Only 17 sellers but the locals and regular buyers supported the few. Stall were charged a fiver and buyers were free. During a coffee break I was sitting in the car with Lou when I noticed 2 men walking back to their car parked near the clubhouse. One of them picked something up from the ground which I thought looked like a purse and I said to Lou ‘I cannot be certain but I think that man might have picked a purse up’ I decided not to say anything to the man but as a precaution Lou got out of the car to walk past their Landrover and texted me the registration number as they drove off.
I walked around the stalls which were preparing to pack up as the skies darkened and rain again was forecast and spoke to most of the sellers who had said it was all worth the effort one telling me they had taken over £140.00
Whilst chatting to a lady who had travelled from Penzance I was approached by a couple who asked me if a purse had been handed in so I told them of my thoughts of the man who I was not entirely sure what exactly he had picked up!

The lost purse contained all the lady’s credit card and just under £50.00 in cash, all I could do was to give the couple the car number from my mobile and they decided to go to the Police with the information I had given them. I do not know the outcome of this story hopefully the couple will tell me this Friday but ladies he is a stark warning to look after your purses!

Update;
The lady who had lost her purse went to the Falmouth Police with the details I had given regarding the car registration number. The Police have made further enquiries and took a statement from me yesterday. The suspect is not from our locality which pleases me, our locals at Falmouth over several years have handed in lost property in fact one lady handed in a purse containing over £300.00 and the following week another purse containing eighty quid and credit cards! Unfortunately they were both claimed cos we were gonna go out on the piii?

Now yesterday was a day to remember mizzle, drizzle and only 8 very keen sellers attended, normally I would cancel the sale but said ‘go for it’ and they traded for about an hour and were supported by some of the loyal locals.
Several years ago I cancelled a Car Boot at Falmouth because of weather and the sellers decided against trading. Lesley and mum-in-law did not know it was cancelled and set their stall up at the double gate entrance! They were surprised no other sellers had turned up but managed to take over one hundred and twenty pounds!!

Today (Saturday) at Truro only 34 sellers and the sale was held in the Cattle pens due to promised showers that did not happen. My Lou decided to ‘take a sicky’ and do a stall for herself, this is where I get used and abused to help pack the car, carry stuff here and there and help with setting the stall!I dont know if I was useful because compliments like that are rare, suffice it to say I managed perfectly well without her replacing her with an extra bollard! Bless her, she took over £100.00 of which I will see ‘not one penny’ which reminds me, Mr Fookoff complained about Lou doing a Car Boot demanding to know if she paid for the stall? Fair point-well made so I asked “can I have the rent please” and she said ‘and you can fookoff as well’ No breeding!!

One of her customers was Marge who asked “Does Geoff really bring you breakfast in bed” ‘Oh yes says Lou this morning I had cereal and fruits, he does the same every morning! Rosie overhearing the conversation said all I get is a cup of tea and me oats! No wonder he is always looking so happy!

SUNDAY weather looks dry could be a great Car Boot day for sellers and buyers!!
Keep an eye on your purses ladies and Marge and sellers WATCH YOUR STOCKS!

Geoff