I take my mom to her Doctor's appointments too. Why is it that I don't get to see cool prints like that one? 

Guth-
Thanks for the detailed reply! Seems like you and your wife made a wise choice! Any places in mind for your possible move?  Oblation Papers & Press is quite fun. They have an old fashioned printing press and also a few typewriters for sale. I have been to Blue Moon. I failed to mention it because their prices were a bit too hefty for me...haha! I have a Canon AE-1 Program that I used for a beginner photography class in college many years ago, back when they still had plenty of film photography courses. It's definitely something I'd like to delve back into! 
As an aside, overpriced typewriters are everywhere here in LA. They are not serviced and/or in poor condition, typically sold at thrift stores or by private sellers. It's quite difficult to get a good deal here locally.

I have a total of 6 manuals, all out on display. I just use whichever one I feel like using. I do find myself using my Olympia SM-9, the ultimate workhorse, more often. It does have blue ribbon, so that may be a factor. I'd have more if I had the room. Two of my six need a little work, but I haven't found the time lately. 

Here is my collection of vintage typewriter paper. All is vintage with the exception of the paper with mint green designs (to the right of the Mead pad) and the bottom right which is letterhead from Oblation Papers and Press in Portland, Oregon.
Please post photos of your typewriter paper.
I want to see!!! 

skywatcher wrote:

Amelia - Amelia, it's you ! !

Greetings and salutations Amelia, it's so good to see you again after what seems like a very long time. Isn't it interesting how we all get so wound up and involved with work and everyday life that we tend to lose track of our friends and the things that help us relax that it takes something like a global pandemic to make us slow down, take a few steps back and get a better look at the big picture.

Sky! You're absolutely right. It has been forever since I stepped foot here. It's nice to be back...all it took was a global pandemic.