"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.