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@turquoisedude.bsky.social
Collector, restorer, curator of all things vintage. Proudly and unapologetically gay, supporter of LGBTQ2S folks, equal rights for all, and basic human dignity.
Somebody's got 'cabin fever' on this freaking cold Boxing Day
December 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Somebody's got 'cabin fever' on this freaking cold Boxing Day
My quality-control doggo needs to approve the shrimp mousse
December 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
My quality-control doggo needs to approve the shrimp mousse
The Bear is not so patiently waiting for me to finish my morning coffee.
December 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The Bear is not so patiently waiting for me to finish my morning coffee.
Merry Christmas Eve! Des joyeuses fêtes à Ogden, QC!
December 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Merry Christmas Eve! Des joyeuses fêtes à Ogden, QC!
This string of Christmas lights is one I remember from when I was a brat. My late Dad gave them to me in 2006 when he sold the house where I grew up.
December 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This string of Christmas lights is one I remember from when I was a brat. My late Dad gave them to me in 2006 when he sold the house where I grew up.
This has to be the most restrained Christmas display I have done in years! My hubby even said it was almost tasteful...LOL Well, it's better than nothing.
December 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This has to be the most restrained Christmas display I have done in years! My hubby even said it was almost tasteful...LOL Well, it's better than nothing.
Note to self... Do NOT start renovations after October if you can't finish them yourself. Oy gevalt, I wish I was 20 years younger and could do the work myself...🙄
December 21, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Note to self... Do NOT start renovations after October if you can't finish them yourself. Oy gevalt, I wish I was 20 years younger and could do the work myself...🙄
The perils of living in the middle of nowhere... Sadly there are exactly 4 houses affected by this (ours and 3 neighbours) so Hydro-Québec is not going to rush on this. Gawd forbid they have to pay weekend overtime!!
Meanwhile it's a chilly 10 degrees (50 Fahrenheit) inside the house...
Meanwhile it's a chilly 10 degrees (50 Fahrenheit) inside the house...
December 20, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The perils of living in the middle of nowhere... Sadly there are exactly 4 houses affected by this (ours and 3 neighbours) so Hydro-Québec is not going to rush on this. Gawd forbid they have to pay weekend overtime!!
Meanwhile it's a chilly 10 degrees (50 Fahrenheit) inside the house...
Meanwhile it's a chilly 10 degrees (50 Fahrenheit) inside the house...
There!! NOW 'tis the season at our home in Ogden, QC!
December 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
There!! NOW 'tis the season at our home in Ogden, QC!
Yes!! The house in Ogden is inhabitable again. Seems we need a little Christmas, right this very minute... More tomorrow!
December 19, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Yes!! The house in Ogden is inhabitable again. Seems we need a little Christmas, right this very minute... More tomorrow!
A "Bear look-alike" tree ornament in St-Liboire!
December 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
A "Bear look-alike" tree ornament in St-Liboire!
Looking forward to getting this beauty back into regular service again! Water valve temperature issues seem to be resolved.. Just have to pop in a new pulsator and she'll be washing again!
December 15, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Looking forward to getting this beauty back into regular service again! Water valve temperature issues seem to be resolved.. Just have to pop in a new pulsator and she'll be washing again!
So, it's not going as quickly as I would have liked, but the Ogden Laundry renovations are moving forward. I won't have machines hooked up again anytime soon, but hubby, me, and The Bear should be able to spend Christmas down there... More later this week!
December 15, 2025 at 2:14 AM
So, it's not going as quickly as I would have liked, but the Ogden Laundry renovations are moving forward. I won't have machines hooked up again anytime soon, but hubby, me, and The Bear should be able to spend Christmas down there... More later this week!
When I really got interested in vintage washers and dryers back in 2008, this 1966 Inglis (a Canadian-built version of Whirlpool) washer and dryer set were my first finds. Both machines have been fully restored and are still in use!
December 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
When I really got interested in vintage washers and dryers back in 2008, this 1966 Inglis (a Canadian-built version of Whirlpool) washer and dryer set were my first finds. Both machines have been fully restored and are still in use!
It's WonderBear, the flying doggo!
December 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
It's WonderBear, the flying doggo!
Once upon a time in 1965, in the little town of Pointe-Claire...
December 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Once upon a time in 1965, in the little town of Pointe-Claire...
Collectors will get this... I had a first-run 1966 Maytag dishwasher years ago, let it go and regretted it. Luckily, I found another one and it is in way better shape so woooo hoooo!
December 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Collectors will get this... I had a first-run 1966 Maytag dishwasher years ago, let it go and regretted it. Luckily, I found another one and it is in way better shape so woooo hoooo!
Lining up the playlist for a Holiday dinner party tonight
December 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Lining up the playlist for a Holiday dinner party tonight
I also have vintage GE washers.... 1951, 1953, and a 1956 Washer-Dryer Combo!
December 13, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I also have vintage GE washers.... 1951, 1953, and a 1956 Washer-Dryer Combo!
Vintage Frigidaire washers? Oh yes, there are a few more....
December 13, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Vintage Frigidaire washers? Oh yes, there are a few more....
I mentioned that I am a collector and restorer of vintage automatic washers. Here are a few in my Frigidaire collection.
December 13, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I mentioned that I am a collector and restorer of vintage automatic washers. Here are a few in my Frigidaire collection.
Someone's relaxing after another long day...
December 13, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Someone's relaxing after another long day...
Dark Shadows! On my vintage 1967 Canadian RCA black and white set
December 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Dark Shadows! On my vintage 1967 Canadian RCA black and white set