Friday, November 3, 2017

Bingo

I went with my Dad to bingo last night and he got a bingo!  As much as he likes the game he gets frustrated when he doesn’t win.  My Mother really doesn’t like bingo.  If I go then the vehicle is warm by the time I get there and I see that he gets safely in and out and back home again.  My Mother gets a few hours to do what ever she wants. 

Dad said “When I was a kid about 14 years old ( about 1940) and was at the County Fair I played bingo, three cards were on a piece of cardboard and it cost five cents to play.  We used corn to mark the numbers.  I used to be pretty lucky and would play a long time….I won cupie dolls and dogs…gave the dolls to the girls and the dogs to little boys…I didn’t keep a thing.  I just like the game of bingo.”

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Dad’s potatoes in bloom last summer.

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21 comments:

Shirley H. said...

I have never thought about potato blooms and was interested in seeing a picture of them. Thanks! I sure had no idea they are purple!

Kansas Kay said...

Sometimes it is fun to be in a big room of bingo players-And it is more fun to win a game. Bet your dad appreciates you being with him!

Lynda said...

Our five year old grandson won BINGO last week in kindergarten and got a prize. He was thrilled! It was some sort of educational BINGO game.

linda m said...

I bet your Dad really appreciated you taking him to play bingo. Happy he won. Have a great weekend.

DJan said...

Your dad is a lucky one, first he has you and then he has bingo to win at. :-)

Pauline Persing said...

Sounds like your last couple days have been fun.

Red said...

We would call your Dad a bingo fan.

Mac n' Janet said...

I enjoy Bingo, but it's been years since I played.

Rita said...

I don't think I've ever seen potato blooms. Really pretty!
I'm glad he won. I'm with your mom and would be home if I had the choice--LOL! But some people love bingo and can play for hours. :)

Martha said...

Your Dad sure is lucky to have you :)

Tired Teacher said...

I haven't played bingo in ages, but like your dad, I enjoy the game.

Terry and Linda said...

I love that memory! It made me smile

Cynthia said...

My kids loved to play bingo at the county fair because they won things like candy and pop -- which I wouldn't buy for them! So nice you take your dad. I'm with my mom for awhile again in Florida. She does not like bingo!

marlu said...

Neat memory about playing bingo way back when! We played at home but not at the fair.

troutbirder said...

I went to play bingo once some years ago in a church basement. I worked at it for several hours and finally won a prize. A small white foam minnow bucket for ice fishing. Thinking I better quit while ahead I've never gone again. Incidently we live in the only county in Minnesota without a lake...:)

Granny Marigold said...

It was kind of you to take your dad to bingo. I'll bet your mom appreciated it too!

Anonymous said...

I've never seen potato blooms either. Fun! And what a sweet Bingo story. You're a good daughter.

Karen said...

Nice that your dad wants to go out to Bingo! Do you know what kind of potatoes the blooms are from? Maybe a red variety?

Far Side of Fifty said...

Yes I believe from a red potato:)

Sam I Am...... said...

I too have fond memories of Bingo as my Aunt used to take my cousin Kay and I to Bingo at the VFW when we were young. Now I don't think children can go as it is considered gambling. I liked the Orange Crush and the popcorn and chips she bought us. How nice for you and your Dad to get out together and your Mom to have a little time to herself....you're a good daughter!

thecrazysheeplady said...

I like bingo too, but never go play :-/.