This blog is about the daily activities in a busy typewriter shop. I want to share with you the many interesting people who come in here, the beautiful machines I get and most of all the great typewriter stories that people share with me!
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Perfect Day for a Type-Out
The early crowd gets a head start on typing.
My daughter Emma, is quite the typist.
Someone checking out a Royal P Model.
Three tables outside were all filled up.
Maybe bowties will make a comeback with the typewriter. Yeah!
Looks like everyone had a great time. Your weather looks like it was perfect too. I always get the home feeling when I see the photos outside your shop. There is something nice about the area that is lacking where I live and your location reminds me of where I lived in PA and I would visit different places in NY, CT & MA.
That's it. I'm putting in for a personal day as soon as you pick the date for your next type in.
Also, I must report that at the place I work, some of the younger generation have taken to wearing bow-ties. I think that decades of looking at slovenly baby-boomers has led to a reactionary longing for male style; Matt Smith's portrayal of the latest "Doctor Who" has given us all the excuse we need to accept formal as cool, again.
Recently we had a casual dress weekend (which really just meant a step down from "business casual" to jeans, sneakers, and sweat-shirts). A few of our younger staff weren't sure how to cope with this and just showed up in proper trousers, suspenders, waistcoats, ties, etc.
What a wonderful time. Thanks so very much, Tom, for making your shop such an oasis for all the good things in life. And, yes, bow-ties are starting to catch on- outside of the Boston area! My Dad used to tell his nay-saying colleagues: "Bow-ties never get caught in the typewriter roller!" I've taken to saying: "Bow ties never get caught in laser printers, either!"
Boy am I bummed I had to miss this. A poetry event beckoned, but I really want to make the next one, whenever that can be. Fingers crossed that one more this summer is do-able.
Thanks for fixing my typewriters, by the way - can't wait to pick 'em up!
Looks like everyone had a great time. Your weather looks like it was perfect too. I always get the home feeling when I see the photos outside your shop. There is something nice about the area that is lacking where I live and your location reminds me of where I lived in PA and I would visit different places in NY, CT & MA.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great day for a thoroughly civilized event!
ReplyDeleteFabulous. I love the yellow paper. Your daughter has a lovely smile.
ReplyDeleteStunning blue Royal! Looks like a lot of fun was had.
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed it--what a terrific scene!
ReplyDeleteThank you for putting on such a fantastic event! I had so much fun.
ReplyDeleteThat's it. I'm putting in for a personal day as soon as you pick the date for your next type in.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I must report that at the place I work, some of the younger generation have taken to wearing bow-ties. I think that decades of looking at slovenly baby-boomers has led to a reactionary longing for male style; Matt Smith's portrayal of the latest "Doctor Who" has given us all the excuse we need to accept formal as cool, again.
Recently we had a casual dress weekend (which really just meant a step down from "business casual" to jeans, sneakers, and sweat-shirts). A few of our younger staff weren't sure how to cope with this and just showed up in proper trousers, suspenders, waistcoats, ties, etc.
What a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteThanks so very much, Tom, for making your shop such an oasis for all the good things in life.
And, yes, bow-ties are starting to catch on- outside of the Boston area! My Dad used to tell his nay-saying colleagues: "Bow-ties never get caught in the typewriter roller!" I've taken to saying: "Bow ties never get caught in laser printers, either!"
Beautiful day, beautiful time, and a beautiful Royal there at the end.
ReplyDeleteIf I hadn't been in New Mexico I would have come!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your wonderful comments. Type-ins are such fun events. Everyone has a good time. I can't wait for the next one.
ReplyDeleteBoy am I bummed I had to miss this. A poetry event beckoned, but I really want to make the next one, whenever that can be. Fingers crossed that one more this summer is do-able.
ReplyDeleteThanks for fixing my typewriters, by the way - can't wait to pick 'em up!