Wednesday, December 21, 2016

WTF Wednesday: Politically Incorrect Novelties, Fluffy Cat Portrait


Greetings from Colorful Colorado! 

While I have not done much thrifting as of yet, I have seen a few WTF things along the way to share. 

From a truck stop in Kansas, a lovely vending machine offering Horny Goat Weed and Politically Incorrect Novelties. I never wished I had quarters more, but alas. 

horny goat politically incorrect


Herd of elk? In the yard? Okay then!

Herd of elk?


Dog in a fireplace. 

dog in a fireplace


Wood paneled 80's Pepsi machine!

wood paneled pepsi machine


Last but not least, extremely fluffy cat portrait. 

mountain cat


As with all wtf wednesdays, there are no answers, only questions leading to more questions. 

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New WTF this week:

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

WTF Wednesday: Cow-A-Socky, War Is Hell


Hai Wednesday! Hai WTF!

With a moving truck coming in 5 days, this will be the last WTF Wednesday from Western NC, and may be the last one for a few weeks, depending on...well...everything!  Luckily my last thrift trip was WTFruitful.

Tongue out Tuesday. 
tongue out bichon


Anybody know a mature person? I don't. 

mature person


She was all hair and laces. 

giant perm doll


I think I've posted this same breakdance angel before (shocked it hasn't sold) but along with the dangling ledge cat and piles of crap, it was a WTF scene. 

cat weirdness


Farmboy went heavy on the mascara.

eyelash farmboy


All I can think is "wow." 

wow figure


Close cousin to the bass-o-matic.

grind o mat


Thomas Jefferson: "I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past" ajar crystal doors trophy.

jefferson quote


Hai pipe smoking disco bunny.

pipe smoking disco bunny


Cow a Socky - Hillbilly Motorcycle.

cow a socky


Yes, so let's paint a plaque in camo to remind us. 

war is hell


Last but not least, it's dashingly handsome movie star Jesus and his questioning eyebrows. 

hottie jesus


As with all wtf wednesdays, there are no answers, only questions leading to more questions. 

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New WTF this week:

Wednesday, November 09, 2016

WTF Wednesday: Open Door Driving, President Trump


Hello Wednesday! Hello WTF!

Hello driving down the road with the driver's door open, possibly fastened by bungee. 

open door policy


Hello hand drawn poster directing people to "Follow Poker Game Joseph Penley Facebook Page."  (I googled and found nothing.)

follow poker page


Last but not least, last night was a pretty big WTF, at least for the political pundits of this country. 6 years ago I posted my thoughts on Donald Trump in relation to a Golf Channel spot I'd seen on his Scottish course. Hard to believe he will be Commander in Chief in January, but there we are. 

As for advice I would give to children today, I'd say - little girls and little boys can be whatever they dream, but remember - "Cheaters never win and winners never cheat." If you cheat on a spelling test, on a bar exam, in the Tour de France, in a Primary election - and you are caught - you should expect expulsion. That the current chair of the DNC, Donna Brazile, who replaced Debbie Wasserman Schultz after her dishonorable discharge in July for failing her duty to remain neutral, fed debate questions to Hillary and kept (still keeps) her job as DNC chair tells me all I need to know about the establishment. They should not have colluded with media to elevate Donald Trump as a scheme to win. They should have nominated Bernie, the people's choice. Any negative consequences of a Trump presidency for the next 4 years rests squarely on the shoulders of the corrupt DNC. You play, you pay.

I'll continue to fight oppression and injustice and push for a progressive future where the US enacts single payer health care, raises the minimum wage, overturns Citizens United, breaks up Wall Street, provides free public college, and fights Climate Change like we'd fight a war - what else is there to do? As Bernie says - the struggle continues!

As with all wtf wednesdays, there are no answers, only questions leading to more questions. 

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New WTF this week:

Wednesday, November 02, 2016

WTF Wednesday: Moving to Colorado


Hello Wednesday! Hello WTF!

There will be no creepy dolls today, I'm sorry - but I have some WTF news to share - Skippy Haha Vintage is officially moving to Colorado. 

welcome to colorful colorado


Though a tragic change in family circumstances is driving this decision, it's definitely a positive move on the whole - there are a few really awesome people in Denver that we're lucky to spend a lot more time around in the coming years.

