tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post1226519546328642182..comments2023-09-03T15:10:00.180-04:00Comments on casey/artandcolour: SS Imperator—German Luxury Liner Used for Transporting Troops Back to the USA After WW1Casey Shainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654097774209894695noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-13783957248958357402010-08-04T00:01:58.384-04:002010-08-04T00:01:58.384-04:00THANKS PAUL.I'VE HAD THOSE BUTTONS ON MY MIND ...THANKS PAUL.I'VE HAD THOSE BUTTONS ON MY MIND ALL DAY WONDERING.<br /><br />GRANNYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-64476549669033891162010-08-03T23:57:12.724-04:002010-08-03T23:57:12.724-04:00My grandma did the same thing. She always had home...My grandma did the same thing. She always had homemade dresses, but would put on hose and a necklace or pin or brooch. Even when she lived at the nursing home, she was dressed up every day. Now, you see flannel tweetie bird p.j.'s with dirty fuzzy slippers and a dirty sweatshirt of tank top...AHHHHH! I do believe you are right that no one owns mirrors anymore!( I just creeped MYSELF out by marejohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03903554421867897659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-72025201926260133182010-08-03T23:44:38.985-04:002010-08-03T23:44:38.985-04:00Thanks for that website, Annie. That made me feel ...Thanks for that website, Annie. That made me feel REALLY GOOD about my life, lol. Where is my room service attendant? I'd love someone to walk into my livingroom right now with a tray of canapés and some cocktails, hahaha.<br /><br />I haven't traveled in years, but I was raised to dress for it, just like going anywhere in public really. my grandmother always dressed to go grocery Casey Shainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654097774209894695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-27601597480318455002010-08-03T22:05:01.352-04:002010-08-03T22:05:01.352-04:00You have to admit that the QM2 isn't too shabb...You have to admit that the QM2 isn't too shabby though: http://www.cunard.com/en-US/Ships/Queen-Mary-2/About-Queen-Mary-2/<br /><br />Slightly off subject, but I remember my first flight, Los Angeles to Honolulu on Pan American Airlines. It was the plane with the lounge in the belly. The flight took only about nine hours, boarded around mid-night, had a snack, a good night's sleep and Anna Guess Pickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18312345846201371477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-63287302978563400712010-08-03T14:57:56.402-04:002010-08-03T14:57:56.402-04:00Paul: thanks so much, as always, for your well-inf...Paul: thanks so much, as always, for your well-informed and well-written comment! They're always really appreciated, trust me. I have the best readers!Casey Shainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654097774209894695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-16707385071636121382010-08-03T14:19:54.807-04:002010-08-03T14:19:54.807-04:00Damn -- I wrote a whole comment and when I went to...Damn -- I wrote a whole comment and when I went to check on something in PhantomX's comment I lost it so here goes again.<br /><br />Taking a vanquished country's ocean liners as spoils of war was not uncommon. Several of Germany's were taken after World War I. I think France, Great Britain and the US each got one. At the end of World War II I know that the French Line was given Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-12845659666590515212010-08-03T12:52:40.947-04:002010-08-03T12:52:40.947-04:00Granny: You're right. Kaiser built cars from t...Granny: You're right. Kaiser built cars from the late '40s, until 1954. They also built a more expensive version of the Kaiser called the Frazer. The corporation was actually called Kaiser-Frazer, and the 2 men didn't always get along. They started the company with federal tax breaks and loans I believe, after being a very successful wartime manufacturer for the government.<br /><br /Casey Shainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654097774209894695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-19757244513921971682010-08-03T12:26:09.671-04:002010-08-03T12:26:09.671-04:00IF I REMEMBER THEY DIDN'T STAY IN BUSINESS LON...IF I REMEMBER THEY DIDN'T STAY IN BUSINESS LONG.<br /><br />GRANNYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-58320064710285695082010-08-03T11:52:07.631-04:002010-08-03T11:52:07.631-04:00RE Kaiser cars: My dad and his brother both had ne...RE Kaiser cars: My dad and his brother both had new Kaisers back in the day! They were the Traveler model, which was an early hatchback. I have photos of them, and they've made some minor appearances in some of my art. I plan on using them larger though. I'll look for the photos and compose a post one of these days. My father/uncle's Kaisers were the first versions, made from 47-50 I Casey Shainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654097774209894695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-70402629820927679972010-08-03T10:48:42.019-04:002010-08-03T10:48:42.019-04:00CASEY, I'VE BEEN ON TWO CRUISES. IT WAS WONDER...CASEY, I'VE BEEN ON TWO CRUISES. IT WAS WONDERFUL.THE 2ND ONE I DO ADMIT I GOT SEASICK AND SAID, I WOULD NEVER GO AGAIN. GUESS WHAT IF MY KIDS WANTED TO SEND US AGAIN I'D GO. WE HAD A SUITE THE 2ND TIME. LOTS OF ROOM.KIDS PAID FOR ALL. YOU GOT TO LOVE THOSE KIDS. RIGHT? I DON'T REALLY LIKE FANCY BUT IT WAS SO NICE TO HAVE SOMEONE WAIT ON YOU AND JUST SMILE AND ASK YOU IF YOUR ENJOYINGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-110260988738830942010-08-03T10:29:06.336-04:002010-08-03T10:29:06.336-04:00We are blessed with early 20th century mansions in...We are blessed with early 20th century mansions in Detroit - courtesy of the auto barons that once thrived in this area - and I've seen every one. Not to mention estates I've toured in my travels - the Biltmore and San Simeon being notable - and they are on par with this beautiful ship. Are the days of great workmanship over ?phantomXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250791056393523096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-90104177013491392012010-08-03T10:15:02.837-04:002010-08-03T10:15:02.837-04:00thanks! I've never been on a modern-day cruise...thanks! I've never been on a modern-day cruise, a Carnival line say, but I hear they're more like a floating Motel 6 than the Plaza. I really can't imagine the fine woodworking, and stained glass and furnishings that these early 20th century ships were built with. They're really fascinating, right? I"m glad you enjoyed this post!Casey Shainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654097774209894695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491858821724608028.post-1999156391064664722010-08-03T09:54:43.418-04:002010-08-03T09:54:43.418-04:00This period in history produced the greatest ships...This period in history produced the greatest ships the world has even seen - and probably will ever see again. Might as well call them what they were - floating mansions!<br />Airline travel will prevent these majestic oceanliners from ever being developed again.<br />I've had a lifelong fascination of the Titantic since I read the book "A Night to Remember" when I was 10 or so. phantomXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250791056393523096noreply@blogger.com