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Started this discussion. Last reply by John Aug 23, 2008.

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Aug 19, 2008.

Something Interesting About Me:: I'm 20 in S. California. I'm a fan of 20th century antiques of many styles, but mainly mid-century modern with a more campy flair.

Random things I love: Horror movies (including "Mommie Dearest"), 45rpm records (early rock, 60s pop, girl groups, Phil Spector stuff), aluminum christmas trees, sunburst clocks, John Waters movies, fiberglass lamp shades, blondewood furniture, jade plants, etc., etc...

I'm a record collector (78s from the 1920s to vinyl of the 80s) and do restoration work on record players (wind ups through to my more recent 1962 jukebox).

So as you might imagine, lava lamps, with all their mass-produced, space-aged, campy glory, fit my style well. Who can dislike them?

Looks like a fun site here. Write if you wanna.

My First Lava Lamp was:: My first one had a black base/cap, purple wax and clear liquid. My parents bought it for me probably around 1997-ish. Unfortunately, it has disappeared. I think I broke it, I can't remember. BTW does anyone have one like it from that same era? I'm interested in buying!

At 4:09am on August 19, 2008, Woodvetch said…: Mornning John,
Here's another clear/purple on ebay closing today. It has a buy it now for $14.99
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180276732031&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008

k

At 5:20am on August 18, 2008, Modulo '70 said…: Hi John and Welcome to Oozing Goo

You have cool tastes, not only do i love the lava lamps preferably from 60's and 70's but also space age design and other iconic 20th century stuff. I collect 45's and 33 rpms too manily 60's and 70's again.

Jerome

At 4:15am on August 18, 2008, Woodvetch said…: Here's a nice clear/purple closing on eBay today in 3 hours
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190243707570&ssPageName=STRK:MEBI:IT&ih=009

K