tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post5752223154479533981..comments2023-10-28T10:27:35.151-04:00Comments on Quirky Vistas: Finding a Dream - The Story of A 1960's Era ConsoleLiz @ Quirky Vistashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12619479131117781394noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-87183754807222937282013-04-16T15:04:08.356-04:002013-04-16T15:04:08.356-04:00Hi there,
I can do you one better (or rather two b...Hi there,<br />I can do you one better (or rather two better). One better: All we had "stereo-wise" up until I left home to go to college at 18 (1972) was a record player. No outside speaker; could stack up to 5 albums at one time; had to play singles with the plastic disks in the middle. So HaH!<br />Two better: I bought a house a few years ago and the old owners had left some things in the house. One was a beautiful consol stereo somewhat traditional looking in immaculate shape. So there! Ha! Buuuuut, the radio doesn't work and the turn-table does turn and the arm does move over but there is no needle in the arm and someone (how dare they!) removed the entire 8-track player. I would like to hook up my own stereo somehow, though. We have a stereo shop here in town so thought I might check there.<br />The shiny lights at the back, those are tubes like in the old TVs. When one went wonky just the tube had to be replaced. I read an article in a blog that you have to be careful with the tubes even though the power may be off they can still hold a charge. Ouch!!<br />Can't wait to see what you do with yours - paint, colour, etc..<br />Take care and enjoy your new toy,<br />Cathy<br />P.S. Your posts make me laugh out loud so will be signing up to follow via email.CathyMikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020395575613516592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-88532806100999679742013-04-12T08:40:55.533-04:002013-04-12T08:40:55.533-04:00That is so groovy! I love how they used to make st...That is so groovy! I love how they used to make stereos and tv's like they were pieces of furniture. Much prettier than an IPOD dock.Artsy VaVahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075194421151081891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-50053062726281103912013-04-11T17:10:42.654-04:002013-04-11T17:10:42.654-04:00Seriously great story! We used o have a similar on...Seriously great story! We used o have a similar one, but it had the fishbowl like round TV in the center.. Plus an 8 track player.. It was HOT! My mom didn't sell it until the mid 90's I think... She was moving... It still worked and was one of my favorite pieces of furniture! I hope your kids will remember your as fondly as I remember mine :) - SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-31800275609336273432013-04-10T21:05:51.487-04:002013-04-10T21:05:51.487-04:00That was a lot of fun to read. We had a couple of...That was a lot of fun to read. We had a couple of these when I was young. In fact my mom still has a hexagon shaped one that my daughter put a note on saying she wants some day! The stereo/turntable can be removed and serviced if you have to. The turntable probably needs cleaning from underneath and it will probably sail along nicely again. (My husband is a audioophile- I'm well trained) Since it's solid wood I can tell it was a high quality item in it's day! Enjoy!Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470612105590699955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-14762389927449987642013-04-09T22:33:10.574-04:002013-04-09T22:33:10.574-04:00Gasp. It's like Mad Men is waiting to happen i...Gasp. It's like Mad Men is waiting to happen in your living room. Every detail is yummy and the story that goes with it - well it grabbed me by the, um, leg.DearHelenHartmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01191525904664350294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-37218058864251293232013-04-09T11:04:41.317-04:002013-04-09T11:04:41.317-04:00What I wonderful find. My parents had one, I would...What I wonderful find. My parents had one, I would love to find one to play my collection of records on. Can't wait to see the transformation. Thanks for sharing!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10477818624802712485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-77685094690662733742013-04-09T08:55:12.491-04:002013-04-09T08:55:12.491-04:00I couldn't wait to visit and see what you had ...I couldn't wait to visit and see what you had found. It's fabulous...sure takes me down memory lane! I like it just the way it is...but you'll have fun with it! Throw back the rug and get ready to do the twist! heehee!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-34803241636801191562013-04-07T21:36:32.461-04:002013-04-07T21:36:32.461-04:00I'm so glad you bought it! I was on the edge o...I'm so glad you bought it! I was on the edge of my seat as I read, sweating, crying, "Get it, get it, GET IT!!" When I was 16, I cranked up the volume on my parents' similar console stereo when they went out at night, until the windows shook. (I might have sneaked one or two of my dad's Kent cigarettes, too.) Oh, the memories. Maybe you can remove the turn table and replace it with a new one? Hilarious story, Liz. It looks great! Laurel Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18264002197374263734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-72699324421626343652013-04-07T17:07:20.768-04:002013-04-07T17:07:20.768-04:00This is a perfect piece for a home of a blogger wi...This is a perfect piece for a home of a blogger with a blog named "Quriky Vistas." I can't wait to see what you do with it, Liz. <br />-ReviRevihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118538206780122093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-242910973309467352013-04-07T04:57:32.942-04:002013-04-07T04:57:32.942-04:00You must be a mind reader, this is the same intern...You must be a mind reader, this is the same internal dialog I have with myself about once a week only your's is definitely more funny. This post was a pleasure to read.<br />TraciAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06560321164399562479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-71054072923630821142013-04-06T20:16:51.805-04:002013-04-06T20:16:51.805-04:00Oh my goodness! that was hilarious!
I love this s...Oh my goodness! that was hilarious! <br />I love this stereo find and the whole story... Strange Leg Touchers beware.. a woman on a mission to have a fabulously cool stereo...Just might unleash her wrath<br /><br />anyway...it's yours now. <br /><br />PatPatricia @ 9th and Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04786692442689958889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-82095827272142251802013-04-06T18:47:15.628-04:002013-04-06T18:47:15.628-04:00So I take it the leg toucher wasn't handsome?
