Monday, July 30, 2012

~~Coloring Book Showcase~~ THE WALTONS

Click on the images to enlarge them, print them and color your favorite
mountain family characters. Just click the back button to return this page.

You can still watch the Walton's everyday on the Hallmark Channel.

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Monday, July 23, 2012

Eighties-Fifties

 

In the 80's we loved the 50's.  Do you remember that?  There was this very specific polished look about the 50's, in the 80's.  All the colors were super bright
pinks and turquoises, black and white checks.  All the guys had pompadours, leather jackets and sunglasses, and all the girls wore high pony tails, saddle shoes and poodle skirts.

 I refer to this as the eighties fifties, and this is a great example of it.  The toothpaste guys are cool with their 50s "hair" and sunglasses.

I suspect that it really started in the 70's with shows like Happy Days, and Movies like Grease.  They created this super stylized version of the 50's for us to enjoy.



The eighties really hit with movies like Stand By Me, Back to the Future, Peggy Sue Got Married and Dirty Dancing.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Sanrio - Remeber when it wasn't just Hello Kitty?

I know that Sanrio still has lots of other characters, but do you remember the 80's when there were SO MANY other great characters?  It seemed like everytime I went to the "Happiness Shop" (The CUTEST shop in the mall!)  There were new fun character items that I wanted to buy.  I didn't have much money, maybe that's why I am so obsessed with Pop Culture now! 









Wednesday, June 13, 2012

More Sheet Style, and Zap Up the New! 1970's Fashion!

Yep, the idea here is to take off your bed sheets and bed skirts, and make dresses to wear out of them.  I have to admit that I have a shirt made from a 70's floral sheet, and it looks nearly as bad as this! 

And haven't we all glued ruffles to our dresses and shoes?  No?  Just me huh?  Okay well, I guess I won't make that faboulous blue sky dress and matching platforms, or make my new dress into a maid's uniform.



 
 

 
 

 
 

 

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Fwd: Happy Goonies Day!

I will never understand why there wasn't more Goonies merchandise?  Cartoon? 







goonies screenshot map
Goonies Astoria Logo
Astoria Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Goonies Day: June 7-10, 2012 

As a part of the Goonies 25th Anniversary Celebration, Mayor Willis Van Dusen declared June 7 to be officially recognized as Goonies Day in Astoria, Oregon. This date is special to Astorians because it is the anniversary of the day the film was released into theaters in 1985. The Astoria-Warrenton Chamber encourages fans to celebrate the anniversary.  So whether you are in Astoria or on the other side of the world, embrace the spirit of the film: put on a Goonies T-shirt, slip a quote from the film into conversation or watch the film with someone who hasn't seen it before.

Visit our Goonies Day page at oldoregon.com or our Facebook Event for more details and updates. 

"Rich Stuff" Trivia Scavenger Hunt  
Fans that are here in Astoria join us on a fun, trivia-filled scavenger hunt in a tribute to the film we all love, The Goonies! Pick up the flyer from the Chamber's Visitor Center, participating businesses or download it now and you will find clues to several Goonies-loving businesses and organizations in Astoria. Visit them to get the answers to the trivia questions and learn more about the Astoria community along the way.

The first 150 participants to return a completed answer sheet will receive a special Goonies Day button and all participants will receive a 25th Anniversary coin and postcard. This activity is organized by the Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce and made possible by the participating businesses. Redeem your completed (or nearly complete) answer sheet for prizes at the Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center (111 W Marine Dr) or Video Horizons (750 Astor St.) from June 7-10, 2012.

Three Weeks with the Goonies  
As an aspiring film director, author and native Astorian Mick Alderman was invited by director Richard Donner to observe the filming, and wound up spending nearly every day on the set.  His memoir, Three Weeks with The Goonies, takes the reader through The Goonies location shooting process - day by day - and relates a variety of anecdotes and impressions gleaned from the experience. 

The Oregon Film Museum has invited Alderman to present his book in person. He will be chatting about his experiences and signing books on Saturday, June 9, at 8:00pm at the Baked Alaska Restaurant. Open mic to follow for others who want to share their experiences.  Program is free; food and beverage service available. 

The Oregon Film Museum   Goonies replica jeep back at the Film Museum.

The Oregon Film Museum celebrates the art and legacy of films and film-making in the State of Oregon. Housed in the old Clatsop County Jail, known to Goonies fans as the scene of the opening jail break, the museum invites visitors to explore this and other films and the production behind making movies in Oregon.  The Oregon Film Museum provides visitors the opportunity to make their own movie, with three green screen experiences. Open Daily from 10am to 5pm.
 

