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In addition to the remarkable stainless steel roof, this Cadillac is equipped with air-conditioning, self-levelling suspension, cruise control, electrically operated windows, electric door locks and the first automatic ‘memory’ power seats.
The luxury equipment includes a perfume atomizer and a make-up kit. At $14,000 this hand-built(!) Cadillac Series 70 Fleetwood Eldorado Brougham cost in 1958 twice as much as a standard Eldorado and even more than a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Approximately 700 of these top-of-the-range cars were built. The car displayed in the museum is totally original.
The Eldorado model name refers to the mythical ‘city of gold’ in South America. It was first used for a 1952 concept vehicle celebrating the Cadillac company’s 50th anniversary. The name Eldorado remained in use until 2002.
Louwman Museum
Den Haag - The Hague
Nederland - Netherlands
September 2021
The SMOK Alien 220W TC Starter Kit is truly out of this world, integrating a unique statement piece with ultra-performance chipset with 220W of maximum power and full temperature regulation alongside the widely popular TFV8 Baby Beast Tank. The Alien 220W Box Mod measures 85mm by 44mm by 30mm, featuring an elegant soft contour along the zinc alloy chassis, integrating stunning colorful inlays for a stellar showcase piece. The epicenter of functionality lies within the new enlarged OLED display, providing extensive information within an easy-to-read operational interface. Along with unique placement of adjustment buttons and stealth firing mechanism, the Alien 220W is built for superb ergonomic form factor. The chipset is notably intelligent, providing a wattage range of 6 to 220W, minimum atomizer resistance of 0.06ohm, and full temperature control suite with support for Ni200, Titanium, and Stainless Steel heating elements. Integrated within the internal onboard is a plethora of safety features, including battery series connection. The SMOKTech TFV8 Baby Beast Tank is the compact evolution of the the unrivaled TFV8 Cloud Beast Tank, featuring a well-balanced dynamic range with 3mL juice reservoir, precision airflow control, signature hinged top-fill system, and introducing the new Baby Turbo Engines coil structure.
SMOKTech Alien 220W TC Box Mod Features:
Dual High-Amp 18650 Battery - Not Included
Dimensions: 85mm by 44mm by 30mm
Wattage Output Range: 6-220W
Min Atomizer Resistance: 0.06ohm
Temperature Range: 200-600F
Supports Ni200 Nickel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel Heating Elements
Premium Zinc Alloy Construction
Detail-Orientated OLED Display
Series Connection
Dual Battery Life Indicator
Stealth Firing Mechanism
Ergonomically Placed Adjustment Buttons
Hinged Battery Cap
MicroUSB Port - Firmware Upgrades
Alien V1.2.2 Firmware Upgrade Available here.
Available in Silver, Gunmetal, Champaigne Gold, Orange. Blue, Red, Purple, Green, White Red, Superman
510 Connection
SMOK TFV8 Baby Beast Tank Features:
22mm Diameter
3mL Juice Capacity
Superior Stainless Steel Construction
High-Grade Glass Reinforcement
Convenient Top-Fill Design with Hinge Lock
Dual Adjustable Airflow Control at Base
Black Delrin Ultra-Wide Drip Tip
Patented Baby Turbo Engines Coil Structure
0.2ohm V8 Baby-Q2 Dual Coil - rated for 30-80W | recommended 55-65W
0.15ohm V8 Baby-X4 Quad Coil - rated for 30-70W | recommended 45-60W
0.15ohm V8 Baby-T8 Octuple Coil - rated for 50-100W | recommended 60-80W
V8 Baby RBA - Two-Post Deck
510 Connection
Product Package Includes:
1 Alien 220 Mod
1 TFV8 Baby Beast Tank
1 0.4ohm V8 Baby-Q2 Coil Head
1 0.15ohm V8 Baby-T8 Coil Head
1 MicroUSB Cable
1 Replacement Glass Tube
Instructional Manual
Spare Parts
Available in Black, Red & Gold
$100.00 (Rprice does not include batteries)
Sigarayı Bırakmak İsteyenler İçin Elektronik Sigara
Son zamanlarda sigarayı bırakmak isteyenlerin tercihi elektronik sigara çeşitlerinden yana oluyor. Sigara bağımlılığı kişileri oldukça olumsuz etkileyen bir faktördür. Bu bağımlılıktan kurtulmak için pek çok yol denenmiş olsa da genellikle başarısızlıkla sonuçlanır. Sigara öyle bir bağımlılıktır ki hem bedenen hem de ruhen ihtiyaç hissedilir. Bu yüzden bir çırpıda kurtulmak oldukça zordur.
