Carry on...

It's not often that I buy anything new for myself and the last thing I needed was yet another mug. When I saw this KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON mug from Barter Books in England, that matches the poster I ordered from them a couple of years ago, I decided to treat myself. It arrived today and I love it. If you don't know the history behind this poster and want to read about it, Mary Manley, who owns Barter Books with husband Stuart, writes about it in her blog on the store's website.
blogc.barterbooks.co.uk/news.php?id=22

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Green Wellies says:

Of course, the poster has spawned hundreds of variations...
www.flickr.com/photos/97758177@N00/3707561967 /in/pool-kee...
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mimpy says:

oh. I want one. Thanks for the info
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jee whiz says:

OMG, I've hardly ever laughed so hard as I've just done at the variations on the poster. Thank you so much, Barb.

And I love your mug, decoratively and patriotically posing in front of the blue stripes. Words to live by.

What do you mean you didn't need another mug? Huh? Is that some kind of foreign language you're speaking? I don't get it.
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LilBooBear says:

I think I might need me a mug just like it.... (or perhaps the *other* one would be more appropos... lol)
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Green Wellies says:

Just be forewarned that this mug did not come cheap, by the time I paid the postage to have it sent from England! In total, I'm sure it cost more than all of my other many mugs put together (the poster on the other hand, was a real bargain). It was truly a case of treating myself, justifying it with having only gone to the movies twice this year, not having cable TV, wearing thrift store garments from head to toe and so on. I'm glad I did!
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Green Wellies says:

I thought this one was hilarious...
www.flickr.com/photos/bloomize/3704969040/in/ pool-keepcalm
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Green Wellies says:

Joann...I'm sure it was English, but when I went to order the mug and saw the total, I had to KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON, rather than PANIC AND FREAK OUT!
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jee whiz says:

Maybe you needed a clove of garlic waved under your nose, Barb. That was hilarious. They ALL are.

Enjoy your mug, Barb. I think the special treats we sometimes give ourselves are good for us.
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Green Wellies says:

Thanks, Joann...that's what I'll keep telling myself every time I pour my morning coffee!
I just found some delightful beach huts and guess what was in the front window of the one in the foreground...
www.flickr.com/photos/robcherry/3654802954/
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LilBooBear says:

A 'spot o' tea' ought to calm ya right down... served in the mug of course! Maybe "PANIC AND FREAK OUT!" will be the next 'spawn'... lol
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jee whiz says:

You know, Barb, I'm a little sorry you mentioned going without cable TV, because it's given me an idea. A Very Naughty idea. I'm just thinking that I should probably spend some of the several hundred dollars I've saved by not having cable. Uh-oh!
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Green Wellies says:

Oh, LBB...it's already out there and was probably the first "spawn" to happen once the poster became popular!
www.flickr.com/photos/36212304@N00/3152862429 /in/pool-kee...
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jee whiz says:

I know I shouldn't blame LilBoo for giving me this idea, but the thought of a spot o' tea made me realize how badly I don't need another tea pot. Especially since I don't drink much tea. Hmm, must go shopping.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Green Wellies says:

Teapot shopping? Think thrift! I think it would have been much easier if you, LBB and I had been able to sit down this evening over a pot of tea and TALKED about my new mug!
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norwichnuts says:

That is a great idea!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

looseends says:

Sometimes certain items just speak to us and it's good to follow through on that.

Enjoy!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

arlies_girl says:

nice find...you will enjoy many cups of tea or coffee or hot chocolate
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livhouse, the paronomeister™ says:

"Rumours of War" right enough... the enemy truly is within
So tear up that ration book, gal, and party like it's 2525!

:-)
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Pandorea... says:

I wish I could buy this one. It's a keeper!
Thanks for the link. I was happy I visited the mug's website. I needed a good chuckle this morning. I couldn't find this mug, perhaps I didn't look in the right place... or has your photo caused a sell out? I'll go back and try again later.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

gwen elliott says:

Glad you got it mom, you deserve it!
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Green Wellies says:

Lauren...the link to the full range of KEEP CALM items can be found here... www.barterbooks.co.uk/kc_home.php
Gwen...thanks! It's great and it arrived in one piece. It had its trial run this morning.
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Laurie York says:

I love this too! :)
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