Letter To An Elvis Presley Fan

Since retiring from my job at Golden State Overnight I've had more time to go through some collectible items that have been in storage for quite some time. Here is a letter from Vester Prestley, Elvis Presley's Uncle, that I've had for about twelve years. This letter, which I believe was intended to be a prototype, is to an Elvis Presley Fan about Vester's new book entitled "A Presley Speaks". The letter was written on both sides of the page in blue ink and I recently sold it on an eBay auction. Vester Prestley was Elvis' Uncle and also the gatekeeper at Graceland. His book "A Presley Speaks" was published in 1978 shortly after the death of Elvis. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

A Report On My Good Friend Dale

When I retired from GSO last September 10 little did I know my Good Friend Dale also decided to retire about a month later. You can see Dale's "retirement" blog at http://stoneroads.blogspot.com/ and his "Road Kill" blog at http://roadkillskill.blogspot.com/ Upon retirement I went back into the antique and collectible business again. Obviously my friend Dale is still looking for a new career. Good luck to you, Dale, its a tough jobs market out there. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

The Red Bluff Fairground Show

Last Saturday we did a show at the Red Bluff Fairground. It was a combination of Arts, Crafts, Collectibles, and Antiques. It was a beautiful day but a little windy. There was some attendance but not near the crowd we anticipated. We did OK but it was slow going. Here's my little honey in the booth ready to do business. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

Selling on eBay

I've been listing a lot of auctions on eBay lately and this is one that I just sold. It is a Certified TRUE COPY of the document from President Abraham Lincoln to the Governor of Nevada proclaiming that the State of Nevada is admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original states. The original document is dated October 30, 1864 but I don't know the date the TRUE COPY was made. I bought this document along with a lot of old paper about 10 years ago and had in in storage until recently. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

The Gold Prospecting Adventure

I played hooky today from the Antique Business to join my buddies in a Gold Prospecting Adventure. Here we are on Clear Creek near French Gulch. My gold prospecting buddies are Bob Carpenter, Bob Burdett, and yours truly. It was a beautiful day, the water was cold, we found some gold, and that's what it's all about. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

My First Purchase

The First Baptist Church of Cottonwood (the church we go to) got rid of all their oak pews. But members could get one cut to size if they wanted one. My good friend and fellow church member Bill Price and I cut down a long pew to this four foot size which I use on my front porch. These oak pews were at least 60 years old or older and simply beautiful. There was no cost but a donation to the church was certainly in order. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

On The Antique Road Again..Day One

Actually it feels good to get back on the antique and collectible circuit again and off the highways and byways (see my other blog http://hiwayjournals.blogspot.com/ that was created while working for Golden State Overnight). So here we are four years later at the annual Red Bluff Street Fair. The morning started with dark clouds and a few sprinkles but as you can see it didn't stop the people from coming. It was a great day and the crowd was steady. And, I might add, we had a very good $ day. That's my little Honey standing behind that card table with the jewelry case on top. What a saleswoman! (Just clink on the pictures for a larger view).