Since it is that time of the year to take a little stock of how things are and where we fit in all of it, I thought I would share a couple pictures of where I live and thought it would be fun to see where all of you live and work. This actually does have Model T content because if you looked in the very right hand side of this picture you could see my pile of T tin, my sandblaster and compressor, etc. This is my place in the country here, I took this last week. The second picture is one I took yesterday. It snowed here.



This is the sun going down over the Elkhorn mountains. Taken from in front of the shop at the ranch. I'm pretty thankful to have this place and this view to look at. Not a bad place to work.





From the highway looking north. Little chilly to be out working today.

Where do you live?

Stan; Beautiful Central Coast in California. about 20 miles from where I was born during Calvin Coolidge's administration. There is no snow here, nor are we EVER expecting any. Yesterday was in the high 70's with quite a bit of morning fog along the river.

The picture was taken from the back yard in the spring of 04 just after a nice shower while looking North. I certainly enjoy seeing the different views of this great country, and am thankful I was able to fly myself all over the states in my work. I was able to taste the differences in the various areas of the country.

Thanx Stan for starting this thread.

Sincerely

Jim Weir

Stuck on the Rock (river) for another week or two; this is view from near my laptop in the front room of MIL house. The cold in the north doesn't bother me as much as the dark. I'll need therapy big time if we stay much longer.



The 1863 Briggs Mansion in Rockford looked pretty forlorn when we saw it a year ago. Now they've torn down some ugly commercial in front, and it's well along in restoration. They opened the first floor two months ago for special events. Upstairs will be b&b. We have so few places this old in SoCalif that it's such a treat to see one restored.

rdr

A little different environment than those above--
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We live in center-right. . . .a little more traffic than Stan's neighborhood above (and if you look hard enough, there's a T in the picture too to make it on-topic!). But we like it not for the view from this angle, but the one from our home of San Diego bay (kind of foggy today)--

and the sunsets--

Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Bob

Out my window (taken a few weeks ago).
Otago, New Zealand.

On the way to my daughters home.
and a place to just sit.

Hope you took your fly rod.

Robert, that is just gorgeous. Where are you? I should have put that on the thread and never thought of it. I didn't put on there that I am near Helena, Montana USA. The picture of the mountains is southeast of Helena about 20 miles.

Bob, I never really thought about somebody living in a high rise having a T. I guess you have a garage space to keep it in and work on it. San Diego is beautiful. I've been there a couple times, wish I was there today. It's about 10 above and snowing here.

We live in Fischers Mill, Oregon. East of Portland. We have this view of Mt. Hood on our way to work. (On clear days, when it is not raining) Stan, is the fishing still good at Canyon Ferry. My husband grew up going there every summer. We keep trying to make it back. We talk about maybe retiring in Montana. We have had some of the best vacations driving to Montana. Happy Thankgiving everyone. And thank you for all your help and expertise on our Model T questions. (This picture did not turn out as clear as the original, I had to crop it in order for it to upload)
Ruth

My little ranch is about 5 or 6 miles from Canyon Ferry, just across the new McMasters Mountain Recreation Area -- 6600 acres an elderly ranch brother and sister donated to the state last year -- but is about 15 around the road.

I guess the fishing is great, Ruth. I've lived her for about 35 years and have gone fishing two or three times. Too busy, work all the time. Lots of people from Oregon have moved here along with the Californians. I think the Cali's pushed the Ore's out of Oregon and they are coming here. Most are nice, some.......... well, that's the way it is everywhere, isn't it? It is pretty funny sometimes, tho. Several years ago we had one of the driest winters on record, only got about a foot of snow total for the winter. It snowed about two or three inches one day and a recent move-in called and complained to the homeowners association that he was "snowed in" and wanted the road plowed RIGHT NOW!!! It didn't happen. I drove up there in my Pontiac Vibe front wheel drive to see if there really was any snow there and you could see the gravel on the road through the little skif of snow. He had a new 4 x 4 Cadillac Escalade sitting in the garage. Guess he didn't know what the four wheel drive was for. They moved to Tuscon in the spring.

We are in a small town in IL called Braidwood. Just a mile east of I-55 and 55 miles south of Chicago.

I took this in my yard yesterday.If you look close ,you will see the moon over the palm.How does this picture relate to my T?Easy,my T is parked under it LOL

These backyard visitors got a pass again this year. Happy Thanksgiving. Bob

i would have to say that not many folks can say they have turkeys in the backyard or aircraft carriers in the front....happy thanksgiving all!!!!

Here is a nice fall color picture from Cudahy Wi. Notice the big T in the Sky over the real T.

This was from last years car show held at the South Shore YMCA.

I will try to post some pix Saturday...on our way out of town for Thanksgiving. In the mean time Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Be safe,
Bob Sanders
Auburn Alabama...War Eagle! Big Game Saturday

Jack..No never really enjoyed fishing. The state keeps the streams and rivers well stocked with rainbow trout. My past time was backpacking but the ole bones don't like it anymore.
Stan.. I live in Clarksburg,WV. The first photo is just outside of Lost Creek about 12 miles from home. The 2nd is at Valley Falls near Grafton and about 1 1/2 hr drive in a T. (Rustell country). I can be in the Allegheny Mts in about 1 1/2 hrs in a regular car. They are nice but nothing like the Rockies. Adding another photo of Blackwater Falls near Thomas in the mts.

I just want to wish everyone a good "T"hanksgiving.

Alex

One after thought, this is the only Holiday of the year when every race, creed or origin, can sit at the same table, break bread & be thankful we live here, where, even if you disagree with someone's opinion, you'll fight to defend their right to give it.

