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Monday, February 18, 2013

Hand painted Furniture, Custom Painted Furniture In Unique Designs


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Hand painted Furniture, Custom Painted Furniture In Unique Designs

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 Custom Hand painted Furniture In Designs Of Your Choice. Email me to get a price quote to custom order hand painted furniture. We first want is to get an idea of what the customer really wants. We provide hand painted designs to the customer or they email us photos of ideas of their own. We take into account the customer's personal interests and color scheme. We then provide drawings of hand painted furniture pieces for approval by the customer.



 
hand painted sofa table


hand painted sideboard




Clearly Susan is proud to offer hand painted furniture for every room of the home or office. We have kitchen stools and bar stools, chests and trunks, end tables, sofa tables small writing desks, chairs and so much more.

We create custom furniture of your choice from unfinished wood furniture. If you want a particular piece that we do not have we can send you picture samples and try to find the furniture piece you want. We next will order the solid wood furniture from our vendors and begin the process.

We prime the wood with a base coat and then paint with a color of your choice. We can stress the wood to make it look old, use a faux finish, glaze what ever you like, and then we paint the furniture with your design. After that we paint it with a sealer. It is that easy.


Hand painted Dog and Cat Plates and Platters For The Animal Lover


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Hand painted Dog and Cat Plates and Platters For The Animal Lover




hand painted dog and cat platter



hand painted dog platter



Have your favorite furry friend hand painted on a plate or platter, wine glasses or ornaments. Just email us a picture so that we can get the exact details of your beloved pet. We would love to hear from you as we love animals, too, and what better way to preserve their picture forever then to have them hand painted on a plate or platter. We have such a loving relationship with man's best friend. A painted dog and cat plate and platter is a wonderful gift to give to someone.

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Hand painted Valentine's Wine Glass






Celebrate Valentine's Day With Your Sweetheart Give your sweetheart a set of Valentine's Day Wine Glasses hand painted in bright red, gold and clear hearts entertwined with each other. The hearts symbolize love, and these hearts are all joined together hand painted in different sizes and shapes etched in gold. Set of two for $50.00










To commemorate another Important February Holiday - Mardi Gras - February 13, 2013 celebrated not just in New Orleans, but in several cities around the world. These wine glasses are $25.00 each. 

Accordingto http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/mardigras/history.htm Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday". The name comes from the ancient custom of parading a fat ox through Paris on this day. The ox was to remind the people that they were not allowed to eat meat during Lent. 
 Lent runs from Ash Wednesday thru Easter Sunday.

 Mardi Gras moves. It can be anywhere between February 3rd and March 9th. The date depends on when Easter falls. French people who came to the United States brought the custom of Mardi Gras with them. The most famous festival in the US (and perhaps the world) is at New Orleans in Louisiana *wistful sigh*-- 
I've always wanted to go, not necessarily for Mardi Gras, but just to see it. 

 But Mardi Gras parades happen throughout the world. Biloxi in Mississipi, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Nice in France, Binche in Belgiun and Viareggio in Italy are just a few examples. 

 The Tuesday that Mardi Gras falls on is also known as Shrove Tuesday. The name comes from the custom of confessing on the day before lent. Shrove means "to be forgiven one's sins." Check out the full article for some interesting tidbits.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Kick Off Time....Hand painted Sports Glassware by Clearly Susan



IT'S KICK OFF TIME AT Clearly Susan Order Hand Painted Sports Glasses For The Sports Enthusiast...... We hand paint beer, margarita, martini, wine and shots glasses with any sports team logo (college or NFL). Order Now for your next tail gate party. Order Early for Christmas Gifts. We also hand paint glasses for any sports played .... golf,tennis, basketball, etc.


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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Clearly Susan - Hand Painted Glassware For Thanksgiving!

Place Your Orders Now For Hand Painted Thanksgiving And Christmas Glassware To Grace Your Holiday Table! We Take Custom Orders. Our Glassware Make Great Gifts.

Susan Rehm
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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Halloween Is Coming.........Clearly Susan Has Lots of Halloween Receipes

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Chocolate Spiders

chocolate spiders made out of chow mein noodles


Even people who don't like spiders will love these spooky treats. Melted chocolate confectioners' coating is the body and chow mein noodles form the legs.







INGREDIENTS

1 pound chocolate confectioners' coating
                                                                     
1 (8.5 ounce) package chow mein noodles


DIRECTIONS

Chop the chocolate confectioners' coating and place into a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the chow mein noodles so they are evenly distributed. Spoon out to desired size onto waxed paper. Let cool completely before storing or serving.



