That the Beatles were on the Ed Sullivan show and then just a few hours later (meaning a too-short career, not literally) performing their last time together on a rooftop with an extra-long version of "Hey Jude" and ending with "Get Back".
Here's a cool website that has some early, unpublished photos of the Fab Four.
Unpublished Photos Of The Beatles When They Were Young.
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June 25, 2009
Seems Like "Yesterday"
May 31, 2009
Earth Album
Earth Album
(from the website:)
Earth Album is a simpler, slicker Flickr mash-up that allows you to explore some of the most stunning photos in the world courtesy of Google maps and Flickr. To begin your journey, just click somewhere on the map, e.g. "India". Note-- since the top Flickr images are used, the images change every few weeks; bookmark this site and check back for a different experience in a month!
I spent over an hour Saturday afternoon just looking through the Texas Panhandle photos; the Cadillac Ranch, Route 66, Palo Duro Canyon and hundreds of lovely landscape shots.
May 24, 2009
May 23, 2009
'50 Chevy Trucks
3100 Model
(click any pic for larger view)
From "How Stuff Works"
(Note: After seeing quite a few hits on this post, I thought I should clarify something: The photographs are mine, the info comes from "How Stuff Works)
1950 Chevrolet Truck
The 1950 model year brought about the end of the postwar seller's market. Now, suddenly, America's insatiable appetite for anything on wheels came to an abrupt halt. Buyers were starting to pick and choose again (though they would make 1950 a record-setting year for car and truck purchases, spurred on to some degree by the start of war in Korea). Trucks had sold well during the previous four years, and Chevrolet had topped the market; total Chevy truck registrations had reached 345,519 by '49. But with buyers now in control, Detroit recognized that the sales race was about to heat up.
Even so, not much changed on 1950 Chevrolet trucks. Horsepower and torque did increase by two on the Thrift-Master, to 92 horsepower at 3,400 rpm and 176 pound-feet at 1,000-2,000 rpm, thanks mainly to a revised Rochester carburetor and slightly bigger exhaust valves. Tubular rear shocks became standard, and the three-quarter-ton pickup now used eight-leaf front springs.
On panels and canopy expresses, a new single-sheet plywood load floor replaced multiple-board construction for better dust sealing. The Suburban resorted to single-tone standard paint and made available panel-style rear doors, marking the first time since 1946 that customers could choose between side-hinged doors or a top-and-bottom tailgate.
In 1949, Edward H. "Crankshaft" Kelley became Chevrolet's chief engineer. He continued to make minor improvements in the division's trucks, but he concentrated on his main areas of expertise, namely economy of manufacture and plant efficiency. Under Kelley's direction, Chevy's 1951 pickups lost some of their previous standard equipment, notably the rear bumper and spare-tire locks. But he did add conventional door-window ventipanes to replace the cowl vent on the driver's side.
3600 Model
I didn't research extensively, but I found a post in a forum that stated the only basic difference between the 3600 and the 3100 models was the bed size (8ft. bed and 6ft. bed respectively) and the heavier duty suspension, as well as the # of lug nuts(8 lugs and 6 lugs repectively)
Both trucks had lovely wooden slat beds.
(click any pic for larger view)
From "How Stuff Works"
(Note: After seeing quite a few hits on this post, I thought I should clarify something: The photographs are mine, the info comes from "How Stuff Works)
1950 Chevrolet Truck
The 1950 model year brought about the end of the postwar seller's market. Now, suddenly, America's insatiable appetite for anything on wheels came to an abrupt halt. Buyers were starting to pick and choose again (though they would make 1950 a record-setting year for car and truck purchases, spurred on to some degree by the start of war in Korea). Trucks had sold well during the previous four years, and Chevrolet had topped the market; total Chevy truck registrations had reached 345,519 by '49. But with buyers now in control, Detroit recognized that the sales race was about to heat up.
Even so, not much changed on 1950 Chevrolet trucks. Horsepower and torque did increase by two on the Thrift-Master, to 92 horsepower at 3,400 rpm and 176 pound-feet at 1,000-2,000 rpm, thanks mainly to a revised Rochester carburetor and slightly bigger exhaust valves. Tubular rear shocks became standard, and the three-quarter-ton pickup now used eight-leaf front springs.
On panels and canopy expresses, a new single-sheet plywood load floor replaced multiple-board construction for better dust sealing. The Suburban resorted to single-tone standard paint and made available panel-style rear doors, marking the first time since 1946 that customers could choose between side-hinged doors or a top-and-bottom tailgate.
