February 2009

Yesterday Once More - The Carpenters

Submitted by Mary on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 5:11pm (496 reads)

This blog entry is archived from the previous Retropolis site. read more...

Retro Florida Attractions

Submitted by Mary on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 5:25pm (750 reads)

As a kid I remember traveling down US 19 in Florida and seeing endless billboards for all the Florida attractions. This was after Disney World opened, so many of the other Florida tourist attractions were already suffering. I admit, I was more into Disney World than any of the other places in Florida, but today I regret that I didn't get to see more of the other, older attractions. Many of them are gone today.

Drive-In Theatres Are Going Bye-Bye

Submitted by Mary on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 5:28pm (593 reads)

While the new movie theatres that show a gazillion movies at once do have lots of movie options to choose from and plush stadium seating, nothing beats seeing a movie right und read more...

11:59 pm, Just Before 1990

Submitted by Mary on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 5:30pm (507 reads)

December 31st, 1989. New Year's Eve Party. What a sad night.

Watching the Ball Drop

Submitted by Mary on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 5:33pm (1053 reads)

Did you know that the tradition of watching the ball lower every New Year's Eve in Times Square began almost 100 years ago? read more...

Retro Travel ART DECO Napier New Zealand

Submitted by Mary on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 5:35pm (582 reads)

New Zealand - what a gorgeous country. It's known for it's pure nature (and lately, Xena and Lord of the Rings). You can go bungee jumping, hiking, jet boating, and .... read more...

The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand

Submitted by Mary on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 5:36pm (492 reads)

40 years ago the number one song around the world was "I Want To Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles. 40 years from now the year will be 2044. That seems so far away. read more...

Happy Birthday! HAPPY DAYS is 30 years old

Submitted by Mary on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 5:38pm (495 reads)

Happy Days first aired on January 15, 1974. read more...

Remember Tiki Gardens - Retro Florida Attraction

Submitted by Mary on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 5:41pm (696 reads)

In a previous Blah Blah Blah, I mentioned that Florida has had many great retro attractions (and still has many worth visiting). read more...

Retro Dogs

Submitted by Mary on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 5:45pm (497 reads)

In the 90's we suddenly noticed more Chihuahuas and Jack Russell Terriers strutting the sidewalks thanks to the popularity of the Taco Bell "Yo Quiero Taco Bell!" dog and Eddie read more...