The Long, Long, Trailer by Clinton Twiss

[TRfour]

September 11th, 2010...

This post is dedicated in remembrance of those whom are forever with us.

As most large families share loved one's, we also find more reason to, and for celebration! However painful, we must move on... This very website gives testament to our very resolve.

Our family got to celebrate, very often along our journey through life! May I share more with...

Pic # 1. Celebrating Brother Fred's Birthday, in the Magic Carpet.

Pic # 2. Dad, Finding Our Way, And Documenting Our Journey.

With love

[TRfour]

Here's a trunk load of white-walled tire for Y's!

Also, check out the tongue dolly mounted in the tow frame of the Magic Carpet in this pic.

We talked about this earlier, in this thread.

With love

[rseagle]

Hi Terry,

This is a great thing you're doing for us fellow trailerites. I think that trailer history and nostalgia are a favorite interest of current RV owners.

I was looking at the photo of your dad pondering over the route and stops on the Texaco map and I was wondering if you have the map or can recall the route (ex: Route 66?) that you all took, from state to state? Any notable trailer parks that you stayed at and where? I'm wondering if some of these places may still exist under new ownership.

Bob

[TRfour]

Hi Bob,

Thank you for your comments and interest, as well! Our 34 day trek took us through 19 States and Washington DC. We took an overall northern route to CA.

From Stoneham MA. south to, RI. CT. NY. NJ. DE. MD. DC. PA. OH. IN. IL. IA. WI. MN. SD. WY. UT. NV. CA.

My Dad kept a travel log with maps, and I am sure that if we were to do it all over again today, with what we spent on gas alone, we could go a long way in bringing this Country back from the depression that we find ourselves in.

Now, some of the roads that we traveled back in 19 and 52, I'm not so sure that they are still there! Let me check...
Lets see, 19 and 52,... I think we were following the steel wheeled and rimed wagons what went west before us!
Hey, don't forget that I was only 7 years old back then!

I will do the best that I can, and get back to you!
Terry

[TRfour]

We all learned some important things during our travels! Some puppies did as well!

Here's another antique photo...

From Left to right, Sister's Linda, Doña and a puppy!

With love

[rseagle]

I found a website that has The Long Long Trailer by Clinton Twiss to read online or download.

Enjoy!

THE LONG LONG TRAILER : CLINTON TWISS : Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive

Bob

[TRfour]

What a great find!
I'm so amazed to find that Clinton Twiss and his Wife were also interested in taking a vacation!

This was also inherent In my folks decision, as my Dad hadn't taken a vacation in some twenty years before we went on our journey out to California!

Thanks again Bob!
Terry

[TRfour]

And, do not forget that our Mom and Dad added two more after we had moved into our first home [ without wheeles ] out in LA.

This next photo was taken in Utah, outside of Salt Lake City, when we took a short break to stretch our legs.

From left to right. Doña, Terry, Dianne, Linda, Mel, Bob, Fred, June, Mom, Brynn and Dad.

Pic # 1. The Troops In Utah

[TRfour]

Forgive me, for talking about Christmas, this time of year! However, it's coming!

Just in the nick of time, before spending our second Christmas out there in LA. , we were very blessed with two more feet, and a brand new Sister!!

May I add another antique photo?



Pic# 1. Sister's Dianne and newborn Sandra!

Were we all very blessed?... I sure think so!
With Love

[Airslide]

Terry,

You never need to ask us if you want to add another antique photo..

[TRfour]

Originally Posted by Airslide

Terry,

You never need to ask us if you want to add another antique photo..

Hows'about some Antique's [ In a photo? ]

Here we go!

From left to right, if you will...
Brother's Bob, Mel, Sister Doña, Brynn & Terry, at Brother Mel's 71st Birthday at his home in North Carolina?
With Love

[TRfour]

We left Stoneham, Ma. on June 2 1952 and our 34 day trek across the country ended on the evening of July 6, 1952 when we pulled into the Airport Trailer Village in Westchester, CA, a suburb west of Los Angeles. There was a warm welcome party at Aunt Betty and Uncle Mark's house in Westchester.

This next photo was taken late in the afternoon on July 6, 1952.

Pic # 1. Pulling Ever Closer To LA.

However Life moves on, and has proven [ Not Even Close To The End Of The Line For Us ] !...
With Love

[TRfour]

Our 34 day trek brought us through 19 States, and Washington DC.

Oh, and us children got to see and enjoy so many wonderful sights along our way!
The following photo helps to show this.
Also, something I would like to share with you about our Dad.

Back in the mid 30's, our Dad drove truck for a living. Notice the scar on his right wrist!
He had been behind another truck out on the highway, when very suddenly, a rock that got lodged between the dual wheels on said truck, flew out and came through the driver,s windshield of the truck Dad was driving!
How should I say this!
Let me just say that God was with Dad that day!... And we are soooo very fortunate!

Needless to say, the story about The Magic Carpet, may never have happened!
With Love

Pic # 1. Sightseeing In New York, Dad And Doña

[TRfour]

Hey, I finally figured out how come some O' them striped shirts what I used to ware!

Way over my head?...

From Left to right. Fred, Doña, Dad, June, Linda, Bob, [ No Jugs ], Mom, Dianne, Mel And Brynn.
With Love, Terry

[angeline]

These photos are incredible. Which one is you? Or are you the one taking the picture?

[TRfour]

Originally Posted by angeline

These photos are incredible. Which one is you? Or are you the one taking the picture?

Hi angeline,

I understand some of the confusion that
I have brought to this thread, however if you will go to it's beginning, [ here; http://www.airforums.com/forums/f161...iss-45149.html ], and read it through, it will go a long long way to help you out...

Most of the photos that I have posted here were taken by Life Magazine photographer's, back in 19 and 52!

I hope this helps.

[angeline]

Hi Terry,

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I've been working my way through the posts from the beginning - fascinating stuff! I was just wondering about that one last photo you shared.

Best,
A

[TRfour]

Originally Posted by angeline

Hi Terry,

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I've been working my way through the posts from the beginning - fascinating stuff! I was just wondering about that one last photo you shared.

Best,
A

Oh, that want my last one ! Trust me!
With Love

[TRfour]

Most of the photos that I have posted here in this thread were in an album that Life Magazine presented to my Family back in 19 and 53.
They followed us on our journey and through each State, we'd get to meet new Life photographer's.

Life Magazine presented us with an album that contained many published and unpublished photos of our trek west. Most by them, and some by us.
The Photo below was just inside of the front cover of this album.

Now, I know that they were in the buisness of selling Magazines back then, but I took exeption of one of their phrases in the story, if I will!
And I will quote them [ "The Magic Carpet That Was Not Too Magic" ]. Read this; LIFE - Google Books

All is good, this day!
With Love

[TRfour]

Back in Stoneham Ma. , before we left for California, there were many things going on in preparation for the trip west.

The custom built Magic Carpet, was ordered and bought brand new, however the 12' luggage trailer that we bought used, had a bent axle that got by inspection in the above preparation!

Now, during our journey, [ 4,376 miles in 34 days ] this luggage trailer had 19 flat tires! Talk about putting a hitch in your get along!

Well, it helped to get some of our belongings out to LA, and when we unloaded them there, as it turned out all and all, things could have been worse.

Another Antique pic

Pic # 1. S'more, Rascal Flats!