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  1. RetroPat

    In Praise of FL Lurkers

    Long time lurker. While I enjoy all things Golden Era, it's not my main passion so I don't post here nearly as much as I do on say, The Fountain Pen Network. Still enjoy looking and all the topics here. So much to learn.
  2. RetroPat

    What Are You Reading

    Hello from a lurker! I'm almost finished reading "City of Dragons" by Kelli Stanley. It's a P.I. Noir thriller set in 1940 San Francisco. The book came out in February and the author loves the era (says she's visited FL) and incorporates so many wonderful details of a Golden Era. A really...
  3. RetroPat

    Photoplays!

    I always look at books as little works of art. These take it to a whole new level. Thank you all for sharing your beautiful books. Yet another area of vintage collecting for me to get sucked into.
  4. RetroPat

    What Are You Reading

    Currently reading "Katharine of Aragon" by Jean Plaidy. It's actually three of her novels rolled into one. So, it's long, but very interesting.
  5. RetroPat

    VICTORIANA

    My parents collected Victorian and Eastlake furniture during the early years of their marriage and when I was younger. Although their tastes shifted to Sheridan and Hepplewhite, we still have a number of Victorian pieces including family heirlooms. I myself love Victorian furniture, especially...
  7. RetroPat

    What Are You Reading

    Just started "The Children of Henry VIII" by Alison Weir.
  8. RetroPat

    Show us your vintage home!

    Old homes always look so beautiful in the winter time. Thanks for sharing yours.
  9. RetroPat

    Oldest person you ever knew?

    The oldest person I ever new was my grandma's cousin, Eulalia. She was born in 1899 and lived to be 100. She was very sweet and as she had no children and was very close to my grandma, we inherited many wonderful antiques from her. I actually have an Eastlake rocker and a Victorian marble top...
  10. RetroPat

    Class rings, onetime popular mementos, losing popularity

    I bought my high school class ring my senior year of high school and wore it until my junior year of college when I bought my college ring. It's been almost a year since I made that purchase and I haven't really worn my high school ring since. I'm still glad I bought it and the college one as...
  11. RetroPat

    What pens are we carrying today?

    Loaded up my Montblanc 146 LeGrand with Noodler's Burgundy ink to write Christmas cards.
  13. RetroPat

    Film Noir?

    I love Film Noir. My favorite would have to be "Sunset Boulevard" which was a latter day Film Noir picture being released in 1950. There are many others I enjoy as well.
  14. RetroPat

    What pens are we carrying today?

    Thought I would bring this puppy back up. Writing with a black Parker 51 which has a nail fine nib and a ribbed sterling cap. Oh, and it's filled with Noodler's Aircorp Blue-Black. I thought since the pen was made in 1944, a WWII theme ink would be appropriate. What are you all using?
  15. RetroPat

    1950's Beauty Pageant Judging Guidelines

    Agreed. Based only on looks (which is far from everything) I find number 3 the most attractive shape.
  16. RetroPat

    Fountain Pens - Top Ten Lists

    From my own collection... 1. Conway Stewart Knightsbridge 2. Stipula Ventidue-Blueberry 3. Lamy Studio 4. Stipula Ventidue-Raspberry 5. Pelikan M805 6. Stipula Vedo 7. Montblanc 146 LeGrand 8. Conway Stewart Dandy Heritage 9. Lamy 2000 10. Underwood (London) Piccadilly Eco
  17. RetroPat

    LEGO meets Frank Lloyd Wright

    Why didn't they have these when I was kid? I was a Legos addict. Who knows, maybe I'll buy Fallingwater just to try it out.
  19. RetroPat

    What pens are we carrying today?

    I don't carry it one me, but I've been using my Conway Stewart Knightsbridge a heck of a lot lately. Has something of an Art Deco look to it that I really like.
  20. RetroPat

    That one thing that you need to feel like yourself

    I hate not having a fountain pen on me. I really feel naked when I have nothing to write with.
  21. RetroPat

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    Great find. I love gold fountain pens.
  22. RetroPat

    What Hours Did People Keep in The Golden Era?

    My grandpa was a mill worker and had to get up around 5a.m. every day. He worked from 7a.m. to 4p.m. Monday-Friday. I think it was a 10 minute drive to work for him, but it usually took longer because he would drive guys to work that didn't have cars in order to earn some extra money. He...
  23. RetroPat

    Rings

    Cool rings. My dad has his father's mason ring. Sadly, my grandfather passed away when my dad was six, and my grandmother had to hock the diamond that was in a the middle of the ring. My mom and I are trying to get the diamond replaced as a Father's Day gift to my dad this year.

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