Will We Find Treasure in Germany? My Memories of Sydney....and more!

I travel to Germany in search of treasures! Join me in the hunt my dear viewers :)
I also talk about a favourite haunt of mine in Sydney in the late 80s/early 90s - which was Paddington Markets.
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Paddington Markets - how it was: (by MICHAEL MANGOLD PHOTOGRAPHY) www.michaelman...
Oddie Beau's ODDNESS Urban exploration & famous historical features! vintage crime cases & eccentric people from the past! ...and other weird stuff :) ....a dusty store window, filled with ancient alluring oddities. Once you've entered, you'll never want to leave. Quality over quantity.

[@davidbiltmore1337]

I've just watched this only two days on from your publishing of it.... I'm in Bondi Beach and I also remember the guy with the shop in Paddington.... It was actually further down Oxford Street towards, but on the opposite side to, the Town Hall and near Folkways Records.... I'll clarify more on that later.... His name was something like George Wanneke and he was also a Woollahra Councillor .... However, when you got to the lady making strange jewelry I really took an interest.... I've never met her myself or even seen a photo of her, but I knew who she'd be.... I have a couple of old local friends and I believe that she's the mother of the fellow and when you got to the photo the family resemblance is there.... She now lives in Leura in the Blue Mountains and sells at the local market there.... I've just sent them a message.... I've just discovered your channel yesterday and I've already enjoyed several of your videos... Good Work! Thanks!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Hi David, the shop definitely wasn't that far down, it was right near the top near the Light Brigade Hotel, and on the same side. There's no way that that woman could be the mother of the guy who owned the shop, as he was much older than her. Thanks for your kind feedback :)

[@davidbiltmore1337]

Hi @@ObsoleteOddity A couple of crossed wires.... There was a largish second hand furniture shop more or less across the road from the Markets and various second hand book and record shops, but down next to Folkways Records was George Warneke's shop and he was also a Woollahra Alderman.... I have a good memory and I'd remembered both his name and the Councillor bit and just after I wrote my comment I contacted a friend who is a friend of Warren Fahey who started Folkways Records and George was in the shop next door to him.... I have image links here which I'll share in a minute.... The shop was actually rarely open and on occasion if I was passing on the bus on my way back to Bondi and I'd see it open I'd get off the bus early and go back.... Mostly he'd tell you that things weren't for sale, but one occasion I managed to actually buy something.... Separate topic only connected by your reminiscence.... A couple who used to share my local cafe on the Bondi/Tamarama border talked about his mother once and she was the jeweler at the Paddington Market.... You just started talking about her and I remembered the mother and then you scrolled to her photo and there is a family resemblance with her son.... Link for George.... www.google.com/search?q=alderman+george+warnecke&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=_e5cyCtJ8-N4jM%253A%252CPfz02lJzmlQAAM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kS855THVbIDFJKLw9foCEGAb5MBjQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwigpPe4qoLkAhVBfX0KHVzuA6gQ9QEwAHoECAkQBg#imgrc=7AjDAKTViIUCWM:&vet=1 Link for Cindy.... The Jeweler.... facebook.com/CindySmithsJewellery/

[@catrionamcnaughton2546]

Thanks David! You have a great eye - well spotted.. As mentioned in my comment above, you can also send Cindy a private message via her Facebook Page here: facebook.com/CindySmithsJewellery/ . Cheers,

[@ObsoleteOddity]

That's amazing! Thanks for sharing the link to the photo!! That's him, lol - incredible to see after all these years. I somehow got confused as to the position of the shop, don't know why I thought it was further up; perhaps there was another similar shop - but that is definitely the bloke. It's like a stroll memory lane. I hope he's having a look down and chuckling. Kudos to you that he actually sold you something. lol - here's what the Getty blog says: *Junk Shop owner Alderman George Warnecke inside and out of his shop in Oxford St **Paddington.George** Warnecke...a real Paddo boy who has become attached to his wares."I get attached to them . . . don't like selling them much," he said.George's shop Is a hoarder's delight. Four floors of junk stacked floor to ceiling, cheek by jowl, with a narrow jungle track of a passageway down the middle, illuminated only by bare light **bulbs.In** fact, part of the reason George keeps his shop going is to maintain the "real" Paddington, not the Paddington taken over by malls, closed streets, trees and people who can afford to buy $150,000 terraces. January 30, 1981.* I'll pin your comment. Surely Cindy Smith can't be his mother, they must have been of a similar age? In fact she looks younger than him in the photo I showed.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thanks Catriona! I can't believe she's still alive! Amazing. I'll try and message her, she won't of course remember me, but it might make her day that someone still has memories of her from all those years ago.

