[CaptJohn]

19th century half dollar shot by Annie Oakley. She was the first in TV. Originally from around Greenville, Ohio she spent winters in Leesburg, Florida and Pinehurst, NC.

[Kathie]

The coolest thing I own is Sophia Loren's directors chair from the movie Grumpier Old Men. Won it at a charity auction.

[perrjojo]

A lock of my blonde hair which was cut when I was three years old....it proves that I am REALLY a blond. HeHe

[Cantwaittoarrive]

WWI trench art made by my grandfather while hunkered down in a trench in Germany

[Cantwaittoarrive]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

A lock of my blonde hair which was cut when I was three years old....it proves that I am REALLY a blond. HeHe

I also have a lock of hair from when I was three. In my case it proves I actually had hair

[Didiwinbob]

My dogs own me, and I'm always cool in there eyes
I love my iPhone


Chris

[eweissenbach]

1. A nineteenth century Dresden China Tom and Jerry Bowl and 12 cups. Very ornately painted with gold edges. My Great Grandfather owned a tavern near Hermann, Missouri where he served T and Js during the holidays.

2. A program, in near mint condition, from the first AFL / NFL championship game between the Packers and Chiefs in 1967, before it was called the "Super Bowl".

[bandsdavis]

Originally Posted by bestmickey

Taking a lead from RichieLion's post re: "COOLEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!", I'm wondering what is the coolest thing you OWN (your pet(s) and/or your home in The Villages to be excluded)?

For me, it's my collection of letters from Civil War soldiers, and other original effects from that same time period.

What about you?

About 2 years ago, I bought a guitar that looks just like the one George Harrison played in the early Beatles years. It's not exactly the same (about a $2000 difference) but it looks the same and is the same make, so it's good enough for me. I have wanted something like this since 1964, so to me it's pretty cool!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by bandsdavis

About 2 years ago, I bought a guitar that looks just like the one George Harrison played in the early Beatles years. It's not exactly the same (about a $2000 difference) but it looks the same and is the same make, so it's good enough for me. I have wanted something like this since 1964, so to me it's pretty cool!

I have a few guitars. One is a 1987 Rickenbacker that has been customized to be as close to the second one that John Lennon owned and played in the Beatles years.
Another is a limited edition John Lennon Signature Epiphone Casino. In 1965 both John and George acquired Epiphone Casinos. John made it his primary guitar for the rest of the Beatles career.
In the 90s Gibson, who owns Epiphone, decided to do a commemorative guitar. Yoko allowed them to get their hands on John's guitar and they took photographs, did tracings and took measurements. They then produced 1965 numbered instruments. I own #89.
I also own a Ludwig drum kit identical to the one that Ringo played on the first Ed Sullivan show. His was a 1964 kit and mine's a 1965 but there were no changes in the way they were made in those years.

[John_W]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

Hmmmmm......lemme see......

The "coolest": This would probably be some of the cars we still own but also a whole bunch of cars we've owned over the course of time.....though maybe "the ones we used to own" isn't responsive to the thread. Mostly older cars but some have been new ones that we really enjoyed...

I had collected over 4,000 record albums from 1966 until the mid 90's. However, since we had to downsize to a CYV we had to leave them behind. It now has to be my car, a 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo. It's two months old but I still get a thrill everytime I drive it. The color is Ironman Silver with black leather interior.




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[blueash]

Originally Posted by Talk Host

I have a two page letter written by General Ulysses S. Grant discussing civil war strategy. It is written to a friend of his named John. In it, he says, "Lincoln is skeptical of my plan, but what the hell does Lincoln know of war?"

There is also a tintype picture of Grant along with the letter. The letter is very old and very fragile. I use to display it in a frame, but have since sealed it in protective coating and store it in a secure location.

It was sent to me anonymously by one of my radio listeners about 20 years ago. It has been examined by numerous authorities including the Smithsonian, who would like to have it.

So far, I have had one offer from an individual to purchase it from me. The offer was $49.

JLK

Wow, I hope you will seriously consider gifting it to the Smithsonian or perhaps National Archives. They will do a great job with preservation and it will be a permanent part of American history accessible to everyone. Imagine having your name on the little sign.. Donated by the Talk Host JLK

[DougB]

Originally Posted by bandsdavis

About 2 years ago, I bought a guitar that looks just like the one George Harrison played in the early Beatles years. It's not exactly the same (about a $2000 difference) but it looks the same and is the same make, so it's good enough for me. I have wanted something like this since 1964, so to me it's pretty cool!

Coolest guitar I own is a 1967 Gibson ES 335 I used when I got the opportunity to play with Mike Smith, lead vocals and keyboards of the Dave Clark 5. I have bought and sold many guitars over the years, but that is one I will always cherish. Wish I had him sign it.

[Geewiz]

Project Gemini Master Countdown signed, "To Gary - Best of Luck...Neal Armstrong, Charles Conrad, abd Bill Aldrin." My uncle was a honcho for Martin Marietta during Gemini.

Also a 1965 Epiphone Casino lefty.

But then there are old tapes of rehearsals with those still here and gone and those wonder images of my son.

[Chief X]

I've got two pretty cool items - a (nearly perfect condition) copy of a 1938 Syracuse Herald newspaper with a picture of Lou Gehrig on his way to the world series, sitting in the back of a pickup truck on his suitcase. Also in the paper is a picture of Hitler, during a ticker tape parade.
Second, I have a J.W. Pepper "Surprise" cornet that was manufactured in 1894 and sold for around $15 new. The cornet is in excellent condition and I typically play a song or two during each local performance. The cornet was a gift to me recently from a friend.

[quirky3]

My grandfather's signed Prohibition Pledge card. I knew him as a fun-loving Welshman, so something tells me he didn't really mean it!!