I Bought All Of THIS For $50 At The Flea Market

A slow morning at the flea market and then I found this....
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[@suneetab4865]

Renee please update us on the civil war diaries. That was such a great find

[@barbaracahoon1888]

I know! I just told someone that story today in an antique store!

[@mikes393]

Hi Renee! I’m a long time watcher first time commenter. The photos of the sailors with the costumes and mud is a line crossing ceremony on a ship. Before a sailor crosses the equator, for the first time, he or she is considered a pollywog. After crossing, the sailor is now a shellback. In the Navy they have a whole big ceremony with costumes of Poseidon and the whole nine yards. The Captain and crew all participate. The sailors receive a certificate of Neptunus Rex. My uncle was career Navy and I still have his certificate. I love the channel. I lived in Hamilton when I was a kid and still get up to Jersey to see family. I love seeing the Lambertville flea market videos. I’ve pulled a lot of cool stuff out of the Golden Nugget. I was there last about 3 years ago. I can totally relate to the Disney stuff as well. My folks moved my sister and I to Central Florida from NJ. We spent a lot of time at Disney growing up. Keep up the great work!

[@vanessajohnson1944]

Love the full explanation of crossing the equator. Thank you. Going to share this video w/my DH...Navy fella

[@OriginalNethead]

How those got loose I'll never know! A Navy vet never saw them obviously or they'd have been long gone.

[@joannetumey4295]

The Poseidon photo is ..when a sailor crosses the equator for first time there is a ceremony.. pretty sure

[@vanessajohnson1944]

Yes...my DH was in the Navy. Those photos would be fun to see!

[@ThePlumbum1]

That's right. You become a Shellback when you cross the equator. It was a hazing Ritual that may have been toned down in this day and age,

[@deadhorse1391]

Is Neptune, shows a line crossing ceremony, most times it is for crossing the equator but I’ve seen them for Tropic of Cancer , think they did them for Tropic of Capricorn too. Often the seaman would get a “ diploma “ showing Neptune, mermaids etc. , I see these a good bit, most sellers think they are worth more then they are These ceremonies can get pretty involved, with fancy homemade outfits including men dressed like mermaids. Seaman have been doing this since the 1600s but probably reached its peak in WWII. Could be pretty rough too, cases of seaman dying from it. I talked to an old guy that told him they tied a rope to him and tossed him off the ship and he almost drowned. He saw lots of combat during the war but he said nothing scared him as much as that did. I think the naval has toned it down drastically today.

[@jessicasalinas207]

I have my Grandfathers certificate he received when he was a sailor, very cool. According to him, he had to swim under the hull of the ship the shortest end of course but still tough to do.

[@nooshiewest8738]

Great finds Renee! The ceremony on the ship is "Crossing the Line" when Poseidon and his lovely maidens (lol!) Initiate those who are crossing the equator for the first time!

[@TheAccidentalViking]

We convince visitors there is a ceremony for crossing the arctic circle, too. I tried to talk my cousin in to dancing in the isle of the train, but she chose a shot of Aquivit at the hotel bar later that night instead.

[@annamorgan9069]

@@TheAccidentalViking Ahh, Aquavit. Vikings unite. Here's to sailing through the ice floes and climbing to the top deck bar when the waves are flying at you.

[@debbiedunn8600]

Renee, when you pennies heads up or down. I have always been told that they are from heaven and someone is watching out for you. I am 66 years old and I remember this from my childhood. I still pick them up and have them in my Angel jar.

[@lia-liz2012]

I love your hair like that, so cute 😊😇

[@inkiwell]

Lol “Squirrel!” Great photo albums !

[@triodehexode]

Sailors are dressing up to "cross the line " ceremony when a sailor cross the equator for the first time. Great channel, Renee greetings from Scotland.

[@mbueno9960]

The photos of the ship and men at Honolulu were all taken before Pearl Harbor was bombed in Dec of 1941. That ship and everyone on it may have been destroyed on that day, so what you have is a rare valuable resource and remembrance of the men and the ship. I'm sure there will be many who would like to see the men in the crew as they were back then. Excellent find, I can't think of a better person to "rediscover" the pictures.

[@helenbailey8419]

Your grasp and appreciation of historical scenes never dwindles.You seem to keep a fresh perspective,huge respect to you Renee.

[@amyweaver7413]

Lovely photo albums. They couldn’t fall into better hands.

[@johnnygee4206]

I could only laugh when you picked up the book titled "American Government" and quickly dropped it like a hot potato with the audible "Oof!". Fair and understandable reaction.

[@lesliebrayton8016]

I was hollering to you when you were going through the stuffed animals, there was something that was Mary Engelbreit! I wonder if other people watch and say “Grab that” I will buy that! 😉

[@gaylehill849]

We do!