Sigarayı bırakırken en önemli şey bağımlılığı zihinde bitirmektir. Bedenin zaten bu kadar nikotine ihtiyacı yoktur. Fazla alınan nikotin nedeniyle bedeninizi kendiniz bağımlı yaparsınız. Bu yüzden bedeninizi bağımlı olmaktan kurtarmak yine sizin sorumluluğunuzdur.
Elektronik Sigara Etkeni
Sigarayı bırakmakta en etkili yöntem elektronik sigaradır. Çünkü sigara içiyormuş hissi devam etmekle beraber zararları minimum seviyededir. Böylece yavaş yavaş sigarayı bırakmanız mümkün olacaktır. Sigara bağımlılığı vücudun nikotine duyduğu ihtiyaç kadar, ellerdeki sigara tutma hissinde de yaşanır. Bu yüzden sigaranın yerini bir anda boşluğa bırakmak yerine başka alternatiflerle doldurmalısınız. Bu konudaki en iyi alternatif elektronik sigaradır.
Nikotini Bırakın
Eğer ciddi boyutta bir bağımlılık söz konusu ise ilk olarak nikotin içeren elektronik sigara ile başlayabilirsiniz. Ancak zamanla nikotin oranı azaltmayı unutmayın. Bu oranı azalta azalta daha sonraları tamamen nikotinsiz olan elektronik sigaralara geçiş yapmalısınız. Dilerseniz likit olarak nikotin yerine kavun, elma, muz ya da çilek gibi aromalar tercih edebilirsiniz.
Elektronik sigaraların tamamen zararsız olduğu söylense de nikotin içeren elektronik sigaralar illaki zararlıdır. Ancak bu zarar klasik sigaraların verdiği zarardan yüzlerce kat daha azdır. Elektronik sigaraya başlamak sigara kullanmayanlar için bir seçenek değilken, yüksek sigara bağımlılığından kurtulmak amacıyla elektronik sigara kullanmak bir seçenektir.
Ellerdeki Bağımlılıktan Kurtulun
Sigara bağımlılığı sadece vücutta değildir. Ellerdeki sigara tutma hissi de bir bağımlılıktır. İşte bu bağımlılığı yenmek için elektronik sigara kullanılabilir. Elektronik sigarayı her yerde yanınızda, cebinize taşıyabilirsiniz. Sigara içerken de klasik sigaralar gibi parmaklarınızın arasına alabilirsiniz. Bu şekilde ellerinizdeki bağımlılığı da tatmin edersiniz. Zamanla elektronik sigarayı azaltarak bağımlılıktan kurtulabilirsiniz. Elektronik sigara ile sigarayı bırakma son zamanlarda kullanılan en etkili yöntemlerdendir.
lights and the city, still... "we" are "a lot", but though isolated... atomized... 2048x1360-DSC_0973
'A Noisy Cricket?!?
You get a big ass Series 4 De-Atomizer, and I get this little midget Cricket?
I feel like I'm going to break this damn thing!'
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Remember my discovery who the black spacemen really are? They are the MiB, Lego style (posted now because in a few days this might become relevant...).
Materials: Big frosted glass marble, clarinet keys, electric motor parts, perfume atomizer, green freshwater pearl, vintage brass lamp finial, rifle scope adjustment dial, clock key, vintage brass drawer pull, vintage fishing reel side plate, metal wings from the hobby shop tumbled in rock tumbler, small bearing, brass electric switch parts, glass beads, nuts, bolts, steam, and aether.
Note: The big marble is suspended with a loose connection under the head of the perfume atomizer allowing it to pivot and swing "to and fro", so I guess it's a bit kinetic.
Demon Killer Special Wire Rolls features an intuitive way to experiment with exotic coil configurations, featuring distinctive heating elements in different sizes and structures. It is packed in a spool of 15 Feet along with available cotton, designed to bring a unique building experience. It comes in a plethora of options, ranging from twisted, fused, and flat, all machine twisted for a precise weave and high consistency throughout each spool. The Demon Killer Special Wire Rolls are perfect for rebuilding atomizers.
