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Re: Racing Theme Decorations

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Subject: Re: Racing Theme Decorations
From: Craig Wright <craig@p-d-g.com>
Date: Tue, 08 Dec 1998 10:05:31 -0800
While flying on Reno Air last month I noticed "NASCAR" Barbie available in the
Airlines catalog. She came dressed in a drivers suit and helmet. Could be a good
decoration or ??

Craig Wright

MHKitchen@aol.com wrote:

> Funny you should ask...
>
> Just finished putting up the tree for a party this weekend, consisting of a
> number of  racers attendees...
>
> Tree is car themed...instead of ornaments, uses all model cars (1/32 & smaller
> scale)...some Hallmark types with Santas and presents and XMAS trees on-board.
> Others have bows hot glued to the roof to provide a place to attach a hook.
> Selection includes Ferraris, Vipers, Prowlers, vintage trucks, Mustangs,
> Porsches, Vettes, even a low-rider, etc.   Used spark plugs also find a place
> on the tree, and have a few scale crash-test dummies scattered around, as well
> as an assortment of minature racing flags.  Of course the tree top is adorned
> with the chequered flag.  No train around the bottom this year, a slot car set
> will be set up to scare the cats.
>
> Anyone have any more car-part ornament ideas for me??  The old bent front
> fender I have is too big for the tree.......and the neighbors will get pissed
> if I rip off all their 3-pointed stars......
>
> Regards,
> Myles H. Kitchen
> 1965 Lotus (ho ho ho) Cortina Mk1 #128




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