OK…I’m Old! – part 5

 

I don’t remember when I last did this type of post. But I felt it was time.

 

 

Walter Cronkite

Growing up, my parents and grandparents watched the evening news every night. Without fail. The world would have ended if they hadn’t. So by default, it was part of my life as well. I rarely paid any attention, but always heard the “And that’s the way it was” sign off by old Walter. And I felt strangely comforted by it.

 

 

Geoffrey Holder – AKA the Uncola Man

I LOVED his voice in the 7UP commercials! His laugh sounded so rich, like molasses. He was in several movies that I saw later as I got older, but my main focus was that laugh on the commercial.

 

 

Captain Kangaroo and Mr. Green Jeans

LOVED THAT SHOW when I was little. Loved all the characters, the songs the stories. And Mr. Green Jeans (Hugh “Lumpy” Brannum) showed us all those cute animals. He also played the banjo. I was so glad that there was a more modern take on the show when my kids were little. Some of the old songs were still sung and the favorite characters were still there.

 

 

Magic Slate

And I did think that was a truly magic thing. You drew on it, then lifted the screen and your drawing DISAPPEARED!!! WOW!!! My brother and I always had at least two or more of these things around.

 

 

Bubble Gum Comics

These were so much fun. I really, really wish I had kept all the comics.

 

 

Folding Ruler

My dad had a bunch of these at various places around the house, yard, shop, etc. I thought they were just amazing and I loved unfolding them and then folding them back up. You could also make various shapes with them. Such innocent fun.

 

More (D)DIY – part 5

 

Waste of Material

Why? Answer me. Didn’t feel like making curtains? This just makes me uncomfortable. Don’t quite know why…

 

 

Dead Barbie Lamp

This could be a passible idea if you use Christmas stuff. Ornaments, holly, mistletoe, etc. But NOT DEAD BARBIES!

 

 

All-seeing Fingernails

AAaaaahhhhhh! NNnnnnooooo! I’d rather have the Barbie lamp…

 

 

Bleach Repair

Not too awful, actually. You’ve already ruined the original dress, so why not? Love the raven print.

 

 

Pool Noodle Sculpture

I’ve seen so many craft ideas using pool noodles. This is amazing. It would look stunning floating in the swimming pool.

 

 

Yarn Bomb Crime

If you have the extra yarn and the time, why not cover tree trunks with granny squares? Looks festive and colorful. But to do this IN YOUR HOME ON THE DINING ROOM CHANDELIER??? I THINK NOT!!!

 

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Random Thought

“Saddle up and say goodbye to common sense!” 

Victoria Palmer (Portia de Rossi) in the series “Better Off Ted”

 

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TV Quotes From Long Ago

 

 

Remember These?

 

Good night, and may God bless.  Red Skelton

 

Good night, David.

Good night, Chet.  (Huntly-Brinkley Report)

 

Picture if you will.  Rod Serling (Twilight Zone)

 

Y’all come back now, ya hear?  Jed Clampett (Beverly Hillbillies)

 

And that’s the way it is.  Walter Cronkite

 

Surprise, surprise, surprise!  Gomer Pyle

 

Danger, Will Robinson!  The Robot (Lost in Space)

 

Would you believe…?   Maxwell Smart (Get Smart)

 

I see nothing; I know nothing!  Sgt. Schultz (Hogan’s Heroes)

 

Holy ____ Batman! (fill in the blank)  Robin

 

Live long, and prosper.  Spock (Star Trek)

 

And away we go / How sweet it is  Jackie Gleason

 

Mom always liked you best.  Tommy Smothers

 

Just the facts, ma’am.  Sgt. Joe Friday (Dragnet)

 

Sock it to me!  Laugh-In cast

 

Book ‘em, Danno!  Steve McGarrett (Hawaii Five-O)