Re: Relics From The Past Reply #25 – November 06, 2016, 02:44:21 pm Well I just added a New Relic to my LD.My Grandmother, who called herself "An Old Desert Rat", left me with a cherished item that I had tucked safely away in my desk at home.This thing scared the living day lights out of me when I was a kid. I have dragged it out many times over the years to throw a scare into the younglings that enter my life. I've even purchased a dozen on eBay and have been known to share the wealth with my co-workers. Rattle Snake Eggs-Pure fun and a prank that will never grow old. My little envelope of these desert slitherers is tattered and worn and has definitely seen better days, but scare they do-Young and Old.A friend reminded me lately that Rattle Snakes are born alive (who knew?). It doesn't stop people from jumping a mile high. Gotta love a good prank and this one is definitely a blast from the past.Can't wait to share them with a new friend...Kent
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #26 – November 06, 2016, 04:11:48 pm KentWhen you get to Alaska look for Moose Nuggets! They can be found laying on the ground for free or you might even find them in a gift shop, typically attached to a plastic swizzle-stick. 4 Likes
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #27 – November 06, 2016, 04:20:39 pm Quote from: Lazy Bones - November 06, 2016, 04:11:48 pmKent"...When you get to Alaska look for Moose Nuggets!..."Yummy. Anything like the "Bear Poop" they sell in Yosemite? Quite tasty, actually. But, okay. When we make it to Alaska, I'll keep an eye open for Moose Nuggets.Kent 1 Likes
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #28 – March 12, 2017, 09:33:56 pm So anyway...around the time I purchased my Uber Sleeping bag, I also purchased my Nishiki/American Eagle 10 Speed Bike. A true heavy weight for me in all its Aluminum Alloy splendor. Weighing in at just 17 pounds I can easily lift it with one hand, even now. It's easy to spin it around to make for a quick escape in case of some pesky bear is on the trail. Zip Yogi watch me fly.It was the first thing that I ever purchased on credit. $325 through Dial Finance. If I remember correctly the interest rate in 1972 was 30%. I paid it off in 3 months. I learned early on that credit is a killer.It's been a constant companion with me over the years. And now, I've ridden it everywhere I've ever traveled in the LD. Big Bear, Yosemite, Bryce, Zion and very soon Yellowstone. Every time I step in the stirrups I'm carried back to my "Youth" and I sail away. I've purchased many things on credit over the years, but this is the only thing that has lasted 45 years. Just like my LD it gets the tender loving care it deserves. It is a true Relic From My Past. Here's a shot in true Relic Fashion from my recent trip to Zion. Kent 7 Likes
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #29 – March 13, 2017, 04:50:28 pm I haven't found a place to store them in the LD yet, but I have a set of raggedy Ann and Andy rag dolls that were hand made for me by my great grandmother back when I was a child. They've been with me though multiple moves, and I expect to find a place for them in the Lazy Daze eventually as I empty out my house. They're simply irreplaceable, as my nana passed away many years ago. I'm just glad they're not fragile or breakable. 5 Likes
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #30 – May 18, 2017, 11:57:18 am Throughout the years, we have visited Yosemite Valley many times. With every visit, I always look for some little trinket to take back home with me. Usually, a coffee cup. So typical, right?With the removal of the DNC from the Valley comes a change in memorabilia. Sure, there will always be the ubiquitous Yosemite Valley emblazoned on T-Shirts, hats, mugs and candy. That's fine. A perfect way to share the experience with friends and family.One thing missing, however, are those endearing Curry Village Collectables. Over the years, I have picked up a few cool Curry items. Currently residing in our LD is this blast from the past, a retro coffee cup that heralds fond memories of days gone by. It may be some time before we see something like this in the Valley again unless you drop by our LD for a cup of coffee.For your viewing pleasure, I present my little Curry Village coffee cup. Ah, Curry we miss your welcoming gates. Come back soon. Kent 5 Likes
