Recent content by polkanut

1953

Reply #61 My grandparents had the exact same Texaco hydrometer, thermometer, hygrometer on the wall above my grandpa's recliner for as long as I can remember. I always wondered why it said Texaco on the face. Now I know!

Looks to be in excellent cosmetic condition. Located in Lexington, NC. https://www.facebook.com/share/16JE35MzXd/

MickeyD Unfortunately, my life was turned upside down on Dec. 14th when my wife passed away very unexpectedly. Right now I'm just trying to adjust to a new normal. 

A very pretty white & butter colored machine.  https://www.facebook.com/share/185xVyq9Lw/

Located in Wausau, WI. Owner would like it gone ASAP. In working condition. 

Flannel sheets for me. I found these Ruvanti sheets on Amazon. No pilling whatsoever. And always so soft. https://www.amazon.com/RUVANTI-Flannel-Sheets-Full-Size/dp/B09Y3QRQJ9?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

The correct spelling is Schwan's. They began their door-to-door business in 1952. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/09/24/yelloh-schwans-closing-food-delivery/75361514007/

With my dad's recent passing (Oct. 26th), my Mom wants to do a non-traditional dinner. She is making lasagna, and my sisters and I will provide the sides and dessert. 

Here's the link to the Craigslist ad for this washer. It's located in the Columbia Heights area. The attached photo are from the CL ad. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/atq/d/minneapolis-antique-wringer-washer/7792140984.html

This has been for sale for a while. The asking price is $100. Located in the Twin Cities area. https://www.facebook.com/share/u83zEpjWtBWni3ev/

Whatever happened to the the Brady Bunch Whirlpool set?

All of our Tupperware is from the 1970's. It's all orange, yellow, avocado, and brown. We usually pick up pieces at estate/tag sales, and charity/thrift shops. We also have some Stanley Flex bowl sets. Stanley Flex was a Tupperware knockoff. It was given out as a hostess gift for hosting Stanley...

What's with the jungle in the foyer, and all of dried floral arrangements throughout the rest of the house? The master(?) bedroom though, OY!  

When I first looked at the estate sale listing, my first thought was how absolutely fantastic it would have been to purchase the house with all of the contents intact.