Aren't the old stamps pretty?
As I opened the heavy tube, sure that all my problems were gone (because Hoover's life-savings would have solved all of my problems, right?!) I found a roll of less-than-pretty wall paper. I wasn't too disappointed, though. I would have felt obligated to give the money to Hoover's kids anyhow.
I loved this little note on the inside of the paper roll. I can just imagine young Fran writing this and expecting to take the tube (with a pole inside) and his dad fishing when he got home from his mission. They would have had a lot to catch up on after two years apart.
The return address on the second tube.
I love these treasures, but they still aren't my favorite thing we've found! That treasure is yet to come. I'm still at a loss as to what to do with these things. They are fun and neat, but where do I keep them? Right now they are in a box and I assume I'll just keep them there until...? What would you do with random stuff you found in the walls of your house? Part of me wants to write a note of explanation and put everything back in the walls, back in the dark home they've had for the last fifty years. What do you think?
norene anderson
Donate the items to a local museum. They would love to have these items. I'm sure there is one somewhere in the area? Just found your blog, looking for Raspberry bars! Thanks! 🙂
Melissa
We actually contacted the children of the couple who but the things there and they came and took most of what we found!
Rob and Marseille
time capsules are fun!
Michelle
I would put them back, along with a few treasure of your own!