I have decided that I would begin scanning all of my old family pictures, my old racing pictures and the newspaper articles into my computer. Today, I'm posting a some of my racing photographs as well. Some of the Miami area race car drivers went on to become national champions and were often seen racing on television. It's going to be a lengthy task, but at least I'll be able to save the memories and the images on my computer and later transfer the to DVDs.
It's Hump Day and I hope to be able to stop by AREA 51 to see my pals. I'm not completely sure if I'll go tonight as my left foot has been giving me problems from my last late night soiree. We'll see...
This Date In History: 1777; France officially recognizes the independence of the United States. 1788; During the Russo-Turkish Wars, a Russian army, commanded by Marshal Grigory Potemkin, captures the city of Ochakov on the Black Sea. 1903; Near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the Wright Brothers make the first powered aeroplane flight in history. 1967; Australian prime minister Harold Holt vanishes in mysterious circumstances while swimming off Cheviot Beach in Victoria.
Picture Of The Day: It's a eclectic post today with my Everglades camping trip with the kids and some of my racing photos all mixed together. But as you know, I'm not one to always march to the same drumbeat as the others, so please excuse today's mess. There are many stories going through my mind as I make today's post, all stemming from finding the three pictures I posted this past Monday.
Birthdays: Joseph Henry, American physicist 1797, John Greenleaf Whittier, American poet 1807, Ford Madox Ford, novelist and critic 1873, Arthur Fiedler, American conductor 1894, Erskine Caldwell, American novelist 1903, Willard Frank Libby, American chemist 1908.
The Hits Just Keep On Coming:
One morning a woman and her baby were taking a bus. As she entered the bus the driver says, "Wow that is one ugly baby." The woman, deeply hurt, just continued on the bus and found a seat next to an elderly man. The man asks "What's wrong ma'am? You look mad." She replied "I am. That bus driver just insulted me."
The man replied, "You shouldn't take that from him. He's a public worker and should give you respect. If I was you, I would take down his badge number and report him. The woman says, "You're right sir I think I will report him." The elderly man says, "You go on up there and get his badge number and I'll hold your monkey for you."
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jimmy this your buddy hector i really love the old pictures they remind me of the old miami , wow have things changed for the worse.
ReplyDeleteLove the old pics. I remember you sending me the top one some time ago. Isn't fun to looks back to the good old days?. I don't even mind looking at pictures of my ex anymore because he was after all a huge part of my former life. I have a bunch of old home movies (my dad bought the movie camera when I was in 8th grade) and I've transferred all those to VHS, now I have to get them on DVD. I'm afraid to ask what you did to your foot...was it something kinky? Whatever you do this evening, have a good time. At least it's probably warmer there and you don't have snow falling. Linda in WA
ReplyDeleteI was thinking that the other day. Photo's taken back then. Even my good camera and good film are showing their age, soon to crumble and fade away. Maybe on the blogs and on digital they will last longer. You think? I have put all of my old pictures on digital and CD's plus saved them on line.
ReplyDeleteWow, I truly enjoyed your old photos. Great idea to scan them now as I also noticed my old photos are turning yellow.......
ReplyDeleteGreat Entry! How many children do you have 4?
Hugs, Rose
It is always fun to go back in time with pictures of things you did with your kids. Enjoyed seeing your pics. I have been keeping a scrap book since the 50's but not of racing. About people I knew, know, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us alone memory lane with you...that was fun.
ReplyDeleteNance
Those are awesome pictures! :) Your kids look so happy-what precious memories! Julie
ReplyDeleteHi Jimmy,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sticking up for me today with your blog comment. I just thought that turkey was off base with some of his thinking and "observations." A lot of bad things happen in war, but the 19 year old foot soldier doesn't control the big picture-- the corrupt Gov't in D.C. does.
Tom S
tschuckman@aol.com
Jim, Shoot me an email so I can send you a Christmas card. Leaving for AZ on Friday. Anne
ReplyDeleteGreat Pics,where are the Gators?
ReplyDeleteIsn't it grat that we can save all of our memories electronically? I think it's a great idea that you are scanning those pictures now so that they can be kept forever.
ReplyDeleteHmm that last joke. My son's nickname is "monkey" and not because of his looks. Maybe we should reconsider... *M*
There's nothing like thumbing thru old photo albums and remembering!!!!
ReplyDeleteWoody
I love looking at old pictures! What an adventure for the kids! Swimming with gators! OMG!
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