Available in Alien Wire Roll & Fused Clapton Wire Roll
$25.00
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A new eight-speed automatic with shift paddles, a tauter suspension with 19-inch Dark Graphite wheels, and a standard electronic Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system. (Rumors of a built-in atomizer of Sex Panther cologne are, alas, entirely untrue.)
The SMOK Alien 220W TC Starter Kit is truly out of this world, integrating a unique statement piece with ultra-performance chipset with 220W of maximum power and full temperature regulation alongside the widely popular TFV8 Baby Beast Tank. The Alien 220W Box Mod measures 85mm by 44mm by 30mm, featuring an elegant soft contour along the zinc alloy chassis, integrating stunning colorful inlays for a stellar showcase piece. The epicenter of functionality lies within the new enlarged OLED display, providing extensive information within an easy-to-read operational interface. Along with unique placement of adjustment buttons and stealth firing mechanism, the Alien 220W is built for superb ergonomic form factor. The chipset is notably intelligent, providing a wattage range of 6 to 220W, minimum atomizer resistance of 0.06ohm, and full temperature control suite with support for Ni200, Titanium, and Stainless Steel heating elements. Integrated within the internal onboard is a plethora of safety features, including battery series connection. The SMOKTech TFV8 Baby Beast Tank is the compact evolution of the the unrivaled TFV8 Cloud Beast Tank, featuring a well-balanced dynamic range with 3mL juice reservoir, precision airflow control, signature hinged top-fill system, and introducing the new Baby Turbo Engines coil structure.
SMOKTech Alien 220W TC Box Mod Features:
Dual High-Amp 18650 Battery - Not Included
Dimensions: 85mm by 44mm by 30mm
Wattage Output Range: 6-220W
Min Atomizer Resistance: 0.06ohm
Temperature Range: 200-600F
Supports Ni200 Nickel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel Heating Elements
Premium Zinc Alloy Construction
Detail-Orientated OLED Display
Series Connection
Dual Battery Life Indicator
Stealth Firing Mechanism
Ergonomically Placed Adjustment Buttons
Hinged Battery Cap
MicroUSB Port - Firmware Upgrades
Alien V1.2.2 Firmware Upgrade Available here.
Available in Silver, Gunmetal, Champaigne Gold, Orange. Blue, Red, Purple, Green, White Red, Superman
510 Connection
SMOK TFV8 Baby Beast Tank Features:
22mm Diameter
3mL Juice Capacity
Superior Stainless Steel Construction
High-Grade Glass Reinforcement
Convenient Top-Fill Design with Hinge Lock
Dual Adjustable Airflow Control at Base
Black Delrin Ultra-Wide Drip Tip
Patented Baby Turbo Engines Coil Structure
0.2ohm V8 Baby-Q2 Dual Coil - rated for 30-80W | recommended 55-65W
0.15ohm V8 Baby-X4 Quad Coil - rated for 30-70W | recommended 45-60W
0.15ohm V8 Baby-T8 Octuple Coil - rated for 50-100W | recommended 60-80W
V8 Baby RBA - Two-Post Deck
510 Connection
Product Package Includes:
1 Alien 220 Mod
1 TFV8 Baby Beast Tank
1 0.4ohm V8 Baby-Q2 Coil Head
1 0.15ohm V8 Baby-T8 Coil Head
1 MicroUSB Cable
1 Replacement Glass Tube
Instructional Manual
Spare Parts
Available in Black, Red & Gold
$100.00 (Rprice does not include batteries)
The SMOK Alien 220W TC Starter Kit is truly out of this world, integrating a unique statement piece with ultra-performance chipset with 220W of maximum power and full temperature regulation alongside the widely popular TFV8 Baby Beast Tank. The Alien 220W Box Mod measures 85mm by 44mm by 30mm, featuring an elegant soft contour along the zinc alloy chassis, integrating stunning colorful inlays for a stellar showcase piece. The epicenter of functionality lies within the new enlarged OLED display, providing extensive information within an easy-to-read operational interface. Along with unique placement of adjustment buttons and stealth firing mechanism, the Alien 220W is built for superb ergonomic form factor. The chipset is notably intelligent, providing a wattage range of 6 to 220W, minimum atomizer resistance of 0.06ohm, and full temperature control suite with support for Ni200, Titanium, and Stainless Steel heating elements. Integrated within the internal onboard is a plethora of safety features, including battery series connection. The SMOKTech TFV8 Baby Beast Tank is the compact evolution of the the unrivaled TFV8 Cloud Beast Tank, featuring a well-balanced dynamic range with 3mL juice reservoir, precision airflow control, signature hinged top-fill system, and introducing the new Baby Turbo Engines coil structure.
