But why should that line be expected to make any sense? I’m continuing with the “Chevy” series today, and I’ll wrap it up tomorrow. As I mentioned in my previous post, my own first car, a ’56 Chevrolet Bel Air, was the impetus for this early A&J narrative. My car was a four-door model, which accounted for a drop of megapoints on the coolocity meter, but the back seat was, in fact, enormous. I think I could have fit a small coffee table back there! Arlo probably spent more time in backseats than I actually did. He is, after all, a product of my imagination.
42 responses to “Isn’t ‘rye’ a whiskey?”
No only were the backseats huge, but the trunks were awesome. In Michigan, we say that the trunk is “Big enough to bury Jimmy Hoffa in”.
Ironically, my son designs seats for Ford. Not sure if he ever saw a backseat that big….
My mom and dad didn’t own a car when I was growing up. When mom needed to go somewhere she usually called a cab. I remember those late 50’s cars with a back seat that seemed as big as a sofa, with the cord on the back of the front seat to help pull yourself into the back. And the knob they often had on the steering wheel to help them steer single-handed.
From Arlo’s BTB* period!
(*Before the boat!)
THe dream changes over time. LOL!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHTPz1vtwBo
Good morning Villagers….
Cold and wet here….https://i.chzbgr.com/full/9090501120/h3CA8ED66/ and this describes today.
Blessings on all…..
Regarding the topic, I thought this bit from an article about American Pie was interesting:
‘An alternate theory holds that, since rye is a kind of whiskey, McLean is actually singing “drinking whiskey in rye.” The singer’s home was New Rochelle, which did indeed feature a bar called “The Levee.” Allegedly, this bar shut down or “went dry,” causing patrons to drive across the river to Rye, New York.’
https://www.thoughtco.com/chorus-bye-bye-miss-american-pie-2521997
Jackie, saw this one and immediately thought of you and your pie making 🙂
https://i.chzbgr.com/full/9089477376/h8A611D28/
….and belated birthday wish GR 😉
Loved those old Chevies. I had a ’55 hard top convertible. Thanks, for the memories, JJ.
God bless us every one. God bless the USA.
Or maybe some of the good old boys were drinking rye while others were drinking another type of whiskey.
Here’s something completely different:
https://www.ksl.com/?sid=46193508&nid=1017
6-meter long sharks are impressive!
You got “back seat” correct in all cases except one!
(Sorry, pet peeve)
Our car salesman joke about Lincoln Mercury back seats and trunks, “How many drunk salesmen can you carry back to the hotel from the titty bar? Depends if they are conscious or passed out, trunk holds about ten to twelve bodies.”
Yes, those back seats were commodious. The tradition died with the Towncar, Gran Marwuis and the Ghostly favorite he owned several of, the Crown Vic.
I don’t know about anybody else here, but for me, rye is a type of bread. And Mark, I always heard that the cord you mentioned was a safety strap to help you stay in place in an emergency before there were seatbelts.
Heh. “The back seat is HUGE!!”
“…the mouths of babes…”
Oh, wait. That came out wrong.
Cheers, cheers for old Valley (Lanett, JJ),
You bring the whiskey, I’ll bring the rye,
Send those Freshmen out for Gin,
And don’t let a sober Senior in,
We never falter, we never fall,
We sober up on wood alcohol,
While the loyal faculty,
Lies drunk on the ballroom floor.
You may have sung it at your schools in the 60s. We were mostly all talk!!
Debbie, where you sang, “And don’t let a sober Senior in,” in Memphis we sang, “And don’t let a single sober Sophomore in!” We liked alliteration.
Back seats, fond memories.
Drinking, been told after 18 beers I get mellow.
Serious note, Loon has been diagnosed with extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
sandcastler, that is serious. I pray she gets well soon and that this is not a resistant strain.
Oh, Sandcastler, I was sorry to read that…I will add her to my list of prayers and pray the good Lord hears us all.
Keep us informed on how she is doing….please.
On my end, Dad was diagnosed with MRSA yesterday. We started with our first round of antibiotics….and yes, I know He hears our prayers.
Give Loon the Village’s best..
Sand so sorry to hear about Loon. Being from Houston with impaired immune system I was often tested for this.
How will she be treated for this? Ghost and I send love and concern. It is indeed serious illness.
Sandcastle. I’ll be praying for Loon. Debbe, I’ll be praying for your dad too. Both sound really serious.
Figuring out the medication schedule will take some time. She is on four antibiotics. Two to be taken with food and two on an empty stomach. In addition, two vitamins and a probiotic. One antibiotic could impact her color vision, necessitating an eye exam every three months. And this is just the starting point.
Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.
On the heels of her diagnosis, Loon has received two invitations to conferences in Vietnam.
Good nutrition and hydration! Perhaps no caffeine?
Gasp! Loon may put a contract out on .me for that one.
Giving up caffeine and all diet colas, all carbonated beverages and all tea, even chocolate is the best thing I ever did. Thank Ghost for that one.
Reading on healing from surgery or cancer a lot now and that and hydration are in top five on all nutrition lists.
Jackie,
Loon is a diet coke fanatic, no way will she give it up. She is one of the few westerners that drinks the Chinese version and truly enjoys it.