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A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
Back from the days when companies could (and did) get away with using
scantly clad models to promote their 'hard' ware. Ridgid used to issue some outrageous calendars. From clamps to pipe wrenches, the "Women of the Ridgid brand tools" may or may not have helped sales, but they sure did adorn many toolshops! http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/sets/917376/ Jack PS - I hope this doesn't offend anyone. I just happened to find this on the Internet and thought some people would get a kick out of it. |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net said:
Back from the days when companies could (and did) get away with using scantly clad models to promote their 'hard' ware. Ridgid used to issue some outrageous calendars. I still have a few Snap-On and Mr. Gasket calendars... ;-) From clamps to pipe wrenches, the "Women of the Ridgid brand tools" may or may not have helped sales, but they sure did adorn many toolshops! http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/sets/917376/ Jack PS - I hope this doesn't offend anyone. I just happened to find this on the Internet and thought some people would get a kick out of it. Can you imagine these same women in these same poses, taken today... Talk about a limp stilson... g Greg G. |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote
in message ... Back from the days when companies could (and did) get away with using scantly clad models to promote their 'hard' ware. Ridgid used to issue some outrageous calendars. From clamps to pipe wrenches, the "Women of the Ridgid brand tools" may or may not have helped sales, but they sure did adorn many toolshops! http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/sets/917376/ Jack PS - I hope this doesn't offend anyone. I just happened to find this on the Internet and thought some people would get a kick out of it. Ridged still prints calendars like that, 'cept the bikini's are smaller. We had a 2005 hanging up in the shop until one of the "juvenile" males in the shop defaced it, then the boss took it down. Greg |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
that is a relly nice pipe bender she has there....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/...in/set-917376/ Christian "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote in message ... Back from the days when companies could (and did) get away with using scantly clad models to promote their 'hard' ware. Ridgid used to issue some outrageous calendars. From clamps to pipe wrenches, the "Women of the Ridgid brand tools" may or may not have helped sales, but they sure did adorn many toolshops! http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/sets/917376/ Jack PS - I hope this doesn't offend anyone. I just happened to find this on the Internet and thought some people would get a kick out of it. |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
On Sat, 26 Nov 2005 14:43:22 -0500, Greg wrote:
mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net said: Back from the days when companies could (and did) get away with using scantly clad models to promote their 'hard' ware. Ridgid used to issue some outrageous calendars. I still have a few Snap-On and Mr. Gasket calendars... ;-) From clamps to pipe wrenches, the "Women of the Ridgid brand tools" may or may not have helped sales, but they sure did adorn many toolshops! http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/sets/917376/ Jack PS - I hope this doesn't offend anyone. I just happened to find this on the Internet and thought some people would get a kick out of it. Can you imagine these same women in these same poses, taken today... Talk about a limp stilson... g Greg G. Ah, and not a single belly button piercing to be seen. [I was in high school during 75 & 76, so these are from my generation] +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ If you're gonna be dumb, you better be tough +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
I thought the picture showed a pipe straightener.
