Zo's blog last year and thought it looked worth a read.

The book was mine for a mere 30p. But want to know the best bit?
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It's a signed copy! Complete with a hand drawn pair of Y-Fronts. I didn't find that until I opened it when I got home. Now I just need to change my name to Elizabeth........

K x

14 comments:

  1. I've just read it, it's very interesting. No free y-fronts in my copy though!

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  2. What a cool find! That sounds like a fab read, I'll have to look out for it.x

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  3. That is awesome, and what a hilarious little autograph. More people should use that when they sign things. ;)

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  4. wow, that's amazing! great find.

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  5. Awesome! What's wrong with Elizabeth, why would she get rid of her signed copy!?! And i want to know the story behind the underwear drawing…

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    1. I know - I thought it was pretty ungrateful! He mentions on the inside cover about knitting a pair of Y-Fronts so maybe referring to that. Will let you know when I've read it!

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  6. that's a fantastic find! it sounds really interesting!

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  7. I've just donated my copy to a charity shop! My name's not Elizabeth though so that wasn't mine. Happy reading

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  8. Great score! I'm interested to know what you think of it!

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  9. Yays!!! What a fantastic score! Enjoy the read xxx

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  10. I love this book and I think you will too Kerry. How fab to have a signed copy. X

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  11. Oooo... I think I need to put this on my wish list! It looks like a fabulous read, and how fabulous to find it autographed! You must let us know what you think of it.

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  12. Not a bad find! And a hilarious "personalization".

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  13. ha ha! I love the drawing Elizabeth ;-)

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