ABOVE:
I saw my dream car the other night at Mashpee Commons. I have always loved the original Ford Mustangs. When they came out I did not know they were named after the WWII P-51 Mustang, but now knowing that now it makes me love them even more. My mother had a 1968 hunter's green convertible with black interior. My ancient brother (8 years older than me) got to drive it. We would play hooky from Mass and he would drive us around after we bought candy with our collection money. The Beatles would be playing on WRKO on the AM radio. You could change the radio station with just a push of the preset buttons. I burnt my finger on the cigarette lighter when I was left in the car when my Mother ran errands. My little sister Judy puked on my sister Kerry when she Kerry and I were riding in the backseat with the top down on a warm summer night! My older brothers were in the front bucket seats. The Stang developed a steering problem so it was replaced with a station wagon long before I was able to drive. I did not care for the Mustang II's or III's. I do like the retro mustangs! The latest edition not so much. My ex promised me she would buy me a old Mustang for my 60th Birthday...alas we divorced when I was only 53. This particular looking Mustang with the Mag wheels is even more attractive to me than a stock model. Perhaps I am driving this car in a parallel universe:)
I have started my annual read through or should I say listen to of The Lord of the Rings. I escaped into middle earth as a youth and have never really left it. It is my favorite book and the Movie Trilogy is also my favorite film. I think the world is divided into two factions, those that get the Lord of the Rings and those that do not. I had an unbelievable collection of movie memorabilia. I gave it away to a young couple I don't really know. I no longer had the space for items as I was moving. When the couple wed he received the One Ring as his wedding band. When I learned that fact, I took it as a sign that my collection would have a great home.
I am at the part of the Fellowship of the Ring where the Hobbits meet Tom Bombadil. He was returning from collecting the last of the white water lilies for his love River Daughter, Goldberry. On my walk I happened to see one of the last of this year's white water lilies. It is cool when life imitates art. I just need a Goldberry to bring lilies too!
BELOW :
We had a great turnout for the Cape Cod The Cradle of Invasion lecture at Southport in Mashpee last week. I am working on my Cape Cod Commandos in the Pacific War lecture. I have it hand written so now to type and edit. I then have to find photos to match the text. Then a read through to see how it is time wise for the final edit. Will let you know when it is ready!
There was a lecture put on by Mitch Utterback on the Vinland question and it was videoed by FCTV. I will put a link to it when it becomes available! The exhibit is all because of the research done by Neil Good one of the Cape Cod Military Museums volunteers!
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