What? Flashbulbs!

Early interesting Cars:

Some people have some extra money to spend for fun!

But for today:
When we lived here over 20 years ago we had what we called the ‘Hall of fame’. Our hall was lined with family pictures. Today’s mission was to find these ‘misplaced’ pictures along with other things we have scattered at our different hiding places. A treasure trove was found in the studio apt. we built for Luke to live during college (he has stuck around a few years after he graduated, LOL)
  This...

 and this, she was young then! ...

 More family, awards and a car tag from GTMO...

 Sherry's Grandma, that started the search, But Reece & Matt brought back memories.. Sherry's grandma one tough lady raised 8 kids alone after her husband deserted her.

Remember this (In my brief case) Yeah I voted for Ross!

Wow this sure goes way back, faded, but such a good copy, sent to me from prison by a Nephew, misguided but talented.



 Ran across two antiques, build by little ‘Jackie Darnell’ in 1952. I might just restore them. LOL

First is an end table my mama used until her death.

 another end table my sister Kat used for years.

Then the mugs, Hey the newspapers they are wrapped in are interesting 20-25 yrs old.
 (Note: I just glanced at our grocery list for next trip to the store the only items there are..Dark Chocolate and chocolate syrup! LOL)

WOW a treasure of 8 track and cassettes. Some brand new, never used, need one?

 

A surprise further back in time, Yes the flash bulbs And a couple ‘flash cubes, remember them?

Should I have these film developed?  Do they still do that? It is labeled ‘Jack’s film’. 
 
If I remember right they are 35mm. I had a very good Nikon 35 at one time.

We bought this hand carved mahogany chest in Haiti for $20. for years a great place to store stuff. Thinking of getting rid of it. gotta check with the boys first.

Last: Sherry's mom's Lane Cedar Chest, inside was the purse she was carrying when she died.

Nite Shipslog

Commode?

Early interesting Cars:

           Another one Rose sent to me.

But for today:

com·mode

: a woman's ornate cap popular in the late 17th and early 18th centuries

: a low chest of drawers

I also remember a large bowl and picture being referred to as a commode.

(This one sits in our bedroom. A friend, Paul Gesek, taught me ceramics during a family separation. Sherry was already living in Key West and I was in Albany, GA awaiting a move of the Naval Base.)

Then why is this called a ‘commode?’

 (Nice place for a nap in the summer)

Anyway our hall bathroom commode has had a crack for years. It is a hairline crack and has never leaked. I know it should be changed so Sherry and I went to Lowes.  Like everything else in this world (such as ladies panty hose (L’eggs)) there are hundreds of choices, it seems.

 

Of course I went to the cheap one white, elongated, and height higher than standard. My Girl said she did not like elongated, so I picked one she liked. They serve the same purpose!

I found a flat cart to haul it on, came back, grabbed the box and it would not move! WHAT? They are making everything heavier these days. (SMILE). A gentle man passing by (on a cane no less) offered to help load it. (I am sorta stubborn, probably a lot like Tom) I refused the help saying, “Ah, I appreciate the offer but my girl can load this!”

I waited until he was out of sight and WE finally got it on the cart. We paid for it and went out to the car. This time, some ‘smart Alec’ kid, getting off work walked up as I was looking at the box, reached around it picked it up and loaded it without a second thought.

(I hit him! Making me look bad in front of my girlfriend!) NOT!

I actually THANKED him and turned to my girl and said, “I could have done that,” then for the kids benefit, “A few years ago!”  The kid smiled and went running off.

 He is now home thinking how easy that was, and how hard this is!
(thanks for taking time to read this drivil!)

Nite Shipslog

PS: The COMMODE is still in the back of the car. I will get it out and install it, but it will not be as simple as it was a few years ago. At this time, I cannot see what can go wrong.