todd "Christian" wrote in message ... that is a relly nice pipe bender she has there.... http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/...in/set-917376/ Christian "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote in message ... Back from the days when companies could (and did) get away with using scantly clad models to promote their 'hard' ware. Ridgid used to issue some outrageous calendars. From clamps to pipe wrenches, the "Women of the Ridgid brand tools" may or may not have helped sales, but they sure did adorn many toolshops! http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/sets/917376/ Jack PS - I hope this doesn't offend anyone. I just happened to find this on the Internet and thought some people would get a kick out of it. |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
Mark & Juanita wrote:
: Ah, and not a single belly button piercing to be seen. [I was in high : school during 75 & 76, so these are from my generation] Sigh. I was there 75-78. Ah, the memories. -- Andy Barss |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
I'd swear that Miss September/October is actress Colleen Camp
http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/...in/set-917376/ what do you think On Sat, 26 Nov 2005 19:24:09 -0400, "Christian" wrote: that is a relly nice pipe bender she has there.... http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/...in/set-917376/ Christian "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote in message ... Back from the days when companies could (and did) get away with using scantly clad models to promote their 'hard' ware. Ridgid used to issue some outrageous calendars. From clamps to pipe wrenches, the "Women of the Ridgid brand tools" may or may not have helped sales, but they sure did adorn many toolshops! http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/sets/917376/ Jack PS - I hope this doesn't offend anyone. I just happened to find this on the Internet and thought some people would get a kick out of it. |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net said:
Back from the days when companies could (and did) get away with using scantly clad models to promote their 'hard' ware. Ridgid used to issue some outrageous calendars. I must resemble that statement. Those calendars were tastefully done, and have earned a place in Americana. First thing Emerson did after purchasing Rigid was to discontinue the calendar. My associate made a sales calls a couple of days after the announcement. It was not a happy place. Seems customers were registering their thoughts with customer service and the word travelled fast around the place. Turned out to be a precursor of things to come. Lew |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
I wouldn't mind getting a Rigid "Hickey" from her ;-)
"Christian" wrote in message ... that is a relly nice pipe bender she has there.... http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/...in/set-917376/ Christian "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote in message ... Back from the days when companies could (and did) get away with using scantly clad models to promote their 'hard' ware. Ridgid used to issue some outrageous calendars. From clamps to pipe wrenches, the "Women of the Ridgid brand tools" may or may not have helped sales, but they sure did adorn many toolshops! http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/sets/917376/ Jack PS - I hope this doesn't offend anyone. I just happened to find this on the Internet and thought some people would get a kick out of it. |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
Mark & Juanita said:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2005 14:43:22 -0500, Greg wrote: Can you imagine these same women in these same poses, taken today... Talk about a limp stilson... g Greg G. Ah, and not a single belly button piercing to be seen. [I was in high school during 75 & 76, so these are from my generation] No ink, either - at least where you can see it... Hey, I was in HS in '75, so my generation isn't that far from yours, sonny. ;-) But what caught my eye more than the lack of naval decor, was the lack of tongue and nose studs! !!! Greg G. |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
Andrew Barss said:
Mark & Juanita wrote: : Ah, and not a single belly button piercing to be seen. [I was in high : school during 75 & 76, so these are from my generation] Sigh. I was there 75-78. Ah, the memories. -- Andy Barss AAAANDYYYY! Get away from that computer and quit day dreaming. Aren't you supposed to be fixing that leaking toilet? And what about my broken toaster oven. My mother was right - I should have married Phillip... whah, wha whah, wha whah whah whaah. g Greg G. |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
In article et,
Lew Hodgett wrote: mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net said: Back from the days when companies could (and did) get away with using scantly clad models to promote their 'hard' ware. Ridgid used to issue some outrageous calendars. I must resemble that statement. Those calendars were tastefully done, and have earned a place in Americana. First thing Emerson did after purchasing Rigid was to discontinue the calendar. Don't tell anybody, but the 2006 calendar is available at www.rigid.com |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
Robert Bonomi said:
Lew Hodgett wrote: I must resemble that statement. Those calendars were tastefully done, and have earned a place in Americana. First thing Emerson did after purchasing Rigid was to discontinue the calendar. Don't tell anybody, but the 2006 calendar is available at www.rigid.com Hmmm... I get: ------------------- Rigid, Inc. We are Internet Service Provider. We are not in any way related with a hardware/tool company with a similar name. Please do not send any mail intended for that company to us. -------------- And some undecipherable Kanji. Must be an Asian babe calendar... g Greg G. |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 07:33:25 -0000,
