Gathering supplies that I need for the Christmas cards...the hunt is now complete.
Grocery pickup was not without drama...the phone at the grocery store was busy for 40 minutes...so I had to go inside to the service desk and request that my order be delivered to the car. Far Guy had to wait outside the clinic for a bit...he said he was content to people watch while waiting. We got everything on our list. I have been gathering some extra things that we use all the time. Soaps, lotions, paper products, craft supplies, yarn...you get the idea.
I have a number of photos of old cars...after all I have lots of time during car shows...and once in a while I actually learn something new.
1956 Studebaker Power Hawk. Owned by a long time friend of Far Guy...the fellow is 88 years old.
That is a beautiful car! My uncle drive a studebaker, I remember it being silver or tan. After he died on 2008 my aunt donated it to a class teaching kids to be mechanics.
ReplyDeleteI am loving all the old car photos. You know I could use those "curb feelers" today. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI recall that! And I had forgotten all about it too.
ReplyDeleteOne of our stores just started this pick up and I haven't tried it yet.
Good idea on getting some extra supplies. I'm doing the same now when I shop.
That is a beautiful car! I never heard of curb feelers before, but they are a good idea with tires like those beauties. :-)
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen curb feelers in years! As a child, several people we knew had them on their cars. Usually the "richer" people! :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you've stocked up on some supplies. I think that's wise even in more stable times. We've got quite a few canned goods in the pantry and I always try to keep several extra deodorant, shampoo, razors, etc.
Have a great Friday Connie.
Blessings,
Betsy
Great to hear you've got everything you'll need for the Christmas cards. Have fun making them.
ReplyDeleteGlad when you finally did get your grocery order brought out everything was there.
What a fantastic old car! And I didn't know about the curb feelers. Wow - the backup camera of the 1950s. LOL Your gathering of often used supplies is probably a good idea to copy.
ReplyDeleteMy Dad had a 52 Studebaker.
ReplyDeleteOur new (second hand) car has one of those excitable modern devices that beeps like crazy when you try and park. When we reverse into the driveway it goes absolutely mental because there’s a self sown hollyhock and some Michaelmas daisies growing out of the hedge. Those curb feelers wouldn’t be bothered would they?
ReplyDeleteI remember 'curb feelers' which shows my age. I guess they probably use lasers now for that purpose.
ReplyDeleteGood idea to replenish grocery items you use frequently. I still use online ordering for groceries and notice some items seem to be scarce.
ReplyDeleteThe new cars have such 'low to the curb' bumpers now I think a curb feeler would be a good thing again!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh! I remember curb feelers. As kids we got in trouble for twanging them--LOL!
ReplyDeleteI always try to have extras stockpiled but even moreso over covid times. ;)
I want curb feelers. With our high numbers here, I went ahead and ordered another case of toilet paper. When I went to the closet, I had this same idea two weeks ago. I believe we have enough toilet paper now for a few more varients.
ReplyDeleteI've always been a little partial to Studebakers, because they used to be made in the city I was born in. It closed long before I was born, but I knew the building well. Otis elevators used it in the '80s. I think they demolished sometimes in the 2010s.
ReplyDeleteThat red Stoody is just stunning! I could really uses those feelers let me tell you. Dave says the main reason I'm not allowed to drive the Bonneville is he doesn't want me scuffing his white walls!
That's a long time for the store phone to be busy. Good that you got everything on your list. I like to stock up on things a little too in the winter... and in pandemics!
ReplyDeleteI love that car! You got some really great pictures at the car show.
Lovely old car, my daughter has to go to the supermarket every few days to get me fruit
ReplyDeleteVery cool car! The car I learned to drive in was a 1959 Studebaker Packard Commander. The speedometer looked like an old fashioned TV screen. It had a manual choke and throttle. And it was a lot of fun to drive!
ReplyDeleteDon't think I've seen a car like that before....a real beauty! Glad your grocery order went well once you were able to get it! You must not have gone to the Bingo Parlor this week? Hope your dad is doing fine! Sorry far guy had to wait, but sounds like he's doing ok!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! "My" first car (1972 green Plymouth Duster bought by my dad) had curb feelers! I rolled my eyes when my dad said, "Use 'em." I tried, but never felt anything lol. And it was before they had power brakes and steering... man, my arms were tired for weeks until I got used to that lol.
ReplyDeleteGlad you found your supplies. Sounds like you've got your Christmas card all figured out. I haven't even thought what photo/theme I am using for mine.
ReplyDeleteWe passed about 30 very old beautifully restored spotless trucks (and one car) on a wavy hill old country road yesterday. I thought of you. A couple of the trucks made us chuckle, with their interesting shiny grills coming at us. The tow truck was unreal. All the humans had their serious game face on, heading somewhere. We came upon such a fun parade!!
I learned to drive in a car with curb feelers and I wish cars still had them.
ReplyDeleteIs there going to be another shortage of supplies? I usually start stocking up this time of year in case we get storms and later ice. It's that time of year to start thinking of Winter plus I think I dropped the ball I'm my 72 Hour Bugout Bag. I know I need some yarn too!
ReplyDeleteI think "curb feelers" are a great idea!
Sherry in MT - curb feelers - what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful car!
ReplyDeleteDid someone leave the phone off the hook at the grocery store? I'm glad you've been able to get the supplies you need.
I remember when my older brother bought fenders for his 1959 Ford. It already had a low back end design so it added such beauty. I think he is the one that bought the fake white side walls for his tires. When he got back from being in the service he traded it in for a candy apple red hatchback Mustang and moved to Mesa, Arizona.
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