Creepy Crawly Cupcakes

Halloween cupcakes



To make a cobweb design on chocolate-iced cupcakes, work quickly while the ganache is still wet. Use a small pastry bag to pipe a swirl of melted white chocolate onto the still-wet ganache. Using a toothpick, draw straight lines like spokes from the center of the cupcake to the edge


New Idea For Halloween Pumpkins


Halloween Pumpkins for your home



Check out these great pumpkin ideas. Want something new other than the regular carved out Jack-O-Lantern.......then try painting him for a different look. These are fabulous ideas to get your house in a spooky mood.



Don't forget to check out our Pumpkin Special on our link at the top. 10% OFF all hand painted glassware till November 17th. Get a jump on Christmas. Gift ideas for the whole family.

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Halloween Treats Just For You by Clearly Susan




Halloween Treats Just For You by Clearly Susan




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Oodles of Ooo's This Halloween: Open Now!


The Holiday Season is upon us - Halloween is here, and before you know it Thanksgiving, Hanukah and Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye. I can't believe it - I have still been wearing summer clothes here in the South, and all of sudden it has gotten chilly, so I know it is just a matter of a few short months. I promised myself that this year I will not buy gifts at the last minute. How many times have we all made that promise?

Clearly Susan - Hand painted glassware for unique gifts would like to take the stress out of the holidays, and become your own “Personal Shopper" this holiday season.

•  It is easy. Just fill out the form when you click on Personal Shopper, fill in the dates and occasions you need gifts for, how many, and for “whom” with description of who they are, (ex. Mother, Father, husband, etc.).

•  We will then come up with great gift ideas for you, personalize them for your taste, and come up with designs that you want.

•   We can paint whatever you request. No obligation to buy. If you like our ideas we will email you to remind you of the upcoming dates so you won't forget.

•   We will take all the stress out of buying gifts, and you won't be caught at the last minute.

Oh! yea! by the way, we wrap it with a gift card, mail it, and you won't have to do a thing. But guess what - it even get's better. When we email you to remind you of upcoming occasions we will send pictures of ideas, and if you decide you want a particular item you don't have to go back onto the website to order. We can invoice through email. If you are at work and crunched for time this is fast, safe, and easy to use.

But one more thing. If you order between 10-4-2008 - 11-17-2008 you will get 10% taken off your order. When you checkout be sure to type in Coupon # 545426 and 10% will automatically be taken off your total cost Happy Halloween, we appreciate all of our loyal customers, and we would like to do something special for you by taking the stress off of your holiday gift buying. Check out some of our new items below in our last post with the Halloween video.

Sincerely,
Susan Rehm
Clearly Susan
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Thursday, September 04, 2008

Hand painted Fish Plates Serve Garlic Shrimp



Hand painted Fish Plates Serve Garlic Shrimp


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Summer is almost over and fall will be in the air, but I still have a hankering for shrimp. Growing up on the Gulf Coast, shrimp dishes are a commodity that you can't live without. Now that I have been transplanted to Atlanta, Ga for 20 something years there is still no place better than the Gulf for real seafood. I went to Florida this past July and ate seafood every day, and now it has been 6 weeks and I am having withdrawal... One of my favorite places to get good recipes and especially seafood ones are at All Recipes. check out the following recipe for garlic shrimp. UMM....

Now I have to put in a plug for my hand painted fish dishes. Wouldn't this recipe look great on these decorative fish plates. These would be great for a party or to give as a gift. Well happy fishing, and let me know if you try this recipe and how you like it. Check out our hand painted fish plates with our painted sauce bowls in either lobster, crab or shrimp design.

















Garlic Lime Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp SUBMITTED BY: CulinaryCutie PHOTO BY: FarmingFabulously


"This is a quick and easy appetizer or main dish focusing on a garlic lime marinade and thick slices of peppered bacon wrapped around green chilies and shrimp. This recipe works exceptionally well on an indoor grill."

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PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 6 Min
READY IN 26 Min
Original recipe yield 10 shrimp

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 tablespoon lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
10 cooked medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
5 slices peppered bacon, cut in half
1 (4 ounce) can whole green chili peppers, drained, and sliced lengthwise
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
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DIRECTIONS
Whisk together the oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss the shrimp in the marinade, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat an indoor electric grill for medium-high heat.
Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and shake off excess. Wrap each shrimp with a strip of chili pepper, then half a bacon slice. Secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Cook on preheated grill until the bacon is crisp, and the shrimp is hot, 6 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle the shrimp with diced avocado, and garnish with lime wedges to serve.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Dog Gifts, Dog Lover Gifts


Dog Gifts - Dog Lover Gifts
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We can't help it, but our pets are our family and they should be. When you look at their faces you can't help but go nuts. Especially dog lovers who own man's best friend. Or is it man's best friend owns a dog lover?

