Archive for August, 2010

OT update on the kitty cat

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

I decided to start a new thread that isn’t tainted by controversy lol. So, we contacted a local vet and I was very disappointed. I explained our

Mom’s Mohair Bear

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Wondering if anyone can tell me about Mom’s mohair bear. He is 24″ tall and is unmarked. Mom is 89 and this was hers as a youngster

Need Help Id’ing Weird Hard Golden Leaf Panda Bear

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

I’m trying to find out any info about a “Golden Leaf” panda bear I found. I rec’d a small panda bear (about 8″ long; 4.5″ high) from a little old

Kodachrome Transparency of Diego Rivera At Work

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

I bought a small box of old tourist slides from 1950. The slides are typical historic sites in Mexico City and a few shots of tourists posing next to

Need info. on antique wicker desk ~ please help!

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

I have an antique wicker desk that I’ve owned for 35 years. My mom purchased it for me from an antique dealer. It’s in the same condition – I

Live auction dilemma-attend it or phone bid?

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Something I really want is coming up in Sept. at a live auction. I think it may go for $1000-$1500. That’s the only thing I want at the auction.

OT!! Vintage photos of offbeat inventions

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Some are quite interesting, and some are just a hoot! Link“Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve

Is anyone able to identify this old bear?

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Hi, All! I have this sweet, old gold, jointed mohair bear listed this week, auction #220659613873. a href=”http://Link I have never been

Update on the Cardinal poop fungus

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Hi, Rutgers aggie extension called me last night and asked if they could come this morning to collect the “THING”. Three people came and

Should I go to college or start my own business?

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

I’m 25 and I have some money saved up (about 40k). I’m wondering if I should use that money to go to college and get an entrepreneurship degree. I’m