See www.buckknives.com for these great knives.
Since 1902.
And now in the kitchen too.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Coleman Coolers
See http://www.coleman.com/coleman/ColemanCom/category_main.asp?CategoryID=8500 for coolers, tents, lanterns, etc.
If you went camping, tailgating, or had the backyard party while growing up, Coleman was usually there.
If you went camping, tailgating, or had the backyard party while growing up, Coleman was usually there.
The Best TV Jingles from Yahoo
See http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/getback/114685/the-best-tv-jingles/.
"A is for Apple. J is for Jacks..."
"A is for Apple. J is for Jacks..."
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Truman Presidential Library, Independence MO
See www.trumanlibrary.org.
Neat new exhibit with grade and high school photos of future presidents.
Visit the presidential libraries...there is one for every president from Hoover on.
Ask about the raccoon at the Clinton Library in Little Rock.
Neat new exhibit with grade and high school photos of future presidents.
Visit the presidential libraries...there is one for every president from Hoover on.
Ask about the raccoon at the Clinton Library in Little Rock.
Roast Grill Restaurant in Raleigh
See www.roastgrill.com.
Great hotdog eatery with 70+ year old chili recipe recently featured on Man Vs. Food TV show.
Great hotdog eatery with 70+ year old chili recipe recently featured on Man Vs. Food TV show.
Ghostbusters Movie on Bravo TV
See www.bravotv.com for the schedule.
"Many shuubs and zules died in the depths of the giant slor that day I can tell you."
Since 1984.
"Many shuubs and zules died in the depths of the giant slor that day I can tell you."
Since 1984.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Caddyshack Movie on AMC TV
See www.amctv.com for the schedule.
One of the great comedies with Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, and Ted Knight...and the gopher of course.
From 1980.
One of the great comedies with Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, and Ted Knight...and the gopher of course.
From 1980.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Hollywood Wax Museums
See www.hollywoodwax.com for a good time.
Much better than expected. Kids loved it.
Only place you can get a picture with Bond, Clint, Elvis, etc.
Much better than expected. Kids loved it.
Only place you can get a picture with Bond, Clint, Elvis, etc.
Titanic Museum
See www.titanicbranson.com for a great time.
"The world's largest museum attraction" is full of facts, photos, artifacts, and recreated sections of the ship.
The Titanic from White Star Lines.
Since 1912.
"The world's largest museum attraction" is full of facts, photos, artifacts, and recreated sections of the ship.
The Titanic from White Star Lines.
Since 1912.
Welk Resorts
From the Lawrence Welk family.
See www.welkresort.com for locations including lodges with indoor water parks , etc.
"A one and a two..."
See www.welkresort.com for locations including lodges with indoor water parks , etc.
"A one and a two..."
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Winstead's Restaurant Review from Roadfood.com
See http://www.roadfood.com/Reviews/Overview.aspx?RefID=2641 for great vintage eateries in the Kansas City/Overland Park area.
Save Ellis Island
See www.saveellisisland.org to help save the south end of the island where so many immigrants were processed.
See also www.ellisisland.org where you can use a free search to look for relatives.
See also www.ellisisland.org where you can use a free search to look for relatives.
White Haven Motor Lodge
See http://www.yelp.com/biz/white-haven-motor-lodge-overland-park.
Wonderful classic '50s motel (motel comes from "motor lodge") near old downtown Overland Park KS which has a vintage, operating movie theater and a great farmers market in the summer.
Kansas City area.
Wonderful classic '50s motel (motel comes from "motor lodge") near old downtown Overland Park KS which has a vintage, operating movie theater and a great farmers market in the summer.
Kansas City area.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Today's Last Offline Edition of the Seattle Post Intelligencer
See http://www.seattlepi.com/.
Today is the last hardcopy newspaper edition. All will be online starting tomorrow.
See the classic photo galleries on the home page.
The PI is 146 years old.
Today is the last hardcopy newspaper edition. All will be online starting tomorrow.
See the classic photo galleries on the home page.
The PI is 146 years old.
Time Life's Romancing the '70s CDs
To order this great collection see www.timelife.com/romancing70s.
Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Show
A new classic eateries show. See http://www.foodnetwork.com/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/index.html.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Nike Air Force I Basketball Shoes
See these classic Nike's at http://www.nike.com/af1/index.jhtml#l=1world.
NIT Men's Division I Basketball Championship
Don't forget the first college basketball tournament. See www.nit.org.
Finals always at Madison Square Garden.
Since 1938.
Go K-State!
Finals always at Madison Square Garden.
Since 1938.
Go K-State!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
El Monterey Burritos
See http://www.elmonterey.com/mexicanfood/burritos-singles/ for these great frozen burritos and more that have become a staple in our household.
Look for them at HyVee and other grocery stores.
Since 1964.
Look for them at HyVee and other grocery stores.
Since 1964.
Vintage Worlds of Fun Photos
See http://www.kansascity.com/934/gallery/1075589.html.
And see www.worldsoffun.com for the great midwestern themepark. Oceans of Fun too.
And see www.worldsoffun.com for the great midwestern themepark. Oceans of Fun too.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Michael Young, Nostalgic Artist
See his prints and more at http://www.prints.com/art.php/Michael_Young/?artist_id=2341.
Mattel's Barbie Doll is 50
See article at http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN0945798020090309?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0 and www.mattel.com
We've know Barbie Millicent Roberts since March 1959.
We've know Barbie Millicent Roberts since March 1959.
Hostess Cakes
See www.hostesscakes.com for your favorite Twinkie, Cup Cakes, etc. information.
Indiana roots. Since 1925.
Indiana roots. Since 1925.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Van Morrison on Tour
See www.vanmorrison.com for dates, concerts on DVD, video from his Astral Weeks tour, and more.
On Brown Eyed Girl: "Well, it is catchy..."
On Brown Eyed Girl: "Well, it is catchy..."
Lays Classic Potato Chips
See http://www.fritolay.com/our-snacks/lays-classic-potato-chips.html for one of the best in classic potato chips.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Trading Places Movie on Bravo TV
See the schedule on http://www.bravotv.com/.
And some movie info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trading_Places.
From 1983. With Dan Akroyd and Eddie Murphy.
And some movie info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trading_Places.
From 1983. With Dan Akroyd and Eddie Murphy.
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
My parents used to go before the resorts came. When it was just a little village.
See www.zihua.net for a wonderful place.
See www.zihua.net for a wonderful place.
U2 on Good Morning America Today
See www.abcnews.go.com/GMA.
See the band's history at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U2.
From Dublin since 1976.
See the band's history at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U2.
From Dublin since 1976.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
REO Speedwagon Concert Tour
See www.speedwagon.com for tour dates and more.
Including the shows with Styx and .38 Special presented by VH1 Classic.
Including the shows with Styx and .38 Special presented by VH1 Classic.
Superdawg Drive-In in Chicago
Don't order a hotdog and don't expect them to put ketchup on your superdawg.
See www.superdawg.com.
One of the oldest and last car-hop services in the country.
For over 60 years.
See www.superdawg.com.
One of the oldest and last car-hop services in the country.
For over 60 years.
Greatest Fiction Travel Books of All Time From Conde Nast Traveler Magazine
See http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/articles/500078 for Huckleberry Finn and more.
Note the link in the article to the "86 Best Travel Books of all Time".
Note the link in the article to the "86 Best Travel Books of all Time".
Monday, March 2, 2009
Charles Phoenix' Retro Slide Shows
See www.charlesphoenix.com for the March show on Southern California.
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