In 1949, Edward H. "Crankshaft" Kelley became Chevrolet's chief engineer. He continued to make minor improvements in the division's trucks, but he concentrated on his main areas of expertise, namely economy of manufacture and plant efficiency. Under Kelley's direction, Chevy's 1951 pickups lost some of their previous standard equipment, notably the rear bumper and spare-tire locks. But he did add conventional door-window ventipanes to replace the cowl vent on the driver's side.
3600 Model
I didn't research extensively, but I found a post in a forum that stated the only basic difference between the 3600 and the 3100 models was the bed size (8ft. bed and 6ft. bed respectively) and the heavier duty suspension, as well as the # of lug nuts(8 lugs and 6 lugs repectively)
Both trucks had lovely wooden slat beds.
May 22, 2009
King Midget
There was a car show at a downtown bank's parking lot and I noticed this little gem straightaway.
From a car club website:
The evolution of King Midget began in 1946 when Claud Dry and Dale Orcutt, who met while civil air patrol pilots during World War II, conceived King Midget as an inexpensive, affordable car that anyone could buy. They developed and sold King Midget as a single passenger kit car in which any single cylinder engine could be installed. The kit contained the frame, axles, springs, steering mechanism, dimensioned patterns for the sheet metal, which could be fabricated by a local metalsmith, and an assembly book. In the late 1940’s, and through 1951, the Model 1 became available from the factory as either a kit or as a fully assembled car with a 6 h.p. Wisconsin engine.
Glancing through the different types, I determined that this was a Model 2.
(NOTE: I've been informed in the comments section that it is a Model 3. Thanks to the two posters who set me straight...and their courtesy is much appreciated. I've been corrected several times before on other posts but in a rude manner...and a couple of times they were the wrong ones, not me. In this case I'll defer to the experts. - Mike)
Note the crown hood ornament.
By 1951, Dry and Orcutt had developed the second model King Midget, a two passenger convertible offered either fully assembled or as a kit, powered by the 7.5 horsepower Wisconsin AENL engine. This model firmly established King Midget's reputation and incredible ability to perform extraordinary feats. It could carry more than its own weight, it could pull exceptionally heavy loads, it had the agility of a mountain goat; all over arduous terrain with durability and economy for thousands of miles.
It began as the 500 pound car for $500. The Model 2 King Midget was a basic vehicle with a hand start cable on the left, outside behind the seat. It had a black three spoke steering wheel, brown plastic seat upholstery, no speedometer and no reverse.
However, it was this model which first offered the optional automatic transmission, reverse, electric starter, shatter proof safety-glass tinted windshield, top, steel winter doors with sliding Plexiglas windows, hot air heater, speedometer, turn signals, hand operated controls for handicapped persons and the golf model, complete with two golf bag racks, extra wide traction tires on the rear, special low gearing, foot rests on the front fenders and an extra quiet muffler system. The Custom model was introduced in 1955, along with the standard model King Midget. The Custom got a new two spoke white steering wheel, bright red and bone white upholstery, chrome bumper and cowl parking lights. New Philippine mahogany doors and winter enclosures became standard for both models, too.
May 12, 2009
Stereograms
A fantastic set of 3-D Stereogram macros at Flickr.
From the site:
These can be viewed as is by slightly de-focusing your eyes and then cross them until an image appears in the middle and then relax your eyes to get a stable 3-D image. It's worth the trouble! But don't overdo it if you have difficulty- try again later.(headache warning)
I used to have several posters like these on my living room wall. My pop used to come over and stare at them, trying his darndest to see the effect. It was so funny when he finally got them to "come together".
"You darn near have to cross your eyes!" he exclaimed.
That's very near the case, but it's more like the instructions say to do: defocus your eyes. After dad figured out what to do, I bought him a large magazine with quite a few more stereograms.
Give it a try! There are 1200 to choose from!
3-D Crosseye stereogram macros
April 14, 2009
Jesus Weeps
And so should we all.
Usually, I try to add some commentary or background information along with my photos.
These do not need it. Words will not, cannot do them justice.
This is a case where a picture is indeed better than a thousand words....but a thousand tears are not enough.
At The Cross of Our Lord, Groom, Texas.
Usually, I try to add some commentary or background information along with my photos.
