Again…I must confess providence at work. I have been talking about our old 1970s Barbie camper with my girls ever since they received their own 2000 Barbie camper for Christmas last year. Also, I have been writing about my protagonists abandoning their Barbie camper on their back porch.
Yesterday, I had to pick my MIst up from a Social Justice workshop on
Hollywood Road. I almost never get to Hollywood Road. When I do, I use it as an excuse to check out Hollywood Shoes(the most amazing shoe store ever) and the Salvation Army Thrift Store (the girls and I enjoy a good thrift once in a while). We’d just walked in the store when Mist disappears into the toy section and emerges with a mint 1970s Barbie Camper–exactly like the one my sister owned back in the 70’s and we played with for years. So here she is in all her glory. I have included my girls and I in our Barbie forms for the photo opt:
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| Here We are in Our New Camper: Ready to Explore the Roads! |
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| That’s me driving, next to me is Pip, Tabs is the middle and Mist on the passenger side. |
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| Me and My New Wheels…Watch Out World! |
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| Just Me and My Gals–Ready for our road Trip Down to South America |
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| Pip demonstrating all the creature comforts and avacado kitchen appliances. We even have a TV and stereo! |
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| The interior is so mod and groovey–feels like Zen Studio! |
theresa_hart
Now you can see why the Barbie Boat is called ‘Barbie’.
She was just like that 70’s camper when I first walked in.
Melissa Mix Hart
so cool. The thrill of a Barbie world never leaves a girl!
Sandra
What a great find. I remember the houhrs you and Catherine spent playing with the camper and the pop-tent trailer.
Melissa Mix Hart
Yes, I’ve never seen a pop-tent since then though. It wasn’t as sturdy as the camper.