by Art Farkas
Art
All steel-tip darts are sharp enough to penetrate the fur of an animal if thrown hard enough. If a wild dart just bounces off the dart board it probably wouldn’t hurt Scruffy too bad, but if you wind up to throw a dart it will hurt any animal or human. Sorry to hear what happened to Fluffy. Have a very Merry Christmas and thanks for the question.
Estee Lauder Aramis for Men Stick Deodorant NEW
ARAMIS LIFE For MEN by Estée Lauder
DEODORANT STICK—2.6 OZ.
ARAMIS LIFE by Aramis was launched by the designer house of Aramis in 2003. Life, it is a great game. This scent is Magnetic, Confident and Masculine. The top notes: Kumquat, Lime, Bergamont, middle notes: Cucumber, Violet Leaves, Spearmint, Cardamom, Coriander, Pepper, base notes: Olive Wood, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Leather. Smells great!
Hello and welcome to Candyland! (I sometimes like to start out e-mails that way.) I am interested in your Estée Lauder ARAMIS for Men Stick Deodorant NEW and have a few questions and comments before I bid my hard earned money. (I design shoelaces for Nike.) You state in your well thought out item description that “This scent is Magnetic, Confident and Masculine.” Well, I play basketball at the “Y” 8 times a week (twice on Fridays) and have a good friend who was wounded in the Gulf War. He now has a metal plate inserted in his middle left rib (rumors of one in his right buttock have turned up false). You state that this deodorant is “magnetic.” Is this literal or metaphorically speaking? I would hate to be wearing ARAMIS while playing basketball with “Doug” and have the left side of his body cling to my armpits while shooting a lay-up. Please clarify this misunderstanding. Thank you for your time.
Art
Art, The "magnetic" is just a figure of speech—I don’t think it will attract Doug in the fashion you are dreading. Should you decide to bid and win, enjoy your new scent. Thank you for your inquiry. Jackie
Ben-Gay 1934 Baume Bengue Trial size tube, box & Origin
You are bidding on a neat little item I found at a local estate sale. It is a 1934 trial size tube of Baume Bengue, commonly known as Ben-Gay, that is in its original box with leaflet enclosure telling about the origin of Baume Bengue, What It Is, etc. This is a very nice little find. The trial size tube looks to be in perfect (unused) condition. The leaflet enclosure is in good condition free from tears, wear, etc. Box shows some staining with one end flap missing, but overall is in good condition with writing and information on box clear and legible.
Welcome to my world! I am attempting a stunt to send in to Mackey’s Traveling Circus. I wish to donate my services to Mackey and his fine army of comedians and freaks. I will cover myself in Icy Hot for 72 hours straight. I will start on my toes and end with my scalp as I am bald. My assistant (Jose, midget) will help me. Bathing suit will be worn. Every two hours Jose will yell, “Art, the great human fireball!” and light a match near my body. The illusion of me on fire will be evident. I will NOT be on fire! We have mirrors and a smoke machine. Flames will be two feet away from my body. People will love my act. I will balance many objects on my nose and sternum. I will ride a monkey while wearing Icy Hot lathered on my body. In February of 1994 I covered myself in mustard (Goldens) and swam the Suez Canal. Many barnacles became attached to stomach and my rinth. Would you or your family enjoy an event such as this at a circus? Also, is your Icy Hot biodegradable? It looks really nice.
