Re: Gardener's Supply Co. Holiday Gift Catalogue 1999
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Gardener's Supply Co. Holiday Gift Catalogue 1999
- From: S*@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 00:16:56 EST
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In a message dated 11/19/99 7:07:56 PM Eastern Standard Time,
COMPUTRESE@aol.com writes:
> List:
>
> A giant pumpkin thermometer, what a find!
>
> Received my catalogue today and was pleasantly surprised to find a large
> thermometer with a Rockwell style garden boy/pumpkin logo on it! It's
> absolutely charming.
>
> It's called the Pumpkin Boy Thermometer; it's about 12" across and is
> designed for indoor and outdoor use. The catalogue states the design was
> created by Norman Rockwell's mentor, J.C. Leyendecker for a 1922 Saturday
> Evening Post cover. It certainly has that nostalgic appearance.
>
> Those without catalogues can view this online, go to www.gardeners.com
and
> in the left column, enter the word 'thermometer' in the space entitled
"Let
> Us Help You Find Something". After hitting GO, you will get a list; select
> The Pumpkin Boy. A detailed description and color photo will appear.
>
> Here is the hyperlink for simplicity:
>
> <A HREF="http://www.gardeners.com/">Gardener's Supply Company,
Burlington, VT
> </A>
>
> Barb
>
Are you getting a piece of this or something, Barb?
Heh heh! ....Actually, at first I thought you meant something to measure a
giant pumpkin's temperature. Also a funny thing is "Pumpkin Boy" is what a
lot of people I know call me, usually right before they beat me up. Go figure.
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