[@marisolpinney8406]

GREAT VIDEO RENEE!! Looking forward to your research on the album's information. 🥰🥰🙏👍

[@eileenneunaber2731]

Yes! The Poseidon reference in the picture is part of the ceremony for crossing the equator for the first time. A true right of passage that is cherished and respected. Comes with a certificate and lots of stories to tell forever! It’s still being done in today’s Navy.

[@markjones8406]

Great finds! Well done! Your happiness is contagious. I'm very grateful for you! - Mark

[@russellmiller5377]

Rene... the pictures of sailors in costumes were probably from a naval tradition when the ship goes over the equator their is a ceremony for those who have crossed over it for the first time... it is like a college pledge ceremony... once you pass all what they have prepared for you...you are a shellback...prior to that you are known as a pollywog... Everyone gets a certificate who participated..In the Navy it is a big deal as everyone does not become a shellback... for the record I am one!... their are a couple other ceremonies like this but this is the best!....Russ

[@PaperandMoose]

Thank you for the information!!

[@janegleason727]

I wish I had my dad's ww2 album, he let a friend borrow it and we never saw it again, I remember looking through it as a kid, something I would of loved to show my son

[@ginabrisson487]

Lol...squirrel!

[@Here.for.the.Heresay]

I did the same thing. Too funny

[@annina_pure_creativity]

Hey Renee, thanks for taking us along and ... have fun to watch more closer all what you got . Greetings from Switzerland

[@suewilson2983]

Great finds and I LOVE your shoes!

[@ontariopicker6343]

Great Score on the photo albums! 2 years ago I purchased 8 postcard albums and the 1st book I opened contained 2 cards that I've been looking for for quite awhile. Your $50. Sure sounds better than my $600. cost. I'm sure we will see more of those military photos in your upcoming videos!

[@marysanders7780]

Great finds, Renee! Looking forward to more!

[@susieosborne1517]

Rene you sound so happy digging and digging for treasure!

[@larryboysen5911]

Goooooooooooood Morning! See a stuffed froggy. Nothing wrong with the hair...I wish I had that problem!! What is that Disney Character? Looks like a cross between a dinosaur and a dog? Nice score on those photo albums! I have to dig my family albums out and look them over. Both from the late 30's-early 50's...I'm actually in one of them...eeeek! Just finished restoring my NBC Chime set...a neat part of radio history! All the felt and rubber mountings had to be replaced. They sound great! I even have the original felt-tipped mallet. N.B.C!

[@reginagibson3847]

Being born and raised in Hawaii I'm anxious to see what you do with the album with the Hawaii photos. My mother sailed on the ship the Lurline in 1937 to visit her sister who lived in Hawaii. She fell in love with the Islands and ended deciding to stay there. I grew up in a town called Wahiawa on Oahu.

[@hulahickey6959]

I agree Figment is underrated. He was one of my favorites when I worked at WDW in the 90's

[@shannacampbell5784]

Word!!!!!! I would pay just to peek at those photos!

[@SheriMiller-lw9xu]

I can't believe how some people treat other's property. 😕 The way that the one lady was just throwing stuff out of the tote at Tote Man's made me made. I know it probably wasn't anything breakable, but still, show a little respect!! I love it when animals distract you!!❤😂

[@chrisabq1702]

Hi Renee! How wonderful!! all those albums 🤗 ...so happy for you! 🥰

[@adorejunk]

That wire MCM chair was killer

[@PaperandMoose]

That was a nice piece!

[@asiamommi]

I love how excited you got over Figment. One of the reasons I follow you is that you are a Disney nerd like me.

[@paulagill555]

The photos where they are dressed up in costumes on a ship are when you cross the date line for the first time they have a ceremony to mark it usually nortical themes.👍😀

[@lia-liz2012]

Nautical?

[@shelleytribbey8781]

Such a deal!! Good going! I am learning to appreciate old photos so thanks Renee!

[@lorrenagoodwin1333]

Good day at the flea market

[@TheOldMansPicks]

The photo of Poseidon with the trident could be part of a ceremony when crossing the equator (Shellback), International Date Line, Arctic Circle (Blue Nose), etc. My one son has the Shellback and my other has the Blue Nose.

[@kristymcnett5746]

Someday I will go thru 65 years of stuff & find the scrapbook my mother started for me in 1956. Told my granddaughter that if I die before I find it, to send it to you!🤔🥰😘

[@catherinethompson2525]

I love old photos they tell such great stories!! I love my photos and live by them 💓

[@ladygreensleeves901]

I love figment I remember as a kid I went there and left all my little figurines at the hotel and I cried all the way to the airport in the whole flight home

[@darlenemartensen8303]

Great finds on this one. Such interesting things going on then. Have a good week Renee

[@mi.sheila7456]

Oh wow what a deal is right on those albums, happy for you Renee !!!!!

