I am older than dirt....Part 2

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with WHISPERING PINES REALTY 20398180

This is the 2nd installment of my trip down memory lane.  Come along and enjoy the ride!!!

   This camera looked scarry when I was a kid...doesn't look any more inviting today!

 

 We used to love reading these signs as we drove along.  many times it was my highlight of the trip!

  Talk about capturing a child audience!  I actually seen some of these last year...don't remember where, but I was shocked!

 

   This doll was fashioned after my younger sister and her freinds!

  Everyone had a toy gun years ago!!! Today you say gun and you get expelled from school!

  Ding Dong...Avon calling.  I have an aunt who sold Avon for 30+ years....the first 2 words still fit her perfectly!

A thing of the past...Well, almost.  La Crosse WI. has a drive in where they still have the car hops.  They have an Old Car period every sunday for 2 hours also!

  Last but not least....nothing better than a cold mug of A&W!

I hope these brought back a memory or two, and maybe even a smile with them.

Have a great week!

Comments (13)

John Guiney
Keller Williams Realty - Quincy, MA
e-PRO, CBR

Thanks again William for making me feel old! lol Not only do I remember these days, I wish I could go back sometimes!

Aug 18, 2008 06:56 AM
Ray Henderson
Weichert Realtors' Northeast Group - Saratoga Springs, NY

I remember these days also but, would not want to go back. I especially remember the Burma Shave signs. I remember looking for those whenever we went on a trip.

Aug 18, 2008 07:13 AM
Mike Miller
EXIT REALTY SERVICES - Moon Township, PA

William,  My trip down memory lane doesn't quite make it to yours, but thanks for taking me beyond my days.  Mike

Aug 18, 2008 07:16 AM
Lisa Ryan
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty - Montgomery, NJ
Selling Princeton,West Windsor and Montgomery Town

Thanks for making me feel old today ... I loved my Chatty Cathy, although I think I broke the pull string that made her talk within a week.

Aug 18, 2008 07:46 AM
Randy L. Prothero
eXp Realty - Mililani, HI
Hawaii REALTOR, (808) 384-5645

Can you imagine if someone tried to sell candy cigarettes today?  Times have changed, in some ways for the better.

Aug 18, 2008 06:50 PM
Harold "Hal" Place
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Morning Bill,

Thanks for the trip, I always enjoyed reading the Burma Shave signs.

Aug 19, 2008 01:17 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Bill...

I REALLY enjoyed this post! In Atlanta GA, The Varsity is the world's largest drive-in restaurant and still employs car-hops! Also, there are still some A&W's here and there. And I have two Brownie Box cameras!

Aug 19, 2008 05:14 AM
Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best

Uh, I am sure I have no idea what you are talking about. 

Aug 19, 2008 06:50 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Richard...I had an idea you would have one or two of the ol Brownie.

Mel...ou missed the best part of our lives, isn' t that right Richard!

Aug 19, 2008 07:06 AM
Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com - Dallas, TX

GREAT POST amazing how we thought it was soooo cool way things look with ads and clothing.  When we had toys how advance all it now.  How did we live LOL... have a great week.

Aug 20, 2008 02:45 AM
Callie Thompson
Property Xchange Solutions - Frederick, MD
Property Xchange Solutions

Richard, I see you put a lot of work into this post! But I didn't think you were that old to remember all of these things! LOL

Aug 20, 2008 04:20 PM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

Bill, I was feeling good this morning, but I didn't realize how old I was...now I think I need a nap

Aug 26, 2008 12:41 PM
Sarah Cox
Avon - Norfolk, VA
"The Avon Lady"

Avon is still around going strong!!  I remember candy cigs from my childhood...weird. 

The AVON Lady

Aug 27, 2008 03:35 AM

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