Let's Go for a Ride
Memories of Automobiles40 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That was a heck of a story, Terry. All those cars, the journey through life, and then that terrible crash at the end! You and your mother and brother were very lucky, even though your mum was badly injured. That she was praying for everyone while she waited for help, shows what a strong, wonderful lady she was. Well done, I enjoyed reading it and wish you luck in the contest. :) Sandra
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That was a heck of a story, Terry. All those cars, the journey through life, and then that terrible crash at the end! You and your mother and brother were very lucky, even though your mum was badly injured. That she was praying for everyone while she waited for help, shows what a strong, wonderful lady she was. Well done, I enjoyed reading it and wish you luck in the contest. :) Sandra
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this with us. It caused me to pause and remember the cars in my life. I wasn't really into cars, but my father was and numerous boyfriends through my teenage years. While I was in college my dad bought two cars, one for my brother and one for me. He gave me the 1968 Chrysler 300. It had a 440 V-8 engine. He said, my brother would get into trouble with it. LOL It was a good car.
The thing about those Toyotas was that the front seat folded flat and allowed the occupants to sit all the way to the back seat. (you can omit 'that')
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Thank you for sharing this with us. It caused me to pause and remember the cars in my life. I wasn't really into cars, but my father was and numerous boyfriends through my teenage years. While I was in college my dad bought two cars, one for my brother and one for me. He gave me the 1968 Chrysler 300. It had a 440 V-8 engine. He said, my brother would get into trouble with it. LOL It was a good car.
The thing about those Toyotas was that the front seat folded flat and allowed the occupants to sit all the way to the back seat. (you can omit 'that')
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Barbara, thank you for the review! I will make the edit suggestion. Your dad gave you the Chrysler because it was a tank, and he wanted to protect his daughter! Terry
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So true. It was a tank. My brother got a Chrysler New Yorker, but had a smaller engine. Dad was a Ford man, he just got really good deals with these two cars. The year was probably 1975 or 76.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Wow, this took quite a bit of remembering, Terry, but I just never had the car fever in my lifetime. I didn't remember any of the cars you mention except the 1953 Plymouth because that was the first car Jim and I owned when we were first married in 1950's. Picking the cars was his job. The Houses, mine. LOL good job. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Wow, this took quite a bit of remembering, Terry, but I just never had the car fever in my lifetime. I didn't remember any of the cars you mention except the 1953 Plymouth because that was the first car Jim and I owned when we were first married in 1950's. Picking the cars was his job. The Houses, mine. LOL good job. Nancy:)
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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LOL, well dang Nancy write a story about those houses! Thank you for reading and reviewing. Terry.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Excellent writing. Great job.
It might be that I so closely identified with the vehicles, but you brought the emotions, and that's what counts.
I fear the aura of the era is over. Beginning with the push for light-weight aerodynamics in the 70s and even more so onward, and then the ascending acceptability of foreign cars, American youths have lost their infatuation with cars. While our age could identify every make and model on the road, with rare exception (Corvette, Mustang, Charger), that is not as easy these days. Even the Jeep Cherokee looks like so many others.
Thanks for the flashback (Vette, Mustang)
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Excellent writing. Great job.
It might be that I so closely identified with the vehicles, but you brought the emotions, and that's what counts.
I fear the aura of the era is over. Beginning with the push for light-weight aerodynamics in the 70s and even more so onward, and then the ascending acceptability of foreign cars, American youths have lost their infatuation with cars. While our age could identify every make and model on the road, with rare exception (Corvette, Mustang, Charger), that is not as easy these days. Even the Jeep Cherokee looks like so many others.
Thanks for the flashback (Vette, Mustang)
Best wishes.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Wayne, thank you very much, I am glad I could bring back some memories and you are right today they just don't have the "IT" factor! Terry.
