Exploring a Hidden Room Full of Vintage Jewelry & Antiques!

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024

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  • @fashionistaat80
    @fashionistaat80 Před rokem +27

    OMG GEORGE!!! Thanks for taking Marilyn & I along on this video adventure. it was such FUN!

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem +6

      It was so great to do this with you! People really enjoyed you both

    • @ruthbrooks8699
      @ruthbrooks8699 Před rokem +2

      It was lovely to meet you both. I am a twin to x

    • @yvonnesangster2934
      @yvonnesangster2934 Před rokem +1

      I enjoyed you ladies too! I am with you, just because we are grandma’s doesn’t mean we have to dress like it!❤❤Ya’ll are just awesome. Beauty isn’t an age!

    • @fashionistaat80
      @fashionistaat80 Před rokem +1

      @@yvonnesangster2934 Thanks so much for the kind words.

  • @Deborah4Antiques
    @Deborah4Antiques Před rokem +11

    The jewelry so reminded of my mom. When she and dad would be out at a party or get together. They would come in the door and mom would whip off her high heel pointed toe shoes and pull off her clip or screw back earrings and give a huge sigh of relief. The mid to end of the 60's.

  • @joannegibson4346
    @joannegibson4346 Před rokem +5

    Good evening everyone 🦩🌴🌞

  • @tracyjames2046
    @tracyjames2046 Před 10 měsíci +2

    George you always bring us along for the fun and learning! And your companions are fascinating women and fun too.
    Thanks for doing this George it feels like shopping with an old dear friend ❤

  • @Jane_Dow
    @Jane_Dow Před rokem +5

    Frame 13:48 What you said about shoulder pins, made me thing of the Librarian at our Jr High. This was in the mid 70s. I guess she was retired & just making extra money, because she was very old. She always wore a enameled butterfly on her shoulder, If you managed to get on her good side ( a rare thing ), she would tell you a story. She said the day her husband to be, proposed to her, a butterfly landed on her shoulder & she knew he was the one. Never did find out when she started wearing the pin ( she had a couple of different ones ), she might have started after he passed. She also said her sister married the " Whistling Brakeman ", a country singer from a long time ago. Just an odd thing from my past, but I do like the Lizard Pin. :~)

  • @persiphonehellecat
    @persiphonehellecat Před rokem +3

    I have collected Judith Jack marcasite for years and years.

  • @TheCostumeJeweler
    @TheCostumeJeweler Před rokem +2

    I love shopping at Andrea and Friends!

  • @lindamcnamara7803
    @lindamcnamara7803 Před rokem +5

    Your lady friends were such a pleasure. They are in the know, it was nice to listen to them.

  • @realmms
    @realmms Před rokem +3

    That pearl, diamond and ruby necklace is amazing !!!

  • @None-685
    @None-685 Před rokem +2

    Vintage silk scarves are a winner for me

  • @m.c.master4622
    @m.c.master4622 Před rokem +2

    Gotta tell you, George, I feel very grateful and fortunate to have you in my life. You have enriched it immeasurably! Thank you so much. Signed: a devoted fan.

  • @laraemitchell9064
    @laraemitchell9064 Před rokem +1

    Oh! The real deal jewelry. That’s where my money would go if I won the lottery. I LOVE the real thing! There is some spectacular high end costume stuff here too. And semi precious. Omg. ❤️👏So what if I don’t go to the places to wear it. I’d just sit in the walk-in closet and admire it.

  • @yvonnesangster2934
    @yvonnesangster2934 Před rokem +3

    I loved the leather fringed necklace or collar at the first of the show. I know I could pull it off. My students and people who know me are use to me wearing things like that. I have a lot of turquoise, silver Native American jewelry .

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem

      I bet you could! You wear that hat well and I can visualize that fringe on you.