Alex

%"Dreaming of a White Turkey"% . . Doesn't sound quite the same as Bing's "White Christmas," huh?

rdr

Thanks-giving - from cyberspace a few years ago:

You are more wealthy than you imagined. Keep an eye on your blessings as they grow to spread across the land.

If you woke up this morning with more health than illness......
you are more blessed than the million who will not survive this week.

If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation.......
you are ahead of 500 million people in the world.

If you can attend a church or any public meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death.......
you are more blessed than three billion people in the world.

If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a good roof overhead and a place to sleep........
you are richer than 75% of this world.

If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish someplace......
you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy.

If your parents are still alive and still married...... you are very rare, even in the United States.

If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful......
you are blessed because the majority can, but do not.

If you can hold someone's hand, hug them or even touch them on the shoulder.......
your are blessed because you can offer Your healing touch.

If you can read this message, you just received a double blessing in that someone was thinking of you, and furthermore, you are more blessed than over two billion people in the world that cannot read at all.

At our home this year, we will be counting our "Thanksgiving" blessings.

rdr

I live in Shreveport, Louisiana. I was born here and raised here and will probably leave here horizontal. Shreveport is ranked the eighth most dangerous place to live in the United States and is not picturesque in the least, so no photos will be included.

Regardless of where we live, we can be happy and feel blessed that we have friends and loved ones that care about us.

On this Thanksgiving Day in the United States, I am thankful for, among other things, my friends from all over the globe that I have met through my association with this club forum. Plenty of you have taught me lots through your sharing of information and I hope that I have been able to reciprocate.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you, even if you live outside the United States and today is not your Thanksgiving Day. I wish the best for every one of you and happiness through the upcoming holiday season and well into next year.

Thanks again,

Seth

One more then I quit..

Well, we are not all that galmourous, but we hail from Cold Spring Ky - a small town in Campbell County, and here is the house with the Model A in the drive - The T isnt quite ready for a holiday photo - maybe next year! - we do have alot of wild turkeys here! I used to live in Los ALamos New Mexico, so the photos of the mountains bring back memories! Happy Thanksgiving from Karen, John and Josh!

I have never understood why people would want to waste time going to Europe to see the sights when there is so much glorius scenery to see here in the US. Wish I could just travel around and see some more of it.

Waste time and money! A friend of mine from the down under asked me just two days ago what the United States looked like. Although I didn't quite say it like this the jist of my answer was, "What are you looking for? Just about any scenery you want can be found here."

I'm very content "poor man" camping less than 200 miles from home in southwest Arkansas, near Mena. Mostly because it doesn't look a thing like home and it sure is easy to sleep to the sound of water tumbling over rocks.

Here are some examples of my world...wishing all a safe Holiday season.
Bob

Bob, I hate to be so doofus, but I don't know where Auburn University is, unless it is in Auburn, Indiana.

I'm with you Seth as I never made big money either. My wife and two kids spent all of our vacations in a popup but enjoyed ever minute of it. Nothing like bacon and potatos in an iron skillet over a wood fire. Every state has a bad side and we have our share of it. Here they destroy the top of mountains for coal. .
Mr. Leming..That's a fine looking machine.

Stan, AU is in Auburn Alabama. We will play our in state rivals (huge game)tonight at 7:00. You can watch it on ESPN, I think it is broadcast nation wide. We will have over a hundred thousand folks in town for this one.
Bob

Bob,

And I hope that Auburn fares better than the LSU Tigers did last night, but I'll bet the folks in northwest Arkansas just loved that game. Sooie!

I have a niece who is a junior in high school with a great interest in attending Auburn - perhaps since her cousin, another one of my nieces, is about to finish up at the University of Alabama. Nothing like a little inter-family rivalry!

Seth

Seth,
That LSU game was a real nail biter, they all really played their hearts out. I hope your niece can attend Auburn, it's a great school and community. Those mixed families can get pretty fun this time of year. I'm sure you know how big this Iron Bowl is...we have been playing them since 1893. Sorry didn't mean to turn this into a football thread.
Bob

Different kind of sights, Stan. The U.S. has Europe beat for magnificent scenery, although the Alps aren't exactly chopped liver.

I once heard it said that the difference between Americans and Europeans is that Americans think that 100 years is a long time and Europeans think that 100 miles is a long distance. <g>

I've had a number of e-mails, since I posted my picture of where we live in downtown San Diego above, inquiring how I could live in a big city and still have T's. I suppose most people, at least here in southern California, are forced to live and work in or near the big cities until they can afford to retire and move to more open space. We did it backwards! We lived on a little over an acre of land in the foothills east of Pasadena, CA for almost 30 years (OK Stan, I know in your area that's just considered a small frontyard. But in urban southern California, it's considered out in the sticks! *g*). When we retired tho, we decided to move to downtown San Diego for a different life-style. Granted, it required me getting rid of several of my T's (due to lack of space), giving up my garage and workbench, and having to store most of my tools. . . .the last two are still under negotiation with my wife! However, after being evacuated from our home in Los Angeles county twice over the years due to wildfires, and after the wildfires swept across San Diego county just this past October, causing hundreds of homes to be burned and hundreds of thousands to be evacuated, living in a 23 story solid cement high-rise 1 block from the bay with my cars parked 4 floors underground suddenly sounded like a "great and wise" idea! We still are able to participate in numerous car shows and parades, am getting used to driving downtown in traffic (most people are very considerate and accomodating to my slow '17 touring), and enjoy driving it around the bay and stopping at grassy areas for a picnic and all the people that stop to look at the car. Just a different approach, I guess. Still envy those of you with the gorgeous settings and views above. Happy T-ing to all.

Bob