tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post4442355464330038874..comments2024-03-28T07:39:52.011-07:00Comments on GORILLAS DON'T BLOG: Santa's Village, November 1957Major Pepperidgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-60449036166407008822016-12-19T09:55:28.040-08:002016-12-19T09:55:28.040-08:00Major, I only made one visit to this park, when I ...Major, I only made one visit to this park, when I was very small, but the memories are still green. Thanks for sharing these photos.<br /><br />I've read recently that this park is re-opening. Makes me want to go see it again.<br /><br />Kids just make their own deadly weapons these days, no need to encourage them.<br /><br />JGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-42372614679867403272016-12-18T15:17:55.599-08:002016-12-18T15:17:55.599-08:00Major-
A 'slapjack', not so simply-put, i...Major-<br /><br />A 'slapjack', not so simply-put, is a... <i>"Traditionally, they are small leather covered devices that can be used to hit other people. They are lethal, and can cause major bruising and even cuts along the impact area. This type of weapon is also known as a blackjack weapon and in the past, some law enforcement agencies have used them to take down criminals that chose to strike back at them".</i> <br /><br />Sounds like the perfect 'toy' to roll-off the assembly line at Santa's Workshop-!Nanookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255357829181568172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-52137114303844964382016-12-18T12:22:07.666-08:002016-12-18T12:22:07.666-08:00I usually left Disneyland with at least one souven...I usually left Disneyland with at least one souvenir. I remember a pin button that said something like "I'm Goofy about Disneyland" (with one of those changing pictures of Goofy when you tilted it). I never visited Disneyland, Knott's or Santa's Village and were bought an actual toy while there. I think once my parents spent the money driving out to some theme park and then admission, food and rides they weren't about to pony over more money for a toy. And frankly, I knew it would have been fruitless to ask them. My parents were not cheap but even as a kid I knew they weren't made out of money. Sunday Nightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-52867113200149406972016-12-18T11:35:31.363-08:002016-12-18T11:35:31.363-08:00Nanook, in the magical land inside my head, I am g...Nanook, in the magical land inside my head, I am going to continue to believe that it was called “Fight Time Toys”! (What is a “slapjack”?).<br /><br />K. Martinez, the funny thing is that when Disney uses plywood cutouts, I feel insulted. They’re DISNEY. I hold them to a higher standard. But small family owned parks can get away with low budget props, and I’ll come back for more. I don't know about the "Frosty's Snowball Ride" - I personally never went to Santa's Village, sadly.Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-785355748567483942016-12-18T10:29:33.329-08:002016-12-18T10:29:33.329-08:00Nice set today. When is it not? I too love the ply...Nice set today. When is it not? I too love the plywood choo-choo. I've become so burnt out on the razzle-dazzle of Disney Parks these days, that I've come to appreciate low tech simplicity more and more. Charming park it was, at least in Scotts Valley where my memories lie. Did you guys have "Frosty's Snowball Ride" like we did up here in the Scotts Valley Santa's Village? Thanks, Major.K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-68151839213632573832016-12-18T00:37:04.560-08:002016-12-18T00:37:04.560-08:00Major-
As much as I like Fight Time Toys, it'...Major-<br /><br />As much as I like <i>Fight</i> Time Toys, it's actually "Right" Time Toys. And speaking of 'Fight Time', don't forget the Slapjack-! (I do like the colorful simplicity of the clock and the animated figures. it's pure joy.<br /><br />Thanks, Major.Nanookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255357829181568172noreply@blogger.com