Friday, January 13, 2012

A Vintage Love Affair…

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I have a love affair with old trucks.  They just fascinate me. Every dent, every faded emblem, all the rust….well, it just does it for me.  I am drawn to them like a magnet.

 

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I spotted this baby, at our Greenbluff October Farm Fest.

 

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I found this partially burned out old truck relic, on a trip to Lake Kelso, Idaho in 2010.

 

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This Mack was in Elk River, Idaho, when I was at Girl Camp with my vintage trailer last July.

 

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And my most recent, just a few miles from home.  I can feel the itch to add to my stash….maybe soon.  I just love RUST….do you?

I’m linking up to these parties…..



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22 comments:

  1. Bee Haven BevJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    Ooooh, I share that love with you!! I want an old farm truck so badly.

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  2. corners of my lifeJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    I think you should write a fictional short story to go with each photo.

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  3. acorn hollowJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    fun pictures and from the looks of those trucks they were worked hard.
    years ago when we were cross country skiing deep into the woods we came across a old truck the trees were so grown up around it, it had to have been in there for years and years.
    Cathy

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  4. DoloresJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    If they could only talk, what a tale they could tell. I love the black and white...
    Hugs,

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  5. sharnymcclarnyJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    Loved that you posted these in soft black and white. Shows their age to perfection. Good job!

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  6. JunebugJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    OH My, I know I stop by your blog on a regular bases but now I know why, we are twins!!!!!!!!!! I'm sure of that now, old trucks - rust, our girls(chicks)yep, twins! We have so much in common we must have been separated at birth. I will own a old truck some day!! Maybe some day we will meet, Sisters on the Fly, Farm Chick sale, Mary Jane? Enjoy your day and stay warm, Hugs!!!

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  7. chateau chicJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    I totally understand your love affair with those special finds that grab you and won't let go!
    I'm your newest follower, Mary Alice

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  8. Kelsie from Our Country Home and Studio PhotographyJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Love these too...Especially the super old burnt out one from Lake Kelso Idaho...just awesome.

    Blessings Kelsie

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  9. Sam I Am......January 13, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Karen, I'm that way about old farmhouses...well, really anything old! I want to take them home and fix them up and make them feel loved and needed again. Not much "new" appeals to me! Great photos and comments! Thanks!

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  10. Denise S.January 13, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    I could just run my hands over all those wonderful curves in the trucks you pictured.
    My son has an old one at his FIL's place he needs to restore.It could be stunning.It belonged to us about 30 years ago and its from the 30's or 40's if I remember right.

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  11. Alison AgnewJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    i love old trucks too

    they hold such charm and style

    my dream vehicle is a cherry red
    1954 Chevy
    but then
    i'm not that picky!

    thanks for joining Fridays Unfolded!

    alison

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Hi Karen! My nephew's Wyllis (shell) was parked in my mom's yard (behind us) and I wanted it so much for my yard. He wants it to fix it up. I love the way they look and usually the countryside they are in. Great photos and post! Traveling along with Liz on Time Travel Thursday - Jenn

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  13. GailJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    love, love, love. I'm with you. I'd have em' for yard art or one running for funnin'.

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  14. KatmomJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    hahaha! you have a "thing" for rust & frames.... maybe you should frame some of your 'rusty' photos! hee heehee!
    Wait... is that why we are such good friends? cuz I am old & rusty? lololol!

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  15. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessJanuary 14, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    I too love those trucks and the way they smelled inside of gas and the clanging of the doors. The sounds when shifting gears and the rattling of the old-truck sounds.

    Love your new header!

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  16. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    A picture is worth a thousand words....these sure speak to me. Love your photos and you know I love rust.

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  17. Barbara JeanJanuary 15, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    These are awesome old cars.
    I love them too. =)

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  18. Debra@CommonGroundJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    oh wow, LOVE old trucks and your photography is wonderful!! thanks so much for linking up to VIF! xo

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  19. Honey at 2805January 19, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    I adore you old vintage truck photography so much that you are featured today at Potpourri Friday!

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  20. Barbara from over at 21 Rosemary LaneJanuary 19, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    I am a huge fan of vintage trucks and cars. Your photos are just beautiful! Following you now!!!

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  21. BlissJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    I suspect that even though a year has gone by that your fondness for old trucks is still fresh. I love them too.

    Thanks for linking up.

    Bliss

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  22. Liz @ Quirky VistasJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    What treasures and cool shots you got of each of them too. I considered buying a sweet oldie like one of these awhile ago, but I waffled on it and it got snapped up. I'm smitten with them. Thanks for sharing!
    Liz

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