BizList Thank you, Participating Businesses!  
Astoria Business Equipment Co./ABECO
(503) 325-6152
1332 Commercial St., Astoria  
Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro
(503) 325-1787
243 11th St., Astoria
Astoria Column
(503) 325-2963
One Coxcomb Hill, Astoria
Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce
(503) 325-6311
111 W. Marine Dr., Astoria
Baked Alaska Restaurant & Lounge
(503) 325-7414
1 Twelfth St., Astoria
Columbia River Maritime Museum
(503) 325-2323
1792 Marine Dr., Astoria 

Desdemona Club  
(503) 325-8540
2997 Marine Dr., Astoria
Finn Ware
(503) 325-5720
1116 Commercial St., Astoria
Flavel House Museum
(503) 325-2203
714 Exchange St., Astoria
Fort George Brewery
(503) 325-7468
1483 Duane St., Astoria
Loop Jacobsen Jewelers  
(503) 325-6181
1360 Commercial St., Astoria
Lower Columbia Bowl
(503) 325-3321
826 Marine Dr., Astoria
Lunar Boy Gallery
(503) 325-1566
240 11th St., Astoria 
Mise en Place
(503) 325-3554
1 Twelfth St., Ste 114, Astoria
Oregon Film Museum
(503) 325-2203
732 Duane St., Astoria
Simply Cakes by Jae
(503) 325-4866
120 10th St., Astoria
Video Horizons
(503) 325-7310
750 Astor St., Astoria
Vintage Hardware
(503) 325-1313
380 14th St., Astoria
Wet Dog Cafe / Astoria Brewing Co.
(503) 325-6975
144 11th St., Astoria  
In This Email
Trivia Scavenger Hunt
Three Weeks with the Goonies
Oregon Film Museum
Participating Businesses
Schedule of Events
Save the Date!

Show us how you celebrate Goonies Day!
Send a photo to goonies@oldoregon.com or post it on our Facebook event page.

Schedule of Events
Here is a quick list of Goonies-related and other activities happening
June 7-10:

Thursday, June 7:
Science on Tap
(a program of theColumbia River Maritime Museum) at the Fort George Brewery, doors at 6pm, program at 7pm. Topic: "A Sea of Beer and the Industrial Revolution" A discussion about beer through the eyes of a 19th century sailor. Program is free; food and beverage service available.

Friday, June 8: 
Trivia Night at the
Baked Alaska Lounge, 7pm. Trivia will be themed for the occassion. $2 per person, per game. 

Cosmic Bowling at the
Lower Columbia Bowling Alley (as seen in the Goonies) 9:30 to Midnight. $12 per person, includes shoes and 2.5 hours of bowling. And 80's tunes! 
Open daily at Noon.

Saturday, June 9: 
2nd Saturday Art Walk
inDowntown Astoria, 6-8pm

Three Weeks with the Goonies - Author
Mick Alderman will speak about being on location in Astoria during the shoot, sign books and answer questions. This event is at 8pm at Baked Alaska

Goonies/80s Dance Party atThe Wet Dog, 10pm. No cover charge. 21 and over. Wear your 80s gear!

Cosmic Bowling at the
Lower Columbia Bowling Alley (as seen in the Goonies) 9:30 to Midnight. $12 per person, includes shoes and 2.5 hours of bowling. And 80s tunes! Open daily at Noon.

Sunday, June 10: 
in downtown Astoria on 12th Street, 10am-3pm 

Live Music: Sassparilla plays Punk Americana at
Fort George Brewery; 8pm. No cover.



Save the Date! 
Friday, June 7, 2013

Saturday, June 7, 2014

30th Anniversary Celebration:
Friday to Sunday,
June 5-7, 2015


Astoria Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce
Regina Willkie, Marketing Manager
regina@oldoregon.com | (503) 325-6311


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Monday, May 28, 2012

Cherry Merry Muffin Catalog Booklet 1988

This catalog was released in 1988 with the first line of Cherry Merry Muffin dolls.  These were obvious takes on Strawberry Shortcake, but they certainly have their own charm.

There is a great site, http://www.merrymuffinland.net/ that is super complete and has nice photos of all of the dolls and accessories, including commercials, promotions, custom dolls and more.

Click on images to blow them up.










Sunday, May 20, 2012

Let's All Go To The Drive-In!

Yes, I mean Drive In Movies!  When was the last time you took your whole family, even the little ones and the dog, loaded up the car and went to the movies under the stars?  

If it's been a while, maybe you should check out http://www.drive-ins.com/ and find your nearest Drive In theater.  There may be one near you and you don't even know it!

I've got a great Drive In about 30 minutes from me that I visit often during the summer.  I love the Drive In because it's not just the movies, it's a social event.  We call up everyone and invite them along.  Before the movie we play catch, run around with the dog, chit chat, or play games.  Once the movies start we are still all together, everyone in their lawn chairs, sharing snacks, taking turns petting the dogs, joking around, getting tired kids tucked into the back seat, running to the snack bar for more popcorn and still being able to see and hear the movie the entire time.

Our Drive In , www.99w.com, plays old classics, along with the new.  Last night's double feature was Jaws and the Avengers!  Did you know that Jaws was rated PG?  

Find your nearest Drive In and relive the old magic. 

Check out the rules of your Drive In before going.  Can you bring a BBQ, some allow it.  Are you allowed to sit in Lawn Chair in front of the car?  Can you bring in the dog? 

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