(Robert Bonomi) wrote: Don't tell anybody, but the 2006 calendar is available at www.rigid.com Add a "d": http://www.ridgid.com Not sure what that other site was. Ricky |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
Ricky Robbins said:
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 07:33:25 -0000, (Robert Bonomi) wrote: Don't tell anybody, but the 2006 calendar is available at www.rigid.com Add a "d": http://www.ridgid.com Not sure what that other site was. I was just funnin' him. Greg G. |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
Robert Bonomi said:
Don't tell anybody, but the 2006 calendar is available at www.rigid.com Actually, for a direct link - with photos BFG try this: http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Calendar/ Don't forget to scroll down. I don't think I'll be mailing in my $10.00, however... Greg G. |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
In article ,
Greg wrote: But what caught my eye more than the lack of naval decor, was the lack of tongue and nose studs! !!! I believe the current phrase is "facial hardware". |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
On Sat, 26 Nov 2005 11:31:25 -0700, "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote: Back from the days when companies could (and did) get away with using scantly clad models to promote their 'hard' ware. Ridgid used to issue some outrageous calendars. From clamps to pipe wrenches, the "Women of the Ridgid brand tools" may or may not have helped sales, but they sure did adorn many toolshops! http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/sets/917376/ Jack PS - I hope this doesn't offend anyone. I just happened to find this on the Internet and thought some people would get a kick out of it. Real women, with real boobs, tastefully photographed by one of the best glamour photographers in the business.. who could be offended? Sigh. |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 04:16:45 GMT, with neither quill nor qualm,
shooter357 quickly quoth: I'd swear that Miss September/October is actress Colleen Camp http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/...in/set-917376/ what do you think Perhaps, and this one could be Mariette Hartley? http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/...in/set-917376/ --- - Sarcasm is just one more service we offer. - http://diversify.com Web Applications |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 07:33:25 -0000, with neither quill nor qualm,
(Robert Bonomi) quickly quoth: In article et, Lew Hodgett wrote: mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net said: Back from the days when companies could (and did) get away with using scantly clad models to promote their 'hard' ware. Ridgid used to issue some outrageous calendars. I must resemble that statement. Those calendars were tastefully done, and have earned a place in Americana. First thing Emerson did after purchasing Rigid was to discontinue the calendar. Don't tell anybody, but the 2006 calendar is available at www.rigid.com Nope, try http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Calendar/ instead. But, hey, gimme a Hustler calendar any day. --- - Sarcasm is just one more service we offer. - http://diversify.com Web Applications |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 02:47:34 -0500, Greg wrote:
Robert Bonomi said: ... snip Don't tell anybody, but the 2006 calendar is available at www.rigid.com Hmmm... I get: ------------------- Rigid, Inc. We are Internet Service Provider. We are not in any way related with a hardware/tool company with a similar name. Please do not send any mail intended for that company to us. -------------- And some undecipherable Kanji. Must be an Asian babe calendar... g Greg G. Back when someone else had Grizzly in their name, they included a link to the Grizzly Tool site -- seems like that would have been a neighborly thing to do by rigid.com since this apparently is a common mistake to the point that they felt the need to have the only English on their website pointing out that fact. +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ If you're gonna be dumb, you better be tough +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 03:39:44 -0500, Greg wrote:
Robert Bonomi said: Don't tell anybody, but the 2006 calendar is available at www.rigid.com Actually, for a direct link - with photos BFG try this: http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Calendar/ Don't forget to scroll down. I don't think I'll be mailing in my $10.00, however... Greg G. Only 6 pictures for two years? What's up with that? [... and I'd be saying that if it was tractors, trains, or anything else] +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ If you're gonna be dumb, you better be tough +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
Mark & Juanita said:
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 03:39:44 -0500, Greg wrote: Robert Bonomi said: Don't tell anybody, but the 2006 calendar is available at www.rigid.com Actually, for a direct link - with photos BFG try this: http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Calendar/ Don't forget to scroll down. I don't think I'll be mailing in my $10.00, however... Greg G. Only 6 pictures for two years? What's up with that? [... and I'd be saying that if it was tractors, trains, or anything else] Well, just like your local stripper, uhh... exotic dancer, I don't believe they're going to show it ALL unless you pay your $10 VBG Greg G. |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