Art
Yes I think my family and myself would enjoy such an event as the one you describe. Where will it take place and will videos be made for sale after the stunt? As far as my Ben Gay being biodegradable, all I can say is I’m pretty sure it is; however, the packaging and labels from the 30’s do not reflect this statement anywhere, so I cannot state that it is with 100% accuracy! Debby
Lot of 12 Little Golden Books / children’s books
Little Golden Books
Just in time for summer reading
This Lot Includes:
Alice in Wonderland
The Shy Little Kitten
Frosty the Snowman
Duck Tales
Prince and the Pauper
The Emperor’s New Clothes
Grover Takes Care of Baby
Winnie the Pooh and the Missing Bullhorn
My First Counting Book
Talespin Ghost Ship
Tawny Scrawny Lion
Mother Goose
I’m interested in your children’s books but have an interesting dilemma. My wife, Marci, and in-laws, Ray and Lynne, are driving me insane and I’m ready to light myself on fire. The first time I met my future mother-in-law she greeted me with a “So your da whittle guy dat Mawci woves so much” and pinched my cheeks. Seven years later they still talk what I call “The Devil’s Language.” Think of a family of overgrown Elmer Fudds. Recently, for my wife’s birthday she received a locket from Ray and Lynne and screamed “My pairwents awe da best evah!” and ran into their open arms. I sat there quietly—ready to gouge my eyeballs out with my fingers. On a happier note Marci and I are expecting our first child in October and I’m purchasing some children’s books. I don’t want little Willy subjected to that Satanic-filled gibberish so are there any words that could be considered baby talk in your books? Words like “gwoups” or “pwincess” or “wanguage.” I need to break the cycle somehow. Thank you.
Art
Art, what an interesting dilemma. I think all the books I have listed are actually in English. If you have the winning bid I can also include free of charge a set of ear plugs for you to take to family functions. Insert them in before arriving and just sit, nod and smile. If you win more than one of the lots I will combine shipping costs to make them very affordable. Thanks for the inquiry. Cheryl
Old Ceramic Bank - Retirement Fund - Comic Character
I remember these banks from the 60’s, although they may have been made earlier. They all have a sign on the front of the characters (usually a Hobo lookin’ fella) which reads, "Retirement Fund."
This comic little "Retirement Fund" bank is made of a very light ceramic material. His colors are still very bright with a smooth shiny surface; wear shows on the bottom & there is some grease staining on the front of the figure and on the base. He has a small chip on his right elbow & a bit of chipping from under that arm. The coin slot is on the back of the hat, and the stopper on the bottom of the bank is made of black rubber. This little guy measures about 7¼" tall & app. 4" from elbow to elbow. The base is about 3" wide.
Nice addition to your bank collection!
Great retirement gift for your favorite workin’ man!
My papa is 84 years old and still works 12–14 hour days. He has worked his hands to the bone and is addicted to work. You see, mi papa Guillermo is a kumquat farmer and is known around town as Senor Kumquat or Big Papi Kumquat. He’s been growing and selling those little gold gems of the citrus family for over fifty years. My brothers and sisters (Pepe, Stevie, Buddy, Alex, Hector and Marsha) have been trying to tell our papa to retire but he quickly dismisses the notion with a “No! The people must taste my kumquats! They love my kumquats! Their mouths drip with its sweet nectar!” We think your retirement fund bank might get him to think about retirement. He’s an 84-year-old man with gnarly fingers that weighs 103 pounds for Pete’s sake! How would it look if we covered the entire face of the grandpa with black pen? Obviously, papa Guillermo is a proud man with semi-dark skin. Also, will Mexican pesos fit in the slot? He’s got about 2,000 of those. Thank you.
Art
Dear Art—
I am unsure about the size of a peso, so I measured the coin slot on the bank, which is located on the back of the hat. It is about an inch and a quarter long by about a quarter inch wide. So, it will take a pretty large coin.
As to adding color to the face, you should know that the bank is finished with a shiny glaze, so you should use a pigment which will adhere to that surface.
Thank you for the charming story about your papa, Senor Kumquat! He sounds like someone I would enjoy kno
wing!
Thank You for your interest—
Best Regards—
Cookie
Pink Dolomite
Dolomite, which is named for the French mineralogist Deodat de Dolomieu, is a common sedimentary rock-forming mineral that can be found in massive beds of several hundred feet thick. Dolomite in addition to the sedimentary beds is also found in metamorphic marbles, hydrothermal veins and replacement deposits. Except in its pink, curved crystal habit, dolomite is hard to distinguish from its second cousin (calcite).
