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  1. MrNewportCustom

    Nerd Culture in the 1920's and 30's

    Were not "nerds" and "geeks", as we call them today, known back then as "Eggheads"? Lee
  2. MrNewportCustom

    Any Vintage Lighter Collectors Out There?

    Am I the only one who finds it odd that, as a nonsmoker, I collect lighters? :rolleyes: Here are a few that I recently found in an antique mall in Yucaipa, Ca. I have several others that I'll post later. An all brass Penquin lighter (made in Japan): An Evans: My favorite of the...
  3. MrNewportCustom

    Fly On The Wall...

    December 25, 1934. Santa Anita, CA. Opening day of the Santa Anita Racetrack. And then, again, in 1937, watching the filming of the Marx Brothers' "A Day at the Races." Especially the scene where the Brothers redirect parking traffic onto the track. I would have loved to have gotten a...
  4. MrNewportCustom

    Share your own art here :)

    Wow, Artguy!! Absolutely beautiful work! "Lily" reminded me of the Art work on many of Spyrogyra's albums from the 80s.
  5. MrNewportCustom

    Which decade is the worst in terms of style?

    "Ever notice how nonconformists always look alike?" - MAD Magazine, sometime back in the '70s.
  7. MrNewportCustom

    Which decade is the worst in terms of style?

    "I have a big problem when I look at today's generation. They mostly dress alike, look alike, talk alike and behave alike. They are everything: alike. Where is the individual identity?" - Michael Doster (2009), fashion photographer (1938- )
  8. MrNewportCustom

    Share your own art here :)

    I'm running out of ways to compliment your art, LD! Maybe you should creata something crappy, for a change, so that we can say something else. lol. Just kidding, of course. Keep your beautiful art coming! This one is absolutely wonderful!! :)
  9. MrNewportCustom

    Comedian Tommy Sledge

    Thank you, Brian! I've been looking for this guy for what seems like forever and searches brought up nohing! :eusa_clap Lee
  10. MrNewportCustom

    The Vintage Camera Club Thread

    My most recent acquisitions: I found this 120 format Boy camera in an antique store: And not a purchase, but a Christmas gift from my neice; a Tower light meter: Lee
  11. MrNewportCustom

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    Am I the only one who finds it odd that, as a nonsmoker, I collect lighters? :rolleyes: Here are a few that I recently found in an antique mall in Yucaipa, Ca. An all brass Penquin lighter (made in Japan): An Evans: My favorite of the three; an ASR: And in the same shop...
  13. MrNewportCustom

    "Ask the Man Who Owns One"

    More on the 1951 Packard. And the home page. Lee
  14. MrNewportCustom

    "Ask the Man Who Owns One"

    Of course I've see the All Packard issue. I've been a charter subscriber to each; Hemming's Classic, Muscle and Sports Car magazines! ;) Lee
  15. MrNewportCustom

    The "Annoying Phrase" Thread

    Gag me with a spoon!!! :eusa_doh: You mean, "Believe it or don't", I presume. :D Lee
  16. MrNewportCustom

    Music from your childhood

    My father usually ran the stereo and I grew up listening to everything from Lawrence Welk to Allen Sherman to Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Lee
  17. MrNewportCustom

    Which decade is the worst in terms of style?

    Very much so. Before seeing Avatar yesterday afternoon, I had lunch with several family members and right across the aisle from me was a man sitting on his belt, showing all who would look his tighty grays. Lee
  19. MrNewportCustom

    Which decade is the worst in terms of style?

    Right now. As the decades passed, each had its fashions and fads. Through the ages, someone or a group of like-minded someones has tried to loosen up, so to speak, from the rigid confines of the status quo. Often, they were successful and brought about more comfort while still retaining...
  20. MrNewportCustom

    I'm stuck in the 80s...automotively

    lol lol lol I couldn't have said it better! lol Lee
  21. MrNewportCustom

    I'm stuck in the 80s...automotively

    I don't see why so many of us are having problems getting white walls. Dave, it's always the opposite for me. Certainly for my '85 Nissan P.O.S. With that car, they always have white walls in stock and I have to tell them to put them on the inside. With the Chrysler, as I've said, the stores...
  22. MrNewportCustom

    Crown Coach, the Royalty of Pupil Transportation and Fire Apparatus

    Where I live, the school district always used (and I think still do) Blue Bird school busses. I'd only ridden in them for field trips or with the marching band (Yes, I was a bandork!) While attending MSAC, I transferred (get it?) to RTD (A.K.A. Rough, Tough and Dangerous) until I finally got a...
  23. MrNewportCustom

    "Ask the Man Who Owns One"

    Another Packard man, eh Dave? I'd love to own and drive a 1939 120 sedan. (I'm not setting my sights too high with that one.) All of them are beautiful, well-built cars and I'd be happy with any one of them, regardless of model, body style or vintage. Lee

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