Monday, June 18, 2012

"Famous Fifties", Flowers and Fun


Father's Day weekend I went to upstate New York
 for a  car show to sell literature on vintage cars.
 The theme was 'Famous Fifties",
 but they included  all vintage cars, up to 1975.
 The flowers and scenery were so  pretty at this
Hudson Valley Resort setting and the weather
was absolutely gorgeous!

My gardening friends, be not dismayed, 
there are more garden pictures right in the middle of this post.


56 Olds Rocket   hood ornament

Check out the reflection of Old Glory in the bumper of this 1953 Chevy

a street-rodded Terraplain, by Hudson  1937 or 38


 I loved singing along with the doo-wop singers!

 Each night I enjoyed a fun fifties concert.

1949 Ford

The Hudson Valley Resort had some beautiful gardens!
Weddings, family reunions, and other events are held here. 
 There are many conference rooms,  a large theater, 
 a golf course,  indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts and a spa. 
  Nearby are parks, Hudson River cruises, historical sites and more.

Many varieties of roses bloomed throughout the property 
and  multi-flowering bushes of soft pink roses surrounded the gazebo.

Can somebody tell me what this pretty bush is?

And this plant is full of buds, and I can't identify it either.
A young fellow sold these hand-carved fantasy garden 
benches and yard decorations,  he crafted from tree trunks!
This poppy field has made poor Dorothy very sleepy!



1956 Oldsmobile

This van was covered in fabulous artwork- scenes from the Wizard of Oz


Did I ever tell you, I played Dorothy, in my  high school
 drama class' production of  The Wizard of Oz in 1971?
What a great time we had doing children's theater
for the 4 elementary schools in our sending district! 



This is the van before it was painted with Oz

1956 Chevy

A '49 or '50 customized Mercury

a '49 or'50 customized Ford

This 1938 Desoto sedan is Teddy's favorite!


"It's not easy being green."

a rare 1961 Ford Starliner


My favorite


A lovely view of gardens, gazebo, golf course,
and Adirondack Mountains!
I strolled around the grounds before the cars arrived
for the show, admiring each and every plant.



1957 Edsel






Lots of fun, reliving the "good old days", seeing the old cars,
(and us old people, who were young in the fifties!)   ;)
 Listening to the musical sounds of the fifties.  The fifties were a very special time in history, full of promise and economic growth.   In the post-war era,  lots of new designs  and  new convenient products for the home became available.  Americans were hopeful- and things were looking up!
Let's pray that we can rekindle that spirit!  Hope you enjoyed my little adventure.

Love, Linda




I joined the parties this week, at Grand Social,
www.grandmasbriefs.com
  Etsy Cottage Style's "Cottage Garden Party",
www.etsycottagestyle.blogspot.com
   "Whatever Goes Wednesday" at www.somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
and "Wow Us Wednesdays" at
 www.familyhomeandlife.com !

Back - issue car magazines can be purchased from Ted's collection by contacting me at lwlolm.young@gmail.com     Let me know if I can find you something about your car.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Happy Father's Day!





Daddy, he's trying to pedal as hard as you.

Grandpop, he's trying to do just what you showed him
I love this photo of my son-in-law holding newborn  baby Thomas in his hands.

"Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful boy! 
 I never knew I could feel this kind of love.
My life is forever changed.
Dear God, Thank you for this child, and help me
raise him and teach him all that is good,
 help me become  the kind of father he needs."
- a new Daddy's prayer


Fathers, grandfathers,
stepfathers and fathers-in-law,
 for your unconditional love, your care and guidance,
we thank you, we love you, and we honor you! 

 

Yesterday, June 12, was National Peanut Butter Cookie Day,
and that's what I made for my Daddy, they are his favorite! 
 He  lives in Delaware, and he'll get the package
 for Father's Day.


Daddy's Favorite!   Peanut Butter Cookies
Mix together thoroughly..........1/2 cup butter
                                                           1/2 cup peanut butter
                                        1/2 sugar
                                                          1/2 cup brown sugar
                                              1 egg            
                                                 
  Sift together and stir in............1 1/4 cups flour
                                                             1/2 tsp. baking powder
                                                           3/4  tsp. baking soda 
                                            1/4 tsp. salt
 Chill, roll into 1 " balls. Place on cookie sheet 3 " apart.
 Flatten with fork.... crisscross. 
 Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.
makes about 3 dozen.
This recipe is from an old Betty Crocker  Picture Cookbook


Love, Linda

Monday, June 11, 2012

Cape May Job Is Done!

  My work is all done! ( huge sigh)  
      The apartment I cleaned and painted in Cape May now has new
  tenants  happily vacationing  in this beautiful Victorian seaside town.
  I know they'll have a great time and be very comfortable.

  Ah, it was nice!   I enjoyed a long walk, had French Toast, for brunch.
 Alfresco- by the sea, delightful!   More walking, then the drive back home.

  But,  here's one last look at the wonderful neighborhoods of this
    very special place.


The Wanderlust, a  very cute shop full of seashore-themed  home decor

A peek at someone's herb garden

lovely inviting porch

This corner lot has some blackberries growing near the sidewalk!


MAJICBRAIN  CYBERCAFE
My friend Steve and his pretty young wife have the best coffee shop!
They sell all sorts of coffee beverages and smoothies, pastries,bagels,
muffins, croissants and more!                   Plus internet connections! 
(I have to check my blog to see if you visited!)

Ted's having a Nantucket Blend, Steve's having a multigrain bagel with cream cheese





Gorgeous entryway, see the transom?






Looking up at the incredible detail on this Gothic Revival


 
One fabulous home after the other! 

Now I have to go home......  But I'll be back!

Love, Linda



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