LONG GONE FOR 2009

I came across a website with a list of some things that are not returning in 2009. A few are surprising, a few are not. What item do you think you will miss the most?

Polaroid Traditional Instant Film



Polaroid introduced its first instant camera in 1948. Its revenue peaked in 1991 at nearly $3 billion. But by 2001, the company had gone into bankruptcy. It was bought four years later by Petters Group Worldwide. The increased popularity of digital cameras led Polaroid to plan for the exit of traditional film in all formats and sizes. It will halt production in 2008. (Editor's Note: Polaroid filed for bankruptcy protection on Dec. 18, 2008, saying allegations of fraud at its parent company are to blame.)


Arena Football League (AFL)



Founded in 1987 as an American Football indoor league, the league grew in popularity through the years, but the increase was accompanied by greatly increased expenses and debt that led to the league to announce in December that it was suspending operations for 2009. The future of the AFL is questionable.


Samantha Parkington
(Jess, I know that Abby is going to miss this :-)



In October, American Girl officially announced plans to say farewell to Samantha Parkington, one of the company's original historical characters introduced in 1986. Samantha's complete product collection, including her best friend Nellie™, will soon be removed from American Girl's catalog, Web site, and retail stores. However, the Samantha books will still be sold.



Diet Cherry Chocolate Dr Pepper
(This just sounds GROSS)



Diet Cherry Chocolate Dr Pepper was introduced as a limited edition flavor on November 21, 2007. Although it had its fans, and was credited as tasting exactly like you would think it would, the flavor was discontinued in April 2008.


Linens 'n Things



In October, the bankrupt retailer said it plans to close all of its 317 remaining store nationwide. The New Jersey-based company had already closed 218 stores earlier this year. The closure notice came after the retailer was unable to find a buyer for the remaining stores.


There are several more items that made the list, but these were the ones that peeked my interest. If you want to see the complete list, follow this link:

http://www.walletpop.com/specials/departures-2008?icid=200100397x1215998848x1201085208