[@annekemahabeer5130]

I loved what you did with the photo of the nun. Totally amazing what you did. Was very interesting video overall.

[@christopherpappas7474]

Oddy, can't believe you were a goth! You have to share some photos of you back then...

[@christinethornhill]

20 tonnes ? Oh, my word ! Makes me stutter at the clutter . But, I'm sure there's treasure ....somewhere ! You Always give Quality , Oddie . I just Love watching your videos. Thank you , so very much. 🙏🏼😽

[@lisaakinlabi]

Now I want to see a photo of you as a goth!

[@TheCat72850]

Lisa Akinlabi Me too!!!

[@Fandangtastic]

Me too! Surely the Japanese tourists, at least one of them, would have a.photo to send if he doesn't have any of his own.😅

[@sylvias4899]

I love old photographs. They fascinate me. I always wonder what kind of life they had, what their story was because we all have one. Thank you Oddie for taking us along yet again. Peace✌

[@gracejerome7044]

I love your channel. It is always the most unique and mesmerizing adventure. Thank you.

[@janepaterson8747]

What you cover is amazing. Keep up with it all.

[@amandadavies8080]

what a wonderful video .i love the way you manipulate different photos it make such a difference and brings them to life.i could listen to you talking for hours.thankyou oddie.x

[@rosiered3403]

I'm soooo curious as to how you make objects in the photos move. Such as eyes blinking or birds flying and such.

[@ellygreaves9793]

Oh that was a good trip Oddy the Goth, thank you. You did a very good repair on that clock face. Well done. Big hugs and take care x

[@psw4763]

Great video today. I loved the tour of the town with beautiful architecture. I also love looking inside antique shops and reminisce. Lovely work restoring that beautiful clock. Nice touch up with the nun picture. Thanks again really enjoyed watching.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Many thanks for your great feedback Phyllis - Much appreciated :)

[@sbenton62]

Wow. Freeze -dried crystallized cobra venom. Now that's something you just don't see every day. :) Thanks for another interesting video Oddy!

[@finolaomurchu8845]

Oddie I really enjoyed the nun coming to life, God bless her. She would be charmed I'm sure🧚‍♀️🇮🇪🧚‍♂️

[@TheMarilyn1926]

I recently discovered this hidden gem on KZbin and it's so addictive. I truly appreciate your hard work and alluring voice.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Many thanks for your very kind feedback :)

[@kippetjetok8213]

Thanks for this wonderful outing! Love your ramblings : )

[@marilynhudson9879]

I'm, also in love with the Rambling.. Ramble on and on Oddie😊

[@helengrunow5094]

We used to go to Paddington Markets every Saturday morning! I recall the shop you speak of but dont know its name, i will look for some photos.

[@marthacannondiagne5133]

Greetings Oddie! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video of the antique shops, especially the second one, so fascinating and filled with a treasure trove of goodies!!! I love going to antique shops and I saw many items I'd love to have!!! I think you should buy the forest lamp that was hanging from the ceiling!!! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome video !!! I love listening to you talk as it is so soothing!!!Thank you again, Your forever fan Marti 😊

[@poponachtschnecke]

Oddie you know us too well, I was getting a knot in my stomach looking at that "new block of flats"! 😂😂😂😂❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

:)

[@elderlypoodle9181]

poponachtschnecke Yes!!! My face dropped when I thought it was a new high rise 😔

[@mrdenovo7]

Sincerely enjoyed your video. Getting to be an older man I have examined such things and thoughts - shall we say.. fleeting moments. But these are things that make up our life and in the end are ours alone to ponder. God-bless!

[@elderlypoodle9181]

Stevie J. Edwards Yes. I understand very much ⏳

[@krystalrobin3164]

Love this video Sir Oddie! So interesting. I love going to markets and antique shops to look about. And the history contained within is fascinating. Thank you for a wonderful mid-day adventure!