Anyway whichever way it is why not capture their beautiful mug on  hand painted dog wine glasses to give as a special gift to that special someone who goes crazy over their dog. Maybe it would be for you!

Why not give a whole set and let your friends and quests enjoy their sweet face with they come over for drinks. believe me they will want one, too.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Animal Glasses - Cat Glasses - Gifts For Pet Owners

Animal Glasses | Cat Glasses

 Gifts For Pet Owners



Have your favorite pet hand painted on animal glasses - cat glasses.

These are great gifts for pet owners.

Give during Christmas with a Christmas theme or just as a gift for you.

We will hand paint any breed of cats so if you don't see your favorite on
the drop down list, then just specify in the text box.

We can put names, and anything personal that you like on our cat glasses.

cat wine glass, animal wine glasscat wine glass

People love their pets, especially cats, and this is such a nice way to
remember cat owners by hand painted animal glasses, plates, platters
and glass ornaments.

We all want to give personalized gifts to our friends
and family, and it is hard to find gifts for pet owners. We can put names,
and anything personal that you like on our hand painted cat glasses. 

Friday, June 06, 2008

How To Buy Glassware From Amy


Clearly Susan Introduces How To Buy Glassware 


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Clearly Susan -found this great article from Amy on her blog on how to buy glassware from the best shapes and sizes to how to take care of it. I think you will enjoy this. Also, check out our large selection of glassware -from crystal wine glasses, martini glasses, champagne glasses to everyday beverage glasses.

Here is her article:

How To Buy The Perfect Glassware For Your Dining Room And Home

Buying glasses is a matter of taste, literally and figuratively. Ask the wine buffs and they'll tell you all about the importance of the curve of the bowl in relation to the development of the bouquet, while aesthetes will wax lyrical about the tumblers they drank retsina from at their favorite bar in Hydra last summer. Neither is wrong, though - the right glass for you is the one that makes your drinking experience most enjoyable. The best example of that is perhaps the champagne flute. Traditionally, its tulip shape helps to conserve the fine bubbles and lets you see Twilight Zone run up the glass. But who wouldn't enjoy a glass of bubbly served in an open 'coppa' or saucer glass that doesn't conserve the fizz, but is apparently modelled on Empress Josephine's breast?

Mixing StylesThere is no harm in mixing Gentle Ben either: a cranberry-colored, long-stemmed wine glass with a clear, etched tumbler looks as good as a serried rank of cut crystal wine glasses coming straight from a wedding list to your table. Just as Aluminum Christmas Trees has become fashionable to mix your grandma's vintage rose china with simple white Conran plates, so it's equally cool to have an odd assortment of glasses mingling with your shop-bought best. Charity and antique shops often have beautiful glasses on sale for a relative snip simply because they're not a complete set of six or 12. The idea is to create a table that's inviting and friendly rather than lay an imposing 'suite' of glasses that can intimidate and look too formal.


However, before you start to add to your glass collection, here are a few simple guidelines to make buying as enjoyable as the tasting you'll experience after.
Form v FunctionWine writer and expert Nick Alabaster suggest you never buy a flared glass but stick to the usual tulip shape. 'The design of a tapering tulip glass focuses the wine's aromas and concentrates them for the nose. In a flared glass they are lost. It's also important never to fill the glass more than a third full - that is usually the widest part of the rim.'
Stem or TumblerThe stem of a glass is simply there for you to hold so the wine can be served at the correct temperature and not altered by your own body heat. Naturally, if you're not drinking a fine Chablis, a beaker-style glass can be just as pleasurable.


One Size Fits All If cost and space limit your collection of stemware, then Reidel (makers of the glasses most popular with sommeliers) suggest buying an all-purpose wine glass similar to the one designed by the California Wine Institute - it's five and a half inches tall with a one and three quarter inch stem. It's clear and tulip-shaped, with an 8oz capacity, and is suitable for all wine varieties. The Chianti Classico from Riedel is one example.

Crystal or Glass?Glass is made from a mixture of sand, soda ash, marble, dolomite, potash and borax heated to 105C. By adding Stonehenge oxide (at least 24%), it becomes lead crystal which is tougher than normal glass. Ironically, though, because crystal, costs more, it's often treated with more care than regular glass. It also appears more sparkly than simple glass because it has a higher refractive index. that makes cut crystal especially pretty in candlelight.

