The NFC B-Day Chat Thread

[janiedoe]

I didn't have a lot of dolls but one of the ones I wish I still had came from Viet Nam. A family friend's son went over for a tour of duty and sent back two beautiful dolls to my sister and me. They were about 18" tall, with real hair and were dressed in beautiful traditional Viet Nam clothing. My mom gave mine away to a bratty little niece without asking me if I wanted to keep it.

Here's a sad/funny story.
I had a talking Chatty Cathy, an original baby crawl along, a mattles first step. All were original, and all still worked. My dad decided to "clean out some boxes" that were stored in his shop, before we moved to our new house. (My mother and I were out shopping. Thats probably karma my mother was quite the shopper.)
He also "cleaned out" my mother's depression era dishes.
I think that's as close as they ever came to divorce.

 

[DigMyChicks]

I only ever had one Barbie. She came with a pink case. I loved that. I can still remember the smell of the case.

 

[igorsMistress]

Good morning to all and to all a good morning! Unless it's afternoon or night for you then insert that instead.

Good afternoon Mad

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Good afternoon Mad

Hi IM! I almost didn't recognize you. I like the flamingo in your avatar

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Hi Cynthia, nice to see you!

My doll would probably be worth more if my little chihuahua hadn't bit off a couple of Barbie's fingers. Although, my doll's pony tail is perfect from all the gallons of hair spray I doused it with back in the day.

I chopped all of my Barbies' hair off I was probably 6 but I remember my sister hiding hers from me and it would make me so mad

I had saved some of mine & my sisters toys though. From Gumby to Carebears to Rugrats to random Disney toys probably from McDonald's.

 

[N F C]

Here's a sad/funny story.
I had a talking Chatty Cathy, an original baby crawl along, a mattles first step. All were original, and all still worked. My dad decided to "clean out some boxes" that were stored in his shop, before we moved to our new house. (My mother and I were out shopping. Thats probably karma my mother was quite the shopper.)
He also "cleaned out" my mother's depression era dishes.
I think that's as close as they ever came to divorce.

My mom thought she was doing good works to donate things to other people and causes.

The time she donated my dad's pool table while he was out of town working was especially memorable.

 

[N F C]

Janie, do you have any of your mom's depression glassware left at all? I have 4 boxes of my mom's, she collected the green. Some day when we're settled for good, I'm going to unpack it and use it.

 

[janiedoe]

Janie, do you have any of your mom's depression glassware left at all? I have 4 boxes of my mom's, she collected the green. Some day when we're settled for good, I'm going to unpack it and use it.

Unfortunately, I didn't get anything. When she had her stroke, my dad had already been diagnosed with Alzheimers. They both went into a rehab/ nursing care facility.
I had medical power of attorney, but my older brother had power of attorney. He was not happy with my dad's diagnosis, and we had a bit of a row. My younger brother and his wife moved into the house, and she sold everything.
We've, thankfully, come a long ways since then, and we all get along, but my daughter and my niece have some hard feelings toward their uncle and his wife.
I used to be angry. My mother had promised me her China, glassware, and several pieces of furniture. But, looking back, I'm almost glad it's gone. We wouldn't have anywhere to keep most of it, now that we've downsized. Memories are enough.

 

[N F C]

Unfortunately, I didn't get anything. When she had her stroke, my dad had already been diagnosed with Alzheimers. They both went into a rehab/ nursing care facility.
I had medical power of attorney, but my older brother had power of attorney. He was not happy with my dad's diagnosis, and we had a bit of a row. My younger brother and his wife moved into the house, and she sold everything.
We've, thankfully, come a long ways since then, and we all get along, but my daughter and my niece have some hard feelings toward their uncle and his wife.
I used to be angry. My mother had promised me her China, glassware, and several pieces of furniture. But, looking back, I'm almost glad it's gone. We wouldn't have anywhere to keep most of it, now that we've downsized. Memories are enough.

Stuff has a way of coming between family sometimes. Memories are good to have!

 

[Cynthia12]

Here's a sad/funny story.
I had a talking Chatty Cathy, an original baby crawl along, a mattles first step. All were original, and all still worked. My dad decided to "clean out some boxes" that were stored in his shop, before we moved to our new house. (My mother and I were out shopping. Thats probably karma my mother was quite the shopper.)
He also "cleaned out" my mother's depression era dishes.
I think that's as close as they ever came to divorce.

I had a Chatty Kathy! I see them in the antique store here at times. Of course the string doesn't work.