“Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do!”

Posted: September 16, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Fun Finds, Memories, Vintage Bazaar | Tags: , , , | 2 Comments
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He loves me, he loves me not . . . . . do daisies always tell the truth?

“I’m half-crazy all for the love of you!
It won’t be a stylish marriage,
for I can’t afford a carriage.
But you’ll look sweet upon the seat
of a bicycle built for two!”

Do you know that old song?  It was new over a century ago! Our parents used to sing it together. Dad would play his guitar and sing the first verse, and Mom would reply with the second verse.

You’re gonna have to click here for verse two!

The guy’s guide to rainy-day fun

Posted: July 11, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Fun Finds, Vintage toys | Tags: , , | Comments Off on The guy’s guide to rainy-day fun
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This would’ve been perfect for your Fourth of July picnic!

He says: “Hon, the guys and I will be out in the garage tuning in to the Red Sox game on the radio.”

She says: “Looks like a nice radio. Made by Royal London. Huh. Where’d you get that?”

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It’s pretty portable, all right, with that convenient carry handle. And the tough plastic case means it’s survive just about anything.

He says: “Oh, from somewhere. And if we can’t get the Sox game we can always tune in to the police or marine stations.”

What happens next? Tune in to find out!