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  1. MrNewportCustom

    HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

    We hand out pencils, along with candy, and we ran out of the nine dozen we had available. We also dumped large handfuls of candy: 950 pieces gone! It was a much better turn-out than we thought it'd be, considering rain was a constant threat. Not a drop. It was a fun night. :) Lee
  2. MrNewportCustom

    Vintage Computers

    Not as vintage as Lizzies' vintage computer, but: Vintage Adding Machine: Vintage Plain-paper Copier: Vintage Automotive Performance Chip: Vintage Photoshop Part A: Vintage Photoshop Part B: I have an even more vintage version of Photoshop, but pictures of...
  3. MrNewportCustom

    The Vintage Camera Club Thread

    I found this in a local antique store. $6.00. Lee
  4. MrNewportCustom

    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    That was going to be my next post, DB! lol Here's what I found: SONIC Drive-In Map 1632 LEMON STREET ANAHEIM, CA 92801 US (714) 992-4500 The nearest to me is 12.20 miles from my home. The next closest is this one: SONIC Drive-In Map 11780 AMARGOSA ROAD VICTORVILLE, CA 92392- US...
  5. MrNewportCustom

    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    Or the auto highbeam dimmer pod mounted on the dash (or in the leading edge of the left front fender, as on the '66/67 Continental) of those older cars. I have one of those pods directly in front of the steering wheel on my '67 Chrysler. When asked about it, I tell people it's a laser for...
  7. MrNewportCustom

    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    According to a friend of mine, who drives for a living and loves fast food - especially Sonic (and anywhere that serves barbeque) - about the only one around Southern California anymore is somewhere in Orange County. He couldn't tell me exactly where, but he's hoping for one to appear nearer his...
  8. MrNewportCustom

    Bringing service back to Department Stores?

    I've never worked in a department store, but I'd say you're already on to a good start. You seem to already have common courtesy and sense. Keep with that and you'll do just fine. :) And, with any luck, your level of service to your customers will catch on and we'll eventually experience it...
  9. MrNewportCustom

    Ever yearn for a vintage name?

    I have a paperweight from a '60s Lincoln Continental. I'm guessing that the original owner - whose name is on it - was born three or four decades earlier: Livonia Mare. When I delivered furniture, I'd see the name of a fabric inspector on cushion tags, and always thought her's would be a...
  10. MrNewportCustom

    Lost in the Neighborhood

    My neighborhood was an onion farm. I also live a bit north of the Puente Hills. Those of you who are into vintage Sci Fi may remember those hills having been mentioned in a small film titled, War of the Worlds. And a parcel of property a bit further south of me was once owned by General...
  11. MrNewportCustom

    Antique Store Closing in Los Angeles. Everything at 60% Off!

    Yes, that one's a beauty, carter. I saw it when I was there. Their phone number is on the website. Give them a call and ask about shipping. :) Lee
  13. MrNewportCustom

    Antique Store Closing in Los Angeles. Everything at 60% Off!

    I wasn't sure where to post this - or even at all, since it's about a store - but yesterday, FedoraGent and I wandered the Los Angeles area to enjoy the weather and take pictures with vintage cameras. While we were out, we happened upon an antique shop at 1833 N. San Fernando Road. It's called...
  14. MrNewportCustom

    Ever yearn for a vintage name?

    I've never thought about using another name, outside of an online username, and I still use my real name when signing a post. I think my parents have names that were standard for the time they were born (father in '33 and mother in 34): Donald Raymond and Jewel Caroline, respectively...
  15. MrNewportCustom

    The people I've met from the Lounge.

    John in Covina is everything you see in his posts, and much more. He's a gracious host who is generous with food and drink, time, hospitality, conversation and wit. You will truly enjoy meeting him. I've lost count of all the Loungers I've met - the Griffith Park Picnic upping that number by...
  16. MrNewportCustom

    Share your own art here :)

    This one provoked an audible laugh when I saw it. Excellent work, Lady Day! It is such a fun image! I love it! "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"! One of my favorite country music songs! A wonderful illustration! I can't wait to see it finished. :) Decobelle. Wonderful work! I love that...
  17. MrNewportCustom

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    Here's my most recent find, although not from a yardsale. On Monday, on my way home from work, I stopped at my local IN-N-OUT Burger (store #3) for their number one combo. While I was in the drive-thru lane, a teen and his girlfriend used this coin to pay for their meal at the walk-up window...
  19. MrNewportCustom

    Show us your vehicles

    Classic Mercedes Benzes are simply beautiful, and this one is no exception. I love these cars. Lee
  20. MrNewportCustom

    Share your own art here :)

    Thank you. It's actually red licorice and black. But, I did desaturate the black to remove any color cast (from the strobes) and spots of red licorice that fell onto it during shooting. Thank you, LD! Unfortunately it's sugarless, so although I like black licorice, it's not the best tasting...
  21. MrNewportCustom

    Share your own art here :)

    Very nice, Hargist! I'm generally a "less Photoshop, more photography" kind of guy, but your shots are looking great! Thumbs up! Always a pleasure to see your art, LD! :) Here's one I've been thinking about for a while. I finally got to the store that has, in my opinion, the best...
  22. MrNewportCustom

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    This thing is absolutely beautiful! Do yourself a favor: If anything's broken inside (such as that hand), when you send it out for repair, find a watch MAKER, Not just a watch repairman. A watch repair shop will use prefabbed shafts and such that may not fit exactly, but a watchmaker will grind...
  23. MrNewportCustom

    Mr.Rover is on the Today Show!

    Congratulations, Ray! I would have voted more, if they'd allowed it. lol Lee

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