Tuesday, November 17, 2015

time to get in gear



This past weekend was sad and difficult to comprehend.  It would seem we are perhaps in a new era in France, but time will tell.  For me, I'm going to turn off the non-stop TV coverage and get on with life.  Today's photo was taken at the same old factory of last Friday's post.  This factory made sheet metal parts for a French automobile, the Facel Vega.  (In no way to be confused with the Chevrolet Vega of many years later!)  Manufacturing of the autos ceased in 1964, but a small metal-working business still occupies the site.  Shown are some of the old machines that remain as testament to the old auto making business.  And they graciously posed for portraits.

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  1. 'Perfectly posed for portraits' what a wonderful way to describe this image Stuart, there's some seriously sexy rust going on there :)

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  2. 'Perfectly posed for portraits' what a wonderful way to describe this image Stuart, there's some seriously sexy rust going on there :)

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  3. This machinery certainly looks enduring!

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  4. Oooh I love old industrial scenes like this!

    You watched all the time? Oh my goodness, I don't have TV and didn't even try to watch replay on pluzz or any other website. I only read a few articles and am waiting a bit for the weeklies. January taught me not to stay glued to any screen...

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    1. I wouldn't call it glued to the screen, but it was on in the background most of the time. First because of breaking news, and then because I just got caught up in the emotion of the moment.

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  5. Impressive machines, fine photo!

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