Anybody remember the Sears Wishbook?

[peachhead]

Around Christmas time, that was THE catalog to have back when I was a kid.
They're long gone but thanks to the magic of the 'net...

http://www.wishbookweb.com/

There are lots of different catalogs to check out, back to the '30s.

Brings back memories.

 

[Mike S.]

Great link! Lots to see and ruminate over for us old farts!

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

Yup, I remember circling the stuff that I thought was cool.

It's much better now with the internet.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

Yep, when we were young kids in the 70's, we used it as a Christmas list guide.

 

[Radioboy950]

Yep, when we were young kids in the 70's, we used it as a Christmas list guide.

Man, I lived for the Wishbook...marking pages, making lists.
One year I scored a sweet Sears SG guitar and amp!

 

[just strum]

Yup, I remember circling the stuff that I thought was cool.

It's much better now with the internet.

But a pain getting all those circles off the computer screen.

 

[peachhead]

But a pain getting all those circles off the computer screen.

Dry erase markers- comes off easier.

(Damn, you beat me to it....)

 

[mrmudcat]

I remember the Lionel train sets and got a big arse H.O.scale set one year("76")........my first guitar earlier in the year started taking priority though

 

[piebaldpython]

Yep, when we were young kids in the 70's, we used it as a Christmas list guide.

In the early-mid 60's too. It got you to start salivating early as to what you might want to ask Santa for. :rotflmao:

 

[Trailer Park Casanova]

I remember what the ink on the pages smelled like.

Those were great days for sure.

 

[PAPPY]

I can remember what we did with them after they became outdated, do any of you??????

 

[sumitomo]

Toliet paper^^Sumi and insulation between the pieces of cardboard.

 

[Brian Krashpad]

I can remember what we did with them after they became outdated, do any of you??????

I am happy to say that that was just a bit before my time.

But I did hear tell of what you speak.

Looking at the 1966 catalog's G.I. Joe section was like looking into me and my brothers' toybox.

 

[PAPPY]

Nothing like a two holer outhouse in ten degree weather to make you appreciate the luxuries of modern day living.

 

[peachhead]

I am happy to say that that was just a bit before my time.

But I did hear tell of what you speak.

Looking at the 1966 catalog's G.I. Joe section was like looking into me and my brothers' toybox.

You and me both, thankfully...

And yep, that's one of the things I looked up first! Man, those prices!!

 

[bigoldron]

Nothing like a two holer outhouse in ten degree weather to make you appreciate the luxuries of modern day living.

YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK IF: going to the bathroom at night involves shoes and a flashlight!

 

[peachhead]

Been there, done that! we don't have the luxury of modern plumbing at the hunting camp.....

 

[bigoldron]

Been there, done that! we don't have the luxury of modern plumbing at the hunting camp.....

Hunting camp? My grandparents didn't have indoor plumbing till I was in high school. Been down that dirt trail many times!!! :messedup:

 

[peachhead]

Nothing like a two holer outhouse in ten degree weather to make you appreciate the luxuries of modern day living.

or to make you really think about if you can wait til morning.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

reminds me of an old book we used to read at Boy Scout camp: "50 Yards to the Outhouse" By Willie Maykit and Betty Wohnt


(groan, . . . LOL!)

There was a two holer there I remember very well.

 

[marnold]

There's a little church near here that I usually preach at every Lent. They only have an outhouse. Lemme tell you, you do NOT want to be out there in February. In the dark. Wearing a suit.