These do not need it. Words will not, cannot do them justice.
This is a case where a picture is indeed better than a thousand words....but a thousand tears are not enough.
At The Cross of Our Lord, Groom, Texas.
February 11, 2009
November 20, 2008
The Face of Cruelty
The most heart-wrenching of all the Stations of the Cross is this one, where Jesus is being nailed to the cross. We'll have more photos of it at a later date, and especially those of Jesus and His face, but this one is about the soldier who is wielding the hammer.
It's not the most expressive of the bronzes at the Groom Cross, but it is certainly one of the ones that stirs the most emotions in me.
I like to take these sorts of photos when no one is out there; I have to almost lie down along side Jesus to get some of these and I garner enough curious and bemused looks when I'm out there photographing anyway, so....
A closer look shows that the face is much more crudely cast than are the others, but there's no mistaking the emotion shown: cruel glee, taking delight in his task.
That photo disturbs me, and is one of my favorites; yet, on the other hand, it is one of my least-liked photos I've ever taken there, as is the following. I know that doesn't make much sense and I cannot explain my feelings toward the photos, just as it is hard for me to explain how I feel about this statue. It's definitely a case of cognitive dissonance.
This one gave me the perspective as if I were the one driving the spikes into His flesh; from an "artsy" and objective perspective, I suppose one might say it is interesting, but it really makes me feel uncomfortable.
I've visited the Groom Cross dozens of times, taken thousands of photos and I have also seen hundreds and hundreds of people who stop and look, many of whom let their dogs out for a walk (on a leash, please) and "constitutional" in the lovely manicured grass around the outer walkways.
Almost every time, especially since I've made a note to watch, the dogs will react to this particular station. Some will bark at it, some will growl and some have to be dragged by their owners to get close to it. I don't know if it's because the life-sized soldier bronze has a weapon, or... something else.
Perhaps I don't like the photos of the cruel centurion because I'm afraid that same look has been seen on my own face; seen by people I least wanted seeing it - by my mother, by the rest of my family, by my friends, by women I've let get close to me and...almost worst of all... by total strangers who were treated with less than respect by me and for no good reason.
How many times have I driven a stake into someone's feelings just because of my own cruel nature? I hope I've managed to atone, to at least apologize to those I could and hope all others have forgiven me or at least let time soften any cruel blows I sent their way. Forgiving myself is much harder, but I'm working on it.
Getting His forgiveness was so easy, though.
It's not the most expressive of the bronzes at the Groom Cross, but it is certainly one of the ones that stirs the most emotions in me.
I like to take these sorts of photos when no one is out there; I have to almost lie down along side Jesus to get some of these and I garner enough curious and bemused looks when I'm out there photographing anyway, so....
A closer look shows that the face is much more crudely cast than are the others, but there's no mistaking the emotion shown: cruel glee, taking delight in his task.
That photo disturbs me, and is one of my favorites; yet, on the other hand, it is one of my least-liked photos I've ever taken there, as is the following. I know that doesn't make much sense and I cannot explain my feelings toward the photos, just as it is hard for me to explain how I feel about this statue. It's definitely a case of cognitive dissonance.
This one gave me the perspective as if I were the one driving the spikes into His flesh; from an "artsy" and objective perspective, I suppose one might say it is interesting, but it really makes me feel uncomfortable.
I've visited the Groom Cross dozens of times, taken thousands of photos and I have also seen hundreds and hundreds of people who stop and look, many of whom let their dogs out for a walk (on a leash, please) and "constitutional" in the lovely manicured grass around the outer walkways.
Almost every time, especially since I've made a note to watch, the dogs will react to this particular station. Some will bark at it, some will growl and some have to be dragged by their owners to get close to it. I don't know if it's because the life-sized soldier bronze has a weapon, or... something else.
Perhaps I don't like the photos of the cruel centurion because I'm afraid that same look has been seen on my own face; seen by people I least wanted seeing it - by my mother, by the rest of my family, by my friends, by women I've let get close to me and...almost worst of all... by total strangers who were treated with less than respect by me and for no good reason.
How many times have I driven a stake into someone's feelings just because of my own cruel nature? I hope I've managed to atone, to at least apologize to those I could and hope all others have forgiven me or at least let time soften any cruel blows I sent their way. Forgiving myself is much harder, but I'm working on it.
Getting His forgiveness was so easy, though.
