I sure wish I still had my......................

[jasonl]

I wish I still had my

stuff that I lost in Katrina

 

[Washinsheen]

What was I thinking?!

*My 1901 Victorian house, 4000 sq. ft., in Waxahachie, TX
*Momma's 1958 Frigidaire washer (white)
*Aunt Sharrie's 1958 Frigidaire washer (yellow!!!!)
*Momma's 1972 Frigidaire washer (harvest gold)
*Grandma's mid '60s (I think) Frigidaire washer (white, turquoise-ish instrument panel)
*Aunt Sharon's turquoise Frigidaire refrigerator w/the freezer on the bottom (a foot pedal for the freezer, and lots and lots of chrome!!!)
*Grandma & PaPa's farm house near Muleshoe, TX
*My Smokey the Bear stuffed animal (When I was around 12, I decided I was too old for my childhood stuff, so I took it out to the alley and piled it in the dumpster, and later cried about it!)
*All of my WonderBooks (see above)
*My Radio Flyer red wagon (stolen)
*Grandma & PaPa's turquoise oscillating fan from the early '60s
*Grandma & PaPa's yellow dinette set ('50s)
*PaPa's mother's metal bed from the '30s with the wood design and laurel wreath design
*Daddy's 1954 GMC pick-up
*Grandma's costume jewelry
*The never-mailed letter from my mom to my dad that I found in Grandma & PaPa's house after they (grandparents) died....The letter was written when my sister was 4 and I was 1, and Daddy was out of town at a new job and looking for us a house to live in.....I read it and thought it was interesting, and then threw it away. (I'll never get over that one!)
*All of Grandma & PaPa's junk that nobody wanted at the time and was hauled off to GoodWill (weep!)

 

[Washinsheen]

.....and one more thing

*Momma & Daddy's 1950s chest type deep freeze, white, with the handle/latch in the middle that I thought looked like an elephant's trunk (don't know the brand of the freezer)

 

[hoover1060]

this list could be endless !

I wish I still had:
my 1976 Buick Electra 225 Limited
my 1988 Buick Electra Estate Wagon
the all original Hoover model 29 I found in the trash when I was in high school.
Mom's 1977 Maytag set in harvest gold A608 washer and DE608 dryer
Mom's TOL 1982 Maytag DW, so it could have been fixed.

 

[mixfinder]

I miss my mind the most

"New" Frigidare 40" Flair, came from a spinster's estate, Frigidaire bottom freezer fridge, Maytag upside down TOL dishwasher, Maytag garbage disposal with flipping sink stopper switch, Maytag Atlantis set, 65 Lincoln with suicide doors, Magnavox home theatre in an Armoire style, Tan Electrolux Model G with after market electric hose, Sunbeam Model 10 chrome Mixmaster, Farberware cookware with Rosewood handles, The big house in Battle Creek with marble entry and 5,500 sq ft, 2 cycle Lawnboy lawn mower, all the kids being home, the dining room table that seated 14, dental insurance and all the stolen moments I was too chicken to experience.
Kelly

 

[jamman_98]

These are a few of my favorite things - I wish I had back

1. My 1972 2 door blue Dodge Dart Swinger
2. My parents 1967 Plymouth Fury III Station Wagon
3. My mom's 1968 Kenmore Washer
4. My Herb Albert and the Tiajuana Brass Album - Whipped Cream
5. My Mom and Grandma - I miss them so much

Joe
jamman_98

 

[vivalalavatrice]

IGNIS 1972 TL h-axis Aunt's washer...

Sigh! They bring it to the crush! I still have only the running engine...

 

[gadgetgary]

My Herb Albert and the Tiajuana Brass Album - Whipped Cream

I have that....How much is it worth????

 

[DADoES]

I also have "Whipped Cream and Other Delights," on vinyl. Can't say it's in mint condition, though. I guess it's still around, haven't looked for it in a while. My mother bought it years ago, and all her albums migrated to me since I have the A/V equipment.

(I always thought the album cover was quite scandalous, and was kinda embarrassed to be caught looking at it as a child. Loved the music!)

 

[thor]

Herb Alpert's Whipped Cream Album

I have that album, but the Mono version. If you watch the picture closely you'll find the girl is actually wrapped in a white cheap (vinyl) blanket, partly covered with some foam which could well be shaving cream, LOL!

 

[kenwashesmonday]

There is no shortage of Herb's Whipped Cream album. His albums sold very well in the 60s. I believe he holds the record for having the most albums in the top 10 at once. There are 14 copies on eBay right now.

Comedian Pat Cooper had an album with a cover that was a parody of Herb's album, see link below.

Ken D.

http://www.otisrecords.com/images/cooper.jpg

 

[appnut]

I wish I still had my 1977 Litton 500 Meal-In-One microwave. The absolutely best, most even cooking microwave I've owned. It also allowed me to nicely defrost those large, family-size trays of chicken pieces you find at the grocery. It didn't quite make it to 25 yeaers of age. I had to get a 2.2 cu. ft. panasonic to be able to do such endeavors. As well a use my Visions skillet and chicken fryer to cook cassaroles & such in the microwave.

 

[Maytagmom]

Thing I miss...

My mom (09/06/91)
The Tappan Range, and the Coppertone Fridge
My 1969 Buick Wildcat (Have the emblem)
My 74 Cutless Salon (Have the emblem to this too)with rotating seats...what fun! LOL
My old Victrola and a Jukebox
alot more stuff, but most of all...
My sanity!

C

 

[rp2813]

The 1961 Coldspot with bottom freezer. Band-Aid pink, huge enough to double as a CD bomb shelter, absolute top of the line with flourescent lighting in the frig compartment and heated freezer floor with drain in the middle for the defrost water. The floor heater was broken and I felt pretty proud of myself for installing the Sears-issued retrofit system for draining the water all by myself. That frig was silent and had the "space master" shelving system with nuclear-esque emblem on the front. It was so huge that I left it behind since it wouldn't fit at my new place.

A 1950 GE 2-door top freezer model, manual defrost. A solid performer I got for my sister from an old lady who was updating her kitchen appliances back in the early 80's. A friend of my sister's really wanted that frig and she sold it to him. Replaced that with an early 60's Coldspot bottom freezer model, not as big or flashy as the pink one and it also needed the defrost retrofit, but it was quiet and well outfitted. Left behind when my sister moved and didn't take anything that huge with her.

I miss my 70's Maytag laundry pair. The dryer drum started to make this loud screeching sound and then just froze up. I loved that dryer, electronic control, completely automatic, turn to the type of fabric you're drying and give the knob a push and that was that. Quiet and efficient. The reliability of the matching washer goes without saying. Couldn't find another used pair of the same type so ended up buying a new Amana pair--total junk. But that rant is over on the thread about things we're glad we don't have anymore.

 

[rayjay]

I wish I had my Westinghouse LT800E front load washer.

SIGH.....