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Wed Feb 09 2011 06:30 PM
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After 15 years of searching for this, the oldest version of Lion oil's 42 inch black sign is finally home in my care. Friend, and fellow old gasser, Allen Brown, from Grenada, Ms found this bad boy in the deep woods of Kosciusko, Ms. We believe this sign orginally hung at a station there in the late 20's early 30's. Allen called me yesterday after sending me the photo on my I-phone and almost making me have a wreck. I got home, got money and headed south. We made the deal, and I got home with the captured Lion late last night. Below is a picture with my new granson, Christopher Elijah Huffman, (Eli), and my son Dalton. I am on cloud nine with my two latest editions, one to the family and one to the collection. Thanks again to Allen Brown, the best picker around as far as I am concerned, who found the sign I have been looking for all these years in about 2 weeks time!!!! Keep in mind that this is a very rare and early sign. Thanks again Allen!!! Enjoy the photo.... 
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I said it yesterday and i'll say it again Roger thats a killer sign. Also congrats "again" on the grand baby!
Joey
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Roger,I am glad you finally got that sign.It is awesome!not as awesome as little Eli,but awesome none the less!Congrats.Mark
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I think Joey is jealous......lol
Cities service, Vickers, Gas and Auto neons, next exit/ ahead signs and now I'm getting into globes....
AKA PARIS HILTON!
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Congratulations on the 2 additions..
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I THINK CHRISTOPHER IS EXCITED TOO. BETTER GO CHANGE HIM! CONGRATS ON THIS AWESOME RARE FIND AND CAPTURE....GRANDSON TOO! ALLEN BROWN, YOU THE MAN! 
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Roger, that trip was fun wasn't it we'll definately have to do that again, who knows maybe i'll find a 30" version
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congrtas roger!! nice sign and great looking kids!!
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when i do find it Roger, i'm gonna keep it till summer and make the next trip be in the COBRA..lol
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I difinately OWE you that ride!!! Now I need you to find me a Billups ethyl airplane globe!!!!! LOL
P.S. Don't tell Paddy!!!!!
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Roger, Looks better on oldgas than on my little screen on my phone. LOL
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Looks great! I see your getting ready to hang it in the living room. Good choice! LOL
Rare pumps, Chevrolet items, Goldon Tip Gasoline, Marathon (running man)
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Congrats on the double whammy!
Absolutely great sign. You should be proud. But that little Eli is going to change your life. Couldn't get any better.
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Congrads Roger, great sign and great looking grand son.
Last edited by philmccauley; Wed Feb 09 2011 07:54 PM.
Thanks, Phil
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It's great that you finally got what your looking after so many years!..I have told you several times and I will say it again...congrats Paw-Paw (for those of you that are not bi-lingual, paw paw means grandpa in the south).
Last edited by texaspelican; Wed Feb 09 2011 08:51 PM.
Paddy
Wanted. Billups, Ride with Rose, Har-V, LORECO, STANOCOLA, Pan Am (early), Hurricane, Evangeline, Canal, Gulf Coast, oil companies.
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