Friday, January 7, 2011

go even bigger or go home

back in june when I found the DQ sign on craigslist I truly believed it would be a one time thing...


then 3 days after xmas craigslist rocked my world again with an even bigger...

even better...

even crazier...

{did I mention bigger?}

opportunity.

and I went for it...


it doesn't look as good as the last time I photographed it this past may:



but that is indeed the same sign!

long story short - recently the sign was removed & I tried without luck to find out what happened to it. then the ad appeared, I called & placed a bid - which was too low. but the people liked my story {I sent a link to my photos & told them about calling all the sign co.'s in the city in an attempt to track it down} so gave me the chance to haggle & we were able to come to an agreement.

and then I realized it was about 17 feet long & totally freaked out.

but then I calmed down & told myself this is a piece of america's design history, it's like collecting art & it was a once in a lifetime chance :)

{have a wonderful weekend!}
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13 comments:

  1. jodiJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    that is so wonderful!

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  2. AlexaJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    It was totally worth it to commit! Fabulous.

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  3. Suzanna ScottJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Incredible! You did the right thing--17 ft and all ;)

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  4. heidiJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    It is so beautiful! We have a Dairy Queen sign too! I know some people linked me to yours when I posted about it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mypapercrane/4674898620/
    The cowboy sign is breath taking!!

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  5. mixetteJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Yay! I'm so glad they cared enough about the history to give you a chance. I hope you get it working again with the neon someday.

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  6. LaurenJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    this is pretty awesome.

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  7. Erika MulvennaJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Oh wow. Wow! So I want to know where the sign will end up? Over your couch? In the garage?

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  8. CraftcherryJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    That's so awesome that you found the sign and were able to get your hands on it. It's fantastic!

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  9. janJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Hi, I am a long time reader/lurker, but your sign is fabulous. In Las Vegas, we have the Neon Boneyard - a museum dedicated to restored neon signs, from the last 50 or 60 years. Your sign would be a star!

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  10. JeaneeJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    OMG! Can't believe you got it ^.^

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  11. She Can't DecideJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    oh how fantastic!! I am very happy for you! What a great story! xo

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  12. Kitten's Lost Her MittensJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    That is such a cool story! And it looks great!

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  13. LauraJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    That sure is a great find! By any chance do you still have the pink vintage clock by general electric and would you happen to want to sell it for a reasonable price. I'm looking for one for my daughter Michele.
    Thanks,
    Laura

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