Greetings! Your auction is exactly what I have been looking for! You see, the past four months a pesky crow has continued to target his business (poop) on my garden gnomes that grace my back yard. I possess an impressive collection of garden gnomes and this old crow seems to think he has free reign to vandalize them. It’s time for me to be rid of this nasty delinquent once and for all. If God gave David a rock to slay Goliath with, then surely He would allow me to strike a nettlesome and provoking crow dead (or at least unconscious). I’ve heard that Dolomite rocks help prevent feelings of anxiety as well. Excellent. I worry about the GNP of Hungary a lot. Sometimes the number 72. I currently do not own a biblical sling like King David but possess my childhood sling shot. How far would I have to pull back on the sling shot for your rock to strike the crow down like it did Goliath? Two feet? You think the rock’s too light? Would the rock’s shape hinder its flight pattern in any way? Thank you.
Art
Hi. Well I must say I have never had to sort out a crow. I have been quite lucky as I have a dog and she scares away anything in our garden. The rock is heavy and it depends on how far the crow is and how good a shot you are. I am sure that if you aim, pull back, and fire you are sure to hit the pesky crow. But I can’t guarantee you will hit it the first time or even hit it. But if I was the crow and you were throwing that rock at me I would be off and never return. So if you do purchase this rock, good luck and let me know how you get on.
Star Wars Lando Calrissian 12-inch Doll—MIB
You are bidding on the Lando Calrissian 12-inch Collector Series doll. This 1996 Collector’s Series has never been open and has been with me for years. Though the box shows some wear, it is in great shape.
Greetings from a galaxy far, far away (Woodlake, California). I first heard about Star Wars early in life from Sister Judy of the Pius IV Catholic Shelter. A few years later I saw a commercial for Colt .45 malt liquor. That commercial starred Billy Dee Williams. I was crushed because BDW portrayed a prominent character in Episodes V and VI of the Star Wars trilogy. But I couldn’t get it out of my mind that this man was trying to sell liquor to underage kids. He’s Lando Calrissian for heaven’s sake! Do you believe that if I were to bid on your Lando Calrissian 12-inch Doll that I would be contradicting myself? I work at a camp for recovering teenage alcoholics. I’m not sure if I could own a 12-inch doll of the spokesperson for Colt .45 malt liquor and try and help the youth of today at the same time. Additionally, do you believe Lando would have allowed alcohol on Cloud City to underaged youths? You know, he was in charge of the entire city in The Empire Strikes Back.
Art
Greetings fellow eBayer,
First of all, I must say I admire the fact that your question involves what may appear to be an ethical dilemma. Without the risk of being biased as the one selling the item, I see no contradiction here. If it is something you want and enjoy having, then go ahead. As far as BDW selling alcohol subliminally to underaged children, I don’t see it; what I do see is a beverage company trying to capitalize on an African American movie star’s (for back then) fame and market their product. Most actors/actresses, especially those up and coming, including older ones, will endorse many a product for whatever reason they decide, whether it be more fame or the ever powerful $. So, having considered what really is just probably surface reasoning and taking into consideration the fact that most of the kids you help have probably never even seen that commercial, the answer seems evidently clear.
Now as far as Lando allowing alcoholic drinks to underaged children in Cloud City, all I can tell you is that in Germany, as long as you can reach over the counter you can drink. I do not know what the age limit was long ago in that galaxy so very far away, but I’m quite sure that no matter what it is or is not, children of all ages can be pretty clever. Here in the U.S. it’s 21 so drink responsibly. Hope this helps.
Tim
New in plastic 35 year anniversary Disneyland Map
New in plastic never been opened 35th anniversary souvenir pop-up map. Says on front “35 years of magic, Disneyland, souvenir pop-up map, Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom.” Limited edition, not available anymore. Included is a graduation Mickey key chain.
Greetings and happy days to you and yours! I can’t tell you how excited I am to have found your auction for a 35 Year Anniversary Disneyland Map. You see, I took my niece Mona and nephew Skeeter to Disneyland during the anniversary tour and tragedy struck. As we had just got our map at the Disney Gallery a frenzied Goofy (no doubt an impostor) snatched the map out of poor Mona’s hand. I felt as though I was in slow motion as I went after Goofy to no avail (he gave me the slip just past Space Mountain and hid in Tom Sawyer’s caves). I went to the main office to report what had happened and all they gave us were souvenir pennants and some nasty gum drops. Your item has brought me some hope and I can’t wait to tell my niece and nephew about your auction. They now live on a dude ranch in Wyoming. Does your map have any gigantic creases? Are there milk, black cherry soda, or chicken nugget stains? How about other blemishes? Thank you.
