Seems Like The Holidays Are Right On Top Of Each Other

If you walk through any shopping malls or stores it may be a little less graphic than this huge black Halloween spider and this large vintage stuffed Rudolph, but we still stand er, uh, behind the statement.

It Never Hurts To Ask Early

Having started back as a columnist at Collectors Quest, I’m still struggling to find the time balancing all my blogs (Inherited Values, Kitsch Slapped, among others), which means that planning is on my mind. So, upon spotting this gem, I hardly could argue with the idea of starting my wishlist early.

All I Want For Christmas Is A Go-Go Girl, by Ben Hinds.

Enjoy more go-go madness here.

Tank Reindeer Outdoor Christmas Display, 1963

As published in First Armored Division Association Bulletin, “Old Ironsides,”, No. 3, Vol. XV, Winter 1963 – 64; caption and info:

13th Horse Has Best Outside Christmas Display

The tank-reindeer display of the 2nd Battalion, 13th Armor, Lt Col John F. Hooks Commanding, was adjudged best of outdoor Christmas displays in the 1st Armored area last Christmas. Colonel Hooks is President of the Old Ironsides Chapter and a member of the Board of Directors of this Association.