Toyota FJ Cruiser

See www.toyota.com/fjcruiser for this great SUV styled after the FJ40 Land Cruiser from the '60s.

Franklin Mint Collectibles

See the great classic cars, planes, tractors, etc. at http://www.franklinmint.com/.

First Five Years of Peanuts Comics

See http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Peanuts-1950-1954-Box-Set/dp/1560976322/ref=pd_sim_b_2.

All the other years too.

Charlie Brown et al since 1950.

Macy's, Izod, and Indy

Three classics...Macy's stores, Izod apparel, and the Indy 500.

See www.macys.com/izod including a chance to win a trip to the race of races.

Stonewall Jackson Hotel, Staunton VA

See www.stonewalljacksonhotel.com for one of our Historic Hotels of America.

In the "Breadbasket of the Confederacy", the Shenandoah Valley.

Since 1924.

Novelist Eric Ambler

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Ambler for information on this classic writer.

I am enjoying three of his books from the '60s.

The Light of Day became a move called Topkapi and Peter Ustinov won an Oscar.

Some call him the best suspense writer.

Appomattox Court House, Virginia

For a special place in our history see http://www.nps.gov/apco/.

Where Lee surrendered to Grant.

TV Land Prime Time

See www.tvlandprime.com for classic movies.

Revenge of the Nerds, Risky Business, and Twilight Zone: The Movie showing soon.

TV Land Awards

See www.tvland.com for schedule.

This year's awards include Home Improvement, Married With Children, and MASH.

Bea Arthur Has Died

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatrice_Arthur.

She was most famous for Maude and Golden Girls TV shows.

A couple weeks ago I saw an interview where Bill Murray said she had impressed him when they met on the Saturday Night Live set.

"Ms. Arthur, thank you. Rest in peace."

Patrick Henry's Red Hill Estate

See www.redhill.org for estate information and his foundation.

Thomas Jefferson called him our greatest orator. He is most remembered for saying "Give me liberty or give me death."

"The voice of the revolution."

National Register of Big Trees

See http://americanforests.org/resources/bigtrees/index.php to purchase the full color registry.

I am a tree lover and recently learned of this registry after seeing a champion Osage Orange tree at the Patrick Henry estate Red Hill.

Drake Relays Celebrates 100 Years

For America's classic track meet see http://www.drakerelays100.com/.

Since 1910.

100th running in Des Moines this weekend.

I met Herschel Walker and Alonzo Babers there while competing in high school.

Southern Inn Restaurant, Lexington VA

Great dining since 1932 in one of the prettiest areas in the country.

See www.southerninn.com.

The Homestead, Hot Springs VA

See one of our top mountain resorts at www.thehomestead.com. Wow.

Since 1766.

St. Charles Streetcar, New Orleans

See http://www.norta.com/StCharles/ for information.

This vintage streetcar runs from the French Quarter and downtown west past the Garden District and on to the Tulane University and Audubon Park and Zoo area.

One of the best things I did in New Orleans and was only $2.50 round trip.

Acme Oyster House, New Orleans

See http://www.acmeoyster.com/ for the best oysters, sandwiches, etc. in New Orleans.

Located in the French Quarter.

Since 1910.

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

See http://www.nps.gov/shen/ for information on one of our great national parks.

Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans

See www.hotelmonteleone.com for one of New Orleans' finest.

Note the carousel bar and the hauntings!

Since 1886.

Army's Doc Blanchard Dies

See http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iXgmyken_qyHJFNoZqbjplsgakowD97M0O600 for information about the Heisman trophy winning running back.

Sir, thank you for your great abilities and service to country.

Rest In Peace.

Jackie Robinson Day

We honor the late Mr. Robinson who broke baseball's color barrier 62 Aprils ago.

See http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4065727.

Angela Lansbury on Turner Classic Movies

The great film, stage, and TV actress and neat lady is interviewed by host Robert Osborne on TCM.

See www.tcm.com for show times.

Patio Daddy-O Book

1950s Recipes with a Modern Twist.

By Bosker, Brooks, and The Paytons

Look for it at www.amazon.com and other retailers.

Popular Do Re Mi Dance Video

See the staged dance in a Belgium train station at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkBepgH00GM.

Number 1 viewed video recently. Some articles say due to the classic nostalgic song as well as the young dancers.

Classic Movies Outdoors in San Francisco

See http://blog.openaircinema.us/blog/archives/outdoor-film-nights-in-san-francisco-california/ for great times in SF and elsewhere.

Good Times Television Show on TVLand

See http://www.tvland.com/shows/goodtimes/main.jhtml for show times, online viewing, etc.

"Dynomite!" since 1974.

The Phantom of the Opera Play

See http://www.thephantomoftheopera.com/ for tour dates of this wonderful play.

Best play I've seen.

The Ten Commandments Movie on TCM

See www.tcm.com for schedule. An Easter-time tradition.

See movie trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt0quE2Fcrc.

From 1956 with the great Charlton Heston.

Cabrera Wins Masters Major Golf Tourney

See http://www.masters.org/.

Congratulations to the first Argentine champion.

Little Peeps Plush Toys

See www.applause.com for the plush toys that look like the classic Peeps Easter candy.

New this year.

100 Years of Cartier Watches

See www.cartier.com.

Quality since 1909.

Fly Fishing in England Article from Forbes

See http://www.forbes.com/forbes-life-magazine/2009/0316/074_prime_reel_estate.html.

What could be more classic?

Rocky Mountaineer Train Travel

See http://www.rockymountaineer.com/ for a classic travel experience in some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

Vintage Postcard Business

For those who love old postcards and eBay as I do this may be of interest:

www.vintagepostcardsecrets.com

It's The Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown on ABC

See http://abc.go.com/specials/easterbeagle/index for schedule.

Since 1974.

Guiding Light TV Soap To Be Cancelled

See http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/02/arts/television/02ligh.html?hp.

Reruns can be viewed on www.cbs.com.

Since 1937.

See the Rolling Stones in Concert Film "Shine a Light"

See http://www.shinealightmovie.com/ for DVD and soundtrack info for this movie about the classic band.

From Martin Scorsese.

Pinocchio Movie on Blu-Ray

Look for the new DVD of this Disney classic from 1940.

And this fall for 1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

Dolly Parton on 60 Minutes

See http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml for the interview of this classic country music star.

Original Batman Movie on American Movie Classics

See www.amctv.com for show times.

Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Penguin, Joker, Catwoman, Riddler...

Pow! Bash!

Marlon Brando Bio on TCM

See www.tcm.com for show times.

With interviews with some of his fellow great actors.

Stella!

The Love Bug on Turner Classic Movies

See www.tcm.com for show times and more.

And http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Love_Bug for some history.

We've known Herbie in the movies since 1968. Based on a 1961 book.

The Original Great Steak Houses of North America

See www.greatsteakofna.com for the best in steak houses.

"The last of the great independents. The owner/operators who give not only fine beef but their hearts as well."

Natchez MS

See www.visitnatchez.com.

There were once more millionaires in this city than any other and there are currently more nationally recognized historic homes here than any other city.

W Hotels

See www.whotels.com for these great classic '50s/60s styled hotels.