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I thought I would make a new thread quickly seeing that the first one is nearly full

Just living in my little fantasy world

Thank you, I'll get Norm to put the kettle on pronto. He also has cups (for the ) and wears a snazzy tie and a hi-vis waistcoat. Maybe the Great British Sewing Wasp could be challenged to make him a new waistcoat, as his has seen better days.

Oh, and I do love a good haberdashery department.

I had a lovely wander around some fabric shops in a street off Oxford Street (near the M&S on the other side of Oxford Circus). I didn't need anything but it was a good use of my time while my daughter was queuing for a signing at a record shop by Cambridge Circus. We don't have any good/interesting haberdashery/fabric shops near us (only Hobbycraft & C&H Fabrics)

I'm really good at eavesdropping. And I'm one of those people strangers tell everything to. I'll go undercover.

Can I be a dog handler? BingleWoof can follow food a scent so could be useful.

My local upholsterer sells offcuts really cheaply. Got some gorgeous fabric and some pieces are HUGE.

Love a good haberdashery wander as well, not that I know what to do with most of it, but it’s very soothing.
Now we’re talking a sniffer dog & handler & Norman with the high vis & a professional eavesdropper.

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You will be an asset to the agency. I can hardly wait for your first report - leave nothing out! NOTHING! We want all the dirt every relevant detail.

Binglewoof's sniffing skills will be highly prized by our agency!

I wonder where the cardboard cut out will be going when the promotion has finished?

Same place that the unwanted Dr Apocalypse ones for some computer place went (and also a Frothy Cresta polar bear in leather jacket and sunglasses) - my bedroom.

You lot in the SE need to go on a secret mission/Grand Day Out to an Abakhan. They're only in the North (well, there's one in Stoke and one in Shrewsbury, plus one in N Wales, but otherwise all in the North).

The haberdashery and 'notions', not to mention the actual fabric, are a joy.

I hasten to add that I'm in the SE too, but I have cause to visit a branch of this wondrous place quite often.

PS they actually do Group Visit Discounts, I've just noticed!

I would be delighted to channel Penfold melen. I have long suspected that he is my spirit animal.

And don't worry about the funding

*plan

Plans mission to Schady boudoir if cardboard cutout is nicked from the secret bunker in my garden.

Ok will let you off, as you have access to Siralans credit card & have agreed that you will channel Penfold.

Here's a snap of Norman and his mates with kettle and cups. They can be relied upon to produce a good beverage.

Can we get the bloke who hailed Suralan's taxi plane? Can still see him! We would never have problems finding a taxi to jump in and say "follow that cab!"

Another Abakan aficionado here- I would love to hide in there and be locked in overnight.

I'm very envious of all of you with an Abakhan within travelling distance, my bank balance and home storage are greatful we are too far away. I've been looking at the locations and wondering if I can make a detour (with a full car of offspring, luggage and dog!) when we head up the M6 in April to visit my parents!

Didn't realise that there was an Abakhan near where the inlaws live. Will have to pencil in a visit next time we're there.

My favourite used to be Mason's in Abingdon in Oxfordshire, there were two separate shops, one for fabric, the other for knitting stuff and it was an absolute aladdin's cave. Not expensive at all, staff were fabulous. I miss it.

Maybe there is a market for sleepovers in Abakhan like they do at museums sometimes. It sounds like a slightly gamer version of a Harry Potter book.

Tamer version.

SoMuch fab picture of Norman & his mates, I reckon they could get us into Abakhan for a sleep over & rummage.

Happy to bring buns for a midnight feast when we have a sleepover in Abakhan. Norman and friends can brew up. Impromptu sleeping bags and tents could be fashioned (I'm sure they stock tent fabric, they have everything else).

Ooh buns my favourite, bagsy I team up with someone who actually can make things, as am sadly lacking in any sewing skills.
Shall I bring the guitar?