[@gretchenarrant8334]

The send help goes in your antenna when needed. We were at Honolulu in 1949, on our way to meet daddy on Guam for 2 years I have albums from then. I love to sit and look, especially since both parents are gone..they were so young. WWII has always been my favorite history period. Maybe because my birth and all of mom and dad's family were in military and growing up in it.

[@michaelsmutnick]

Moose spending the GRANTs!

[@kankerdoodleb9149]

What a deal on those albums, my Dad and uncles all served in WWll...

[@theresap9503]

MyDadAlsoInItalyFranceGermany

[@shawndillon185]

It’s always a pleasure watching ur videos,, rock on!!

[@barbrabrurrier7548]

Great photo albums

[@margretbjornsdottir3444]

Nice photo albums those poor young men and many after them fulfilling their duty..Renée you are so pretty and it’s good you had a nice time. Margaret n Iceland

[@verettejones9510]

Hello Renee. You look very tired my dear. I hope you got some rest. The photo albums are wonderful. I’m glad you got them. Take care.☕️🫖☕️🫖☕️🫖😻😻💯💯💯💯

[@juliaallen3455]

You alway pretty I love your hair style keep doing what you do best !

[@jefferygarrison271]

Hi Renee, the guys dressed up on ship are the ceremony for crossing the equator. The first time a sailor crosses the equator the get hazed and given a certificate.

[@patternharlot]

Yes! We have my FIL’s certificate framed in a place of honor. Also his wool bunk blankets. ❤️

[@dianecook6734]

Good afternoon, Renee. So glad you found some photo albums. Great deal. Have a blessed day. 🙏😊❤😊🙏🌻

[@NoblevilleCats]

Awesome buy on the albums! My daughter collects the albums with old greeting cards, and pretty pictures, and they are hard to find at a good price! GOOD BUY ON YOURS!

[@LisaDeville-ou8wk]

You’re just an awesome soul Renee! ♥️

[@mariagarcia-po6kl]

Hi Renee. I enjoyed your video. I hope you do a video in memory of the Troops, on Memorial Day. God Bless you Renee. Stay safe. Maria. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖💖💖💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@agrant3670]

Congratulations Renee what a bargain ❤

[@margretbjornsdottir3444]

Interesting as always. Paper items are always interesting. Thanks for sharing. Margaret n Iceland

[@normarideout62]

Rene what are you going to do with all the photo albums? I was thinking..we take pictures with our phones now and most of the time we don’t print them..kinda sad.

[@fionamainey7686]

I just started watching this channel and I'm also interested in what she plans to do with the albums.

[@marilyncrowley3303]

I worked for a local auction house for a year to “learn” about antiques. What I learned was that so many people didn’t give a whoop about their predecessors. I am actively researching and archiving with my sister, our family history in North America (1620 in Plymouth and 1650 in Upper Canada). One or more of the grandkids will be interested so do your offspring a favour, get busy labeling old pictures!

[@jackiebd24]

That sounds fascinating!

[@barbsnyder3579]

I would have gone crazy if I got a deal like that on the photo albums. Woot woot! Great video. Delaware 😊

[@heidimarie6312]

My boys and I love Figment! We will be at Epcot next Thursday and look forward to riding Journey into Imagination with Figment.

[@keekarose7322]

Extremely happy to have stumbled upon your channel! I absolutely LoVe your energy and appreciate the things you consider treasures 💫🤙🏻

[@PaperandMoose]

Thanks for stopping by & glad you enjoy the channel!

[@thetreasurehuntingboomer]

Love all u find id love to find old albums and postcards over here

[@sarahanderson8371]

Some great finds and deals.

[@deborahfogel3689]

In the navy there is a special deal they do when it's your first time to cross the equator I think. I think that's what it is.

[@bonnielaarman1878]

My dad was in WWII and served on a hospital ship...every time they crossed the equator they really dressed up and made a big deal of it!

[@teresabiddle1444]

Oh my gosh! I love the Figment! I used to have one but don’t know what happened to it. Definitely from the mid ‘80’s. 😃

[@kristinawentz8801]

The Lafayette college pin was cool. I live in Easton where the college is.

[@stephenritz5581]

I guess it's obvious but you might look up the sailor(s) in the Hawaii album to see if they fought (and hopefully survived) the Pearl Harbor attack.

[@denamilline761]

Why don't you ever post a link to your Etsy shop?

[@verachyz9079]

PaperAndMoose

[@sand3882]

Dena Milline, her links are posted in the ABOUT section of her page.

[@OriginalNethead]

At the Tote Man, I'd have investigated the menorah and bagged the granny squares. The leather elephant too; those things can sell for $$$$ in good shape.

[@helenbailey8419]

Another glorious morning Renee.