...So I take it the leg toucher wasn't handsome?<br /><br />BlissBlisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477357780866991562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-2950318314290497132013-04-06T18:35:52.284-04:002013-04-06T18:35:52.284-04:00What a great find! We had one of those, oh the goo...What a great find! We had one of those, oh the good times we had singing along to the songs of the day! I love your vision for re-purposing it, I can see it and it's fabulous! You are still queen of the deal!<br />Hugs,<br />PattiIvy and Elephantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04274996970752357282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-8481273971454511872013-04-06T12:44:03.013-04:002013-04-06T12:44:03.013-04:00Hee hee... take THAT Toucher/Twirler!! Enjoy your ...Hee hee... take THAT Toucher/Twirler!! Enjoy your new friend... looking forward to seeing what you two characters come up with for a re-do! xoTracyMB @ Crows Feet Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423318209101053785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-39614345273664460822013-04-06T10:46:48.063-04:002013-04-06T10:46:48.063-04:00If it ever comes to a timely end and no longer wor...If it ever comes to a timely end and no longer works at all they make lovely liquor cabinets....<br />It makes me crazy when I don't buy something and then it is gone when I go back. Lori Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775116608698555225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-469118670093830292013-04-06T03:27:57.916-04:002013-04-06T03:27:57.916-04:00Funnily enough, when I went to the local charity s...Funnily enough, when I went to the local charity shop yesterday with a car load of stuff to donate, (I was rather pleased with myself) I spotted one of these in the back. It's so beautiful, but we are meant to be having a clear-out, not collecting more. Nevertheless, I left them with my number and instructions to phone me when it's been tested and ready...just hope the price is right! Would love to play the ol'record collection!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13821433798559863761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-8132940160255755292013-04-06T00:54:42.818-04:002013-04-06T00:54:42.818-04:00Liz
AWESOME! Just AWESOME!
KrisLiz<br />AWESOME! Just AWESOME!<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-45108927679336090142013-04-06T00:25:11.753-04:002013-04-06T00:25:11.753-04:00what a great story! Really enjoyed reading about y...what a great story! Really enjoyed reading about your find & adventureArtsnarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555660254668191695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-3375335076713814822013-04-05T23:02:40.866-04:002013-04-05T23:02:40.866-04:00I cannot believe that you of all people bought th...I cannot believe that you of all people bought the stereo console! For genuinely real money. My grandparents had one and they constantly played Frank Sinatra on theirs. As I look at your photos "Fly Me To The Moon" plays in my head. Next you will need vintage cocktail mixers to go on the top! Donna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-49075510901119783402013-04-05T22:59:03.360-04:002013-04-05T22:59:03.360-04:00I went through the same thing a few years back. I ...I went through the same thing a few years back. I was unsure about the $60 price tag on the console. I went back two weeks later and it was actually still there. My husband stuffed it in our mid sized car and shook his head at the price. I love it though. We are fixing the speakers and the record player. I have seen rougher consoles for the same or more money. I am glad to know I am not the only one thinking back on their childhood at buying a console. Congratulations. Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868352891101510064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-23588443393347452002013-04-05T22:27:40.604-04:002013-04-05T22:27:40.604-04:00Liz....you never fail to crack me up! I enjoyed ev...Liz....you never fail to crack me up! I enjoyed every word of that post and it gave me a chuckle...:) Your "new" treasure is awesome! I think it would look great painted, but I am thinking too that just changing out the fabric would brighten it up! The wood looks really good in the pictures. I can't wait to see what you do with it! Thanks for making me laugh and have a blessed weekend!<br /><br />Vicky<br /><a href="http://lifeonwilliemaelane.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life On Willie Mae Lane</a>Vicky Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16421861086003316243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-41149238759788044722013-04-05T22:17:13.191-04:002013-04-05T22:17:13.191-04:00Oh no you didn't!!! When I was married to my ...Oh no you didn't!!! When I was married to my late husband (who I married at age 17), we "won" a stereo console. There was this one little catch. We had to buy 52 albums (1 per week). We fell for it and paid 13.95 a month on this shiny sleek looking stereo which was our largest possession. He was still in the Army, I had married and left home WAAAAAY too young, and we were CRAZY. Anywho, I gave it and all the albums to a guy who helped us move into this home in 2000. The radio still worked, but had a shortage, and if the button wasn't exactly right it had horrible static. Your post reminded me of how proud we were of that stereo, our first piece of furniture!!! Lord have mercy! I hadn't thought of that in years! Loved reading your adventures with the stereo. You are so funny. Can't wait to see how you transform this baby! Happy junkin'.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098902223786529522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-79295384621617904872013-04-05T22:14:18.166-04:002013-04-05T22:14:18.166-04:00I LOVE LIZ!! BEIJO.VALÉRIA.I LOVE LIZ!! BEIJO.VALÉRIA.By Neymeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01584422843579112272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-66830624720628062262013-04-05T22:01:42.457-04:002013-04-05T22:01:42.457-04:00Wow, what a catch! You got an amazing deal even t...Wow, what a catch! You got an amazing deal even though they wouldn't come down more. My parents had one almost exactly like it and I can hear it now. Great story Liz.Betsy@My Salvaged Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120247339822621125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633837.post-83149222916486583032013-04-05T21:28:11.507-04:002013-04-05T21:28:11.507-04:00What a fun post to read and a cool find! I'll...What a fun post to read and a cool find! I'll be waiting to see that tranformation!Danni@SiloHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13220897952708626415noreply@blogger.com