Monthly Archives: September 2021

Kai-VeiKau FIJI Hawaiian-style Shirt

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Leave it to a guy from Ontario to visit British Columbia only to buy a vintage shirt that came from Fiji. Yup, I get around! Not much can be found about the company Kai-VeiKau nowadays, and it seems that the … Continue reading →

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Places: Malahat Skywalk and Spiral Tower

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Dis-LEE

We continue our look at the sights and wonders of Vancouver Island with a visit to the newest attraction to be added to the many things to do and see, officially opened to the public on Thursday, July 15, 2021 … Continue reading →

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Squinkies

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Dis-LEE

What are Squinkies, you ask? I’m surprised you don’t know! They are… um… okay, hard to describe! Maybe you should just click the link for a very thorough look into their history and availability today (Spoiler Alert: They are currently … Continue reading →

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Disney Store 25th Anniversary Lady and the Tramp Figurine Set

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Dis-LEE

1955 saw the release of Disney’s 15th animated feature film, Lady and the Tramp. It was based on the original 1945 Cosmopolitan magazine story “Happy Dan, The Cynical Dog” by Ward Greene. 2012 saw the release of the Disney Store 25th Anniversary Lady … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s CARS – Leroy Traffik with Snow Tires Die Cast

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Into every small town must come a guy who is just passing through. He’s not interested in stopping for gas, in soaking up the local atmosphere, or buying a souvenir. So don’t ask him! He’ll just set his car alarm … Continue reading →

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Grenada Disney-themed Sports Stamps

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Grenada is an island country in the West Indies in the Caribbean Sea at the southern end of the Grenadines island chain. It consists of the main island of Grenada, two lesser islands, and several tiny islands as well. The main island is is 348.5 square … Continue reading →

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Places: Historic Kinsol Trestle Over the Koksilah River

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Dis-LEE

There are many out-of-the-way places on this Earth. Finding them is an adventure and experiencing them, a privilege! My wife and I just recently enjoyed a visit to a historic landmark in British Columbia, Canada. The Koksilah Bridge, or Kinsol … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Pocahontas Character POGS

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Dis-LEE

POGS are a cardboard or plastic disk printed with a design or picture which are collected or swapped by children or used in games. The game aspect started as Milk Caps and through the magic of commercialism and marketing became … Continue reading →

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In the Wild: Miscellaneous Mickey Mouse Merchandise

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Try saying that three times fast! I love to browse through antique malls and charity shops looking for the next treasure to add to my growing collection. But there are times when I find things that are just not cool … Continue reading →

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Finding Nemo Fun Shapes Stamps

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Dis-LEE

By now, we’ve all found Nemo. But back in 2003 the whole world was still looking! Today Marlin and Nemo, Dory and the rest of the fishy school are all a part of the Disney/Pixar family, and near and dear … Continue reading →

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