Karen brown recently started selling vintage books on Etsy, where her shop is named “RetroFirsts.” Her main focus is something near and dear to my heart, vintage first editions. Over a span of three months, her shop has evolved from selling somewhat ordinary first editions – with a few select gems interspersed – to some […]
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Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show – January 2011
Over the weekend, I visited the Greenberg Train & Toy show on its stop in Chantilly, Virginia. This show rolls through town a couple of times a year and I usually shell out the seven bucks to attend. This time, I left the kids at home so I was able to actually stop and look […]
Vintage Toys Found at the Greenberg Train & Toy Show
Yesterday, I went to the Greenberg Toy & Train Show in Chantilly, Virginia and saw plenty of trains and even a few toys. Here are the toys that found their way home with me… I instantly fell in love with that Lone Ranger Squirt gun. I have a Batman and a Superman from the same […]
How I Spent my Christmas Vacation
My wife and I spent our holiday vacation redecorating our 2-year-old’s bedroom. Can you spot my contribution to the wall mural? I wanted to sneak a Godzilla or Mothra in there too, but was overruled on that one. I’m happy with my minor victory.
American Pickers – Fairlane Fever Episode Recap and Review
It might surprise you to know that one of the top search terms people use to find my site is “American Pickers Danielle’s Tattoos.” No, really. But just look at them. It makes sense now, doesn’t it? At the start of this episode, Danielle sends Mike and Frank to visit another “Frank.” This Frank has […]