I Scored at the Thrift Store – Shuffleboard Anyone?
My dad used to take my sister and I to Puss n’ Boots some Saturdays.
It was the Cheers of the neighborhood and everyone really did know my dad’s name.
He was aptly named Cuban Joe and there was also Lefty (who had no left hand) and many other colorful nicknames.
My sis and I happily whiled away the time, sipping Shirley Temples and having a shuffleboard showdown.
So when I came upon this beauty at a 70’s throwback estate sale, I snapped it up.
You can still see the players names – wonder if Jerry was any good?
I only wish the shuffleboard they were selling could have come home with me too.
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That is awesome! And the best part is the sweet memories it brings back for you. Love it!
That’s a great piece of Americana, it would be so fun in a game room or family room, heck anywhere! I had forgotten all about Shirley Temple drinks; I too used to enjoy them on my outings with dad.
That would be so fabulous on a wall.
So, do you actually know how to keep a shuffleboard score? It looks complicated! Fun find.
That is such an awesome piece!!!!! It would make a great wall piece for sure! Now for some reason I want to grab that bottle of grenadine in the fridge and make myself a shirley temple!!! I used to enjoy one with my diner at the Clifton Casino…a place where everyone knew my dads name and i had my own seat where i was served endless shirleys and had a great time as dad “baby sat” me!!! lol!!!! however i don’t think he was having shirley temples 🙂 hugs…thanks for sharing over at Junkin Joe…your rock!
that is awesome!!! i love the design and colors and it would look so good in our playroom…. just sayin.
Very cool find Kelly! Have a wonderful weekend.
I love those neighborhood pubs where everyone knows your catchy nickname! Excellent “score” with that shuffle board scorecard!
🙂
Linda
I love this feature. I always check to see what you have found! Your eclectic finds get me thinking about a road trip to Jersey! Can’t wait to see where you will put that cool shuffleboard!
Love love love it!
Oh my, shuffle board! I haven’t played that in years! I used to play in the local Legion where I grew up… Wonder if I would remember how to keep score? Want to play a game? 😉
That’s awesome and what a great reminder of those beautiful memories of you and your sister with your dad!
I’m sure Lefty would have been better than Jerry any old day 🙂
You know how much I love this…..I’ll trade you a trough 🙂
🙂 me
$8.00 Seriously? Wow! Awesome find…so original!!
I used to play a mean game of shuffle board myself. And you know what? I just decided to add that to the list of things to make around here.
~Bliss~
I am hearing the Love Board them song playing when you mention Shuffle Board. I love yours. Shirley Temples!!! Being that I don’t drink, I still (seriously) order these once in a while when we are out, much to the dismay of my Mark…..My grandfather used to take each of the grandkids to lunch when it was our birthday. We always went to the same place. Barclay Jack’s in Oakland. He would have a Scotch and Soda and a Steak. We would have Shirley Temples and whatever we wanted for lunch. Haven’t thought about that in years! What a very fun find!
I so need to go shopping/junking with you! Love it…and love the story about your dad, or Cuban Joe 😉
How fun!
I love it when a piece like that just jumps out and grabs you!
Can’t wait to see what you do with it. Pat
Love it! I have always wanted to find some vintage bingo paraphernalia because my grandma was an avid bingo player and it would remind me of her.
You find the coolest stuff, you must share your strategy!
That’s an awesome find! You always get the coolest stuff. 🙂 And I totally forgot about Shirley Temples…extra cherries, baby!
Oh, I’m a wee bit jealous over that one!! Tres cool!!
Susan
What a cool find, Kelly–and what a great reminisce about your childhood! I have to say, I’ve never played shuffleboard before, but I have drunk Shirley Temples!
What a great find that brought back really great memories of your dad and sister…Love these types of treasures!
Oh, why did I have to see this!? Now I can’t unsee it and I want one! Dang! I hate that there are so many fabulous old treasures to be had, but who in the world would have thought you’d come across this! It’s the good old days right there in black and white! So where will you put it?
Liz
Decisions, decisions Liz?!
This is so neat – it would look great in our gameroom!! Enjoy this great treasure!!
What a great find!