"Greg G." wrote in message ... Robert Bonomi said: Lew Hodgett wrote: I must resemble that statement. Those calendars were tastefully done, and have earned a place in Americana. First thing Emerson did after purchasing Rigid was to discontinue the calendar. Don't tell anybody, but the 2006 calendar is available at www.rigid.com Try this link instead! http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Calendar/ Your eyes will be pleased! I TOLD you guys the calenders were still available!! Greg |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
"Wes Stewart" wrote in message ... PS - I hope this doesn't offend anyone. I just happened to find this on the Internet and thought some people would get a kick out of it. Real women, with real boobs, tastefully photographed by one of the best glamour photographers in the business.. who could be offended? Sigh. Trust me, there is some old biddy, with her hair tied in a tight bun, dress to her ankles, that wants to save us sinners for enjoying the view! Greg |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 14:16:45 -0600, "Greg O"
wrote: Don't tell anybody, but the 2006 calendar is available at www.rigid.com Try this link instead! http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Calendar/ Your eyes will be pleased! I TOLD you guys the calenders were still available!! Greg Much better. Thanks. |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 14:19:50 -0600, "Greg O" wrote:
"Wes Stewart" wrote in message .. . PS - I hope this doesn't offend anyone. I just happened to find this on the Internet and thought some people would get a kick out of it. Real women, with real boobs, tastefully photographed by one of the best glamour photographers in the business.. who could be offended? Sigh. Let me correct that for you: Trust me, there is some old biddy, with her hair tied in a tight bun, dress to her ankles, who is head of a Womens' Studies department on a campus somewhere that wants to stop men from exploiting women and revel in an androgynous (sp?) totally-equal society. HTH. :-) save us sinners for enjoying the view! Greg +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ If you're gonna be dumb, you better be tough +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
"Larry Jaques" wrote in message
... On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 04:16:45 GMT, with neither quill nor qualm, shooter357 quickly quoth: I'd swear that Miss September/October is actress Colleen Camp http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/...in/set-917376/ what do you think Gosh, I had thought he (Peter Gowland) was a better photographer than that --- he was one of the Glamour Photography "gods" in the 60's and 70's -- but those pictures are just awful, awkward poses, little regard for lighting ... Maybe we all just knew less back then and accepted it as good? Norm |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
Greg O wrote: "Greg G." wrote in message ... Robert Bonomi said: Lew Hodgett wrote: I must resemble that statement. Those calendars were tastefully done, and have earned a place in Americana. First thing Emerson did after purchasing Rigid was to discontinue the calendar. Don't tell anybody, but the 2006 calendar is available at www.rigid.com Try this link instead! http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Calendar/ Your eyes will be pleased! I TOLD you guys the calenders were still available!! Not really. They do have calenders, but they no longer have pictures of their tools in the calender. -- FF |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
Norm Dresner said:
"Larry Jaques" wrote in message .. . On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 04:16:45 GMT, with neither quill nor qualm, shooter357 quickly quoth: I'd swear that Miss September/October is actress Colleen Camp http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/...in/set-917376/ what do you think Gosh, I had thought he (Peter Gowland) was a better photographer than that --- he was one of the Glamour Photography "gods" in the 60's and 70's -- but those pictures are just awful, awkward poses, little regard for lighting ... Maybe we all just knew less back then and accepted it as good? Norm I believe that most 'men' viewing these are not concerned about the lighting as much as... well... superfluous body parts and bulges. g I seriously doubt most notice that the girls are posing with tools. Greg G. |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
Greg G. wrote:
Norm Dresner said: "Larry Jaques" wrote in message . .. On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 04:16:45 GMT, with neither quill nor qualm, shooter357 quickly quoth: I'd swear that Miss September/October is actress Colleen Camp http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpqua/...in/set-917376/ what do you think Gosh, I had thought he (Peter Gowland) was a better photographer than that --- he was one of the Glamour Photography "gods" in the 60's and 70's -- but those pictures are just awful, awkward poses, little regard for lighting ... Maybe we all just knew less back then and accepted it as good? Norm I believe that most 'men' viewing these are not concerned about the lighting as much as... well... superfluous body parts and bulges. g I seriously doubt most notice that the girls are posing with tools. Greg G. There were girls in the pictures? |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
wrote in message ups.com... http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Calendar/ Your eyes will be pleased! I TOLD you guys the calenders were still available!! Not really. They do have calenders, but they no longer have pictures of their tools in the calender. -- FF They had pictures with tools on them?? Musta been trick photography, all I saw was bikini's! Greg |
A blast from the past - Ridgid 1975/76 Calendar
" [I was in high
school during 75 & 76, so these are from my generation] " Thats the year I was born, yet I still find them hot! Strangeling appealing :) |
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