  • @Chereese0808
    @Chereese0808 Před rokem +4

    Aloha All !♡

  • @janelchambers6791
    @janelchambers6791 Před rokem +2

    That hidden room is the bomb, your friends are so cute

  • @katbunniekat1962
    @katbunniekat1962 Před rokem +2

    Some of my best memories were going through my Mother's jewelry box. I loved trying on all the jewelry. I thought we were rich with all those jewels! Just can't get enough! It's just so much fun! I love the Rhinestones! I really enjoyed seeing all the jewelry! Thank you!

  • @Chereese0808
    @Chereese0808 Před rokem +2

    I subscribed to fashionista 80 and glad I did.
    She's found some beautiful clothing in her ventures.
    She has great tips
    Thanks George.

  • @kathleencallaghan4867
    @kathleencallaghan4867 Před rokem +1

    Glad to hear marcasite is becoming popular again. I have about 15 pieces that where my mothers, from the 80s and 90s.

  • @goldenviolet
    @goldenviolet Před rokem +4

    I just love this little shop. So much neat items from all different eras and places. Thank you for your kindness showing us all these goodies.❤❤❤😊❤❤❤

  • @rkevghas
    @rkevghas Před rokem +2

    I really enjoyed seeing the Asian pieces! I collect Kutani and other Asian Porcelain pieces as well as Satsuma and Arita Buttons.

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem +1

      I like the Asian pieces too! It's a great area to collect, and the Japanese pieces seem like relative bargains now that the Chinese market has taken off

  • @joannejohnston3996
    @joannejohnston3996 Před rokem +1

    So much beautiful jewelry! 🏵🌸🌺

  • @loisruthstrom8143
    @loisruthstrom8143 Před rokem +1

    I love all that beautiful jewelry!!! It was so much fun! 😁👍

  • @owlmcdermott625
    @owlmcdermott625 Před rokem +1

    The sapphire rings in the beginning. Absolutely stunning

  • @sharonburgerburger9808
    @sharonburgerburger9808 Před rokem +5

    I loved browsing with you today, You are so good at explaining and giving us the origin. Enjoyed ❤️

  • @gabbott944
    @gabbott944 Před rokem +2

    Amazing shop fun to watch California thank you

  • @julielumsden5184
    @julielumsden5184 Před rokem +1

    I’m a vintage clothing fan often looking for vintage at thrift stores. I have an awesome long spring coat .

  • @lynnedelacy2841
    @lynnedelacy2841 Před rokem +2

    I’m loving the jewellery - the bigger the better!

  • @christinaapplegate5281
    @christinaapplegate5281 Před rokem +4

    Really enjoyed your chats throughout the episode. What knowledge these ladies and of course you have. ❤

  • @beckysvintageandmore6002

    What a great shop! Always learn something new from watching you! I love that.

  • @MossStoneStoryVintage
    @MossStoneStoryVintage Před rokem +2

    What a treat!

  • @marybrand1977
    @marybrand1977 Před rokem +2

    I love Depression Glass.

  • @corenekay5776
    @corenekay5776 Před rokem +3

    Loved seeing the jewelry, always good info, thank you

  • @silvergirl7810
    @silvergirl7810 Před 7 měsíci

    The jewelry was AMAZING! Wow- I was just drooling!! Thank you! ❤

  • @beckyc.5743
    @beckyc.5743 Před rokem +1

    This was fun George. Yesterday we went to my daughter’s house for our 7 year old granddaughter’s birthday and she was wearing one of my mother’s brooches. So sweet to see a new generation attracted to 1950’s costume jewelry. She will be able to wear the real stuff when she’s a little older.

  • @Sass-Glass
    @Sass-Glass Před rokem +3

    Wow George! Now where is there a place like that up in the Inland Northwest? I'd go broke in the sterling jewelry section!

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem

      Well, Boise's Overland Antique Mall had a lot the last time I was there...

