So last night I had to take Astro to the doggie emergency room.
He was choking and wretching and otherwise making me hysterical.
Fortunately, the wonderful vet at Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital figured out almost immediately that the boy had eaten burdocks.
Those are thistles, essentially, that had caught in his paw and beard. He and I went for a long hike in Kennedy Park Saturday afternoon, so I am sure he got them there. Bad Mom. I did not even see them. They kind of blended in with his shaggy dog coat, and I am not a helicopter dog-Mom.
As a result, I did not get time to finish this post. I had loaded in the photos and was sitting in front of the computer about to start captioning them when all this drama started.
Now I am whipped. I think I will have a drink. Seriously.
Aren’t these 1976 sofas and loveseats and chairs and interiors from Kroehler an absolute gas? I welcome reader comments and captions expounding upon them. As all I can think about right now is Season 3 of Dexter on Netcast and a long tall cold vodka and orange juice.
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Patty says
Laugh all you want at the Cape Cod couch, but my brother is the thrid owner in the family of one and it’s better made than the couches you can buy today. I’m not sure it’s the exact same brand, but it’s the same style with the upholstery like one of the chairs. If you like things that are well made, it’s an awesome couch to lay down and stretch out out on and sleep…nice and wide. I wish the average person could buy something of that quality of workmanship today made in the USA at a reasonable price. Some things about the good ‘ole days really were good.
Karen says
But your commentary rocked. Glad Astro is fine!
Karen says
In the 70’s I got married, graduated from college, and had our first child. Our decorating style could best be described as hippie-antique meets Laura Ashley. Lots of antique oak and polished cotton chintz. Definitely nothing like the stuff pictured in these ads, which we would have thought as totally unhip, something out of our parents’ generation. I thought it was ugly then, and still think so today.
Amy Hill says
Well, one thing’s for sure…The 70’s weren’t greige…
Love the bell bottoms and the huge collar on the blonde’s pant suit in the Cape Cod room.
Just another slice of heaven!
I’m glad Astro is doing better. He’s such a sweet little pooch!
Janet Gore says
Once again, Pam, you’ve successfully taken me back to another time. It wasn’t necessarily the best of times, but the bi-centennial theme is apparent in Cape Cod, and somewhat in the two following it. As “frightful” as much of the 70’s was, there was SOME coziness at times. Thanks for the good post … and glad Astro is doing better. Luger, my almost 14-year-old German Shepherd, is going through the doggy aging process, and trips to the Vet aren’t fun anymore.
Eartha Kitsch says
Poor Astro! Poor Mom! : (
I’m glad that he’s okay though. I hope that you got your vodka too. I really actually like the vintage photos mixed in with modern day commentary. It’s kind of rad.
Jen says
Wow, I am glad Astro is all right! I’ve made a few midnight runs to the vet myself. Good times.
Jackie says
My parents had the sofa in Photo #5!! In an orange, brown, and beige plaid. It was so sturdy, they had it re-upholstered–in gold tweed–rather than get a new one. Then it moved with me to my first apartment some sixteen years after they first bought it. That sofa features prominently in holiday photos for most of my life.
Finally, the seat springs gave out and we decided to get rid of it. Within ten minutes of our dragging it outside, some frat boys walking by snagged it. God knows where it is now!!
ahenry72 says
What on earth will frat boys (and college students in general) sit on when all the brown and orange plaid sofas are gone!
Georgann says
I had a sofa in the late 70’s just like #8; the novelty print sofa. By 1987, though, my then 7 year old decided it was also very ugly and he set fire to it in our living room. The only fatality was the sofa!
pam kueber says
My goodness, that is a good story!
Marc says
My neighbor whose husband was a ship captain, has a room that looks like the photo labeled “Cape Cod”. It’s very dark with similar furniture and lots of nautical items.
Hope Astro has a better day today!