mid-week pause for breath, and some family history renewed.

[lagilman]

Revisions continue -- I'm about halfway through, and hope to be done in time to have Saturday night frivolity with a clear conscience.

Took a break midday and went into town with a very special package -- an old sign from my grandfather's donut shop, advertising ten-cent sandwiches. When my grandfather died and the house was sold, this one one of the few things (along with my grandmother's rocking chair) that I absolutely wanted. It's battered and faded, but not only family history but a piece of living social history as well. My ex didn't like it, though, so it never got hung up in our kitchen, and then the frame broke, so it's been wrapped and stored for many years.

No longer. It is now being fitted with a new frame, and will soon hang on the wall in my kitchen, faded lettering and ancient glass and all.

Hi, grandpa. Welcome home.

Comments

[hilleviw.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on bringing your family home.

[allaboutm-e.livejournal.com]

That's spiffy!

[girasole.livejournal.com]

Will you post a picture when you get it back? Oh please?

[lagilman]

will do. also, some photos heading your way...

[windrose.livejournal.com]

*HUGS* That's wonderful.

[bigferret.livejournal.com]

I bet is looks cool in your kitchen! Your grandfather would be proud.

[tina-jens.livejournal.com]

Bravo!

[neutronjockey.livejournal.com]

When my grandfather died and the house was sold, this one one of the few things (along with my grandmother's rocking chair) that I absolutely wanted.

That is awesome. It really is.

Are there any photos of the shop?

[lagilman]

Are there any photos of the shop?

Not that I've seen, although there may be some in someone's desk somewere. He sold the store in the early 80's, when he hit his mid-70's and finally had to admit he wasn't up to the hours any more.

[nycdeb.livejournal.com]

what a fabulous keepsake to have and how great that it's finally home with you! enjoy!

[lindajdunn.livejournal.com]

Those family keepsakes are priceless. Enjoy!

[house-draven.livejournal.com]

Oh, how nice for you! That's just nifty.

[cybermonklives.livejournal.com]

That is so cool.
I want a donut shop.

[klingonguy.livejournal.com]

Having a tangible memory of your grandfather like this is heartwarming, and I thank you for sharing it with us.

Now, here's a dime. I'd like some pastrami, please.

[lagilman]

Now, here's a dime. I'd like some pastrami, please.

Customers please to note, the pastrami will date from the same decade as the sign...

[klingonguy.livejournal.com]

freakin' loopholes!