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    Mid-century enthusiasts

    Self publishing... Yes, I believe she did. She's very passionate about it, even quit her full time career to promote the book.
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    Mid-century enthusiasts

    Where to find the book... @ PaulG You can order the book directly through the link at the top of this thread. http://calmodbooks.com/
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    Mid-century enthusiasts

    a little more on Heather David Heather is wonderfully authentic, geniune and passionate about mid-century architecture here in Northern California. She also has a Facebook page with the same title as her book if you want to follow what she's doing or chat with her. She's super cool.
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    Mid-century enthusiasts

    My friend Heather David recently published this cool book of mid century architecture in the Bay Area. Enjoy. From the book jacket... Mid-Century by the Bay is a celebration of some of the places that made the San Francisco Bay Area a special region in which to live, work, and play in the...
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    Clothespins

    Thank You Thanks guys for all the suggestions. Funny Greg... smarty pants. :) Wish I posted this before you disposed of that bucket of clothespins... Unfortunately, I'm not near a Ralph's. I used to live in LA, but am now in the Bay Area. I will also try the links provided, but don't want...
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    Clothespins

    I need your help. I would like to find some quality wooden, spring loaded clothespins. It seems they're harder to find than I thought. And, those that I've found seem flimsy, not the quality of the clothespins I remember from my grandmother's house. Any suggestions on where to find some would be...
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    Question... KitchenAid Glass Cooktop

    Hey guys, I need your expertise. A friend of mine is buying a new cook top for his kitchen and would like your suggestions. He has seen and is interested in a KitchenAid glass cooktop (guess he found one on sale and likes the look of it). What do you think? Alternate suggestions? FYI, I only...
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    Nestle Crunch Hotline

    Call the Nestle Crunch Hotline at 1-800-295-0051. When you are asked if you want to continue in English or Spanish, just wait quietly for about 10 seconds and you will smile. Promise! (if you comment on this thread after listening, don't give away the surprise...) keep going and press 4 it gets...
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    Estate Sale finds - and it's only Friday!

    Oh Greg..... Fabu. There's no other word for it. You brought in quite a haul. And, it's Friday. Love the coffee pots. And, that fryer... oh.
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    Southern California Micro Meet

    I want to extend a big Thank You to fellow VCCC members Akabent (Rick Benedikt) and Elexomarty (Marty Rocha) for their generous hospitality a few weekends ago. (I've been very slow in posting this thread!) Marty drove over from Palm Springs to spend the day with me during my recent visit to...
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    Susan Boyle: Amazingly Good Singer

    Oops! Meant to write "hits on the Susan Boyle clips..." but I'm sure everyone figured that out.
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    Susan Boyle: Amazingly Good Singer

    On "the meaning of human grace" From Vacuumland's thread on Susan Boyle... I thought you might appreciate this post by Aeoliandave This editorial snippet I found encapsulates the profound shades of humanity this woman represents. You go, Girl. "Quenten Tarantino was guest mentor on last...
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    Products Gone, Not Forgotten

    I ran across this clip on my Yahoo home page and thought it might interest some of you. Fun story. Also check out The Vermont Country Store I'm sure some of you are already aware of this site, but for those of you who aren't and long for products of the past... this is the place to find them...
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    Don's weekend in San Fran

    Late to the party... As Terry wrote, I had a wonderful time with Don, his partner Scott, their friend Greg and our new friend Robert (see above). Don, Thank you for including me in your weekend plans. Dinner on Friday was fabulous; deem sum, shopping and dinner on Saturday was sublime and...
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