[@lavendersunday8712]

I have to say I enjoyed this video so much I watched it twice. Thank you for posting.

[@ThursdayASMR]

Love all the photos from the 80s...thank you for sharing...wish i could see that american ladies jewelry...sounds rad.

[@wendychavez5348]

What a pleasure, just to step on those cobblestone streets! I love watching your videos purely for the uniqueness of each place you visit! Thank you for sharing the world with us in this way.

[@christinacocci8959]

What a lovely way to to have you walk with us all Thur your tours of old treasures,you have such a great energy,an old soul,love your work,I too always look for that old materpiece,the energy in theses shops are just grand,love it.

[@sheld1324]

I used to be goth as well! 😅 Love the tour so far. And of course I think we all enjoy the "blah,blah,blah" bits. 😊 Just lovely, bits and pieces of the past.

[@alink5918]

Bringing a little life and animation is absolutely one of things I love most about your channel. I think it helps remind us that they were more than just that photo. That they were alive.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thanks for your very kind feedback - very much appreciated :)

[@Judy.LoveandLightAlways]

What a beautiful little town. Looks like a fairytale so cute. @20:17 That's so clever Oddie, The Girl/Lady does look so sad, Empty almost. @21:12 "you're cat said it was your cute lil dog that did it" Looks amazing fixed, you can't see any damage. @23:33 In that photo Oddie was that a younger Julian Assange? Melbourne Here Oddie, Have been to Darling Harbour, will have to visit that market sometime in the future. Thank you Oddie for another great video. 🇦🇺🇨🇭😇

[@vickinoeske1711]

Yes!!! The light fixture is a once in a lifetime find & piece of art❤ I collect religious artifacts and would of definitely bought the weird nun picture!

[@andreayanochko4758]

I also love what you did to the nun's photo. Thank you for filming these videos. I get to Adventure the world around you. 😀

[@itakelly8150]

Thanks Oddie for this video. I can't afford to travel, ( putting children through college) so I love being an armchair traveler watching you explore!

[@lucycannon6732]

What a beautiful outing, thank you Oddie! I was fascinated by the object behind and to the right of the Mercedes typewriter. No idea what it may be! The nun was indeed beautiful...her expression to me seemed haunted, or watchful.

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

That looks like a candlestick holder on a stand I think.

[@Peaceful-Sheep]

Reguarding the nun picture..I have read about the horrors done to many of these young women by the clergy..to me, her facial expression seems a bit unsure and frightened.. But what do I know? 😄😄😄

[@pigoff123]

If you had a lodge it would be busy. People would be coming back yearly to see you. You have the perfect personality for that.

[@MSYNGWIE12]

Yes! let's all prod Oddie to open a huge B and B in Switzerland! Sounds marvelous

[@genevielucious4945]

What a lovely town to visit. Thankyou for sharing your photos they were not boring I love old photos too.

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

I LOVE that clock!

[@davisfarm9]

Antique-ing is a favorite pleasure of ours -- suspended by the quarantine, so this was a very special treat! I feel like I've just been on an outing with a charming companion. Lovely.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I really appreciate that. Thank you :)

[@PrimeEnigma]

I loved the ships you showed in that antique shop. Also liked the trip to your past, I sometimes miss the 80's must be because I am 30 years older now LOL. But it was indeed a laid back time and we now see how much has changed during our life time.

[@lisamcdonald2877]

I began the 80s, in my early 20s, living in Sydney. I was in a bit of culture shock, coming from a small town in Virginia. Returned to US in Dec '81. So very very long ago.

[@Peaceful-Sheep]

You're such a wonderful story teller, you could read the phonebook and it would still be captivating! Your stories are not boring at all. Thank you, Mr. Oddie!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Many thanks for your great feedback my friend - Much appreciated :)

[@fatimaali848]

Hello!! This is Fatima I love when you speak about whatever intrigues you from the PAST. You are a GREAT Historian you give even eccentric people RESPECT. I also find it fascinating and you really find remarkable stuff. This seems your lifes work. Once again take care. You have a GREAT EYE. I adore Antique shops. I would notice you anywhere for your character I seem to have the EYE for Antiques also etc. Fatima......London.....whats your real name you have mine? You HAVE my Email. Then I would send you my picture. I have been writing to you a long time now.....

