Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to the
1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.

What have you got?

Felice

On 2007-08-24, Felice Friese > wrote:
> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to the
> 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.

You mean, besides me?

nb

> On 2007-08-24, Felice Friese > wrote:
>
> > Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to the
> > 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>

The oldest item in my kitchen is a Spanish glass liquor decanter
bottle made between 1750 and 1800.

My favorite old item though is called a "Top-Off" patented in 1933,
it's designed to open screwtop jars and bottles, and happens to work
very well.

Jessica

On Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:55:46 -0000, "Jessica V."
> wrote:

>> On 2007-08-24, Felice Friese > wrote:
>>
>> > Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to the
>> > 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>>
>
>The oldest item in my kitchen is a Spanish glass liquor decanter
>bottle made between 1750 and 1800.
>
>My favorite old item though is called a "Top-Off" patented in 1933,
>it's designed to open screwtop jars and bottles, and happens to work
>very well.
>
I need one of those! My hands don't hurt yet, but I know they are
getting arthritic because they are losing the little strength they
had.


--

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In article .com>,
"Jessica V." > wrote:

> > On 2007-08-24, Felice Friese > wrote:
> >
> > > Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to
> > > the
> > > 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
> >
>
> The oldest item in my kitchen is a Spanish glass liquor decanter
> bottle made between 1750 and 1800.

Damn. You got me beat. ;-)

>
> My favorite old item though is called a "Top-Off" patented in 1933,
> it's designed to open screwtop jars and bottles, and happens to work
> very well.
>
> Jessica
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In article >,
"Felice Friese" > wrote:

> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to the
> 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>
> What have you got?
>
> Felice

Hoo boy...

I know I have a rather large Chef's knife that belonged to my Great
Grandmother... I'd estimate it's age at about 150 years at least.
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"Omelet" > wrote in message
news
> In article >,
> "Felice Friese" > wrote:
>
>> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to
>> the
>> 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>>
>> What have you got?
>>
>> Felice
>
> Hoo boy...
>
> I know I have a rather large Chef's knife that belonged to my Great
> Grandmother... I'd estimate it's age at about 150 years at least.
> --
> Peace, Om
>
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> "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack
> Nicholson

Oh, Om, just think of all the family members who have used that knife, and
all the foods they prepared with it. If only that knife could talk!

Felice

In article >, "Felice
Friese" > wrote:
>"Omelet" > wrote in message
[snip]
>> I know I have a rather large Chef's knife that belonged to my Great
>> Grandmother... I'd estimate it's age at about 150 years at least.
>
>Oh, Om, just think of all the family members who have used that knife, and
>all the foods they prepared with it. If only that knife could talk!

They'd probably have to shoot it! ;-)

Cheers, Phred.

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"Phred" > wrote in message
...
> In article >, "Felice
> Friese" > wrote:
>>"Omelet" > wrote in message
> [snip]
>>> I know I have a rather large Chef's knife that belonged to my Great
>>> Grandmother... I'd estimate it's age at about 150 years at least.
>>
>>Oh, Om, just think of all the family members who have used that knife, and
>>all the foods they prepared with it. If only that knife could talk!
>
> They'd probably have to shoot it! ;-)
>
> Cheers, Phred.
>
No -- they'd have to stab it!
Dee Dee.

"Felice Friese" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
>> In article >,
>> "Felice Friese" > wrote:
>>
>>> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to
>>> the
>>> 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>>>
>>> What have you got?
>>>
>>> Felice
>>
>> Hoo boy...
>>
>> I know I have a rather large Chef's knife that belonged to my Great
>> Grandmother... I'd estimate it's age at about 150 years at least.
>> --
>> Peace, Om
>>
>> Remove _ to validate e-mails.
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>> Nicholson
>
> Oh, Om, just think of all the family members who have used that knife, and
> all the foods they prepared with it. If only that knife could talk!
>
> Felice
>

I also have a cleaver that belonged to my wife's great grandmother that is
well over a 100 years old. Still functions great and was produced by F. Dick
out of Germany.

Joe Cilinceon

"Felice Friese" > wrote in message
. ..
> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to
> the 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>
> What have you got?
>
> Felice
>
>
>

While probably not the oldest, my "luckiest" item is a circa 1970 Kitchen
Aid stand mixer (K-5). DW mentioned to a friend that we were considering a
decent stand mixer, and her friend replied that she was going to throw one
out! She received it as a wedding gift and never used it! Talk about
timing!

Felice Friese wrote:
> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to the
> 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>
> What have you got?
>
> Felice
>
>
>
Probably a ladle that was my mother-in-law's. I think of her every time
I use it. I think it's supposed to be a gravy ladle, but we also use it
for Chinese soup.

