Show your vintage (pre-digital) Christmas pictures

PetKal wrote in post #2380325
Such a cool kid....especially the potty haircut.

I thought you might like it... but only because of the ducks on the wallpaper border!

JimAskew wrote in post #2380384
Ok...here is a really old one

This was taken in 1950...that's me at age six next to Santa, my younger brother age five, and my older sister age eight. This was made at Rich's Depertment store in Atlanta, GA...check out the leather jackets and hats We had a family tradition of seeing Santa at Rich's each year as we did our Christmas shopping. What a wonderful time it was...a fun family day for all. My brother sent this picture to me about ten Christmas' ago...it has a treasured spot on the shelf in my study. (Note: I also posted this the other day in Condyk's memories thread).

Jim, this is a very nice picture, good story and really vintage. I saw that in the PetKal's memory thread, and actually that triggered me to start this thread, so thanks to you to be the catalyst.

Are we three the only old f*rts here? -- Well, I know that these are forums for Digital Photography, but still ...

Olli wrote in post #2394639
Are we three the only old f*rts here? -- Well, I know that these are forums for Digital Photography, but still ...

An old flirt you are, POllimath.

This has got to be the scariest Santa I have ever seen. I mean I would have craped my pants if I had to sit on his lap as a kid. Heck, I'm about doing it now.

Olli wrote in post #2380208
Easily, just do what have been asked.

I have ~10000 slides and countless number of negatives waiting to be scanned. Some already processed. That's time-consuming but rewarding exercise.

Here's one more Christmas shot, from 1991. Looks like this Santa has had some extracurriculum activities, mainly visiting all the bars on the way to all the homes.

Olli wrote in post #2394639
Are we three the only old f*rts here? -- Well, I know that these are forums for Digital Photography, but still ...

Olli,

Thanks for the kind words on my Christmas of long ago.

I proudly wear the mantle of old f*rt and spent a lifetime earning it With prunes and wheat germ...I'll last another 20 years or so...eh Petkal

JimAskew wrote in post #2395487
Olli,

Thanks for the kind words on my Christmas of long ago.

I proudly wear the mantle of old f*rt and spent a lifetime earning it With prunes and wheat germ...I'll last another 20 years or so...eh Petkal

Right.....prunes, bran cereal and a youthful outlook on life....those are three key elements of a good life.

PetKal wrote in post #2395515
Right.....prunes, bran cereal and a youthful outlook on life....those are three key elements of a good life.

That and the love of a good woman to keep you on the stright and narrow