  • @janetschwabe992
    @janetschwabe992 Před rokem +1

    Nice items, you are an expert. Thank you for sharing

  • @LauraMe...
    @LauraMe... Před rokem +2

    Love this video George! OMGOSH i learned so much and drooled and dreamed even more! My Mom had a few small Kokeshi dolls that she used to hang at the top of the Christmas tree every year. I am not sure if my Dad or Uncle picked c them up on their travels in the Navy. But she did have some unique things and I don't know where they ended up 😮 I should have paid better attention. Some of the jewelry! I had a good amount of marcasite that I collected in the 80s along with all the Contempo costume jewelry. And I let my nieces play dress up with all of it. 🙄
    Mom also sold Park Lane jewelry and Avon. She loved turquoise rings and squash blossom necklaces and pins.
    Your channel makes me want to just sit and chat! ❤

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem +1

      How neat! My dad brought back Geisha dolls in cases for my sisters, but the Kokeshi dolls somehow escaped his notice. I really like those!
      I liked 1980s marcasites a lot, and I'm glad to see that look coming back into jewelry. My mom bought Judy Lee on occasion, but never was a distributor. Your mom's taste in squash blossoms definitely is current again!

  • @elderlypoodle9181
    @elderlypoodle9181 Před rokem +2

    I really liked this! Very interested in the new booth owner too. Lovely ladies. I admire them ❤️🐩 The I Feel Swell print you have is right up my alley!

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! I'm glad it was fun for you too. That print makes me feel swell!

  • @gabbott944
    @gabbott944 Před rokem +2

    The twins are adorable

  • @dawnhaynes7784
    @dawnhaynes7784 Před rokem +1

    This was so much fun love going along with ya'll beautiful pieces wow

  • @dtruetheeness
    @dtruetheeness Před rokem +2

    I look forward to all your videos George, especially the video you'll post just after Mother's day so we can all be introduced to her.

  • @taracat7723
    @taracat7723 Před rokem +1

    The jewelry is gorgeous.

  • @Korenscollections
    @Korenscollections Před rokem +2

    Sapphire are the gem that you can get in any color.

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem

      Yes! They're amazing that way. I'm mostly used to seeing yellow, blue and clear though

  • @erinnkemp
    @erinnkemp Před rokem +1

    Great viseo!❤❤ I love vintage jewlery!😊

  • @anntye4587
    @anntye4587 Před rokem +3

    Hello George from Oregon! Your in my home state! ❤

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem +1

      I will be in July at the Rose City Vintage Market, along with Laura Caldwell!

    • @anntye4587
      @anntye4587 Před rokem

      @@TheAntiqueNomad I'll certainly try to meet you. 😊

  • @deborahb7284
    @deborahb7284 Před rokem +1

    I had lots of fun checking out the jewelry and the rest of the store. Thanks for the shopping trip George. Have a great day!

  • @sativakween6007
    @sativakween6007 Před rokem +4

    Life goal be a fashionista at 80 💚💚💚

  • @janetpogue4970
    @janetpogue4970 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for all your fun videos, George 😊

  • @george.carrasco
    @george.carrasco Před rokem +1

    Great video George! Thanks for sharing!

  • @sararinckel
    @sararinckel Před rokem +2

    That turquoise jewelry! 😮

  • @beverlyhartman2761
    @beverlyhartman2761 Před 11 měsíci

    So much fun, George!
    Lovely people and beautiful items 😉

  • @raffinataonline
    @raffinataonline Před rokem +1

    Saw some Evening in Paris perfume bottles! 🥰

  • @5262janna
    @5262janna Před rokem +1

    Andrea and friends is my favorite shop in StPete and one of the shops I miss now that I am back in Illinois full time

  • @karenbrindley7170
    @karenbrindley7170 Před rokem +2

    I have a Miriam Haskell set that has coral. It is fabulous.

  • @Katherine-cf7rj
    @Katherine-cf7rj Před rokem +1

    Great video with your friends!