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Many thanks for your very kind feedback Fatima - Much appreciated :)

[@PrimeEnigma]

Nice try Fatima, we all wonder how he looks like. But think it is not gonna happen he will remain a AY ( Anonymous KZbinr)

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

@@PrimeEnigma Look thru Oddie's videos as he did share a picture of his very handsome self. Any day with our Oddie is a wonderful day. Are you with Oddie's Paytron? If not you're missing out on many more wonderful videos. Cheers!

[@PrimeEnigma]

@@ghostcityshelton9378 I did see the presentation of his picture when he was younger. And no am not a patreon, sorry for that. Am just a poor sod who waits for him to post on KZbin,

[@fatimaali848]

@@PrimeEnigma Well never say never after all HE is Human and has a CHOICE HE MIGHT SURPRISE US ALL YET. YOU NEVER KNOW KKKK. LIVE IN HOPE. I DO KKKKK. Bless him I am a patient person I might have the last laugh kkk Fatima......London.

[@KDL861]

Love the life you gave the lovely young woman in the photo! Love from your favorite Texan! 🥰

[@rjcs2000]

The Nun was very taking, a rare beauty. She had a very elegent look to her I pray her life was rewarding. You are a very special person Oddie the world would be a lovely place with more people like yourself.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thanks for your very kind words Jim, I appreciate it :)

[@margaretdrew6093]

So pleased for you someone sent a couple of photos of the shop and chap.

[@annemclaughlin4917]

Hi Oddie! Love your videos! Very interesting, and beautifully done!

[@bouilletfamily]

I just love everything you do. It’s nice to know there are others like me when I read through the comments. ❤️

[@cikimac5207]

Just my most favourite KZbin channel. Thankyou for giving it to us Oddie :-)

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very much appreciated Cieran :)

[@cikimac5207]

ObsoleteOddity your videos are very much appreciated also ☺️

[@christinethornhill]

PS , and God bless Australia 🙏🏼❤️

[@obtusemage2262]

Dear Oddie, your voice calms my mind, and your stories and travels make my heart soar. Muck love to you. Thank you for this adventure! Please buy the lamp! I gasped when the nun came to life!!! Brilliant!!! 🧙🏻‍♂️❤️

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Many thanks for your great feedback - Much appreciated :)

[@wolfman75]

Awsome Sir!!!! Thank You For The Tour!!! There is a lot of sites to see!! She has an Amazing Shop!!! That would really get me in trouble 😁(🏴‍☠️🚗).

[@shirleys.537]

Thank you so much for the walk thru of this most interesting antique store. Your narration and explanations of the items was excellent and greatly appreciated.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Many thanks for your great feedback Shirley - Much appreciated :)

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

Ooooo! Perfect timing, Oddie! I'll watch as a try my hand at making French toast. 😉👍🏻

[@christinehuseby6884]

Sunday morning coffee and a new Oddie video!!! What a great way to start the day!I love these old shops and buildings.

[@tammyrogers3137]

I would need thousands of dollars to shop here! I saw so much treasure! Thank you @Oddie!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I would buy that building! That's a great price compared to what it would cost here in the U.S. When you were talking about the jewelry made of eyes and called them "eyecatching" I had to smile. I didn't think you realized what you had said.😎 Was I wrong?

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Barbara Bermudes... he was talking about jewelry that he bought long ago from a vendor in that mkt. She made her jewelry from glass( I think) eyes used in taxidermy or something similar. He said he really liked them, that they were eye-catching😎. It seemed to me he didn't realize he had said that.

[@14Aymara]

Deborah Danhauer - If he said it inadvertently, it was a good pun anyway . :-)

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@14Aymara yes, it was...😎

[@haunteddollhermitvintagego1501]

im waking up and seeing a new oddie vid im excited lol😊👍

[@michellem9275]

I also enjoy vintage shops to dream in...those antique glass Victorian ceiling fixtures (chandeliers) there were 2 or 3 I would of bought them..very elegantly made. I also feel so sad about those young women as nuns..my mother's parents came from eastern europe and she mentioned to me that some of those women were either forced into the convent from their parents if they were becoming a burden or status or did not find a husband or unfortunate. They must of accepted their fate .I'm sure as you said thought about a family life and what it would be like to be loved..so sad. Thankyou again for your interesting perspective on details .Safe travels Oddie and Odette.