I am extremely sad to be leaving the river that flows through our backyard.

I am a little worried that the thrift stores of Colorado will not measure up to the wondrous bounty of Western NC's goodwills, but hoping to find lots of old rodeo duds. 

jeans

I am sad to be leaving some excellent friends, and Asheville's progressive creative hippie community where I immediately felt welcome when I first came to visit 10 years ago (this week!)

lexington ave mural


I am sad to be leaving Marco's pizza.

marco's pizza spinach slice


I am excited to be in an awesome (warm! thick-walled!) house in Evergreen.

I am excited for all the spectacular hiking opportunities in Colorado.

bluebells


I am excited to live in a state where grass is legal and swat teams are not busting into people's homes over a plant. 

I am excited to live in a state where Single Payer Health Care is on the ballot next week.

I am excited to live much closer to some of the most amazing, generous, fun-loving, adventurous, brave, funny, and smart friends and family in existence. 

piper in the coffee table


Our moving date is in November - which is now officially this month. 

I'll do my best to be back next week with more WTF treasures. 

As with all wtf wednesdays, there are no answers, only questions leading to more questions. 

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New WTF this week:

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

WTF Wednesday: OJ & Me, Hypnosis for Idiots


Heeey Wednesday! Heeey WTF!

Hey it's Al Cowlings' white Bronco!

OJ & ME


Good reminder from a stack of cinder blocks painted like a skunk. 

cinder block skunk

Happy holidays. 

merry xmas


Happy birthday Rock Monkey.

birthday monkey


Streetfighting by Slutsky. 

streetfighting


Is this really something we want Idiots dabbling in? 

hypnosis for idiots


So much so that I bought you this horrific google eyed figurine. 

a whole bunch


Mustard. 

mustard


A 2 in 1 cookbook. 

omelets and crepes


I've seen Shaquille O'Neal and I've seen Michael Jordan and neither of them looks anything like this. 

shaq vs jordan


Quacktastic. 

lord grant me patience


Cottage chic aerobics Teddy. 

aerobics teddy


Premier Collection's representation of March. 

premier collection march


Last but not least, I just feel like you're right. 

i just feel like

  As with all wtf wednesdays, there are no answers, only questions leading to more questions. 

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New WTF this week:

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

WTF Wednesday: Exercising Together, Baby Things to Make


Hola Wednesday! Hola WTF!

Back on the horse today after a couple of thrift-free weeks - here we have a framed gingerbread cookie recipe with puffy paint obscuring all the directions. 

holiday recipe

Here's a book from 1984 depicting the sensual way to superbly conditioned bodies. 


one on one

This is how you superbly tone your calves.


partners

And this is how you superbly tone your trapezius. 

trapezius


Nice cat candle - light the wick and watch her face slowly melt onto her torso!

cat candle

A good 33% of these potted babies are screaming out in terror. 

crying babies


Cute pairing. 

monkey candle

Crazy cookie jar. 

knit lady

Dear Lord, give me the strength to not choke this fluffy dog.

prayers for boys

Last but not least, baby things to make. 

baby things to make

As with all wtf wednesdays, there are no answers, only questions leading to more questions. 

For more vintage wtf wonders (for sale), click here: vintage wtf

New WTF this week:

Thursday, October 06, 2016

Dog Bites Man


due to internet woes, WTF Wednesday is postponed until next week. 

in its stead please enjoy this video of sugarchunks biting kevin in the arm yesterday.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

WTF Wednesday: Happy Organ, I Love Criticism


Ni hao Wednesday! Ni hao, WTF!

Ni hao, 5 lb ceramic sneering drill sergeant mask. 

mask


Ni hao, Happy Organ.

happy organ


Ni hao, the Better than Ever Florida Boys.

the florida boys


 Ni hao, water-damaged horse head filled with rainbow aquarium rocks and covered in plexiglass. 

rainbow rock horse head



Ni hao, easily adaptable open minded figurine. 

criticism


Last but not least, an almost-vintage Vintage Vantage "Country Clubs - Not for Everyone" heathered green ringer, first VV label - circa 2003. 

vintage vantage country clubs tee


As with all wtf wednesdays, there are no answers, only questions leading to more questions. 

For more vintage wtf wonders (for sale), click here: vintage wtf

New WTF this week: