And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
In high school in the late 30’s, my mother had on loan from her brother in the Army a Ford coupe convertible with wire wheels and a rumble seat. About 20 years ago, I saw a restored one in an auto show. It was absolutely beautiful. My mother had a better car in her teens than I have ever had, notwithstanding my Miata.
When my father died in her 40’s, she bought a very sporty, flashy Pontiac coupe. I guess I never really knew her.
I thought my Aunt Alma was pretty cool taking us to the beach in her Red Ford Falcon. You have to get old to know how good you had it. Not money, but great relatives and family.
Your meemaw didn't have to pay for auto insurance on the gas-guzzler. She probably wasn't telling your paw-paw or other men "hey, eyes up here, buddy! I don't need no man!" while wearing those short-shorts. And as for her past? Well, if judging by the present and all these stories of STDs and orgies in retirement communities, I can make a few guesses....
Nice '67 Camaro Super Sport!! Mom had a '69 base model the original owner had dropped a 396 into w/a Hurst shifter for the 4-speed. I got to drive it a couple times in high school. Fun! -JLM
I'm guessing late 1970's photo from her shorts and hair, 10 year old car a high school student could afford, probably burned oil but glass packs and Cragers go good on it. Then gas went to 60 cents a gallon, did more parking on main street than dragging main street.
In high school in the late 30’s, my mother had on loan from her brother in the Army a Ford coupe convertible with wire wheels and a rumble seat. About 20 years ago, I saw a restored one in an auto show. It was absolutely beautiful. My mother had a better car in her teens than I have ever had, notwithstanding my Miata.
ReplyDeleteWhen my father died in her 40’s, she bought a very sporty, flashy Pontiac coupe. I guess I never really knew her.
Boomers don't get enough credit for being smart enough to be born at the most cakewalk time to be alive in all of human history.
ReplyDeleteIt was really the best decision they've ever made.
So what year did you decide to get born?
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What year are they going to issue you a brain?
Good days. Time to get them back.
ReplyDeleteI moved to a small town and it is like stepping 40 years back in time. Love it.
DeleteI thought my Aunt Alma was pretty cool taking us to the beach in her Red Ford Falcon. You have to get old to know how good you had it. Not money, but great relatives and family.
ReplyDeleteYour meemaw didn't have to pay for auto insurance on the gas-guzzler. She probably wasn't telling your paw-paw or other men "hey, eyes up here, buddy! I don't need no man!" while wearing those short-shorts. And as for her past? Well, if judging by the present and all these stories of STDs and orgies in retirement communities, I can make a few guesses....
ReplyDeleteyou don't have a clue, do you dipshit !
DeleteNice '67 Camaro Super Sport!! Mom had a '69 base model the original owner had dropped a 396 into w/a Hurst shifter for the 4-speed. I got to drive it a couple times in high school. Fun!
ReplyDelete-JLM
I'm guessing late 1970's photo from her shorts and hair, 10 year old car a high school student could afford, probably burned oil but glass packs and Cragers go good on it. Then gas went to 60 cents a gallon, did more parking on main street than dragging main street.
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