--
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On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:30:07 -0400, "Felice Friese"
> rummaged among random neurons and opined:

>Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to the
>1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>
>What have you got?

Funny, I have an ice pick, too. No idea the age, but it was clearly an
ice delivery company's handout, as it's stamped on four sides:
"Dependable Ice Service," "Ice Serves Best, Costs Less," "Cold Alone
Is Not Enough" and "Use Ice The Year Round," so it was before
refrigerators were common.

Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd

--
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old as the bird, and if the bird's breasts had been as full as the
waitress's, it would have been a very good dinner."

-- Duncan Hines

To reply, replace "spaminator" with "cox"

"Felice Friese" > wrote in
:

> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably
> dating back to the 1920's. I used it today to make a starter
> hole for a cup hook.
>
> What have you got?
>
> Felice

Me.

Nothing older than me in my kitchen. :-)

"Felice Friese" > wrote in message
. ..
> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to
> the 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>
> What have you got?

A teapot shaped salt or pepper shaker from the 1940's or 1950's. Not sure
exactly. Belonged to my great grandma. Had the pair but one got lost
during a move.

Felice Friese > wrote:

>Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to the
>1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>
>What have you got?

The built-in ironing board. Most houses this vintage, it has
been converted to a spice rack.

Steve

Felice Friese wrote:
> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to the
> 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>
> What have you got?
>
> Felice
>


Oldest *food* item is a half empty 1-pound can of mustard powder that I
bought back in the mid-seventies. I'll use it up eventually. ;-)

Bob

"zxcvbob" > wrote in message
...
> Felice Friese wrote:
>> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to
>> the 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>>
>> What have you got?
>>
>> Felice
>
> Oldest *food* item is a half empty 1-pound can of mustard powder that I
> bought back in the mid-seventies. I'll use it up eventually. ;-)
>
> Bob

OK, folks, how about we all chip in and buy Bob a new can of mustard powder?

Felice

"Felice Friese" > wrote in message
...
>
> "zxcvbob" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Felice Friese wrote:
>>> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to
>>> the 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>>>
>>> What have you got?
>>>
>>> Felice
>>
>> Oldest *food* item is a half empty 1-pound can of mustard powder that I
>> bought back in the mid-seventies. I'll use it up eventually. ;-)
>>
>> Bob
>
> OK, folks, how about we all chip in and buy Bob a new can of mustard
> powder?
>
> Felice
I have some extra mustard seed I grew and harvested myself. Boy what a PITA
to harvest, or maybe I don't have the knack. And it's not real hot. One
think that was better from a dealer than home grown.
Edrena

In article >,
"The Joneses" > wrote:

> "Felice Friese" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > "zxcvbob" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Felice Friese wrote:
> >>> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to
> >>> the 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
> >>>
> >>> What have you got?
> >>>
> >>> Felice
> >>
> >> Oldest *food* item is a half empty 1-pound can of mustard powder that I
> >> bought back in the mid-seventies. I'll use it up eventually. ;-)
> >>
> >> Bob
> >
> > OK, folks, how about we all chip in and buy Bob a new can of mustard
> > powder?
> >
> > Felice
> I have some extra mustard seed I grew and harvested myself. Boy what a PITA
> to harvest, or maybe I don't have the knack. And it's not real hot. One
> think that was better from a dealer than home grown.
> Edrena

<lol> Mom was a real home grown herbal person and even she never tried
growing mustard seed. :-) She loved to make her own hot mustard too.

Farmer Brothers was her favorite brand.

There is nothing wrong with old mustard powder stored properly. I still
have some of moms stored in a metal can with a metal sealed lid that
dates back to the 70's.

It's just fine as it's never been exposed to temperature extremes.
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zxcvbob wrote:

> Felice Friese wrote:
>
>> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back
>> to the 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>>
>> What have you got?
>>
>> Felice
>>
>
>
> Oldest *food* item is a half empty 1-pound can of mustard powder that I
> bought back in the mid-seventies. I'll use it up eventually. ;-)
>
> Bob

Well, I can't beat that but I have some food from the 80s.
There's my homemade from scratch maraschino cherries that I
can't bear to finish off because they're really good - better
than store-bought - and I'll never make them again so once they're
gone, they're gone. I have half a jar left and every couple of
years I eat one. Yes, they're still good.

I also have some pinhead gunpowder green tea that came
in a very large tin. Since I don't drink tea very often
and there are so many other wonderful varieties to try when
I do I'm sorry to say I the tin is about 3/4 full and is
from the 80s.

