Today I went to the customs to look for a lamp coming from US. As I forgot the invoice I had to went back to my office and crossing through a square I saw her, she winked at me, I tried to walk straight but I couldn't resist and I retraced my steps. I had to think a little: what would my wife say? Would I be in troubles? Whatever it would happen I wanted her and i wanted to bring her home... this very good condition Aida 1233 Record. So, when was it manufactured? Aidas are not frequent here. Juan
Gratulation Juan, Don*t listen to your wife's voice, only listen to your inner voice. I think between 1950 and 1960
She stands tall and straight...nice curves and a relatively clean ol gal....Nice! (but have ya fired her inner glow?) Ah....Lust For Lanterns Way to go Juan Glenn
Hi Juan, What can a man do when you get "the wink"? That is just marvelous! Old world craftsmanship. Please post an image once you get her at "full afterburner". Bob
Don't forget she she's 50 to 60 year old.A lady like that needs a chance to feel young again.Looking forward to the photos. Ernie
Well, I cleaned the lantern, which was almost unused; it seems it was stored in a kitchen and it had a lot of grease but it was all. I tried it without mantle before and then I used during the night in my garden. I post the pics of it cleaned and working in the Reference Gallery Here Even the pump leather was fine and it working without need attention for three hours. It was a good buy: perhaps I could pay less in Europe for the lantern itself but for sure I paid (approx 30 eu) much less than than the shipping cost.
Juan: Nice lantern, it looks very good. I have one of her sisters awaiting some parts. I hope to have her up and running next week. Paul
We are used to female domination here in the UK. It is not so very long ago that we had a Queen and Female Prime Minister. At the time I also had a wife and two daughters and even the cat we neutered. So being wrong and always to blame was situation normal. The situation has eased some now that I only have one daughter calling the shots. Got to be careful here though 'cos she owns the house I live in. ::Neil::