SMOKTech Alien 220W TC Box Mod Features:
Dual High-Amp 18650 Battery - Not Included
Dimensions: 85mm by 44mm by 30mm
Wattage Output Range: 6-220W
Min Atomizer Resistance: 0.06ohm
Temperature Range: 200-600F
Supports Ni200 Nickel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel Heating Elements
Premium Zinc Alloy Construction
Detail-Orientated OLED Display
Series Connection
Dual Battery Life Indicator
Stealth Firing Mechanism
Ergonomically Placed Adjustment Buttons
Hinged Battery Cap
MicroUSB Port - Firmware Upgrades
Alien V1.2.2 Firmware Upgrade Available here.
Available in Silver, Gunmetal, Champaigne Gold, Orange. Blue, Red, Purple, Green, White Red, Superman
510 Connection
SMOK TFV8 Baby Beast Tank Features:
22mm Diameter
3mL Juice Capacity
Superior Stainless Steel Construction
High-Grade Glass Reinforcement
Convenient Top-Fill Design with Hinge Lock
Dual Adjustable Airflow Control at Base
Black Delrin Ultra-Wide Drip Tip
Patented Baby Turbo Engines Coil Structure
0.2ohm V8 Baby-Q2 Dual Coil - rated for 30-80W | recommended 55-65W
0.15ohm V8 Baby-X4 Quad Coil - rated for 30-70W | recommended 45-60W
0.15ohm V8 Baby-T8 Octuple Coil - rated for 50-100W | recommended 60-80W
V8 Baby RBA - Two-Post Deck
510 Connection
Product Package Includes:
1 Alien 220 Mod
1 TFV8 Baby Beast Tank
1 0.4ohm V8 Baby-Q2 Coil Head
1 0.15ohm V8 Baby-T8 Coil Head
1 MicroUSB Cable
1 Replacement Glass Tube
Instructional Manual
Spare Parts
Available in Black, Red & Gold
$100.00 (Rprice does not include batteries)
Prompt: A picture, two lotus flowers of different colors, long stems, long leaves, curved stems, a pale purple flower, a pink flower, a bud, a lotus pod, very beautiful, very elegant flowers, a few drops of water, canon 5D4, F8, 16K super clear and realistic, the background is fuzzy, Atomization, high definition painting, photography,ureal --ar 4:5 --p m3lgrn9 --v 6.0
The SMOK Alien 220W TC Starter Kit is truly out of this world, integrating a unique statement piece with ultra-performance chipset with 220W of maximum power and full temperature regulation alongside the widely popular TFV8 Baby Beast Tank. The Alien 220W Box Mod measures 85mm by 44mm by 30mm, featuring an elegant soft contour along the zinc alloy chassis, integrating stunning colorful inlays for a stellar showcase piece. The epicenter of functionality lies within the new enlarged OLED display, providing extensive information within an easy-to-read operational interface. Along with unique placement of adjustment buttons and stealth firing mechanism, the Alien 220W is built for superb ergonomic form factor. The chipset is notably intelligent, providing a wattage range of 6 to 220W, minimum atomizer resistance of 0.06ohm, and full temperature control suite with support for Ni200, Titanium, and Stainless Steel heating elements. Integrated within the internal onboard is a plethora of safety features, including battery series connection. The SMOKTech TFV8 Baby Beast Tank is the compact evolution of the the unrivaled TFV8 Cloud Beast Tank, featuring a well-balanced dynamic range with 3mL juice reservoir, precision airflow control, signature hinged top-fill system, and introducing the new Baby Turbo Engines coil structure.
