The Olivetti Valentine got plenty of use at my son's wedding yesterday, ending with an hilarious limerick writing competition (the results of which I won't be scanning here!). The typewriter was passed around while wedding photographs were taken, and everyone killed the time by joining in the typing fun. Reading out best wishes telegrams is, of course, no longer a part of wedding receptions - I don't think telegrams exist any longer, do they? Apart from the loss of the necessary machinery and the service, the traditionally bawdy wedding telegram would no longer be considered PC (as if it ever was!). Anyway, best wishes messages for the happy couple were typed and provided on technology even older than the telegram:
Congratulations! Looks like a fine wedding. Good to see the Valentine getting a work out.
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ReplyDeleteGran idea esa de escribir deseos al matrimonio con MaqMáqu de Escribir!!
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ReplyDeleteHow brilliant, Robert, and congratulations to all! This is my first comment on your blog since I discovered it last year. Thank you for being so generous with your time and in sharing your knowledge.
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