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Goat Thing of the Day: A 1927 Cutie in Los Angeles

Nov 21st, 2009

There I was, at Iron Steaks bar, just off Broadway in Sacramento. It was a gathering of writer types. When from out of the sea of people my new friend Russell who has a website called SugarLump or The Sweetest Thing Living, I’m not really sure which, approached with a framed photograph.

“I have something for you…,” he said.

Oh boy! Finally someone was going to give me a million dollars! Woo-hoo!

“This is my dad,” he said, showing me a black and white photograph.

Oh.

Oh! With a goat!

boy poses with goat and cart painted with Los Angeles 1927

This was what they clogged the San Diego freeway with back then.

“Is there a story behind this?” I asked him.

“I don’t know the story. Only that he’s three or four years old in that picture and it was taken in 1927 in Los Angeles.”

“I will return this to you,” I told him.

“Oh no, that’s a copy I made for you.”

“But the frame…”

“Oh, please. Ninety-nine cents at Walgreens.”

I love you people.

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vodkalogic

how nice. It is a shaggy goat.
http://tattytiara.blogspot.com/ tattytiara

Well I'm glad you did find me so I could find you back – I love this blog! Goats are awesome. I'm in the ongoing process of talking my boyfriend into getting one. I think I made a lot of progress when his lawnmower broke.

And yes, I technically did make those up. I'd say they were essentially mental collages from more ads than I'd care to recall having read!
http://www.madmadgeworld.blogspot.com/ Madge

I heart that picture.
http://howtobecomeacatladywithoutthecats.blogspot.com CatLadyLarew

I love this one!
http://injaynesworld.blogspot.com/ Jayne

What a fabulous photo! Now that's a collector's item. What a nice guy to give that to you.
http://wordsofwisdomfromasmartmouthbroad.blogspot.com/ Smart Mouth Broad

Goats sure were hairy back in the “olden days.”
http://www.pricillaspeaks.blogspot.com/ Pricilla

You know what? You need a real, live goat.
I'm gonna ship you Matthew. He needs a home.
http://www.holywoodobsessed.com/ stina

beautiful picture. that goat is amazing. love his dad's hat too. take care. “maaaaa.”
http://www.strokeofliving.blogspot.com Dale Ottley

It is us [or is it 'It is we?'] who love you Nanny G! Unbelievable photo.

A three year old and his goat pulled wagon is considered traffic. Wow. Just imagine the 405 today.
http://www.4chooks.com/ Jenny

What a fantastic find.
I recently looked at some similar photos with my class as we made billy carts together. I will find a copy for you.
peelinganorange

I love this picture. It's just…perfect.
http://buttsandashes.blogspot.com/ marlaahansen

I have a very similar picture of my MIL from the same era and also in Los Angeles. That goat got around!
http://savoauctioneers.com/blog John J Savo

Cool. Which reminds me… I have stuff for you too. Expect an email.
http://wmljshewbridge.blogspot.com/ Lorie Shewbridge

What a great photo, and such a pretty goat!
Bloggers are the best people in the WHOLE world!!
http://www.debbiedoesdrivel.com/ Debbie

That goat looks like it's part Corgi/part shag carpet and the human kid is from The Little Rascals.
http://cowpattysurprise.blogspot.com/ Nezzy

Man ya hit the jackpot. Not only one terrific pic of a goat ya got a cute kid and a frame to boot!!!

Have one terrific day!!!
Mrs4444

That's awesome. I love it!
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