SMOKTech Alien 220W TC Box Mod Features:
Dual High-Amp 18650 Battery - Not Included
Dimensions: 85mm by 44mm by 30mm
Wattage Output Range: 6-220W
Min Atomizer Resistance: 0.06ohm
Temperature Range: 200-600F
Supports Ni200 Nickel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel Heating Elements
Premium Zinc Alloy Construction
Detail-Orientated OLED Display
Series Connection
Dual Battery Life Indicator
Stealth Firing Mechanism
Ergonomically Placed Adjustment Buttons
Hinged Battery Cap
MicroUSB Port - Firmware Upgrades
Alien V1.2.2 Firmware Upgrade Available here.
Available in Silver, Gunmetal, Champaigne Gold, Orange. Blue, Red, Purple, Green, White Red, Superman
510 Connection
SMOK TFV8 Baby Beast Tank Features:
22mm Diameter
3mL Juice Capacity
Superior Stainless Steel Construction
High-Grade Glass Reinforcement
Convenient Top-Fill Design with Hinge Lock
Dual Adjustable Airflow Control at Base
Black Delrin Ultra-Wide Drip Tip
Patented Baby Turbo Engines Coil Structure
0.2ohm V8 Baby-Q2 Dual Coil - rated for 30-80W | recommended 55-65W
0.15ohm V8 Baby-X4 Quad Coil - rated for 30-70W | recommended 45-60W
0.15ohm V8 Baby-T8 Octuple Coil - rated for 50-100W | recommended 60-80W
V8 Baby RBA - Two-Post Deck
510 Connection
Product Package Includes:
1 Alien 220 Mod
1 TFV8 Baby Beast Tank
1 0.4ohm V8 Baby-Q2 Coil Head
1 0.15ohm V8 Baby-T8 Coil Head
1 MicroUSB Cable
1 Replacement Glass Tube
Instructional Manual
Spare Parts
Available in Black, Red & Gold
$100.00 (Rprice does not include batteries)
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Wheels up launch for Seth Phillips in the Atomizer lane in the Mountain Road Transmission sponsored '00 Chevy S-10.
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The SMOK Alien 220W TC Starter Kit is truly out of this world, integrating a unique statement piece with ultra-performance chipset with 220W of maximum power and full temperature regulation alongside the widely popular TFV8 Baby Beast Tank. The Alien 220W Box Mod measures 85mm by 44mm by 30mm, featuring an elegant soft contour along the zinc alloy chassis, integrating stunning colorful inlays for a stellar showcase piece. The epicenter of functionality lies within the new enlarged OLED display, providing extensive information within an easy-to-read operational interface. Along with unique placement of adjustment buttons and stealth firing mechanism, the Alien 220W is built for superb ergonomic form factor. The chipset is notably intelligent, providing a wattage range of 6 to 220W, minimum atomizer resistance of 0.06ohm, and full temperature control suite with support for Ni200, Titanium, and Stainless Steel heating elements. Integrated within the internal onboard is a plethora of safety features, including battery series connection. The SMOKTech TFV8 Baby Beast Tank is the compact evolution of the the unrivaled TFV8 Cloud Beast Tank, featuring a well-balanced dynamic range with 3mL juice reservoir, precision airflow control, signature hinged top-fill system, and introducing the new Baby Turbo Engines coil structure.
SMOKTech Alien 220W TC Box Mod Features:
Dual High-Amp 18650 Battery - Not Included
Dimensions: 85mm by 44mm by 30mm
Wattage Output Range: 6-220W
Min Atomizer Resistance: 0.06ohm
Temperature Range: 200-600F
Supports Ni200 Nickel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel Heating Elements
Premium Zinc Alloy Construction
Detail-Orientated OLED Display
Series Connection
Dual Battery Life Indicator
Stealth Firing Mechanism
Ergonomically Placed Adjustment Buttons
Hinged Battery Cap
MicroUSB Port - Firmware Upgrades
Alien V1.2.2 Firmware Upgrade Available here.
