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10-14-2011, 08:03 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Grand Prairie
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 357
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I Hear Ya Aage!
And a Big Ten-four!..
Although we were always the Good Guys, and probably got that TV series ( Highway Patrol ), off the ground...
Now normally, my Dad would see a cruiser following us for awhile in account because they were taking notice about just how outnumbered they were. So, more likely than not, they would call in for backup, so that when they decided to pull us over it was more like a hornets nest with cruisers coming out of the wood'Work! Good thing that helicopters weren't more available back in them days, or it would have been even more costly to the local economy...
I think that I have already covered ( donut shops too ).
Please forgive me for being a little out of joint today about our nonexistent government.
Shouldn't they know better than we do??
With Love,
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10-14-2011, 08:31 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Grand Prairie
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 357
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Oh, And How...
We all can understand a neighbors lawn mower being broken!!
An early I-US-POD, brought our things to a home in Orange California!!
Pic #1. Early 1950s too!
With Love,
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11-09-2011, 10:47 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Grand Prairie
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 357
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Even With A 46'er, With A Large Family...
Mom's kitchen (within The Magic Carpet ) could seamlessly transform into a mini e-R, when needed! Mom was an fantastic nurse and there want no such thing as a waiting room! Thank You Mom!
Now, in the next antique photo brother Brynn had an upset stomach, and was as good as new shortly thereafter. Older brother Mel, with an Academy reward for being a great helper! And of course, Mom's The Best!
With Love,
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11-12-2011, 09:45 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Grand Prairie
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 357
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The Long Long Trailer By Clinton Twiss
Quote:
Originally Posted by wheel interested
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After revisiting the above link posted by Carol, just today, I discovered a-new twist that The Twiss's also enjoyed and read Life Magazine!..
On my first visit to the link, I failed to enlarge the top photo to the right picturing the Twiss's siting together in their living room. Today, it gave me a special tingling when I clicked on that photo and clearly viewed the Life Magazine in their magazine rack behind them on the left!
Thank you Dear Carol!
With Love
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11-16-2011, 08:53 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Grand Prairie
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
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The Long Long Trailer By Clinton Twiss
During our 4,376 mile journey west, we encountered an totally overlooked problem with our short short luggage trailer having a bent axle! Well, we very quickly and over the open road found out that she liked to eat up right side tires!
Now, after the first few flats, it was decided that the important luggage on board needed to get to the west with us! As a family, we all got together and named this short short trailer ( Rascal Flats ), and moved on!
And although she put a hitch in our get along back in them days with some 19 flat tires.
Pic # 1. Oldest Brother Fred, And Youngest Brother Brynn sprucing up Rascal Flats in Stoneham MA
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12-01-2011, 08:21 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Grand Prairie
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
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A Special Thank You To All Of The Many Wonderful
Tin Crew Folks Out Here!!
I would like to share some more antique photos taken by Life, just in time for Christmas, in our first home without wheels out in LA California.
Pic#1. Santa Came To Visit Us
Pic#2. Our family together singing Christmas Carols. ( you may be thankful that there is no sound track to go with this one, although I think that we sounded pretty good! ).
Merry Christmas, Y'all
With love
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12-05-2011, 09:00 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Grand Prairie
, Texas
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Posts: 357
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The Long Long Trailer By Clinton Twiss
Golden Oldies, and the good O'l days!.. Are we blessed, ( Absolutely )!
I would like to share an old add that was in the Dec, 1953 publication of Life Magazine, along with our story.
How many today, remember when Chris * Craft was involved in the mobile home business??? Let us know...
WOW, an 14' mobile home kit for $549.00 ( + tires ), ( Not tax )...
I guess that prices never had a problem in keeping up with the times...
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01-12-2012, 11:55 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Grand Prairie
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Mom And Dad
Worked very hard together and both were the best chef's on this planet, among many other great talents.
Some more antique pics...
They made quite an impact on so many people around the world.
Enjoy;
Pic # 1. You have an idea!
Pic # 2. ^^^^^^^^^^^, look above!
With Love,
Terry
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01-13-2012, 12:37 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Hi, I'm not, and never was a smoker, but that looks like "Lucky Strike" in the back round.
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
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01-13-2012, 01:35 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Grand Prairie
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Hey Robert...
You are such an eagle eye! ...
Yes, these photos were taken back in the day when cigarettes were more popular than they are today... And yes also, do not smoke!
1950's photo of the Twiss's
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01-13-2012, 09:00 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS
Hi, I'm not, and never was a smoker, but that looks like "Lucky Strike" in the back round.
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Hi, I also remember when cigarettes were 23 cents per pack; The vending machines only took Quarters, so there were two pennies inside of the clear package wrapping.
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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01-13-2012, 09:57 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
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Smoking and drinking were not yet recognized for the problems they created. I smoked at my office desk for a long time. No drinking though.
Most movies in the '30s and '40s that took place in a man's office had one common theme. The person whose office it was would reach into a drawer, pull out a bottle and a couple of glasses, and offer you a drink.
Imagine doing either of those things today!
I used to joke that in Québec, people smoked in church!
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01-16-2012, 10:17 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Grand Prairie
, Texas
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Yes, back in the 50s smoking was considered normal. Lucky Strike was a valued advertiser in Life Magazine... I also remember that cigarettes were ten cents per pack at the PX, when I served in the Signal Corps in the mid 60s.
For all of those that may read this, ( Do Not Start Smoking )!!!!
A quote from an old friend of ours;
Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I’ve done it thousands of times. ~ Mark Twain
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01-17-2012, 11:24 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 26' Overlander
Richmond
, Virginia
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I was curious about this thread. Don't know if anyone mentioned it (don't have time to read it all) but someone reprinted the book that was referenced in the opening post. You can get it from Amazon now for a pretty good price. The long long trailer by Twiss.
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01-17-2012, 01:03 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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It's an excellent book, and the movie made from it starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz is hilarious too!
I actually bought it on DVD, just to see those crazy scenes going through the mountains.
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01-17-2012, 06:09 PM
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Chief Chili Cook
2010 30' Flying Cloud
Bakersfield
, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robwok
I was curious about this thread. Don't know if anyone mentioned it (don't have time to read it all) but someone reprinted the book that was referenced in the opening post. You can get it from Amazon now for a pretty good price. The long long trailer by Twiss.
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I didn't know they started reprinting it! The original goes for crazy money on ebay. Just ordered it, thanks.
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01-17-2012, 06:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Davenport
, Iowa
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Talking about the longest trailer, look at this:
http//videos2view.net/xM-WLT.htm
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01-17-2012, 07:08 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
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Join Date: May 2008
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You think you drive a Big Truck?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Airtandem
Talking about the longest trailer, look at this:
http//videos2view.net/xM-WLT.htm
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All I can say is WOW!!!
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01-18-2012, 10:23 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Grand Prairie
, Texas
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Wheel Of Fortune?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Airtandem
Talking about the longest trailer, look at this:
http//videos2view.net/xM-WLT.htm
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'WOW', I wouldn't want to have to buy valve caps, let alone a new set of tires for that rig!!!!
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01-18-2012, 11:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TRfour
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Hi, I couldn't afford the air in the tires, yet alone, the cost of gas just to pass one of those.
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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