Comment from Shirley McLain
My first car was a 1954 Ford, with the floor board rusted out and the heater didn't work, but I loved it. I got to drive it back and forth to school. You did a great job. Enjoy your day. Shirley
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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My first car was a 1954 Ford, with the floor board rusted out and the heater didn't work, but I loved it. I got to drive it back and forth to school. You did a great job. Enjoy your day. Shirley
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Shirley, thank you very much! Terry.
Comment from nomi338
Your pleasing story on the history of cars you and your family have owned. Suddenly, I was taken back to late September,1964. about two weeks before my discharge from the US Air Force. On our way back from a three day pass in Minneapolis to our base in Grand Forks North Dakota. My four friends and I , were involved in a five car collision. No one was seriously injured. The investigating officers said it was a miracle we were not all killed. I have never forgotten how close I came to losing my life because the driver went to sleep at the wheel, and because he refused to allow any of the other licensed drivers riding with him to relieve him at the wheel.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Your pleasing story on the history of cars you and your family have owned. Suddenly, I was taken back to late September,1964. about two weeks before my discharge from the US Air Force. On our way back from a three day pass in Minneapolis to our base in Grand Forks North Dakota. My four friends and I , were involved in a five car collision. No one was seriously injured. The investigating officers said it was a miracle we were not all killed. I have never forgotten how close I came to losing my life because the driver went to sleep at the wheel, and because he refused to allow any of the other licensed drivers riding with him to relieve him at the wheel.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Wow! Thank you for much for the read, I am glad you all were okay. Terry.
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Thank you. Fortunately, I never had occasion to ever ride with that individual ever again.
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello Terry a good day to you sir. I hope all is well. I always enjoy your stories, they are well written and paint good visuals. Good job as always. My first car was a 1988 Nissan Sentra, it leaked and burned oil, what a beauty.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Hello Terry a good day to you sir. I hope all is well. I always enjoy your stories, they are well written and paint good visuals. Good job as always. My first car was a 1988 Nissan Sentra, it leaked and burned oil, what a beauty.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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LOL, we love those cars, Thank you! Terry.
Comment from Fleedleflump
You end on a sombre note but I enjoyed the automotive memories you took us through on the way. When I was young, my parents couldn't afford a car so we drove my grandad's Ford Cortina Mark 1, which the young me loved because it had round headlights and looked like a chevy. I dreamed of being bequeathed it when I was 17 so I could learn to drive and show off to school mates. It never came to pass, but it was a lovely dream :-)
Mike
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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You end on a sombre note but I enjoyed the automotive memories you took us through on the way. When I was young, my parents couldn't afford a car so we drove my grandad's Ford Cortina Mark 1, which the young me loved because it had round headlights and looked like a chevy. I dreamed of being bequeathed it when I was 17 so I could learn to drive and show off to school mates. It never came to pass, but it was a lovely dream :-)
Mike
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Mike, dang if those cars don't bring back the memories! Thank you for reviewing. Terry.
Comment from Goodadvicechan
This is a piece of good writing to introduce different models of cars although a lot of peop my r always stick to the same bland.
I enjoy the little stories associated with each car. I'm sorry to hear the sad story in the end.
Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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This is a piece of good writing to introduce different models of cars although a lot of peop my r always stick to the same bland.
I enjoy the little stories associated with each car. I'm sorry to hear the sad story in the end.
Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Thank you very much for reading and reviewing, Terry.
Comment from lyenochka
Whoa, that catalog of cars ended as abruptly as the accident! I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's injuries and even then she had the heart to pray for the other vehicle. All that talk about a car's sex appeal flew out the window. It's still a dangerous thing to drive. I was never interested in cars but see them as a necessity in American life.
Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Whoa, that catalog of cars ended as abruptly as the accident! I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's injuries and even then she had the heart to pray for the other vehicle. All that talk about a car's sex appeal flew out the window. It's still a dangerous thing to drive. I was never interested in cars but see them as a necessity in American life.
Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Helen, thank you for reading and reviewing! Terry.