There there's the Irish Oatmeal. Bought a big tin mail
order, but once I tried it one time decided it was too
much trouble to make so it's been sitting there since the
80s also.

And then there's my homemade watermelon rind pickles from
the early 90's. They're still good, although the texture
has suffered slightly. I guess I just never make the sort
of meals they go with too much anymore and when I do I forget
about them. I've got to remember to put them out at Thanksgiving.
That's one meal that they're perfect for.

Kate

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On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:30:07 -0400, "Felice Friese"
> wrote:

>Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to the
>1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>
>What have you got?
>
I have one of those too. I don't use it for carpentry though, I have
the carpenter's equivalent for that.




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A day's work for the chicken, a lifetime commitment for the pig.

"Felice Friese" > ha scritto nel messaggio
. ..
> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to
> the 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>
> What have you got?
>
> Felice

Impossible to pick. It could be my potato ricer, an iron skillet or a
potato masher that is a disk with holes. I think it is the skillet.


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"Felice Friese" > wrote in message
. ..
> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to
> the 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>
> What have you got?
>
> Felice

Top three a
A cookbook "The Complete Cook" dated 1869.
Club Aluminum Dutch oven from my grandmother, circa 1920
Me

My favorite section of meats from the book starts out "All types of poultry
should be killed the first thing in the morning when their crops are empty.
They should be plucked when they are warm"

"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Felice Friese" > wrote in message
> . ..
>> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to
>> the 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>>
>> What have you got?
>>
>> Felice
>
> Top three a
> A cookbook "The Complete Cook" dated 1869.
> Club Aluminum Dutch oven from my grandmother, circa 1920
> Me
>
> My favorite section of meats from the book starts out "All types of
> poultry should be killed the first thing in the morning when their crops
> are empty. They should be plucked when they are warm"
>

"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Felice Friese" > wrote in message
> . ..
>> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to
>> the 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>>
>> What have you got?
>>
>> Felice
>
> Top three a
> A cookbook "The Complete Cook" dated 1869.
> Club Aluminum Dutch oven from my grandmother, circa 1920
> Me
>
> My favorite section of meats from the book starts out "All types of
> poultry should be killed the first thing in the morning when their crops
> are empty. They should be plucked when they are warm"

Well, of course. Who wants to sit there and pluck a cold chicken? Gaaah!

Felice

In article >,
"Felice Friese" > wrote:

> "Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > "Felice Friese" > wrote in message
> > . ..
> >> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to
> >> the 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
> >>
> >> What have you got?
> >>
> >> Felice
> >
> > Top three a
> > A cookbook "The Complete Cook" dated 1869.
> > Club Aluminum Dutch oven from my grandmother, circa 1920
> > Me
> >
> > My favorite section of meats from the book starts out "All types of
> > poultry should be killed the first thing in the morning when their crops
> > are empty. They should be plucked when they are warm"
>
> Well, of course. Who wants to sit there and pluck a cold chicken? Gaaah!
>
> Felice

Not usually a problem! My grandmother always dipped the carcass in a
bucket of scalding water before plucking it.

D.

"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...

> Top three a
> A cookbook "The Complete Cook" dated 1869.
> Club Aluminum Dutch oven from my grandmother, circa 1920
> Me
>
> My favorite section of meats from the book starts out "All types of
> poultry should be killed the first thing in the morning when their crops
> are empty. They should be plucked when they are warm"

Ah! Forgot about the cookbooks. I collect old ones. Oldest one I think
dates back to 1912.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
news:RSOzi.271$j23.219@trndny06...
>
> "Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> Top three a
>> A cookbook "The Complete Cook" dated 1869.
>> Club Aluminum Dutch oven from my grandmother, circa 1920
>> Me
>>
>> My favorite section of meats from the book starts out "All types of
>> poultry should be killed the first thing in the morning when their crops
>> are empty. They should be plucked when they are warm"
>
> Ah! Forgot about the cookbooks. I collect old ones. Oldest one I think
> dates back to 1912.
I have a "Mother's Book" with recipes and medical treatments from 1831. Did
you know you could cure sciatica with a lettuce poultice? I inherited it
from my mil, and the poor thing is falling apart. Have it in a plastic bag.
Wonder if I should donate it to a museum?
Edrena

"The Joneses" > wrote in message
> I have a "Mother's Book" with recipes and medical treatments from 1831.
> Did you know you could cure sciatica with a lettuce poultice? I inherited
> it from my mil, and the poor thing is falling apart. Have it in a plastic
> bag. Wonder if I should donate it to a museum?
> Edrena

Mine was falling apart also. I had it re-bound. It may have ruined some of
the antique value, but it saved it to be read.

