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    You know you are getting old when:

    One of the great organ players of the Era in my mind was Rosa Rio. She played the organ and piano simultaneously and performed until shortly before her death at I believe...drumroll please.... 107.
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    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    I have thought it was a euphemism of God, likewise with the similar "By Jove" meaning Jesus. I also have no idea why George was chosen or who Jove was.
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    Old gas stations

    This being a relatively rural area, our downtown auto dealers lasted longer than in some areas. In fact in smaller towns some remain to this day though the companies are trying their best to force them to either expand or get out. :mad: Once the current owners retire, most of the remaining...
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    Old gas stations

    :D Ah, the name is a misnomer. 'Tis not a dollar store.
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    Old gas stations

    The only place left around here to buy any Rexall products is the Dollar General stores which have seemingly popped up in every town of over 500 people in this part of the world. Dollar General is like the old local general store in a strange way. They are owned by people far away, but are...
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    The Return of the Beistle Company

    My mother had some of these. I especially remember the jointed scratch cat. They would appear from a box in the attic, then be replaced with similar things for Thanksgiving and then Christmas. Thanks for the memory jolt.
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    Shades of Austin Powers (USN Growler Pilot)

    What ever your thoughts on the propiety of the stunt, the outraged pearl clutching is a bit ridiculous. Let the Navy handle it as they will and wait for the next thing to be offended about.
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    Old gas stations

    I'd like to buy oil for 20 cents a quart. I do remember buying it for about 60 cents on sale.
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    Anyone familiar with Roy Rogers Radio Show?

    There are 73 episodes here listed by date. https://www.oldtimeradiodownloads.com/variety/the-roy-rogers-show You could also check the Internet Archive, but I won't link that here.
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    The Record Clubs. Subscribe and get an endless supply of music.

    I did it with books. I had to return a postcard before a certain date or receive the book. I think their return mail involved a tortoise since I sometimes received the book after dropping the card back in the mail the day it was received. I cancelled as soon as my obligation was complete but...
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    So trivial, yet it really ticks you off.

    I think that is a sign of the times we live in. People feel no obligation to their employer or coworkers if it interferes with what they want. My immediate supervisor and I have discussed the decline of the reliability gene as a dominant influence. We say it like it's a joke, but I feel your pain.
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    So trivial, yet it really ticks you off.

    Two dollar hooker. :eek: A 2 dollar term from my childhood was 2 dollar pistol, as in hotter than a 2 dollar pistol.
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    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    My mother collected green stamps. The nearest redemption store was in the town where my aunt lived so trips to redeem the books coincided with visits to her sister. I recall her always choosing something practical and none of the things I would point out. :D
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    Nutty Neighbors

    A crazy neighbor motivated my wife and I to prioritize buying a home and move away from her. Our little neighborhood was quiet and everyone got along well except for her and her daughter. It was a great favor she did us and karma moved into our former home to torture her.
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    Changes in Attitude in Marriage & Divorce from the Golden Era to Now.

    As wicked as many men are and as badly as they can behave, let us remember that there are some truly vile women who walk among us as well. There is no doubt that this particular sword can have two edges.
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    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    While not entirely a vintage thing, there was a regional bakery/ bread company, now defunct, that made sweet rolls. They had apple, cherry and cinamon. I remember eating them with breakfast when visiting my grandparents as a child. I had introduced them to my own children and they enjoyed them...
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    The House is a Museum ...

    I had my epiphany about a year ago. The amount of unnecessary material I had accumulated was weighing me down and I despaired when forced to examine it. I finally started by calling a local auctioneer who specializes in estate sales and started putting things in his auctions. I am not done yet...
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    Old gas stations

    We have one of this design here that survives. It is constructed in a mirror image of this one though since the bays are on the right. It has been a auto repair shop for many years now.
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    Clean Jokes

    The madam of a brothel has a problem, so she goes to a local priest. "I have two talking female parrots," she tells him. "All they can say is `Hi, we're prostitutes. Do you want to have some fun?'" "That's awful," the priest agrees, "but I have a solution to your problem. I have two male parrots...
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    Clean Jokes

    The pastor asked the children's Sunday school class if they knew what the resurrection was. Little Johnny raised his hand and said I do and if it lasts more than four hours, you're supposed to see a doctor.

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