  • @patricialyle1656
    @patricialyle1656 Před rokem +4

    This was so much fun to go shopping with you and The Twins!! Loved it!!❤️

  • @nickandlaurihyde
    @nickandlaurihyde Před rokem +4

    Hi George! What a great video! I enjoyed watching it from end to end.
    Now then. Did I hear you correctly when I thought I heard you say that if I saw something in your store that I liked and gave you the screenshot with the time stamp you might be able to pull an item for me?
    Well! That time stamp is 38:37
    The item in question is a kind of ginger jar vase, on the taller side? I really can’t be sure?
    It’s green painted porcelain with a red oval cartouche painted with golden lotus flowers.
    Towards the lower area of the cartouche, there appear to be a pair of seated figures, a mother and child? Again, not sure.
    It has stuck my fancy! But here’s the thing. I would be buying the item for a space that I do not currently have.
    We are in the middle of a big move from California to Colorado! So excited!
    So…. I would dearly love to have this piece, but exactly how tall is it?
    Can you tell me something about the maker? The style? Age? Price? S&H? Is this vase something you’ve seen before?
    I’m trying to find out if this is the only one on the planet as it were, so if it IS, I could be convinced! Uh oh.
    Or is this a common run of the mill thing that they made a zillion of and if I don’t grab this right now, there WILL be another one along at some point. But it’s the colors that are sending me over the moon!
    Ohhh dear. George, I await your reply.
    Thank you so much!
    Lauri Hyde

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem +1

      Hi, Lauri! I'm glad I spotted your comment. It is Victorian milk glass with screenpainted designs as you describe. It is about 14" tall I believe, and maybe 7" wide? If you are still enamored of it, send an email to me at theantiquenomad@gmail.com, it's at Andrea and Friends in St. Petersburg and I'll have to make sure it hasn't sold, but then I could answer your other questions too. I thought it was one of the more interesting 1870s-80s Aesthetic Period pieces of glass I'd seen!

  • @greeneyedmimibostian3013

    Andrea has beautiful hair !!!

  • @lhender
    @lhender Před 5 měsíci +1

    Your booth is beautiful!

  • @ElizabethGonzalez-ox9op
    @ElizabethGonzalez-ox9op Před rokem +1

    Love this antique store. Thank you. Dying to go to Florida again. This is what I was looking for. See all your videos. And I have so much fun. I have to go or tell my daughter to find this antique store.

  • @kellyroushar6475
    @kellyroushar6475 Před rokem

    I just loved that video. What a journey ! Those gals are so full of life and they're who I want to be when I grow up 😊

  • @dirtroadmemories0608
    @dirtroadmemories0608 Před rokem +2

    the open back with a stone is also for ease of access for cleaning the stones people often times think its to let light through but on a lot of jewelry what light is getting through when worn against the skin? that would make more sense with settings with cut outs along the sides not the back.

  • @Texanita1980
    @Texanita1980 Před rokem +1

    Awesome adventure! ❤

  • @marybrand1977
    @marybrand1977 Před rokem +2

    I would love a coral necklace.

  • @TheFunkyPickleThrifter
    @TheFunkyPickleThrifter Před rokem +1

    Lovely Victorian jewelry wow!

  • @OriginalNethead
    @OriginalNethead Před rokem +3

    07:20 I want to hit that yellow set with a blacklight BADLY. Czech probably, and it may well light up. 11:54 The dragon's breath pin was killer. Mexican? Late 40s looked like. Old Pawn is a marketroid term for "we jacked the price up and wanted an excuse". Dead Pawn was sold to pawn shops and never redeemed; Pawn shops functioned like banks sometimes. Pools of Light are round quartz balls, and NOT drilled. Never drilled. And not cheap if you manage to find some. Even the glass ones are $illy money. 25:57 I'd have guessed Nepal, but Tibet..somewhere like that. The buddhas turn up but I've never seen a collar like that either. 29:58 Deco...kindasorta, but that filigree actually predates the Deco era and overlaps it a bit. The MoP stars in silver are generally Israeli. I've got one here only marked with silver content. The shell is often synthetic, which doesn't hurt the value since it's expected. (I used to sell jewelry on line, but know enough to know I don't know that much about some things. )

  • @ewakonopko9258
    @ewakonopko9258 Před 10 měsíci

    That sterling brooch could have butterscotch amber in it.Thanks for fantastic video,very interesting

  • @adelaidesocki
    @adelaidesocki Před rokem

    I will let jewelry wear me! Thanks for this great tour!

