My, how fashions have changed! Old photo.
7 years ago
I received some photos which were my dad's that were taken during the 1920-40's. I have no idea who these women were or why they were dressed that way. Seems kind of risque for the times. Maybe 1930's judging by the hair style.
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Comments (18)That is a great story. I have to say that the few times I've had to send a camera and a lens back to Nikon, the turnaround time has been amazing. A few years back, I was shooting pics at our church's Easter picnic and the camera just stopped working. I shipped it to California (from Texas) on a Monday and it was back in my hands, fixed, the next week, and I had the same experience with one of my digital SLR lenses - it wouldn't auto focus, so I shipped it back and it was repaired and back to me the next week, and since I'd filled out the warranty card when I purchased it, even though the lens was over 3 years old, it was still under warranty - all I paid was the shipping out there - they shipped it back at their cost. A good friend of mine who is in his 70's and has always used Nikons, sent one back last year that he'd had for several years. I don't know what was wrong with it, but they fixed it and sent it back and didn't charge him anything - said it was because he'd always been a loyal Nikon customer....See MoreHow Many Do it The Old Fashioned Way?
Comments (30)When I am in a hurry, or want a TV snack, I use a bag of microwave popcorn - Benfit: no clean up. But, if I want the good stuff, or am popping for more than one person, I'll do a batch on the gas stove. I use a deep pot with lid on a gas burner. Use corn oil (or hacon grease if available). Preheat the oil. Starting from near cold, throw in 3 kernels of corn, cover with the lid, heat until the first kernal pops; The kettle is ready. Toss in the corn with no more than just enough to cover the botyom of the pan with one layer of kernels. place the lid. Occasionally shake the pot to keep from burning the corn on one side. When Popping starts, increase vigor of shaking. When popping is almost done or is done, remove pan and dump contents into a large paper bag. Quickly pour in oil and 3 test kernels and repeat. Add salt and seasoning to the bag as desired and shake. Melted butter/oleo can be added or left out for healthier fare. Advantages: Lowest cost, best tasting, control of ingredients such as oil, salt, and seasoning. Disadvantage: Clean up and tendancy to consume more. Its too good and plentiful....See MorePicture of the foliage on my Old Fashioned love AV
Comments (9)I agree, mine (of Old Fashioned Love) do not get direct light so the leaves are large and loose and remain white and dark green. Did I mention that mine does not grow as a single crown? It always grows as a double crown. The crowns back up to each other, so they line up like mirror images. I have grown out four of these, it always does the same. I always get them from Lyon's so perhaps they are from the same parent stock. I have tried to separate the crowns, they both died. The root system on this plant is very, very shallow, almost non-existent, so I don't tamper with it except to refresh the potting mix and repot now and then. I also keep the pots of the same plants side by side. They seem to do better that way. I posted some photos of it in bloom on the gallery. I will try to find the link. Joanne...See MoreYou're having guests for dinner, the old fashioned way
Comments (23)I pondered buying this dinnerware, since I really don't have anything that screams Christmas or just winter for entertaining. Wanted something I could use all winter, so not specifically Christmas like santa or christmas tree design. I would buy it but I don't need more mugs and don't have any tea or coffee accoutrements to go with the mugs either. If I do actually get something, it will probably be something solid cream colored with a raised pattern, something like what MDLN posted but cream colored, will go with my other china and more practical. I don't have storage room for lots of dishware, I can see how it could become an addictive pastime . . . not high on the priority list since I rarely was able to entertain even BEFORE the pandemic. But a gal can dream . . ....See More
7 years agoHere's something else that has changed. Part of my dad's legacy of photographs is this one he took at the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago. Look how fit and trim everyone looks. Imagine today's version . . .
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