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December 08, 2005
seems like old times
I've recently discovered that the city my parents grew up in has a historical photos archive on line through the public library. I found pictures of the houses my parents grew up in as well as the homes of other relatives that I've only heard stories about because they died before I came onto the scene. I love old photos and history and I am pretty sure I was born in the wrong time period.
This photo is of my Dedo's barbershop, probably around the late 30's or early 40's. Everyone called Dedo, "Bill the barber", (even the sign in the window says that) but his real name was Vasil. He also owned the bar next door. Look close and you can see the sign that says haircuts were a quarter. Also if you look in the window, you can the barber. It is either my Dedo, or his brother, my great uncle Chi-Chi (Carl). I don't know why exactly, but everyone in my family has some weird nickname.
Posted by bugg at December 8, 2005 12:32 PM
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Yeah, "Bugg," how about those weird nicknames? ; P I liked the story and photo, thanks for sharing . . .
Posted by: Jayne at December 11, 2005 09:31 PM
LOL... nicknames,its an Italian-thing. What city is this?
Posted by: ms bees knees at December 12, 2005 09:49 AM
Jayne - weird enough, my hubby nicknamed me bugg, my family calls me "Monty", like i'm some cigar smokin, old man.
Ms. Knees - You too huh? That lovely city is Battle Creek, MI - the home of Kellogg Cereal. Jealous?? haha
Posted by: Bugg at December 12, 2005 11:38 AM
That is really cool. I love seeing stuff like that and it makes it all that more interesting when your personal history is involved.
Posted by: epicurist at December 13, 2005 08:45 AM
Bees - I thought your name was an Aussie thing, since Bees Knees is a typically common term there for a person who is the shit, or cool.
Posted by: epicurist at December 13, 2005 08:47 AM