Saturday, February 19, 2011

Dreams do come true...

So dream big.

I've been collecting vintage records. I had no turn table but everyday I would go online and look at Crosley turn tables that I could not afford. But I continued to dream. Today, while driving from a Goodwill trip,we saw an estate sale sign. I went in alone and there it was, waiting for me to get her... A crosley turn table. The place was almost empty but the turn table was there waiting for it's perfect owner. I asked how much and whispered a little prayer in my mind. The lady said $25. I only had $15 in my pocket. I asked, "How about $15?". She said yes. I almost jumped up and down but I kept still, wishing that I wouldn't wake up.
I still could not believe it.

It's not vintage but I don't mind. The records are vintage so when you play the records it still has this crackling sound like how I remember it the last time I played records when I was only 11 years old. Listening to Barry Manilow in our living room.

I spent about 2 hours, just listening to some 80's, 70's rock and new wave. I'm in love.


4 comments:

Rachelle said...

cool. my cousin and i were just talking this morning about stuff we've had when we were younger, and how we regret now why we didn't take care of most of them.

my dad had shelves and shelves of vinyl records. i don't even know where these are now...

you're lucky!

Natasha said...

Ahhh this is so cool! My Mum and Dad want to get a turntable to play their old 80's records as well. Great post. xxx

Chickything said...

Rachelle, it's not too late to start a collection yourself.

Natasha, you can always go to Amazon and search for crosley. Make them happy! Thanks for visiting my blog. :)

soulmate said...

I love old songs a lot...How I wish I can spend more time listening to old sentimental love songs with the one I love...but even if she’s not w/ me now, I know that these songs keep our hearts together. I miss her so much...
Nice collection :)