Available in Silver, Gunmetal, Champaigne Gold, Orange. Blue, Red, Purple, Green, White Red, Superman
510 Connection
SMOK TFV8 Baby Beast Tank Features:
22mm Diameter
3mL Juice Capacity
Superior Stainless Steel Construction
High-Grade Glass Reinforcement
Convenient Top-Fill Design with Hinge Lock
Dual Adjustable Airflow Control at Base
Black Delrin Ultra-Wide Drip Tip
Patented Baby Turbo Engines Coil Structure
0.2ohm V8 Baby-Q2 Dual Coil - rated for 30-80W | recommended 55-65W
0.15ohm V8 Baby-X4 Quad Coil - rated for 30-70W | recommended 45-60W
0.15ohm V8 Baby-T8 Octuple Coil - rated for 50-100W | recommended 60-80W
V8 Baby RBA - Two-Post Deck
510 Connection
Product Package Includes:
1 Alien 220 Mod
1 TFV8 Baby Beast Tank
1 0.4ohm V8 Baby-Q2 Coil Head
1 0.15ohm V8 Baby-T8 Coil Head
1 MicroUSB Cable
1 Replacement Glass Tube
Instructional Manual
Spare Parts
Available in Black, Red & Gold
$100.00 (Rprice does not include batteries)
It is for us, perhaps on the occasion of a few more thinning hairs that have turned a silvery gray, to take a sleeve and scour away the scale and cobwebs and peer back through the panes of memory that time has dusted well, flipping through the yellowed sheaves of the past as if a great animation is played in reverse until we arrive at a certain moment established near or about Page 1; a moment that time seems not to have tarnished or decayed.
It is a moment that is as gilded in its individual importance as is The Book of Genesis to the flock of the faithful.
It was as if a switch key was inserted and turned, a heavy brass lock removed from its securement and left dangling on a length of chain, allowing a great unseen force to reach deep within us and ever so slightly bend the malleable portion of our DNA to align our path through the flangeways and across a No. 6 frog, there to be baptized with coal cinders and atomized diesel exhaust, the bellowing of trumpets and the shrieking of steel-on-steel welcoming us like a newly-christened Knight of Hohenschwangau.
Not to diminish our soul mates and the romantic attractions that hormones and mutual affection would tender to our hearts at a later age, but in that moment, trains and all things ‘railroad’ became our first love, and most likely will be our last.
They were experiences of extreme intimacy that, as with romantic love itself, have seemingly been bereft of proper definition, and it seems that the further we progress from the occasion itself, the more our minds choose to revisit it.
For some, perhaps, it was the sincere gentleness in Grandpa’s hand, the immensity of it swallowing ours within its calloused grasp, our tiny legs taking two steps for every one of his as our mind wrapped itself around fantastic tales of the 3460-class highballing The Chief, or of the great articulated 3800s mauling a mile of high cars up to Tucumcari.
The train order board was in the ‘stop’ position for the 10 am ‘every day but Sunday’ local as we sat amongst weathered and aged friends in the shadows of the equally weathered and aged depot, the slatted wooden bench having witnessed the comings and goings of countless trains over the decades and borne the weight of those who waited for them; of those who only watched and reminisced; of those who waited for Johnny to come marching home, and those who signed for his casket on the station platform, the slamming of the baggage car door as a gunshot salute echoing about the mourners gathered in the rain.
Perhaps it was the bare feet of a barely-four-year-old, the floorboard of the old 50-something Ford station wagon hot on the tiptoes as we balanced on the driveshaft hump and struggled to see over the front seat, the open windows allowing the oppression of a Texas summer to fill the car as bells clanged and lights flashed and gates lowered across the roadway. A rumbling monster charged by, screaming, horn blaring, its passing creating the only breeze that day. We watched as the cars rambled past, each filling us with awe and leaving us wondering just where it all was going.
Real or perceived, there was a quaintness about them, in the local colors of Black Widow or McGinnis bow ties; of high-hood Geeps mu-ed with chicken wire Fs and an old RS unit smoking up the rear. Hitched on the drawbar was a string of 40-foot refugees from across the continent, each emblazoned with colorful heralds and slogans urging us to ship our goods with them. They dutifully tagged along behind, waybilled to who-knows-where, carrying who-knew-what, rocking along jointed rail, clattering, creaking, swaying to and fro, seemingly ready to tip over at any moment. Yet the friction-bearing Bettendorfs ran true, never leaving the rails as they raised a cloud of dust amid the aromas of hot creosote and the blue haze of 32 cylinders worth of 567 exhaust, and in the wake of their passing young minds conjured up visions of a thousand places that we’d never been.