On Fri, 24 Aug 2007 02:44:57 -0400, "Edwin Pawlowski" >
wrote:

>
>"Felice Friese" > wrote in message
...
>> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to
>> the 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>>
>> What have you got?
>>
>> Felice
>
>Top three a
>A cookbook "The Complete Cook" dated 1869.
>Club Aluminum Dutch oven from my grandmother, circa 1920
>Me
>
>My favorite section of meats from the book starts out "All types of poultry
>should be killed the first thing in the morning when their crops are empty.
>They should be plucked when they are warm"

Not in my kitchen, but in my living room, I have a cookbook written by
my great-great-grandmother's cook. The recipe vor veal feet begins
with "Prenez vos pieds, et plongez-les dans l'eau bouillante"...
("Take your feet, and plunge them into boiling water"). ROTFL.
It's a totally unusable book, not a quantity or a timing in sight, but
I love reading it.

Nathalie in Switzerland

Felice Friese wrote:
> Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to the
> 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.

Me. 1947.


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In article >,
Blinky the Shark > wrote:

> Felice Friese wrote:
> > Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to the
> > 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>
> Me. 1947.

Dad has you beat.

1932.

He is in the kitchen at least as much as me.

You have me beat as I was born in 1962.
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Omelet wrote:
> In article >,
> Blinky the Shark > wrote:
>
>> Felice Friese wrote:
>> > Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to the
>> > 1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>>
>> Me. 1947.
>
> Dad has you beat.

Well, of course. He's yer *father*.

> 1932.
>
> He is in the kitchen at least as much as me.
>
> You have me beat as I was born in 1962.

I probably have most of the group beat. That's usually the case, since
I don't do alt.just.about.ready.to.expire .


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In article >,
Blinky the Shark > wrote:

> >> Me. 1947.
> >
> > Dad has you beat.
>
> Well, of course. He's yer *father*.
>
> > 1932.
> >
> > He is in the kitchen at least as much as me.
> >
> > You have me beat as I was born in 1962.
>
> I probably have most of the group beat. That's usually the case, since
> I don't do alt.just.about.ready.to.expire .

I still like my 150 year old Chef's knife. ;-)
I oughta take a picture.

The blade is larger and heavier than anything you can get nowadays.
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Blinky the Shark wrote:

> Felice Friese wrote:
>
>>Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to the
>>1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>
>
> Me. 1947.

Hey, Sister, that's my year, too! :-) Feb. 19th.

Kate

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Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
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Kate Connally wrote:
> Blinky the Shark wrote:

>> Me. 1947.
>
> Hey, Sister, that's my year, too! :-) Feb. 19th.

Photo of this "sister":

http://blinkynet.net/stuff/hrocksm.jpg

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In article >,
Blinky the Shark > wrote:

> Kate Connally wrote:
> > Blinky the Shark wrote:
>
> >> Me. 1947.
> >
> > Hey, Sister, that's my year, too! :-) Feb. 19th.
>
> Photo of this "sister":
>
> http://blinkynet.net/stuff/hrocksm.jpg
>
> June 25, for me, old-timer.
>
>
> --
> Blinky

Ooh, long hair!

I like that on a man. :-)
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Omelet wrote:
> In article >, Blinky the
> Shark > wrote:
>
>> Kate Connally wrote:
>> > Blinky the Shark wrote:
>>
>> >> Me. 1947.
>> >
>> > Hey, Sister, that's my year, too! :-) Feb. 19th.
>>
>> Photo of this "sister":
>>
>> http://blinkynet.net/stuff/hrocksm.jpg
>>
>> June 25, for me, old-timer.
>
> Ooh, long hair!
>
> I like that on a man. :-)

That was during a run of 12 years without a haircut.

I have it shorter now, and the full beard (one lasted 22 years without
being removed) is down to a moustache and chin beard.

But the sharkness remains.


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On Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:15:52 -0400, Kate Connally >
rummaged among random neurons and opined:

>Blinky the Shark wrote:
>
>> Felice Friese wrote:
>>
>>>Mine is a gen-u-wine pre-World War II ice pick, probably dating back to the
>>>1920's. I used it today to make a starter hole for a cup hook.
>>
>>
>> Me. 1947.
>
>Hey, Sister, that's my year, too! :-) Feb. 19th.

Geezers...I'm a youngun from 1948 :-)

Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd

--
"If the soup had been as hot as the claret, if the claret had been as
old as the bird, and if the bird's breasts had been as full as the
waitress's, it would have been a very good dinner."

-- Duncan Hines

To reply, replace "spaminator" with "cox"