What Trish Did...

I saw these dishes at a second hand store. Have you ever been instantly transported back in time when you've smelled a certain aroma or heard a certain song? These dishes reminded me of some special pottery we had when I was a kid.
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At first glance, they looked like all the other heavy crockery with specks in it. Common tableware. But then I picked them up and saw "England".
They felt special when you touched them, a different weight in your hand. Not clunky at all. I ended up getting some plates and cups just to be transported back to my childhood.
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When I researched the maker I found out that Meakin was a fine china house. Quality stuff. In later years they came out with a line of everyday ware. Kind of like Gucci making jeans.
I know nothing about dishes. But I know I'd like to find the whole line of these somewhere.
This brings me to my friend Trish. She goes to second hand stores because she is wise. I do not because I think I'm too busy. Unbeknownst to me, she was keeping her eyes open.
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And she found all this plus 15 more cups and saucers--- for five dollars.
$5!!!!
It was a really fun surprise. Especially after I checked Ebay and found a set going for $160.
I wish everybody had a Trish.