OMG, WHAT IS IT, WHAT IS IT?????????

[Unimatic1140]

Check out this estate sale ad in todays paper that I just copied off of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune web site, most importantly the last item listed...

SOUTH MPLS ESTATE SALE 3927 THOMAS AVE S Wed-Thur 1/26/27 9:30-4:30 #s 8am Wed Dir take 39th St (E) of Xerxes to Thomas Ave. Outstanding exquisite 1930s ornate Louis XV 7 pc Tw BR set, late ‘20s carved quart cupbrd, unique ‘40s DR tbl/6 chrs & buff, Waterfall chest/drwrs, old Bronze artist signed tbl lamp by "Deinange", pr HP tbl lamps & others, old oil paintings, some newer paintings, sofa, lovests, LR chrs, gilded gold cab, Oriental accent tbls, coffee tbl, mirrors, some ‘50s vint furn, 4 pc Bl full sz BR set. ‘40s TV/ster console, ‘70s TV/ster console, port TVs. Port bar. Set "Empress" China, set "Platinum Wheat" China, srvc 8 Sterling FW, srvc 8 Gold electropl FW, nice stemwr, tea sets. Art Noveau figs, misc figs & fun collect gl, pr Oriental Nodders, Oriental collects & decor pcs. Dia rings, Gold & Sterling jwlry, misc fun cost jwlry. Vint ladies cloz, shoes & hats. Bedding, linens. Bks, recs, stove /frig, kit misc. Vint Aqua Blue wash/dryer. Fun old misc! -- Bonnie's Vintage Estate Sales

I'll have to get there as soon as I can, hopefully I can get out of here a bit early otherwise I won't be able to go until tomorrow. Oh Dear, I can't take it!

 

[retromom]

OMG from Texas!!!!

Robert:

My heart is pounding for you!!! Aqua w/d, stove/frig, 50's vintage furniture, 40's tv/stereo console....I am so jealous!! Wish I could be there too!

Let us know what you end up with (and of course, with accompanying pics) ))))

Venus

 

[DADoES]

Vint Aqua Blue wash/dryer.

How is that description to be interpreted, I wonder?

A washer and dryer pair?

Or a combo machine?

What manufacturer offered Aqua Blue?

 

[retromom]

Robert,

Now that I have regained my sanity, I am going to calmly advise you to LEAVE NOW!!!:-0 Use any excuse. Fake illness.
Whatever it takes!!

Venus
The not-so-calm-type-A personality who loves estate sales

 

[Unimatic1140]

I was trying to think myself, I'm sure by "Aqua Blue" they mean Turquoise.

Well one thing is for sure, I know Apex didn't make machines in any colors but White, but wouldn't that be a kicker!

Let's see, well I know for sure these brands produced Turquoise:

Maytag,
Kenmore,
Frigidaire,
General Electric,
Hotpoint,
Speed Queen.

The machine(s) are most likely from the 60's as that's when turquoise was so common, but who knows? I wonder who else produced turquoise. Glenn I was thinking the same thing, they say washer/dryer which could mean a matched set or could be a combo????? Oh I just can't take this, its going to kill me.

 

[Unimatic1140]

LEAVE NOW

I wish I could Venus but I have some meetings this afternoon.

 

[gansky1]

Oh no... I just told Jack (the Beagle) and he is spinning in circles and can't sit still, how will he ever make it through the night if you don't get there until tomorrow? Are you sure you're feeling OK, perhaps a little upset stomach coming on?

Can't wait to hear!

 

[partscounterman]

ROBERT!!!!

What is WRONG with you? What could possibly be more important than aqua blue laundry equipment! I mean, its only a job- you can always get another one. (just teasing of course!)

Maybe its that pretty ice blue that Whirlpool had in the late '60's. Can't wait to see what you find!

 

[pulsator-power]

Call in sick

You have a:
headache
upset stomach
sore arm
sprained ankle
stiff neck
migraine headache
earache
toothache
the flu
probably something you ate last night
......just go!

 

[veg-o-matic]

Cool Head

Now, now, now. Don't get your hopes up, all. Being of the "cool head" type, I thought I'd set you straight (as it were...)
"Vint Aqua Blue" was a 1950's lounge singer. Sort of a male version of Julie London, but with lot less talent and a lot more chest hair. I believe the ad refers to having some of his records for sale. He's not to everyone's taste, but if you find a copy of "Moonlight and Martinis", that's supposed to be his best album. It was recorded live at the East Akron Bowl-A-Rama, if memory serves.
Being also the curious type, I made a phone call, and it turns out the washer/dryer is a white GE pair from 2002. So sorry to disappoint you.

veg, the Voice of Reason

 

[DADoES]

Wait a minute! Stop The Car!

You're saying Vint Aqua Blue wash/dryer. really should read as:

[color=0000ff]Vint Aqua Blue [record album(s)][/color] and [color=ff0000]wash/dryer[/color]?

Meaning they're SEPARATE and UNRELATED items?

And you've confirmed with the seller, by telephone, that the "wash/dryer" is a 2002 GE pair?

WTH!!?? Somebody apparently needs to find a good editor/proofreader for their advertisements.

 

[fixerman]

I run ads in the Startribune all he time and they ask you how you want the ad to read. I don't think they would edit it without telling you first.

 

[peterh770]

Veg, methinks you doth pull our legs. You may have just earned your first club "slap"...

But it was well worth it! LOL!!! Julie London with chest hair, indeed!

 

[westytoploader]

Hey, I'll volunteer too! *SLAP*

GOOD LUCK ROBERT!!! I've got my fingers crossed! Whatever it is, get it...even if it is late 60's!

--Austin

 

[bethann]

Well

I'm getting in on this late! So, What's going on Robert? And Fixerman why in the hell are you not there yet? Art Noveau stuff huh! I hope you take the camera with you!
I can't believe that you guy's would even start to believe the biggest STORY teller on the site! Veg-O- Maniac! Shame on you!!

 

[Unimatic1140]

I'm Home!

Oy What A Day

 

[Unimatic1140]

Picture 2

 

[Unimatic1140]

And of course the interior shot

 

[Unimatic1140]

And one for you Appnut