  • @iamgabriel5823
    @iamgabriel5823 Před rokem +1

    What a fun show! Everything was displayed so perfectly.

  • @tracyjames2046
    @tracyjames2046 Před 10 měsíci

    The old pawn silver and turquoise was a really beautiful piece , and quite valuable I’d guess….

  • @janetpogue4970
    @janetpogue4970 Před 6 měsíci

    Great fun, George 🎉

  • @jackieblack4422
    @jackieblack4422 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for the education, I like the way you explain everything and your voice is so smooth and soft. I know to look for a mark on the back now and to look for the condition of the piece.

  • @gardendaisy
    @gardendaisy Před rokem +3

    Great ladies and grand stuff. Do you think bohemian glass will get more popular? I have a vase is probably Harrach but not positive. Hard to value

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem +1

      I like Bohemian, I know some people are distinguishing Harrach from other makers in terms of value. I find the non-traditional styles do the best in Bohemian glass for me

    • @gardendaisy
      @gardendaisy Před rokem

      @@TheAntiqueNomad now ill check out non traditional styles lol thx

  • @sharonchartier1592
    @sharonchartier1592 Před rokem +1

    Great episode! Really enjoyed it

  • @janetpogue4970
    @janetpogue4970 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for everything u tell us about !! 😊😊

  • @gailrhodes2859
    @gailrhodes2859 Před rokem +1

    What a great tour!! Loved it!

  • @shannonackerman6106
    @shannonackerman6106 Před rokem +1

    ❤ed the video💖

  • @susprime7018
    @susprime7018 Před rokem +2

    Queen Louise of Prussia in the head wrap.

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! I keep forgetting she was a popular figure on decorative items of that era.

  • @janetpogue4970
    @janetpogue4970 Před 6 měsíci

    Getting close to 60 K. Yeah 🎇

  • @heljothegr8
    @heljothegr8 Před rokem +2

  • @annabell3385
    @annabell3385 Před rokem

    When you said "end of day glass" I thought it was art representing the apocalypse LOL, but it just means using up what's left at the end of the day. That's funny, because my brain did see that red splattered piece as plausibly symbolic of a catastrophe for a minute.

  • @CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS
    @CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS Před rokem +2

    Hi George! I got in just a little late on this one. I think YT had a mix-up on the date for it. That hair receiver was pretty. We have a few hair receivers here. A couple are R S Prussia, and one has the hidden figure. The Czech necklace was fantastic. As far as jewelry goes, Czech and Victorian are what catch my eye. Loved the large pond boat! I'd like to have a room large enough to get a collection of pond boats. The chandelier in your space is fantastic! I wish I had space for that Russian samovar. Looked like a fun experience. Thanks for taking us along. Hope you're doing well!!!

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem +2

      That was my fault, I posted it at 12:02 am this morning and did not realize we were on another day, CZcams always pushes it out a day and I didn't catch it! I'm glad you got to see it though. Do I know about the hidden figure in RS Prussia? I'm not sure I do, might need you to send a picture. I'd like to have a pond full of those boats! The chandelier is a pretty one, and I always like samovars. I'm glad you had fun coming along with us!

    • @CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS
      @CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS Před rokem

      @@TheAntiqueNomad I might have used the wrong term for the R S Prussia piece. They are known more as "hidden image", than "hidden figure". I'll try to get a photo of the hair receiver and send it to you ASAP.
      I have a few pond boats, but those are something I've always really liked, so I wish I had space for many more of them.

  • @nancyharris115
    @nancyharris115 Před rokem +2

    I do enjoy your posts. You mentioned on perfumes, "If the fragrance is still there and good, they are sold for the fragrance." How do you tell if the fragrance is good? I always thought perfume went bad after time.

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem

      It really depends how well it's sealed. You can tell right away if it doesn't seem sweet when you open it.