Trends in GlassesKate Dyson of The Dining Room Shop (which sells contemporary and antique glass) has her finger on the stem, as it were, of what's hot and what's not in the style stakes.

People are definitely mixing old styles with modern ones. We've seen a huge increase in the popularity of champagne bowls, modern ones and those from the Fifties. A few years ago, people would only buy flutes.

Classic cocktail glasses and vintage cocktail shakers are popular again, too - they add a sense of glamour that makes having a drink more of an occasion.
Cut crystal from the Thirties is a very good buy. You can often pick upsets in a similar style to modern Waterford, for example, but because it's more second-hand than antique, you don't have the inflated price tag to match.
The huge red wine glasses that were everywhere a few years ago are not nearly so popular now. People have realized they can quickly finish a bottle of expensive wine by filling a couple of them, not to mention the amount of alcohol one can consume without really noticing. Smaller glasses are definitely back in favor again.

Storage and Care Keeping crystal for best seems rather dated and, while glasses won't collect as much dust hidden behind a cupboard door, neither will they be enjoyed. William Yeoward suggests crystal should be used regularly, as it's much sturdier than glass. But remember, it can break easily if subjected to rapid changes in temperature, so don't use it in the freezer, or take it from an ice bucket to a hot surface. Wash straight after use and dry by hand to avoid watermarks. 'If you get them, use a white vinegar solution' suggests Christina Schmidt from Skandium.

Dishwasher or Hand Washing? Cloudy glasses are the scourge of dishwasher lovers everywhere. As Kate Dyson explains, 'The cloudiness is the result of washing too often with detergents that are too aggressive. Always use a separate glass program and never be tempted to mix glasses in with the pots and pans. Make sure your dishwashing machine has the right amount of salt and rinse aid, too, and buy the best-quality washing tablets possible, as that really does make a difference. Also, be especially careful not to put antique or special glass in a dishwasher.' By far the best option, though, is to wash by hand. 'Just a little squirt of Fairy Liquid in a plastic bowl with hot water will do the trick. Wash glasses one by one, then rinse them in cold water. Finally, Gilles de Rais them on a clean tea towel laid over the draining board and leave them to dry naturally in the air.'

The Pre-Wash 'Glass and crystal are porous and will pick up the smell of a dusty cupboard or washing up liquid,' explains Nick Alabaster. 'That's why I clean glasses just before use. Wash and rinse them in hot water, and turn them upside down to drain, but stand them up to dry'.
The Drying Game According to Reidel, you need three linen, lint-free tea towels to dry stemware. One for draining and the others for polishing, one in each hand. Use the left hand to cradle the bowl, polishing with your right. Never twist the base and the bowl as they may snap.


You can find more information on www.housetohome.co.uk/articles/advice/how_to_buy/Buyer_s_Guide_to_Tableware_120016.html?subslug=dining room ideas and www.housetohome.co.uk/articles/advice/how_to_buy/Buyer_s_Guide_to_Glassware_119998.html?subslug=dining table ideas at

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Clearly Susan - Great Appetizer Receipes For Hand painted Glassware



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Clearly Susan has the perfect hand painted glassware for these delicious receipes from Betty Crocker. Check out these mouth watering ideas.

by Andi at Betty Crocker


Here's an easy way to dress up the food that you serve to guests—put it in stemmed glassware. You can use any kind of beverage glasses with stems, such as Wine, Martini and Margarita glasses or ice cream sundae or parfait glasses.

I like to make breakfast parfaits using yogurt, granola cereal and fresh fruit. The photo shows some breakfast parfaits that I made a couple of weekends ago for friends who came to our cabin with us. Here is a recipe for Strawberry-Banana Parfaits.






Clearly Susan offers these glass ice cream dishes in tall or long styles hand painted in a design of your choice. These parfait glasses look scrumptious with ice cream sundaes or this wonderful receipe of Strawberry-Banana Parfait above.


Strawberry-Banana Parfaits
You're five ingredients and 10 minutes away from dipping into a deliciously layered dessert or snack of yogurt, fruit and high-fiber cereal.
Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:10 min
Makes:4 servings

2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free strawberry yogurt
2 cups Fiber One® Honey Clusters® cereal
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 medium banana, thinly sliced
4 fresh strawberries
1. In each of 4 (10-oz) plastic cups or parfait glasses, layer 2 tablespoons yogurt, 1/4 cup cereal, 1/4 cup strawberry slices and 1/4 of the banana slices.
2. Top each with 2 tablespoons yogurt, 1/4 cup cereal and remaining yogurt. Garnish top of each parfait with whole strawberry.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.


