The Retro Dad

I hate having to peruse thrift stores in a rushed fashion, but it can't be helped sometimes.  Here are some great finds I came across during a whirlwind retro treasure hunt one day. While I didn't buy every item pictured, I still found a couple bargains and spotted a few retro items that made me reminisce. unused CRAIG handheld tape recorder $1.99 A technological device that has been far removed from society as of late.  There are many applications that this can be used in this day and age (I just need to find them).  My kid in college may be able to use this for recording lectures, and I might be able to utilize it if I interview anyone for a blog piece. 0.50¢ for a Frankie Yankovic polka album! Rich and soulful Oktoberfest tunes!   1974 Avon Barber pole cologne decanter $1.99 originally held 3 ounces of 'Wild Country' aftershave 70's Nut jar 70's Handmade coaster set. I remember all kinds of folks being pretty ...

Retro treasure hunting has paid off in a big way for me over the years, especially in regards to music.  Check out these albums I came across not too long ago for the cost of just 29¢ each.. This is a double album set with 20 of the greatest hits from one of the pioneers of Exotica music.. Les Baxter! Another patriarch of Exotica music.. Arthur Lyman.  I'll tell you.. there's nothing better than sitting on the patio in the summer, sipping a Mai Tai, and relaxing to the soothing sounds of Martin Denny, Les Baxter, and Arthur Lyman.  I've already tested out these albums, and they play perfectly.  Once I get these ripped and uploaded to my iPod, I'll be able to jump into a tropical mindset no matter the season in this land locked state of Colorado. I bought this one for Schnitz & Giggles Not that I'm huge fan of polka or anything, but I do dig listening to it around Oktoberfest.  Ahh.. I can picture myself now filling up my Das Boot...