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Polar Beverage Bear
This beverage company has roots dating back to 1882, in Worcester, Massachussetts. This bear is “Fizzically Fit” and stands atop...
The “E.” is for “Exposure”
I spotted this weird set up in an Antique Mall about a year ago. I do not know why Alfred E. Neuman (of MAD Magazine fame) is naked in a jug...
Jolly Rogers Restaurant 1950’s
The little boy pictured here is my Uncle Denny back in the 50’s....
Shelton’s Nursery: George Washington on a Camel!
Once again, the kindness of old friends proves immeasurable. No sooner did I promise to get a snap of the Shelton’s Nursery “Geo...
For The Love of Lowe’s
I spotted this painting of a Lonely Lowe’s at a county fair a few years ago. I like how there are no cars in the lot, and how the tree...
Motivational Hippo Sign
I saw this at the Joan of Arc thrift shop. I think this is cheese?...
Piskie Garden Mevagissey Cornwall UK
My second visit to the Piskie Garden…I engaged he lady in conversation and she has been here for 25yrs having moved down to Cornwall t...
Shelton’s Nursery: Pink Elephant
My first girlfriend in ye olde teen years was the unbelievably awesome Marjorie Yambor, whose pop owned Shelton’s Nursery along State ...
Doll Collection
Scary dolls I saw at a local thrift shop. I actually like the guy in the mohair sweater, the other two, well, not so much....
Colorful fashion lives on and on…
A recent rummage sale was filled with lots of colorful clothing. At first I was focusing on the jacket. The pattern is so fabulous. Then the...
Scary Mushroom Decorations
Again, saw these at the mark down store “The Christmas Tree Shop” here on Cape Cod. The mushroom in the background has his mouth...
When the vacation is over….
When the vacation is over…. where does it end up, the Village Thrift store. With camera in hand, one more must have photo. I guess not...
Inside the torso lamp barbershop…
Recently I submitted a green torso lamp displayed in the window of a local barbershop. Today, I went inside. What I found exceeded my expect...
Knitted Easter Cakes
These were on a tray in a cake shop window that was closed for Easter..I particularly like the Battenburg slices..found in Weymouth on the D...
Scary Baby Frame
All one has to do is insert the picture in the head portion of this little statue. I have never seen a frame like this one before....
Hey, Kids! It’s Engineer Bill!
This large (2 1/2 feet long) 1950’s poster promoting the Engineer Bill glass was created for supermarkets, dime and drug stores. Engin...
Gorilla advertises a sale…but for what?
Snapped just hours ago…traveling with a camera has its reward. He had just put his head on along side a building on route to his corne...
Johnny Appleseed parties on…
Long after Johnny Appleseed planted a bazillion apple trees, Lisbon Ohio gathers an for an “anything apples” festival. Love the ...
Get your Fred-Hot Dogs here!
These ceramic hot dogs in buns are proudly on display on the counter of a hotdog stand in the Chicago suburbs where my parents live. The pla...