  • @shartheheretic
    @shartheheretic Před rokem +2

    Marjorie's space is always a highlight of going to Andrea's. Love going through all the little stuff.

  • @emptychair8141
    @emptychair8141 Před rokem

    How weird is that ??! Michael Cult of Vintage found the cameo shell in his episode today too !! He bought it !

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem

      Oh yes! We do sometimes find similar stuff, he has a good eye

  • @OnwardsUpwards410
    @OnwardsUpwards410 Před rokem +3

    On the Mexican pin that you thought to have an agate center, I was thinking butterscotch amber. Did it not feel like that to the touch?

    • @lynnedelacy2841
      @lynnedelacy2841 Před rokem +2

      That was my first thought but I don’t associate Mexican jewellery with amber, so agate is possibly more likely as it is found in the area

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem

      That was my thought also, Lynne

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem

      I hope he does as well! I hope to get up there next year to sell/shop

  • @lanna7917
    @lanna7917 Před rokem +1

    Well you cannot source Victorian jewelry at Goodwill or most thrift stores, how is it sourced?
    (In my best Billy Crystal accent) You... look... marvelous darling in the African military hat! lol
    That was fun yay!

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem

      Thank you! I source jewelry at flea markets and private collections for sale, usually. Occasionally an estate sale will have some too

  • @sharonb537
    @sharonb537 Před rokem +1

    Oh I hope you snapped up that Trifari at 10:11 it would sell for double right now, old Trifari is raging on fire on ebay these days..

  • @sparhawkable
    @sparhawkable Před rokem

    This is so much fun! Thank you. Do you ever come across any O.E.S. jewelry?

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem

      Occasionally! Please send your request to me at theantiquenomad.com

  • @heather368
    @heather368 Před 6 měsíci

    39:32 vintage clothing is still very in. Who is buying has changed. I am in a shop that is in a collage town and I specialize in 80s-Y2K. I sell several thousand dollars worth of it every month. I know a lot of people don’t want to hear that the year 2000 was 24 years ago but that doesn’t change the fact that it is. You have to change with the times if you want to actually sell things. I just look for wearable, quality pieces.

  • @christinemalaka8636
    @christinemalaka8636 Před 2 měsíci

    U NEED the French Foreign Legion hat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @janetpogue4970
    @janetpogue4970 Před 6 měsíci

    🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉

  • @jacquelynkirby1442
    @jacquelynkirby1442 Před rokem

    ❤️

  • @janetpogue4970
    @janetpogue4970 Před 6 měsíci

    💐

  • @debbieking9917
    @debbieking9917 Před rokem +1

    🌹❤️🌹

  • @carrietaylor151
    @carrietaylor151 Před rokem +1

    I looked for their store, couldn't find it😢

  • @andrew-xr1de
    @andrew-xr1de Před rokem +2

    Mr. George antique nomad. My question is---Do you ever buy Roman Catholic religious items? I am a collector of statues, pictures, rosaries etc. etc. etc. What ever I can get for cheap.

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem

      I occasionally do, particularly Santos and related figures. I don't seem to find much lately though.

  • @southernvtgrown
    @southernvtgrown Před rokem +1

    ✌🏼💚✌🏼💚

  • @laraemitchell9064
    @laraemitchell9064 Před rokem +1

    George! At time stamp 23:42 there is a Mexican silver bracelet with rectangular stations and green carved “stones”/glass. Can you give me a ball park on a piece like this? I have looked for one like it for YEARS. I want one with blue glass, but I’d settle for the green. I had one when I was in high school that I saved up for to buy myself. Then in college I had a roommate who stole it. Could you pick one up for me if you see it in your travels? Let me know. 🙏🙏🙏

    • @TheAntiqueNomad
      @TheAntiqueNomad  Před rokem

      I see them around $75-95 usually, but the blue are a little harder to find and may be a little more. I'll keep my eyes out!

  • @janetpogue4970
    @janetpogue4970 Před 6 měsíci

    Lots of Comments help George's channel, hint hint