A Childhood Dream Come True! (Newspaper Article - see last post)

[Sugar]

Wow.  That's practically magical!  Heck with it, that *is* magical.

I'm so happy for you (I have fond memories of fairground coin-op rides too), and what a beautiful story, I can't wait to see how the restorations go.  For sure please keep us posted!

[Vintergatan]

I'm all teary eyed after reading this story. So happy you got them after all these years! They (yes, I'm talking about the horses) must be so happy to be with someone who loves and cares about them so much after all those years in the shed. I hope you can restore them eventually. Huge congrats!

I felt the same way about your story - and what an amazing story it is! What a beautiful sentiment to save those horses after all these years. Also, I have to say, but this story could easily be a children's tale mostly because it sounds like one, but imagine reading this to a little child and then telling them that, yes, this is all true

[Ivaness]

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 Also, I have to say, but this story could easily be a children's tale mostly because it sounds like one, but imagine reading this to a little child and then telling them that, yes, this is all true

I'd buy this book in a heartbeat. For me.

[blonde2themax]

What a wonderful story thanks for sharing this with everyone !

[lovesbabysquirmy]

Also, I have to say, but this story could easily be a children's tale mostly because it sounds like one, but imagine reading this to a little child and then telling them that, yes, this is all true

Write a book and raise some money for their restoration!  That's a fantastic idea!

[Kiwi]

That is an amazing story.

[rearing_palomino164]

I love this story!

[kellyponyfeathers]

I'm all teary eyed after reading this story. So happy you got them after all these years! They (yes, I'm talking about the horses) must be so happy to be with someone who loves and cares about them so much after all those years in the shed. I hope you can restore them eventually. Huge congrats!

We all love these coinride horses and ponies and other toys so much, though I know it's hard for some people to understand our attachment to inanimate objects.  But I think love is precious in any form, even if it's directed at a nonliving thing.

I also think it's sad when that love dies, as it does for most people who grow out of their attachments to their childhood toys.  Just think of Jessie's song in Toy Story 2; that moves lots of people to tears, even the ones who might otherwise scoff at us toy collectors.  They might not understand or approve of our toy love, but really, how can love in any form ever be wrong?  It keeps us in touch with our childhoods and our histories, marks the passage of time and the return to it through memory, and it's a beautiful thing.

[Sonata]

That is AWESOME !! I'm so happy you got to not only see them again, but actually own them ! That is so cool~

[Hunter-Rose]

That is amazing! 

I'm really happy that you were able to rescue those lovely ponies.

I wish you the best of luck with finding a restorer, I'm sure they will clean up wonderfully!

[Gaspode]

Wow Lancer! Beautiful story and amazing photos. Well done you for saving such a piece of history!!

[Loona]

wow, this story is almost unbelievable! it broke my heart in a happy way, the tears just came falling as I read on - what a happy ending! I'm so happy to hear you could finally reunite with your childhood friends! ^^
I wish you the best of luck about the restoration! I hope you will be able to find the perfect helping hand for the job at the fair!

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 Also, I have to say, but this story could easily be a children's tale mostly because it sounds like one, but imagine reading this to a little child and then telling them that, yes, this is all true

I'd buy this book in a heartbeat. For me.

me too, count me in! and then I'd make some arrangements with you for a translation and local publishing to let some of the children of my country to enjoy this lovely story too!

[Kaeldre]

Awww~ This put a huge smile on my face.

It made me think of the black and white coin-op horse outside of our old Wal-Mart that I used to love as a child.  I wonder what happened to him after the Wal-Mart moved...

[zabe77]

Wow! Congratulations

[Winter Bones]

What a spectacular story! Congratulations on being reunited with Silver and Carousel at last. I can't wait to see what they look like all restored.