[@niftynic115]

I always watch the ads all the way through. That Lume ad, wow. I'm used to the funny ad not this on. Who's chopping onions? 😢 Keep up the good work Oddie!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Many thanks for your very kind feedback and support my friend :)

[@rachelcollins8158]

Wow the experiences you have had Oddie. Love the antique shop and out and about videos. I get to see Europe in such a personal way...your like my tour guide and your camera is my eyes. Tahnk you so much for all your videos.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Many thanks for your great feedback Rachel - Much appreciated :)

[@flatlander1377]

Ah Oddie, another feast for the eyes. So much to see!! Love these little tours. There were some nice finds again in this video. Yes, I noticed the clocks. The grandfather style one at the door I got only a glance at but the rest were nice to see. The stately grandfather clocks are my favorites. Quite a few chandelier styled lighting arrays there too. Lovely. Luckily I wasn't there too. You would have never finished the tour, as I like to poke into all the corners and mull over the finds. Always love the layout of the towns you visit, as they have so much character. That is slowly disappearing from my town. When a child I remember cobble bricked streets in parts of my town that still had trolly rails in them from the early history of my town. We still have some beautiful houses of the old stately order that are being preserved, but even they are fading. Ah, but time must pass I guess. Nice that you got a response on your request for info on the shop in Paddington. Great !! Love the pictures and always the blah blah!! Another addition to your list of fine presentations, Oddie. Looking forward to the next.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the tour Terry :) Yes the same is happening everywhere, the genteel antique is being ruthlessly erased in favour of sleek and cold and unimaginative. Money is the only god to the developers.

[@baylaschauer3122]

Love these walk abouts and exploring the old shops! Thanks for taking us along.

[@leiannesw4926]

Absolutely stunning town. Looks like Going back in time. Sadly the first store looks like an eyesore. Thank you for sharing Oddie. Love all of your videos.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Many thanks for your great feedback LeiAnne - Much appreciated :)

[@Eufracina]

THAT was fun! I really enjoyed the Paddington Market photos - such great memories for you, thank you so much for sharing!

[@Fandangtastic]

I love it when you go through these shops. The "basement" floor of the shop reminded me of going through my grandparents house and attic. I fills you with such a connection to the past. So perpetually nostalgic. BTW You are quite impressive in your repair of your clock. It's beautiful. You can't tell it was broken at all.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thanks Sandra, I'm itching to start exploring again once things are back to 'normal'.

[@shellsmith1737]

Love the story time, thank you for sharing

[@stevenprice776]

I enjoyed your visit to the antique shops . I especially like the paintings of Christ , the old clocks & the old photographs . I'm still awaiting your visit to the Black Forest . You take care , Oddie . Steven aka Vic

[@carmencarlton1445]

As always I feel like I go on a learning trip that do good love love your videos

[@PurityVendetta]

I'm still a goth at heart Oddie. I love there 'junk shop' tours! I noticed an old lathe hiding in a corner. If you ever go back would you take a still for me please? I'm very much into industrial history. I have a beautiful Pratt and Whitney 1902 pattern engine lathe stored in one of our units. I really shouldn't collect such stuff but it was given to me by a lovely old man when I first got started. Although I've never been to Australia I enjoyed your memories of the flea market. Thanks for sharing.

[@joellebrowne5714]

Beautiful. I also loved going through old shops when I was in Europe. Thanks for this.

[@chuckanderson6933]

The nun looks so beautiful! I love how you bring the past to life! Thank you!

[@C.Michelle89]

An excellent video as always Oddy. Love what you do. Can't wait for the next one.

[@CatzASMRnMore]

wow you really did a fantastic job on the clock....haha love..Im always rummaging thru second hand and thrift stores..I baught 2 Amish blankets from an Antique store here...and I love them...always neat finds.

