February 12, 200818 yr My maternal grandfather taught school for 42 years...a couple of years before he died,he gave me a set of Mcguffey's Readers (1 thru 6) that he'd had since the 1940'sand and his dog-eared volume of Edgar Allen Poe's complete works (reprinted in the 1930's).
February 12, 200818 yr Of material things, it would be my Wurlitzer square baby grand piano. It is a antique and dates back to the 1850's. I had it redone several years ago, by the Huntington Piano Co. It took over 3 years to have it redone.
April 7, 201511 yr I don't know if I could narrow down to just one....but one of mine is an original copy of my great-grandpa's patent for an early form of the lock-nut.
April 7, 201511 yr I've got a few things that I consider valuable, that are worth absolutely nothing on the open market... I got a few of my Dad's things after he passed away in 2012. 1. His carving knives, and a few duck decoys he carved over the years. 2. His guitars which he learned to play in his 50's. My oldest son is now learning to play on those guitars I've also got an afghan my Great Grandmother crocheted for me when I was born, as well as two quilts handmade quilts that my grandmother gave me The things of value I do have are sport related. My 1993 world series ticket stub (Phillies vs Blue Jays), a Cal Ripken signed bat, the newspapers, 10's of thousands of baseball cards, starting lineup and Mcfarlane figures. No idea on the total value but the stuff takes up 4 large shelves in my basement. I've never had it valued, but I've got a couple Mantle cards, Jackie Robinson's rookie card to name a few. I've got every Topps complete set from 1974-1999. I guess i should have the stuff appraised.
April 7, 201511 yr I've got a few things that I consider valuable, that are worth absolutely nothing on the open market... I got a few of my Dad's things after he passed away in 2012. 1. His carving knives, and a few duck decoys he carved over the years. 2. His guitars which he learned to play in his 50's. My oldest son is now learning to play on those guitars I've also got an afghan my Great Grandmother crocheted for me when I was born, as well as two quilts handmade quilts that my grandmother gave me The things of value I do have are sport related. My 1993 world series ticket stub (Phillies vs Blue Jays), a Cal Ripken signed bat, the newspapers, 10's of thousands of baseball cards, starting lineup and Mcfarlane figures. No idea on the total value but the stuff takes up 4 large shelves in my basement. I've never had it valued, but I've got a couple Mantle cards, Jackie Robinson's rookie card to name a few. I've got every Topps complete set from 1974-1999. I guess i should have the stuff appraised. Any details on the make/models of the guitars?
April 8, 201511 yr Honestly they are not special or collectible. In fact I bought one of them for him. Both are silvertones, and knockoffs of famous fender styles, one electric, one acoustic. Original retails were around $300. The special part about them is my Dad became intent on learning how to play the guitar. I have two uncles that liked to sing at family gatherings, church, etc. My dad wasn't a good singer, but decided to learn guitar so he could accompany them. And once my dad retired in his mid 60's him and my uncles would often get to together just to jam. The guitar I got him was probably his favorite and most used thing I ever got him, and he enjoyed playing it with his brothers right up until the day he suddenly died.
April 9, 201511 yr My 250+ rare/premium bourbon collection it is my current passion and my family and friends really enjoy it!
April 9, 201511 yr Like others, assuming family is out...since I was a teenager, I always wanted a VW bug. I raised my kids and did the mini van and SVU thing. A few years ago my husband surprised me at Christmas with a red VW bug convertible. It took 35 years, but I finally got my bug. I LOVE it!
April 9, 201511 yr Like others, assuming family is out...since I was a teenager, I always wanted a VW bug. I raised my kids and did the mini van and SVU thing. A few years ago my husband surprised me at Christmas with a red VW bug convertible. It took 35 years, but I finally got my bug. I LOVE it! I would love to have a 1960s bug.
April 9, 201511 yr I would love to have a 1960s bug. I went to Florida in high school in a friend's 60's bug. Also carpooled to NKU in the frozen winters and 77 and 78 in a 60's bug. The newer ones have much better heaters!
April 11, 201511 yr I have my Papaws last Fishing Pole. It still has the lure tied to it that he tied. Priceless to me.
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