Category Archives: Transportation

Mark Twain Riverboat Brass Pencil Sharpener

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Dis-LEE

At just about 3″ long, this little boat won’t be taking on human passengers any time soon. But it can provide a very valuable service to aspiring writers out there! Behold the Mark Twain Riverboat Brass Pencil Sharpener: I saw … Continue reading →

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Funko POP! Pilot Mickey Mouse Figurine

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Dis-LEE

Have you ever flown the Friendly Skies? My wife and I have traveled to Europe on larger planes and have enjoyed the experience. Don’t get me started on airports, however. But almost any inconvenience would be worth flying off into … Continue reading →

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Vintage Walt Disney World Character License Plate

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Dis-LEE

In Canada we have regular and vanity license plates. We also have to have them on both the front and back of our vehicles. I know that in the United States they only need them on the back. Why am … Continue reading →

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Disney Parks Monorail Blue & Red Auto Magnets

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Dis-LEE

“My other car is a Monorail.” I wish! I also wish these sleek and oh-so cool modes of transportation were everywhere. But for the most part in North America, we have to satisfy our craving for gliding on a concrete … Continue reading →

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HotWheels Premium Cruella De Vil Car Diecast

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Dis-LEE

“Cruella De Vil. Cruella De Vil. If she doesn’t scare you, no evil thing will!” These are lyrics from a song about Cruella, penned by the character Roger Radcliffe. Well, if you’ve seen the original animated 101 Dalmatians movie (1961), … Continue reading →

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Funko Soda Pan Am Stewardess Collectible Figure

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Another five dollar find from The Dixieland Flea Market in Waterford, MI. They have a large indoor selection of vendors as well as outdoor vendors in the summer. I always see something that I can add to my collection! I … Continue reading →

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POP! Ad Icons Pan Am Stewardess Figurines

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Pan American Airways, commonly known as Pan Am, was an American airline that was the first airline to fly worldwide and pioneered numerous innovations of the modern airline industry. To say it has become an iconic brand is an understatement! So it’s no wonder that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Herbie Goes Bananas

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Scholastic Inc. Year: 1980 Pages: 122 Type: Softcover ISBN: 0-590-31609-5 “Beeeeeeeeeeeeep!.” This is the fourth novelization of the Herbie the Love Bug movie franchise. The Love Bug, Herbie Rides Again, and Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, came first. The covers for these books are … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Sepia Tone Old Car Photo

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes the shot you want just doesn’t turn out. In this case, the lighting just after dusk was tricky and I failed to compensate with settings on my camera. That, and the motion, created a sub-par picture. But all was … Continue reading →

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Classic Series Hotwheels Diecast Gold Batmobile

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Yes, it’s the same Bat-time on the same Bat-site to see yet another of the Dark Knight’s famous vehicles. This time, it will be both familiar and different. Behold, for reasons unknown, the Classic Series Hotwheels Diecast Gold Batmobile: If … Continue reading →

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