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #31 – April 26, 2019, 12:12:29 pm Some things just never get old. Here for all to enjoy is Glen’s “Hero From The Past”- Pogo. Kent
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #32 – April 27, 2019, 01:09:45 am Quote from: Kent Heckethorn - April 26, 2019, 12:12:29 pmSome things just never get old. Here for all to enjoy is Glen’s “Hero From The Past”- Pogo. KentMy dad loved Pogo...at the time I was too young/ill-informed about the real world to understand what was funny (I still don't get Zippy the Pinhead). Life has provided the requisite experience to understand "We have met the enemy, & he is us." Present times would provide fertile ground for the wisdom of Pogo to flourish, & I'd love to share the joke with Dad. Thx for the smile.Lynne 1 Likes
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #33 – September 26, 2019, 08:49:31 pm When I was a 15 year old thespian, I had the pure pleasure of playing the part of Don Quixote in a local theatre troupe. A dear close friend gifted me with a 7” wooden figure of my roles name sake. It’s been a prized part of my very personal collection of Relics.He’s survived over 50 years and has a permanent place in my home. Enjoy your treasures while they last.Kent 2 Likes
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #34 – September 27, 2019, 09:26:54 am A “Sparking Lamp”, a Navajo vase, a stuffed squirrel and the tricorne. The interesting little lamp was used by parents as a time keeper for when their young ones were “sparking”. They adjusted the amount of time the suitor could stay by varying the amount of oil in the lamp. When the flame goes out, so does the date. I sold these in the store I had in little Nashville and kept the last one. The vase was a trade, artist to artist. When returning from a wander about in northern Arizona some years ago I stopped in Four Corners. A Navajo Potter was set up selling her work. I couldn’t afford what she was asking but had a number of my pretty brooms with me (a habit which remains to this day). She loved one of them and so the exchange was made. The stuffed squirrel was made by an artist friend. Over the years I’ve collected a small zoo, along with a number of her paintings. I’ll keep a couple of the smaller paintings to hang in my rig. The tricorne... my goodness. My love of history, and eagerness at times to play dress up, resulted in quite a number of living history outfits. Most will go to my brother. Some though, I’ll keep. So should you happen to see a colonial craftsman or mountain man set up making things next to a LD know that it just might be me. 4 Likes
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #35 – September 27, 2019, 10:23:20 am Morty,Excellent memories. Beautifully crafted. The squirrel is a wonderful friend. We have a small group of friends in our RB that reside on the back of one couch. On our recent journey to Yellowstone, I searched every Sinclair Gas Station that I could find for their mascot stuffed and proud. Two years ago when my DW and I were there, I missed my chance to purchase one. This time I purchased two and a small ceramic figure of the same character. I’m so happy. I call him “Earl” and he has found a home in the LD with his new family. He’s not quite a Relic but historically he’s a million years old. 🧐Thanks for sharing. Kent 1 Likes
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #36 – September 29, 2019, 07:41:59 pm Thank you, Kent. I like Earl. If I ever came across a small one I believe I’d put it in my rig, too. Morty
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #37 – December 07, 2019, 08:52:20 am Wow! We called my Grandmother Nana too and she always had raggedy Ann and Andy's around. She also had a big purple and I mean big purple wine glass of those plastic mermaids that would come with your drink on the rim of the glass. Plastic monkeys with curled tails too. She would get them at the Elk's club. Boy, this thread sure brings back good, old memories!!!!
