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Why I Love Riding The Blue Ridge Parkway

profbowman wrote:

Interesting background for your handle. But we do n ot expect you to be a black mamba here at UHH forums.

--Richard

I hear you. Competitive racing ( which I no longer do ) demands that you have your fangs bared at all times. My photography hobby allows me to expose my softer and less acrimonious side.

Tom

May 13, 2024 09:46:18 #

Trip to Gulf Coast, Part 2

As a teenage boy, this place was not on my normal " hit list ". However, I took my mother there on several occasions.

A company my father owned had a long-term contract with Ingalls Shipbuilding over in Pascagoula, MS. We lived in Pascagoula from 1952 through 1959. Both of my mother's brothers were doctors and had their practices in Mobile. Her father had several businesses and liver over near Foley, Alabama...where he was also the Mayor of the town.

I have followed your series about the the Gulf Coast with interest. I am very familiar with a lot of what you saw and have written about.

Tom

May 13, 2024 09:18:22 #

BurghByrd wrote:

That last shot is the one most familiar to it's competition. That pipe organ could make some sweet automotive music!

Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I can personally attest to one thing...that car was LOUD !! None of them were quiet, but that one had a distinctive voice of its own.

Tom

May 13, 2024 09:11:45 #

Jimcamera wrote:

Great shots! What most people don’t know is Hall received parts (like the engine and transmission) out the back door of GM, even though they “officinally not in racing”.

Hi, Jim.

Thanks for the nice comment. Yes, you're right about that " back door " support. There was a period when a lot of such activity was going on.

Tom

May 13, 2024 09:06:13 #

Irvingite Charles wrote:

Many thanks, sir, for the thumbs up.

Tom

May 13, 2024 09:04:47 #

jaymatt wrote:

Nice shots, Tom! And yes, I knew of this one.

Thanks, John.

I figured you might be another one to be familiar with this car.

May 13, 2024 09:01:40 #

nimbushopper wrote:

I saw and photographed this car at the Bridgehampton Race track back in '65 I think!

Hi, Gary.

I sure appreciate the visit.

Tom

May 13, 2024 09:00:16 #

Stlawrence wrote:

Interesting story...great photos.
Thanks for sharing.

Thanks a lot or stopping by and for commenting.

Tom

May 13, 2024 08:58:25 #

Manglesphoto wrote:

Great set!!!
My first car when Slot cars were the thing!!

Thanks a lot, Frank.

You really have a way of taking me back in time. I haven't thought about slot cars in years....used to love the things.

May 13, 2024 08:53:29 #

tcthome wrote:

Thanks for the thumbs up, Tony, I appreciate it.

Tom

May 13, 2024 08:52:16 #

PAR4DCR wrote:

I have heard of the Chaparral but don't recall ever seeing one Tom. Great images of a racing classic!

Don

Hey, Don.

I was late getting to the track during the 1965 Sebring event, got to see only about an hour of the race. That was the only time I saw this car in action

May 13, 2024 08:41:31 #

A Two For One One Special...An Old Barn And An Abandoned Truck.

nj53 wrote:

cool image; right up my alley

Thanks for commenting. A find like this one helps blunt the disappointment of ridding deep back in those mountain " hollers " for hours and finding nothing worth shooting.

Tom

May 13, 2024 08:33:29 #

A Two For One One Special...An Old Barn And An Abandoned Truck.

Blaster34 wrote:

Nostalgic

Yeah...I can agree with that. I sure appreciate your support.

Tom

May 13, 2024 08:28:16 #

A Two For One One Special...An Old Barn And An Abandoned Truck.

jederick wrote:

An unusual find well documented!!

Thanks, Jim.

I have a lot of respect for your opinion of my work.

Tom

May 13, 2024 08:25:11 #

A Two For One One Special...An Old Barn And An Abandoned Truck.

jaymatt wrote:

You find the most interesting subjects!

I appreciate that comment, John.

I suppose I'm like that old hog...I root around enough until I find an acorn, or I get run off at the point of a pitchfork.