November 5, 2008
Flutterby
I took several shots of this moth/butterfly/whatever, but it was so windy the camera wouldn't focus because the flower bush kept moving. There were all sorts of insects on the plant, some tiny wasp-looking things and some different types of little bees.
The best of a bad lot. 
October 31, 2008
October 26, 2008
Red Deer Creek Bridge Collapse
A friend of mine and I had plans to watch today's Cowboy game, but he called me just before I was getting ready to leave and told me he was having to detour traffic at the bridge in Miami.
He said there was a huge hole in the bridge so I thought I'd just go down and see for myself.
I made it across the bridge just fine; the highway crew was keeping the one lane closed, of course.
All truck traffic heading to the north of Miami on Hwys. 282 and 283 would have to reroute via Canadian or go all the way on Hwy. 60 and cut across on the Hoover hwy.
The hole wasn't as big as I thought it would be, but it was still large enough to be scary.
I decided I'd slip off down the creek, get under the bridge and take a photo of the hole from below.
Coincidentally enough, the last time I had been under the bridge was with my friend's female cousin. She went down there quite willingly, but slapped my face after the first kiss.
Looking at the underside of the rest of the bridge, I was struck as to how many other places looked as though they could crumble and fall at any moment.
I was horrified at how thin the pavement was...and dismayed to think that most of our nation's infrastructure is probably in the same shape.
I suppose "collapse" was a bit of hyperbole.
He said there was a huge hole in the bridge so I thought I'd just go down and see for myself.
I made it across the bridge just fine; the highway crew was keeping the one lane closed, of course.
All truck traffic heading to the north of Miami on Hwys. 282 and 283 would have to reroute via Canadian or go all the way on Hwy. 60 and cut across on the Hoover hwy.
The hole wasn't as big as I thought it would be, but it was still large enough to be scary.
I decided I'd slip off down the creek, get under the bridge and take a photo of the hole from below.
Coincidentally enough, the last time I had been under the bridge was with my friend's female cousin. She went down there quite willingly, but slapped my face after the first kiss.
Looking at the underside of the rest of the bridge, I was struck as to how many other places looked as though they could crumble and fall at any moment.
I was horrified at how thin the pavement was...and dismayed to think that most of our nation's infrastructure is probably in the same shape.
I suppose "collapse" was a bit of hyperbole.
October 25, 2008
October 23, 2008
Light the Candle
Astronaut Alan Shepard is hurled into space atop a Mercury-Redstone rocket. Freedom 7 was the first American manned suborbital space flight, making Shepard the first American in space. (May 5, 1961)
He later commanded the Apollo 14 mission, and was the fifth person to walk on the moon.
Image Credit: NASA
Great place to nab space related wallpaper.
I love the scene in The Right Stuff where Sheppard (played by Scott Glenn) is tired of the delays while perched atop the rocket and tells Mission Control "Let's light this candle!"
I love the scene in The Right Stuff where Sheppard (played by Scott Glenn) is tired of the delays while perched atop the rocket and tells Mission Control "Let's light this candle!"
October 12, 2008
October 1, 2008
Best Storm Pics of 2008
Ran across this blog in an unrelated search; the photos are spectacular, well worth a look.
David Taliaferro Storm Chaser (Home Page)
September 23, 2008
September 15, 2008
The Lesson
Here is a closeup of the plaque on the base:
The statue was done by Don Ray of Channing and is named "The Lesson".
A closer look reveals the superb detail:
To me, the woman looks tired, but glad to take the time to help educate her young charge:
I like the expressions on both faces, but the one on the boy's seems to be a combination of love and trust, almost an amazement at what the woman had been reading to him.
The boy is barefoot, and the attention to detail by the sculptor is evident, even in a part that might be overlooked in favor of others.
(and no, I'm not trying for the unintentional hits that this blog received from "My Sister's Feet" )
Stepping around to the back of the statue shows more of the fine detail that normally wouldn't be seen...
...even down to the slingshot in the boy's rear pocket.
From the library's website:
Gift of R. L. Franklin: The sculptures are dedicated to all those women whose service to family, church, and community has brought and brings aspects of American life to what was so recently in historic perspective a dangerous and daunting land. Four women of such acumen and industry are: Virginia Green, Louise Franklin, Betty Henderson, Annie Buckler.
September 12, 2008
Cat Nap
It's raining and making me sleepy, too.
I'm fixin' to push him over and join him in a snooze.
September 7, 2008
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