Art
Hey there,
I always hope I can make someone as happy as you are. I had a friend who worked at Disneyland and acquired a few of these. I have sold two and this is my last one. I do hope Mona is happy with it. That is such a charming story and reminds me of when I was a kid and left my stuffed animal, Michael, at a Mexican restaurant. My dad rushed back to get Michael and brought him back safe and sound. He had told me that Michael was fine and he was in the back drinking margaritas. Many years later he told me he had to wrestle it out of one of the employee’s hands as he was trying to take it home with him, but my dad got there in the nick of time, so I completely understand and hope this puts a smile on her face. There are no stains or creases, it has never been opened and is fully in the plastic. Maybe a little dust but I will wipe that off before I send it.
Petoskey Stone Fossil Coral Michigan Egg
Petoskey Stone Fossil Coral Michigan Paperweight Egg. App. 30 × 47 mm state stone of Michigan app. 350 million years old.
Greetings! As a devout believer in reincarnation I often find myself connected to people, animals, and other living organisms. For example, just last month my wife Yanni and I attended the local renaissance fair and I was strangely drawn to a sword swallowing court jester. After enjoying some hearty Elizabethan fare, fresh salads, and delectable Greek cuisine together I told him that I’ve traced myself back 65 million years ago to the Paleocene Epoch period. He was then delighted to tell me that he was once a chriacus, a raccoon-like omnivore. We laughed ’til our hearts could stand no more! I shared with him my entire reincarnation history up to inhabiting this human body (Art Farkas). I am in the midst of collecting items related to my journey and just recently purchased a 10th century Viking shield, which belonged to the body of Athils Vapnfjord. He was a lot of fun. Which ocean did your fossil egg originate from? How many total fossils can one see? Even though I was tiny, I have fond memories of the Paleocene Epoch period.
Art
WOW,
A question of which I am not sure of the answer, but I will happily pass on what I know. The North American continent actually was much further south than its present day location, maybe closer to where Florida is now and covered by a shallow sea. This shallow sea covered much of what is now the great lakes region, extending over to what is currently the state of Iowa as well. The name of this shallow sea I do not know. The number of fossils you can
see is quite numerous. Each coral animal (Hexagonaria percarinata is its latin name, and it’s app. 350 million years old and the state stone of Michigan) is about a few millimeters across, and the piece is completely covered by them so my guess would be 40–60 over the entire piece I would imagine. Hopefully that helped a little. Have a wonderful week and a great Thanksgiving!!!
Best Regards,
Sandra
MENS REFEREE JERSEY UNIFORM SHIRT LARGE
I am offering a sharp-looking Referee’s short sleeve jersey. No chest pocket. Made by Majestic.
Size is Large
Measures 22" across the chest and 29" in length
100% polyester
Made in the USA
Excellent condition!
Hello! Due to receiving five speeding tickets in the past two months, I am imposing 20 hours of community service upon myself. I will wear a whistle and a referee shirt and call fouls on those who break real or social laws. This will help to clean up society. Waiting on street corners for someone to jay-walk, I will run up to them, blow my whistle, and yell, “Technical foul! Failure to adhere to the crosswalk.” If a couple is awkwardly showing affection, I will throw a yellow flag at them and yell, “Illegal use of the hands. 15 yard penalty.” I will stand by a cashier at McDonald’s and blow the whistle every time they take longer than 30 seconds on a customer. Naturally, this would be a delay-of-game penalty. People need structure or there’s chaos. The traffic court judge will no doubt see my good works and waive my traffic tickets. Does your referee shirt stretch easily in the sleeves and in the collar? I have a reoccurring boil on my left bicep and a one inch goiter on my neck.