Whilst out on our travels today a bird pooed on me...which caused me much distress and squealing until Rufus reassured me that this was in fact quite lucky. I of course scoffed and promptly kicked him in the shins. But, I was to regret this act of random, bird-poop induced violence as he turned out to be quite correct.

You see Rufus and I were on our monthly prop/set/costume/random vintage goodies expedition and were all over the city attempting to beg, steal or borrow what we could from theatres and tryst stores.

Following the bird-poo incident I decided I'd had enough and it was time to head home. Before heading up to the flat we decided to have a little wonder around Relics, an amazing antiques and collectibles shop hidden down a lane nearby to where we live. The poo-luck kicked in.

We found a 100 year old, wooden travel chest which was exactly what we required for an upcoming show; it's beautiful with the concave lid and big iron locks and it still has all the travel stickers from all the cruise ships it travelled on, inlcuding one for the White Star Line from Glasgow to the USA. We got it for £35!!!!

Next up I found 2 matching, authentic vintage, Navel officer hats for £10!

So getting on pooed on, not so bad!

xxx L.B

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Where did this urban myth originate? Shit is shit, and it ain't lucky, unless of course it just misses you, then you are lucky.
But it is funny when you can enjoy the sport of seeing others discomfort.
We were on the Bournemouth's beach last Sunday, a Dad was telling his two kids to wear their flip flops to avoid any sharp objects in the sand from injuring their feet.
Dad, who was unshod, stepped on the biggest, squidgiest, smelliest dog turd that you have ever seen. It squelched up between his toes, there he was, walking on his heel, towards the tap, kids in fits of laughter, Mum in fits of laughter, Me, O/H, the world and his dog in fits of laughter. Go on, try telling him that he was lucky!

Wow! They sound fantastic

Great find there

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Thanks, will try and post some piccies soon. Am well chuffed.

Shit is indeed shit but perhaps he then went on to win that nights pub quiz or find a nice pair of shit repellant loafers at half price.

I doubt it though. Apparently the luck is exclusive to bird poo.

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I'm going to sit under our bird feeder tomorrow. I need some luck!

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I like your thinking Nicepie!

It will be great to see some photos

Of the trunk and hats that is... not Nicepie under a bird feeder...

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Methinks whoever started this was just trying to make their mate feel better after being shat on by a bird!

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Relics is great - that's where I found my original 1960s wooden Lyons Maid ice cream tray (with remains of the original electrics and a free dead spider). Wonderful, wonderful treasure trove!

And yes, I have also heard that it is good luck to be pooped on by a birdie, though I don't know if that superstition applies only to birds or also to mammals, reptiles or amphibians. Anyone ever been shat on by a frog?

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FREE DEAD SPIDER?? I must go to this place! (BTW is it bad that I've never even heard of it? I sometimes wonder if I've ever left the South Side...)

I've never been shat on by a frog, but we've always got frogs bouncing around the garden - especially when it rains. I might pick one up next time and see what happens...

I saw a frog bouncing around yesterday.

I was exhausted and just wanted to get to bed, but it cheered me up to no end

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