[@sharongarcia9640]

I’m an antique dealer and collector so I visit every shop I come across. I would love to have the chance to tour the antique shops in Germany and Switzerland. What a fantastic way to spend a vacation.

[@ladytamaya4737]

You certainly have ways with words to describe locations and characters ! A talented narrative to take me back in time as if it was yesterday! Your sense of discovery is entertaining and thanks for not rushing through the video. I for one absorb all you tell and show 🥰

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wildturtle126]

Hey oddie, you should have heard this a lot from other people. a few months ago I was depressed and it was very bad. and that time I found your channel. and your voice attracts me in a certain way. oddie, thank you so much. I'm very grateful because your voice helped me a lot. Oddie, I hope that you stay healthy and develop your channel. even though I don't know you. but I am very grateful. you helped me a lot. 💖💖💖💖💖 and if in the future i dont comment a lot in your vid anymore. i want you to know. that im outhere living the best of my life.... thank you oddie!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I'm very happy to hear the sad time is behind you now Riana, and so humbled and grateful that my voice soothed your soul. Most definitely go and embrace life sweetheart, but don't be a stranger....'cause that would make me sad :)

[@TheCat72850]

That shop! Wonderful! I could get in such trouble in there. I could really use some of those ceiling lights. We have some beautiful chandeliers that fit nicely in the large in 1907 house but aren’t quite right for the much smaller 1904 house that I downsized to about 3 1/2 years ago. If you go back in there please tell the lady that the downstairs was wonderful, as was the upstairs. My daughter makes and sells jewelry online. She also does beaded flowers in the 15th century Hungarian tradition. I will be telling her about the lady who makes the eyeball jewelry. She could be out there sometimes but I don’t know if she’ll go for that. Lissa was the first true Goth at the high school she attended where I taught. Good memories. Keep blahing...it’s wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

[@Daggeira]

Not gonna lie: I'd probably buy that house if I could affiord it and was anywhere near Europe. I'd be down to live in most historical buildings, actually. Places that are too new feel empty and strange to me.

[@ileneklayman3440]

I love what you did with the photo of the nun! Thank you so much for bring us along.

[@karilynjaquest8739]

As soon as I saw the photos at the end I recognised the market. Used to visit them quite frequently back in the day. Thanks for the memories

[@celialovett5880]

You should most definitely buy the alpine lamp. It's such an unique find! I would buy the lovely nun photo...she would be happy to be featured on one of your mugs. I simply adore these outings. Thank you.

[@MSYNGWIE12]

I would try to out bid you on the nun- so touching, isn't the portrait? her apparent sorrow, she needs some one to say good morning and good night too, doesn't she? I have a habit of (if they aren't too dear) purchasing spur of moment unknown folk becuz there they are in a box in a musty shop, alone, forgotten, and if there is something that lives on, what does "it" think?

[@celialovett5880]

@@MSYNGWIE12 I understand. What is left behind, and beyond, is worthy of our kind attention and respectful intent. She shouldn't be made lonesome anymore.

[@mariechristensen8390]

When I saw that Black Forest lamp I went nuts !! I would have instantly bought it. Yes please go back and buy it ! Of course , that’s up to you. Lots of great things in that shop. Thanks again as always... I enjoyed my Sunday afternoon touring with you

[@dreamweaver8913]

Thank you, Oddie! Love your videos, always so cool! Can't wait for the next one!!

[@laurenpiantino8312]

Oddie! Your videos are NEVER boring, and this one was exceptionally fascinating! You know, whenever I see old photographs, I too always wonder about the subject's life, what they thought, and whether they were happy, sad, feeling hopeless, or helplessly bored, whatever. I particularly loved the clocks; I have a thing about old clocks. lol. Incredible amount of paintings, love seeing those too. Thank you for sharing this wonderful outing. :)

[@barbsmigel5340]

That was an amazing video. Thanks, Oddie~

[@reginawalsh2454]

Love all those amazing antiques. Thank you

[@billieguarini2901]

Od die I too was a punk rocker back in the day. Love ur T-shirt.

[@DianeC.]

