Sorry, this is a kinda off-beat post, but every time I pass by this old shovel, I can't help but smile, thinking of Mike Mulligan. This was one of my favorite books as a young pup & it's nice to revert back to those days once in awhile. :)
That book is my earliest memory from childhood. I spotted a beat up copy of it at the First Monday flea market in Canton TX a few years ago and it was the first time I'd seen it in probably 30+ years. I wish it had been in better shape. I totally would have picked it up! Cool steam shovel too! Kind of amazing that it hasn't been scrapped.
Grew up in the 70's & 80's. Always played with cars from Hot Wheels, Models & Slot Cars to the real thing. Got hooked on the 50's & Mid-Century America from such media as American Graffiti, Happy Days & Sha-Na-Na. I own my own business selling traditional Hot Rod & Kustom Parts & Accessories. I'm a member of The Idol Mixtures Custom Car Club. I drive a mild kustom '59 Chev Impala.I collect Tiki stuff, Hot Rod & Kustom stuff, Diner stuff, Vintage clothes & just about everything cool from 1935-1965. I'm married to a girl that's way too hot for me & we have two kids. Love Baseball & Ice Hockey, Im still playing hockey. At this point in my life, I'm pretty straight forward. If you like who I am, great, we can hang out. If you don't like who I am, that's cool too, just move on. Looking forward to shooting the breeze with some like-minded humans.
That was one of my favorite books as a kid - I was fascinated with the ending but I won't spoil it for those who haven't read the book ;-)
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