Statements

[Mitch]

Both gorgeous vehicles from my youth, although I grew up with Chryslers and DeSotos in my family. Didja know that the rear glass across the back of the Lincoln and also the Mercury Monterey was electric. Pretty cool feature.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Both gorgeous vehicles from my youth, although I grew up with Chryslers and DeSotos in my family. Didja know that the rear glass across the back of the Lincoln and also the Mercury Monterey was electric. Pretty cool feature.

Yes, I knew that quite well, Mitch, and remember thinking it was unique (odd?) but nonetheless very cool, as you said. I had a feeling you'd like the posting of those two land-yachts.

[Roy]

What I'm curious about, is what building this car finds itself in front of.

[chuck]

I think those are palm fronds in the upper right. Probably Southern California (LA?) or possibly Southern Florida? Plates look like they are red/yellow? Maybe New Mexico???

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Now, that's an eye-for-detail and analysis! (I didn't know what to say.)

[MurphOnMillerAve]

OK. Here's another Statement.
What does this say? (Once again, I have no idea what to say.)

[HONDO74]

When it comes to Lincolns my favorite was the 56 continental. Before Detroit thought cars needed to look like space ships with all the fins.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

I agree with you about that Continental. Even as a boy , I thought those cars were among the most elegant and restrained in their tasteful presence. In my mind, that restraint manifested itself right thru to the 4-door Continental convertibles of the very early 60's, like President Kennedy's tailored. very elegant Presidential limousine .

[Mitch]

The blue Lincoln looks a lot like an elongated T-Bird, except for more rounded panels and no porthole window. Another nice lookin' Ford from the day was the '56 Crown Victoria. Black & Red with plenty of chrome was a beauty.

[HONDO74]

Big cars

When it comes to Chrysler's my favorites were the 55 Imperial and the 56 300





Chrysler had the Hemi engine and they were the top dog in their day The 392 Hemi was the best but it didn't come about until 57 in the 300 rated at 375 HP



The other big car I liked was the 56 Packard Caribbean.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Those Chryslers made statements, all right, as did that Packard! Those cars seemed heavy, as I recall, when I watched them drive by, but I never rode in one. I liked the Chryslers with the big flap of sheetmetal that scooped over the rear portion of the roof, creating a kind of "coach" appearance, in 1957. I think they were called Chrysler Imperial le Barons.

[webenda]

OK. Here's another Statement.
What does this say? (Once again, I have no idea what to say.)
victorian era.jpg

Regarding the teacup lady, "Victorian Times Weren’t As Depressing As Everyone Thinks." She must have been a riot at tea parties.

Don't take that statement to mean all people were happy with their lot in life during the Victorian Era.

Many Victorian children were poor and worked to help their families. Families got no welfare money from the government so everyone had to work. The Industrial Revolution created new jobs, in factories and mines. Many of these jobs were at first done by children because children were cheaper than adults. These children, mostly poor, couldn´t go to the school, because their families couldn´t pay for it. Only rich children went to the school and learned. In Victorian times, coal was very important in the industry, and the children were exploited. They pushed and pulled trucks of coal along mine tunnels. Many children started work at 2 in the morning and stayed below ground for 18 hours.

Images from "Victorian Britain Archives."

Girls in the mines.


Boys in the mines.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

OK. Here's another Statement.
What does this say? (Once again, I have no idea what to say.)
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Victorian Times Weren’t As Depressing As Everyone Thinks

Perfect. You have me smiling ear-to-ear and chuckling right out loud, Wayne.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Here's a statement for you:

[webenda]

OK. Here's another Statement.
What does this say? (Once again, I have no idea what to say.)
victorian era.jpg

Victorian Times Weren’t As Depressing As Everyone Thinks

Perfect. You have me smiling ear-to-ear and chuckling right out loud, Wayne.

I wasn't finished, look again.