Hi Oddie!!! I enjoyed your video iday. Such lovely items . A fan&friend. DiDi

[@tamarrajames3590]

This was lovely Oddie. I love those old European towns. I still desperately want to don a respirator and gloves...and then go through that old gentleman’s hoard. I love your story of slowly hooking the other man into letting you in the door at least. We have one like him just a few blocks from me. Those are great photos from Sydney, you must have been such a charmer, cozying up to all the dealers. I had a period when I was setting taxidermy eyes as gems in jewelry, probably back around that time. Lovely to kick around with you...please give your lovely lady hugs from Richard and I...and save some for yourself. PS: nice job on that poor clock. 🖤🇨🇦

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it Tamarra :) The last time we went to visit him was not long after the fire, and he gave us all flashlights to explore. lol (electricity was out) ...which made it even more exciting :) That's interesting that you were doing similar jewellery at that time. Was it trending then? Or did you and that lady somehow manage to scoop the idea from the universal consciousness? Amazing. Many thanks for all the hugs, and gratefully returned :) Hope the weather is being kind! xx

[@tomasinayazel8166]

Thanks for showing us these beautiful places, please do more of these videos

[@Blonde4Beach]

Please buy the light. It is fantastic!

[@WingedHeron]

wimple covered by veil - 11 years at a Catholic School imparts some useless trivia. Nice repair and nice video. Paddington markets were awesome. Still have my favourite belt buckel with belt - Mimi belt - aboriginal myths. I remember that shop. Would pass it in the buss or car depending who I went with to shop. Bought a great deco lamp at the markets, my miniatures frame, and I am sure I still have some the clothes I got there. Plus an awesome vintage clothes store in Oxford Street - still have the great 60s dress, 40 jacket. Gads I keep remembering bits of stuff I bought at Paddington. Little miniature landscape painting brooch. Getting spooking on how many of these things I still have to came all the way to Austria with me. I can't help thinking of the old guys shop and a friend told me the same thing about it that you did. I would have liked to get into it. I loved the antique market under cover and in booths I think at Randwick. Went there with an ex for Sunday coffee and a read of the news paper. I have an idea I have stuff from there still. Then Balmain markets was another worthy place to wander. Yep I had the same Paddington experiences

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thanks for sharing your memories! I forgot to mention Balmain markets, plus Glebe Markets were great too.

[@WingedHeron]

@@ObsoleteOddity I forgot about Glebe as well - and Chatswood - an ex had a tobacco shop there

[@Mudjie50]

Loved the video. In my younger years I loved going through packed curiosity shops.. I loved the old photos and what you did with the nun photo.. thank you for sharing and telling stories. from Texas USA

[@rachel.xo15]

I crave your videos now! Please never stop 😉

[@Katseye102]

I love your travel thru the market videos! It reminds of my own love of wandering thru the shops and antique stores and swap meets, as they call them here. A lot are commercialized sadly and just aren’t the same anymore. Too many “new” items that mostly aren’t that interesting being manufactured instead of handmade. Always love your animations of photos and pictures even though some don’t turn out quite right, great non the less! You fixed the clock to where you can’t even tell it was broken.......you are amazing! Thank you! ♥️♥️♥️

[@shirleythompson2068]

Facinating 😃 I thought the very same about the nun in the picture. She has a natural beauty and yes! She does look forlorn. Definitely a story to be told from that picture 😕 I did have to chuckle when you explained about your cat and the clock. Cats their gorgeous little terrors who wreak havoc 😼 but, for some reason we can't help forgiving them 😸

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I think so too! :)

[@Jane_Dow]

Enjoying your journeys, seeing things I'll never get to see in person. Thank You for sharing ! Safe Travels & Enjoy !! :)

[@thorninyourside2142]

I love love antique shops....I collect vintage postcards and scraps.I love antiques. Another good video. :)

[@JackJohnson-yk2fh]

Had the same thoughts regarding the nun , love you Mr Oddie

[@nancyvolker3342]

what I love about this part of Europe are the details on the buildings those paintings on the outside and the woodwork and the colors

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Look who showed up today! Thanks mister, it feels like it's been forever. :-)

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

0 0ddie. Love love these walks Agian! Again! Sending good vibes from CALIfornia 💚

[@haunteddollhermitvintagego1501]

that was cool out thrifing with you oddie you where standing by some pretty cool vintage photos in that shop👍