[@sharonnowlin2297]

Don't say anything about your hair, I think it's cute. But IF you think it is that bad, you bought the perfect flag to put in your hair : NEED HELP!! Those albums are just meant for you!!! GREAT FINDS!!

[@sheilacirioni4676]

I think you hair looks good.you should let it grow a little more. You always find the coolest stuff. Some elephants go for alot. Wow neat albums& in good shape as well. Do you keep them or sell separately?.😁😁✌🦋🌻🌊🌴

[@justjudycrafting7401]

The ones where they are dressed up is when they cross the equator. And if you haven’t before you get initiated. And you get a certificate.

[@MimisTreasureCottage]

I love the albums.

[@susanharris4114]

Do you ever try and find the original owner of some of the albums? I mean, do you ever think about their family and if they would want to have these, or is there no way to do that?

[@PaperandMoose]

The majority of the albums that I buy are of unidentified people (no full name written in the album/on photos). I've purchased a few albums here and there, with the family identified, and these have come from estate sales where the family has put the item up for sale themselves. At the family run sales, often they are surprised that anyone would want to buy their old photos... many have stated that albums/photos belonged to their great so-and-so and they have no idea who any of the people are and were just going to toss them. I have reached out a few times to family whose photographs I do come across and I either do not hear back or they have no interest.

[@sandylynn1912]

I did that once.. I found all those family sentimental stuff ran an ad in a local magazine. Later heard person lied to me and sold the stuff for a great deal of money.. It was oyster skiff items from New Jersey Bay Area.. live and learn.

[@sharonnowlin2297]

I used to try and contact the previous owners about photos when there were letters with addresses on them.. I ONLY heard back from 2 of the 50 people that I contacted . The 2 that got back to me, said Thanks for Letting them know. Then they just said that IF I didn't want them just throw them all in the trash! So I just gave up after that!

[@deadhorse1391]

Looks like a good flea market I’ve got a few military photo albums, one is from a military journalist that went into Normandy a few days after D day Also a neat one showing the US military in Mexico when we went after Pancho villa I didn’t get anything at the flea market today , my girlfriend left a bid on two packs of vintage adult diapers that was in the auction. These sell really well probably $300 believe it or not I stopped and checked out my every other week auction, on line only but I like to preview it in person Had LOTS of good stuff. Just hope it falls through the cracks now!

[@cindyneel328]

Did you know you can donate beanie babies to the military through Soldiers Angels. They give them to kids when they tell them about hidden mines or something.

[@pkmitch48]

That's really good and they in good shape.

[@cordiscoscorner]

Any updates on your Civil War diaries?

[@PaperandMoose]

Looks to be only 2 diaries from the war... the other 3 are later years & the pen has become very faint, so difficult to read. The soldier always wrote whenever he sent out a letter & whenever he received a letter... wonder what happened to the letters he received?

[@susieosborne1517]

Where does the tote man get all this different stuff each week? Would love to dig through the totes!

[@PaperandMoose]

I cannot reveal his secrets haha :0)

[@Azoreanislandgirl]

What a great deal for sure. 🤟🤟

[@vernonpotter273]

They dress up when they cross the Equator for the first time

[@GregNumber5]

Good morning and in case I don’t see you good afternoon, good evening and good night.

[@deborahfogel3689]

Please know this is all in fun but you look either very tired or like you have been partying in the fields of those pretty green flowery weeds. 😂😂😂

[@suefrank8746]

Where does the tote man find all this stuff?

[@kristinemarkle4367]

Wacky navy pics could have been crossing the equator celebration.

[@barbfrazier4329]

Dressing up when crossing the equator. Research it for sure.

[@juleneschneider1683]

You have so much paper how can you read them all

[@rosikoenig7375]

Do you sell those old photo albums, or do you keep them?

[@DonVDBorgh]

☆👍👍😁Great albams!

[@oldskool1979]

6:40 thirty seconds with your shoe.

[@deebeckham4754]

Send help is for a car break down, to get you help.

[@sandylynn1912]

A cute little side barrette or side clip in your hair would look very nice.. but it stilllooks cute anyways…

[@manurosy6428]

Please Reneè put subtitles,thank you

[@MimisTreasureCottage]

KZbin used to automatically add subtitles. I don't know why it appears that they have stopped, or at least cut back. They have added a new section to our creator studios for us to add them. The time it would take would be overwhelming...especially considering that they have programs to do it automatically.

[@deebeckham4754]

Get pics out of plastic sleeved albums, not acid free, will ruin the pics and fade the..out real quick.

[@theresap9503]

ThanksForAGreatChannel

[@bettymorgan7737]

ninja turtles!

[@greggpigg2323]

Thought you looked good with your hair down in the flea market shipping video.

[@desertlifeforlife6530]

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