We would go there in the pages of Beebe, riding the wave of prose as it painted glorious stories from across the breadth and width of a nation, from Down East to the Deep South and across the frontier to the golden days of the Wild West. The great hard cover bindings held such treasures as Andrew Russell’s glass plate views of the Golden Spike at Promontory, Fred Jukes’ visions of the Overland Limited at Elko, and Steinheimer’s prowess brought us to the frigid heights of Donner. We became filled with wonder yet equally saddened that we had missed all the grand commotion.
Our mailboxes were eagerly checked as minds young and old stood ready to absorb the monthly musings of David P. Morgan and Fred Frailey and Ed King, and offerings from the lenses of Hastings and Lamb and Middleton, our whetted appetite satiated but temporarily, our excitement nearing a crescendo with the impending arrival of the next issue.
The diesel spotters guide became dogeared from our quest to identify the oldest and latest models; to know just how much horsepower each unit could generate and turn into tractive effort. 1st or 2nd Generation? GP or SD? Two radiator fans or three? U-Boat or C-Boat? RS or Century?
The units had character back then, and the local flavors of paint made them even more so: Bloody Noses, Chinese Red, blue & yellow bonnets, Tuxedos, John Deeres, and Deramus Reds. Jenks blue never looked sharp before the Screaming Eagle spread itself out on the hood doors.
All are gone now.
We pine for them still.
And though we are tempted to grow weary of the cookie cutter designs and unimaginative paint on today’s corporate merger fleets, we still seek them out.
It is, after all, in our DNA.
But time never grows weary. It marches forward to an inexorable cadence as yesterdays grow forever dim on the horizon of the past, and our own hands grow wrinkled and calloused from life’s work.
We have come a long way from that first primordial encounter, but in our reverie, we are able to gaze back through the dusty panes of memory, and in doing so, our melancholy calls us to recreate it in some fashion or another.
Here tonight, on the High Plains of Texas, the oppressive heat of a youthful summer afternoon has given way to the chill of a long winter evening. And though the throb of a GEVO fast approaching is a long way from Roots-blown EMDs rumbling down the Sunset Route and hazing the summer sky with their blue-tinged calling card, we nonetheless still feel our pulse quicken, and the surge of excitement courses through our veins as if we were still that four-year-old struggling to see over the front seat of the old Ford.
And in that moment, we’re transported back in time, if just for a bit---
The blare of air horns fast approaching---
The floorboard hot on our bare feet---
Pungent, life-changing aromas of diesel exhaust and hot creosote wafting in through the open windows---
The camera clicks, opening and closing the shutter in a fraction of a second, letting in enough light to create an image on a sensor as vivid as the one we remember from early in our youth. We close our own eyes as if that might somehow take us back there---
To Espee Geeps smoking up a hot and hideously humid southeast Texas afternoon so very long ago.
If only we could.
---RAM
Rick Malo©2024
A drop or droplet is a small volume of liquid, bounded completely or almost completely by free surfaces. A drop may form when liquid accumulates at the lower end of a tube or other surface boundary, producing a hanging drop called a pendant drop. Drops may also be formed by the condensation of a vapor or by atomization of a larger mass of liquid. In photography, only High Speed Shutter can captured all these magic. Here I am trying some of the Droplet effect and experiment it with patience. Hope to share with friends here....here it goes..........More on sunnyhor.blogspot.com
My photo editing skills are pretty limited, my video editing skills are almost non-existent and I type at about five words a minute.
Truly a man for the internet age.
So here a a few of the fruit that Destin and I exploded last Saturday all put int one glorious (?) video clip. It only took me an hour of messing about to get this little mess.
But it is fun to watch.
My wife found a chunk of grapefruit a hundred (~) feet away next morning. And the smell of atomized apple, mango and especially grapefruit was lovely, says me, Destin and Kathy.
Cheers.
Disinfectant citrus, hair brush, perfume atomizer, chapstick, lipstick and gloss, sunglasses, iPhone, face powder, coin purse, paper tissues, nail polish, oyster card cover, makeup bag, hello kitty pills case, keys, my pet gnome, moleskine, pen, heart ring, diary, umbrella, book, yet another memo pad, wallet. Phew.