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  1. Amy Jeanne

    What my grandmother told me about life in the 1940s.

    I've since asked my grandmother more questions -- most of a "female" nature, hence why i wanted to keep this in the girls room :) Paraphrased: Me: So what happened when you first got your period? GM: I was 12 and I had no idea what it was! My mother saw the blood in my panties and handed...
  2. Amy Jeanne

    Threads That Go Astray

    Yuppers! Could care less what anyone here thinks of FB so I don't go in that thread anymore. I *do* care what people here think of, say, silent films, George & Gracie, or Hollywood patterns. I always thought I was a decent contributor and my knowledge of vintage is pretty good --...
  3. Amy Jeanne

    Vintage and Childfree

    My paternal grandparents wanted to be childfree, but my my paternal grandmother "accidentally" got pregnant with my dad when she was 39! We have a home movie of her when she was pregnant (1941) and she gets up and smacks the camera lol As for me, I vowed never to have children when I got my...
  4. Amy Jeanne

    Threads That Go Astray

    Yea, it swings. I live vintage to an extent, also. But I also think evil modern technology has brought me closer to my love and knowledge of vintage. Without it, I'd have or know nothing! As for being tongue in cheek, yes, some people are silly in those threads. Even *I* have tried...
  5. Amy Jeanne

    Threads That Go Astray

    I have to agree here. I've not posted on the Lounge a lot lately because it just seems to be the "What modern stuff do you hate" Lounge. It has coloured my opinion quite a bit.
  7. Amy Jeanne

    T-Shirts on Women?

    I can't find the thread, either. But I also wrote a blog about it, which was basically the same stuff I said in the FL thread. http://snapped-garters.blogspot.com/2011/03/t-shirts-jeans-on-women.html EDIT: Found it! http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?53086-T-Shirts-on-Women
  8. Amy Jeanne

    What's something modern you won't miss when it becomes obsolete?

    This. LAME. *yawnnnnn* Modern technology brings me closer to vintageness. Without my iPod, no vintage music or OTR -- since my husband is not really a fan. Facebook brings me closer to family and old friends who have moved away. I've also met some real great vintage-loving gals whom...
  9. Amy Jeanne

    I don't own a...

    I loathe ebay. I don't even consider it when I'm looking for something. There are FANTASTIC "antique" shops in South Jersey that sell great stuff for dirt cheap. I get my housewares and furniture there. I don't wear vintage clothing, but I like vintage patterns and I can get them in SJ for...
  10. Amy Jeanne

    I don't own a...

    I don't own... A Paypal account or an Ebay account. lol For real. Can't stand either.
  11. Amy Jeanne

    Fist bump vs hand shake

    A guy gave me a fist bump last night. I was painting my fingernails, though. I wasn't offended -- it was a friendly gesture in my own home. He took into consideration that I might mess up my nails if I actually shook his hand :D That's pretty gentlemanly to me.
  13. Amy Jeanne

    Is chivalry dead?

    Maybe it's regional, but 99.9% of all people here (man or woman) will hold the door open for you and will also say "Thank you" in return. It's just common courtesy. As for my husband, he always gets out to get gas and he drives MOST of the time, but not because he's a gentleman -- lol. He...
  14. Amy Jeanne

    I don't know if this belongs here but,

    I was in New Jersey and he was in London, England for the first year of our relationship. We've been married for almost 6 years. If you are crazy about each other it can be done. Also, my British-born husband has joined the American military and he just came back from 4 months Basic...
  15. Amy Jeanne

    vintage first names no longer in use today or not popular anymore

    Lola!!! I don't know any Lolas, but it seemed like a pretty popular-ish name back in the day. I named my dog Lola because when I got her Bombshell (1933) was my favourite movie :D
  16. Amy Jeanne

    vintage first names no longer in use today or not popular anymore

    More names from my family tree that are no longer widely used: Gladys Barbara Oliver Job Josephine Betty Jane (my all-time favourite name!) George Earl Ellis Helen Beverly Edith Ora
  17. Amy Jeanne

    vintage first names no longer in use today or not popular anymore

    I had an aunt named Fannie Elma. THAT is a vintage name! My living grandmother is named Doris Mabel. Her mother was named Mabel Compton (Compton was her MIDDLE name!) Mabel's mother was named Lora -- which I guess is timeless. My paternal grandmother was named Lillian and my maternal...
  19. Amy Jeanne

    vintage first names no longer in use today or not popular anymore

    Some family names that are "vintage" and not really used today (sorry if these have been repeated): Doris Lester Mabel Melvin Ruth Lillian Fannie Elma Maurice Charles (borderline common) Gloria Shirley Jeremiah Abraham Ella
  20. Amy Jeanne

    I don't own a...

    lol Oh, I forgot that one!! Really! I don't have an iPad, for real, but I don't know anyone with one! I have use for my iPod -- brings me closer to vintage music and radio shows. My husband isn't such a fan and I listen to it at work and in the car......I mean my HORSE AND BUGGY.
  21. Amy Jeanne

    I don't own a...

    I don't have: Running water Indoor Toilet Electricity lol Do I win? lol lol lol
  22. Amy Jeanne

    I don't own a...

    Oh, the irony shakeshead
  23. Amy Jeanne

    Can anyone out there help a young girl who doesn't know what to do with her hair??

    I have thin hair, too. Pin curls will make it thicker and more managable. I used to think I could never do anything with my hair, either, but the pincurl is a saviour. You can do rolls on pincurled hair. If you attempt any hairstyle without them it will either slide out or look really bad.

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