USED CAR LOT IN TRENTON MISSOURI 1958, FRANK'S USED CARS, 9TH ST

USED CAR LOT IN TRENTON MISSOURI 1958, FRANK'S USED CARS, 9TH ST
Originally uploaded by roberthuffstutter

THIS IS AN ESSAY, BUT IT MIGHT BECOME A SHORT STORY IF I FIND THE TIME...

A brief essay about pin ball machines, maid-rites and high school girls in the late 50s by robert l. Huffstutter

one of the best things about the location of this used car lot in trenton, missouri in 1958 was the maid-rite hamburger stand just a block east on 9th. While lingering on this lot talking with my uncle frank, i was often overcome by the greasy good smell of the steamed burgers and headed on down the street. There was a most fantastic pin ball machine inside with lots of bumpers and bouncers with illustrations of buxom blondes smiling and lighting up every time they got bounced by one of the pin balls. There was a lot of laughter, malt mixing machine noises and pin ball noise inside the maid-rite. It was the perfect place for sixteen year olds. There were some cute counry girls who lingered around and enjoyed talking to city boys like me. Yes, i told them all about the latest trends, like the pink and black fashion craze. The nearest drive inn movie was in chillicothe, missouri, out of bounds for all of us. Those were great times in the late 50s.


IF YOU ARE NOT A FOLLOWER, PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO BECOME A FOLLOWER; IT IS HARD TO GET THESE BLOGS GOING UNTIL A FEW BOLD PEOPLE WILL BECOME FOLLOWERS...THANKS, ROB

Sky

Sky
Originally uploaded by bibbi.nelson

THIS COULD BE THE BEGINNING OF A GREAT LITERARY WORK.

Zoo-Copenhagen-Denmark

Uploaded by bibbi.nelson on 23 May 09, 1.23PM PDT.

48 States Flag

48 States Flag
Originally uploaded by Brian Howell

There is much one could say here............I do recall when the last two were added. Collecting stamps and what a thrill it was then to add two new states. If we had not added them, they would have been given away, for sure, so I do celebrate all 50. Remember when Panama was U.S. Territory. Carter gave it back. Now, Chinese soldiers have made it a fairly important center for strategic operations and energy explorations throughout the area. I"ll bet AMERICA is going to be so excited when we get all the windmills spinning at once. It could create a new wind current and the low flyers might just drift from east to west, depending on the direction of the props. I know you are following me so far. Thanks for your service.

ABSTRACT OIL--BAJA WEEKEND--1960S--DETAIL A

ABSTRACT OIL--BAJA WEEKEND--1960S--DETAIL A
Originally uploaded by roberthuffstutter

ABSTRACT OIL--BAJA WEEKEND--1960S--DETAIL A
One of my first oils. A bit thin on the oil. A bit too geometrical, a bit too unacademic and too amateurish, but i didn't claim to be braque, nor do i now. Upon reviewing this recently unpacked canvas after nearly fifty years of storage inside of a cedar trunk, i must admit that it is much better than i remember it. Does one's vanity become less a factor after such a length of time? Well, this settles it, i am going to get out the oils this weekend. Surf's up, dude.............