tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post1141681181928845340..comments2023-09-05T16:14:14.154+01:00Comments on Bob's Home For Writing: American Motorists for Sepia Saturday.Bob Scotneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-36708545772395514602011-02-09T03:42:12.760+00:002011-02-09T03:42:12.760+00:00We have a Ford plant building that is still standi...We have a Ford plant building that is still standing today in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. It is now a school building but on the back side you can see the facade of the past. They call it Central Campus. I need to research that and share it. Great post.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-74812032748650631682011-02-08T13:23:21.086+00:002011-02-08T13:23:21.086+00:00Thanks for the reminder Tattered and Lost. I'v...Thanks for the reminder Tattered and Lost. I've been meaning to read "Travels with Charley" for a long time. Won't get to the museum though.<br /><br />Thanks for all comments everyone.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-60933756634486940402011-02-08T00:33:05.544+00:002011-02-08T00:33:05.544+00:00Can't help but think of Steinbeck's "...Can't help but think of Steinbeck's "Travels with Charley." I was quite thrilled to see Steinbeck's truck at his museum in Salinas, California. He had built his own camper shell on the back in which he and Charlie travelled. A book worth reading and a museum worth visiting.Tattered and Losthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00208918251232477186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-79820949097135059432011-02-07T01:37:40.252+00:002011-02-07T01:37:40.252+00:00Ah you take the theme and do it proud Bob. I will ...Ah you take the theme and do it proud Bob. I will treasure the picture of Bud in his goggles.Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-58288512564558445382011-02-06T21:13:51.192+00:002011-02-06T21:13:51.192+00:00Nice chapter of history there with great photos. ...Nice chapter of history there with great photos. Had not known of it, except about Detroit being car capital. Such an adventure for 1903 when I imagine cross country meant dirt roads. Mrs. Walker was really an achiever!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093078029028920810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-72611047287653139222011-02-06T13:43:47.687+00:002011-02-06T13:43:47.687+00:00indeed, an interesting fact!! a simple idea that m...indeed, an interesting fact!! a simple idea that made her fortune. who knew??<br />:D~<br />HUGZBruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-6784536517411307342011-02-06T07:21:41.053+00:002011-02-06T07:21:41.053+00:00There's a lot about Mrs Walker what perhaps I ...There's a lot about Mrs Walker what perhaps I should have included. She founded and built up a multi-million dollar corporation for African-Americans based on a dream she had. The product she developed cured scalp problems for her and her friends.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-6734674753260267652011-02-05T21:05:58.198+00:002011-02-05T21:05:58.198+00:00Mrs Walker: from freedom to millionaire!! not a ba...Mrs Walker: from freedom to millionaire!! not a bad résume, if you ask me. i'll forgive that bit of chauvinism on your part... yes, Amy saved the day!!<br />:D~<br />the dog is a darling, but i found the assembly line most fascinating. such a contrast to all of the robotics they have nowadays...<br />thanx 4 sharing!!<br />:)~<br />HUGZBruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-73585335656543463402011-02-05T19:22:12.110+00:002011-02-05T19:22:12.110+00:00An interesting series of images, the pit bull must...An interesting series of images, the pit bull must have been a softie at heart to allow the goggles to be put on!Lisa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562101358640638937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-32447320540673048072011-02-05T18:43:30.420+00:002011-02-05T18:43:30.420+00:00What great photos, and I'll bet there are some...What great photos, and I'll bet there are some really interesting stories behind those facts. Quite inspiring information! ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-16333686329903068202011-02-05T18:17:09.298+00:002011-02-05T18:17:09.298+00:00Very interesting pictures. Bud was so cute. I espe...Very interesting pictures. Bud was so cute. I especially like the one of Madame Walker and her companions. She must have been quite the woman!Nana Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433490728933321152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-50648234297886712822011-02-05T17:09:31.528+00:002011-02-05T17:09:31.528+00:00"Detroit is supposedly the car capital of the..."Detroit is supposedly the car capital of the world"? Not "supposedly", it IS! I mean was, at one time, for a long time, but now it's not. Not even close. But I will say one thing, the folks from Michigan are faithful to the Detroit brands. So if they could afford to buy a car, which they (we) can't, then Detroit would be the car capital of the world again. I've only owned Detroit cars: Chrysler never figured out how to build a car you could start in the rain. Chevy's were good at stalling. Pontiac and Buick should have had the motto "what's the point". Fords are trustworthy enough. They got Mercury's right though. Those are the best.MuseSwingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999288873532715380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-92226600721714576092011-02-05T16:30:11.717+00:002011-02-05T16:30:11.717+00:00I wonder if that detroit factory is one that i too...I wonder if that detroit factory is one that i took pictures of in 1998. A gigantic wreck. a magnificent wreck of a factory. Interesting post.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-77647739597414296242011-02-05T15:35:53.280+00:002011-02-05T15:35:53.280+00:00I can't imagine driving any distance with no w...I can't imagine driving any distance with no windscreen - no wonder Bud needed his goggles! JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-36987327560590753172011-02-05T15:35:42.847+00:002011-02-05T15:35:42.847+00:00I think I need to find out more about Madame Walke...I think I need to find out more about Madame Walker. What an interesting post.Christine H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09786732494496282743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-86443744443721814052011-02-05T15:08:31.235+00:002011-02-05T15:08:31.235+00:00Oh Bud the great doggie....you are adorable...and ...Oh Bud the great doggie....you are adorable...and Michigan is home to so much automobile history....my daddy even worked at the Fisher-Body Plant when he was in high school or around that time...he went to college in Arizona so not sure of the exact years he worked there...but any how what a great automobile history to see! Thanks!21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-19550157310535391042011-02-05T14:40:06.948+00:002011-02-05T14:40:06.948+00:00Fascinating facts and some lovely nostalgia here, ...Fascinating facts and some lovely nostalgia here, Bob.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811710431280544637noreply@blogger.com