Delicious appetizer Shrimp and Avocado Martinis below.
Shrimp and Avocado Martinis



How about at your next dinner party you serve this unique appetizer from Betty Crocker? Clearly Susan offers hand painted martini glasses in several hand painted designs to serve this delectable appetizer. This is definitely one of our favorites.
For a Twist - Use champagne glasses instead.

hand painted martini glass



Avocado Relish
1 ripe avocado, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon finely diced red onion
1 tablespoon minced jalapeño chile
1 tablespoon minced red pepper2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
In medium bowl, combine all ingredients.
Tequila Vinaigrette
1 lemon, juiced
1 orange, juiced
1 tablespoons tequila
1 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1/2 cup olive oilSalt and pepper to taste

For each serving
3 cooked shrimp
Garnishes: tortilla strips, fresh parsley sprig, lemon slice

In small saucepan, combine juices, tequila and sugar. Bring to a boil and boil until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Transfer to small bowl. Add vinegar.
Drizzle oil into vinegar mixture in steady stream, stirring constantly with wire whisk. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Place heaping tablespoonful of the Avocado Relilsh into each glass. Top with 3 cooked shrimp. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the Tequila Vinaigrette over top. Garnish with, tortillas strips, parsley and lemon slice.
10 servings

Tip: Add more advocado and use less dressing.

Monday, April 14, 2008

Hand painted Burgundy Grape Wine Glasses, Cheese Domes, and Wine decanter


Hand painted Burgundy Grape Glassware


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Clearly Susan's hand painted wine glasses in burgundy grape design are ready to pick off the vines. Winding branches twirled within the various shades of burgundy grapes and green leaves etched in gold.

 See all of our Hand painted Burgundy Grape collection in cheese dome, wine decanters and cake plates.

grape wine glasses

hand painted cheese dome

wine cooler


hand painted wine decanter


The vineyards are bursting with clusters of Clearly Susan's hand painted burgundy grapes on wine glasses, wine decanters, wine coolers, and cheese domes just waiting to be picked. Serve your favorite cheese appetizers and spreads in this unique cheese dome.

Our custom sets of hand painted burgundy grapes on cheese domes, wine glasses, wine coolers and wine decanters will compliment anyone's home decor.

Scooby Doo Wine Glasses and Shot Glasses - Scooby Doo Where Are You?



Clearly Susan's Scooby Doo Wine Glasses and Shot Glasses - 

Scooby Doo Where Are You? -


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Scooby Doo Where Are You? Do you remember where you were when you first experienced Scooby Doo? A lot of my peers were huge Scooby Doo fans and collectors of  Scooby Doo Gifts back in the 70's, but somehow I missed that the first time around. 
They are adults now and are still into Scooby Doo and Scooby Doo gifts such as Scooby Doo wine glasses, shot glasses and platters, and they love to collect unique original items. These are not mass produced collectibles, but one of a kind individually hand painted and signed just by your request.
History Lesson:
Joseph Barbera the creator of the TV show Scooby Doo died in December 2006. Less than a month later it was discovered that while the television series Scooby Doo was created by Barbera, the character of Scooby Doo, upon which the series was based, was created by Iwao Takamoto, who passed away January 9, 2007.
Takamoto was born in Los Angeles to Japanese parents and was sent to an internment camp in the California desert during World War II. It is there that Takamoto learned to draw, a talent that led him to a job interview with Walt Disney after his family's release from the camp. 
Takamoto apprenticed at Disney's studio and worked on such great films as Cinderella, Peter Pan, and Lady and the Tramp.In 1961 Takamoto went to work for Hanna-Barbera and worked on such television shows as The Flintstones, Josie and the Pussycats, The Great Grape Show, and The Harlem Globetrotters.
Scooby Doo was named for the last line of the Frank Sinatra rendition of Strangers in the Night, and based on a conversation Takamoto had with a Great Dane dog breeder. 
Hence was born one of the most beloved cartoon characters of all time, the scaredy-cat dog who always manages to come through in the end, with maybe a little Scooby Snack persuasion and assistance from the rest of the gang-Shaggy, Daphne, Fred, and Wilma.

Share your thoughts in the comment section: How many of you were into Scooby Doo in the 70's. Don't worry it won't date you.