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[Cat-Man_America]

On 6/15/2023 at 10:04 AM, Robot Man said:

Nice! Please tell me you have played it. I got my Gibson SG pick guard signed by Pete Townshend. I did take it off and replaced it with another one. It is one of my favorite guitars.

Funny story how I got it. A local radio station broadcast if anyone wanted to play “Pinball Wizard” with Pete to come up to the station to come up. Me and a buddy showed up along with about 40 other guitarists and after a tune up session, we played it with Pete. He was a great guy, signing autographs and taking pictures. 

Thanks for the compliment, but alas, my guitar knowledge is even less formidable than Marc Bolan's two chords (T. Rex), although Marc was a hugely successful guitar poser and an inspired lyricist.

The story of this guitar was literally luck of the draw. My late wife and I'd been to dozens of Joe's concerts in various size venues, everything from small clubs to medium sized halls and entered a drawing for the guitar. There are probably photos of us hanging out after shows with Joe and his first touring band (Erik Czar and Kenny Kramme). Rox would always provide them copies of her latest novel to read on tour. Early Joe, with Erik & Kenny (circa 2000)...

Joe's had a bit of good luck himself in the music business, but he's an extremely smart business manager as well as a very talented blues musician.

 

Edited June 16, 2023 by Cat-Man_America
Ale and rhythm section added!

[Robot Man]

On 6/15/2023 at 11:18 PM, Cat-Man_America said:

Thanks for the compliment, but alas, my guitar knowledge is even less formidable than Marc Bolan's two chords (T. Rex), although Marc was a hugely successful guitar poser and an inspired lyricist.

The story of this guitar was literally luck of the draw. My late wife and I'd been to dozens of Joe's concerts in various size venues, everything from small clubs to medium sized halls and entered a drawing for the guitar. There are probably photos of us hanging out after shows with Joe and his first touring band (Erik Czar and Kenny Kramme). Rox would always provide them copies of her latest novel to read on tour. Early Joe, with Erik & Kenny (circa 2000)...

Joe's had a bit of good luck himself in the music business, but he's an extremely smart business manager as well as a very talented blues musician.

 

Great item and story Cat. But that Strat is just begging to be played. You are never too old to take some guitar lessons… Joe would be proud. 

And yeah, Joe is a master blues man. One of the best of the contemporary blues players.

[Cat-Man_America]

On 6/16/2023 at 10:18 AM, Robot Man said:

Great item and story Cat. But that Strat is just begging to be played. You are never too old to take some guitar lessons… Joe would be proud. 

And yeah, Joe is a master blues man. One of the best of the contemporary blues players.

Thanks! It's more shocking when I pose as a power shredder even when my guitar isn't plugged in... 

This daguerrotype would be my first albumin cover, ...if anyone can figure that pun out. 

 

[Robot Man]

On 6/16/2023 at 9:12 PM, Cat-Man_America said:

Thanks! It's more shocking when I pose as a power shredder even when my guitar isn't plugged in... 

This daguerrotype would be my first albumin cover, ...if anyone can figure that pun out. 

 

I think I was around 16 or 17 here…

[Ameri]

On 6/14/2023 at 1:29 AM, Drgoldage said:

Disney waddle book all original with wrap around dust jacket and the original all important waddles complete had this one 40 years plus must have paid 50.00 for this a lot for the time

 

[MattTheDuck]

It's not accurate to say I "collect" these, but I did pick up three Avalon Hill World War II-themed strategy board games about 25 years ago at a local "antique warehouse" type store.  I believe these versions were all from the mid-1960s, so only about 20 years after the end of the War - still fresh in many minds it would be fair to say.  Had obviously been played many times before they came my way.  Board for D-Day game pictured.

 

[Susanville]

Does this count? ~1,100 bottles.

[Robot Man]

On 6/23/2023 at 8:38 PM, Susanville said:

Does this count? ~1,100 bottles.

Yep. One is a bottle. Two is a pair. Three or more is a collection. 

[ThothAmon]

On 6/23/2023 at 11:38 PM, Susanville said:

Does this count? ~1,100 bottles.

Mmmmm. Chateau Yquem Sauternes. God’s honey. 

[Cat-Man_America]

Not sure if my collection of Chateau Due Metro counts, but it's well aged ... 

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[Drgoldage]

Have a collection of Mickey Mouse toys to complement my Mickey Mouse paper paint books/linen books etc the tool chest though not in great shape retained enough to catch my eye 

[Drgoldage]

Comic character puzzles have dried up in my area but picked up more than a few 

[Drgoldage]

IAnything by Winsor McCAY have a collection of his political cartoons from the editorial section of his day breathtaking , can’t find those but I do offer this rare plat book

 

Edited June 27, 2023 by Drgoldage
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[Drgoldage]

Walt Disney had lots of different big little sets with big little books pages within to color from 1930s

[Drgoldage]

This one similar vintage harder to come by 

[Drgoldage]

These came in different sizes this one had a Mickey figure pasted on the front a tough one to find taller wider and scarcer 

[Drgoldage]

Another version  also from 1936 and tough to find intact

[Drgoldage]

A French puzzle really like the box lid graphics 

[TheWatcher]

On 6/23/2023 at 10:38 PM, Susanville said:

Does this count? ~1,100 bottles.

Kosta Browne & Cirq are outstanding pinots

[Drgoldage]

Larger size Pinocchio books with box

Edited June 27, 2023 by Drgoldage
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