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #38 – December 07, 2019, 01:51:31 pm My Grandmother Lillian (no Nana for her!) had on her fireplace mantel a small gray sad-eyed ceramic hound dog which I named "Humphrey" for unknown reasons. Years and years later when dismantling my mother's house I found him again on a shelf in a closet. "Humphrey" now resides on a shelf in an cupboard with my jewelry. My mother also had a shadowbox in which she had little things (once all the little hands were grown and far-flung) which I kept for a number of years and then decided it was time for them to move along...so I wrote down the history of each one, wrapped and labeled each carefully and sent it along to Baby Bro...told him that it was his turn and whatever he did with each and all was up to him. I recommend this to all wondering what to do....TinaPFormerly of "Wild Thing" 2006 MB 1 Likes
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #39 – December 07, 2019, 10:44:59 pm With Daddy gone in 2010, and Mama gone in 2018.... I realized I am the "keeper" of a lot of family history. Not to mention the cars Daddy restored. It's a scary and lovely feeling all at the same time! 3 Likes
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #40 – December 08, 2019, 01:03:53 am Lisa--Ditto...my sister successfully lets things find new homes, my kids have no interest, & the granddaughters are too young (to either know if they're interested or have a space of their own if they were), but I am a self-appointed "Keeper of the Stuff." It is a tangible connection to those past generations who used or cherished the "stuff" & perchance there will be a desire someday. If that never happens, I'm making lists for designated things (photos/books/papers/antiques/etc.) to go the historical societies in the counties from which my grandparents/parents came or spent their lives, lest my kids heave 6 generations of "stuff" in a dumpster. I've certainly appreciated the work of others who have donated things to various museums...I remember going through Pioneer Village in Minden, Neb., as a kid in '66, looking at all the old-timey stuff--I saw a Electrolux vac & told my mom "That can't be an antique; it's just like the one we have at home." (turns out we were using my grandmother's hand-me-down ).Thx for the smile--Lynne 3 Likes
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #41 – December 08, 2019, 08:50:27 am Lynne, you remind me of what I dislike about antique stores -the number and percentage if things I remember seeing (and using)Joel
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #42 – August 07, 2020, 02:43:19 pm With the state of things as they are, I am adding a ‘Relic’ of the times to my Relics Of The Past collection. Can hardly wait for Disneyland to reopen.Kent 3 Likes
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #43 – August 07, 2020, 03:49:27 pm Speaking of updated relics of the past, here’s an updated version of a classic song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic0XaAz26Jg 2 Likes
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #44 – August 08, 2020, 06:14:38 am Quote from: Joan - June 25, 2016, 07:34:04 pmI'm pretty sure that the only "relic" in my rig is me! Joan, You beat me to it! But I guess I could say I do have a small picture frame with pressed Indian Paintbrush flowers in it. They are the Wyoming state flower so no matter where i roam I will always carry with me a part of "Home".Juanita 2 Likes
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #45 – August 08, 2020, 09:17:57 pm While in Lincoln City, Oregon last month, I had to stop by the Christmas Cottage and add to my future relics collection. This little fellow will bring a little Holiday Cheer into the rig while on the road...maybe he’ll need to sit this one out at home. Maybe not.Kent 1 Likes
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #46 – August 25, 2022, 03:35:39 pm Hmmm…Back in October 2021 my DW and I visited Mather CG at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. It was a wonderful experience.While there, I found a wooden postcard and decided to mail it home to our daughter. Ten months later (August 25,2022) it finally arrived. It came with a surprise additional charge of $3.30 However, I was still glad to see it. Such a Blast From The Past. 😵💫It had been decades since I had last mailed a postcard. I had placed the mailing address on the left side and the greeting on the right side on this my most recent attempt. Who knew? Apparently I was mistaken. In my defense, there was no indication as to what belonged where on the card. Who knew that I had forgotten how to mail a postcard? So there my wonderful surprise to our daughter languished in the Dead Letter Office. No doubt next to all of Santa’s mail. Oh well. The card did finally find a caring Postal Worker who sent the card on its merry way. Pretty card though. Here’s a pic of it.Ever forgetful,Kent
Re: Relics From The Past Reply #47 – August 26, 2022, 03:14:12 am Hi Kent; A similar photo to Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'. An excellent choice to depict the Grand Canyon at night. I'm glad it finally showed up, even with 'postage due'. Thanks for sharing it's protracted travels. RonB 1 Likes
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