These are random musings of my life journey, the people, animals, places, and events which have woven, and continue to weave, a tapestry that is me. We all know there is no real destination, only the ongoing experiences which blend together, creating the trail. Each step gives a glimpse of what is to come, without allowing me to see the end result. It is exciting. I have a home base that is mine, that gives me a place to rest. This is it. This is where my heart is, no matter where I journey...................

Friday, June 12, 2009

Ranchero

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I ran into Ruidoso to pick up my plants. The fountain grass they got for me was not the kind I wanted, but I did get some more Columbines, day lilies in 3 colors, and a couple other plants I never heard of but are perennials and have pretty blossoms/foliage. I also stopped for some supplies for the water softener. Not an exciting trip, but a good one to have out of the way.

On the way home I saw a Ranchero. Do you know what a Ranchero is? I'm betting every guy out there does. It is the Ford response to the Chevy El Camino, a cross between a sedan and a pickup. It was made for about 20 years, before many of you were old enough to remember, as it was last manufactured in 1979. I haven't seen on on the road in quite a long time. I looked at a bunch of pictures of its lines through the years, and decided it was similar to the on in this picture, which is a 1963. That's an oldie! It wasn't in restored condition, but was in good condition. I haven't seen one of these in many years, and it was like a trip to the past. A wee little "Past Blast," if you will.


This is a 1965 El Camino, so roughly a contemporary of the Ranchero above for comparison.





My late hub had an El Camino for many years. It was a beautiful vehicle, also no longer made. The El Camino was far more classy than the Ranchero, IMO. It was a gorgeous thing, two toned burgandy, the darker almost black. This photo is a 1985 El Camino. They quit making them after 1987. I don't remember the year Glenn had, but it was one of the last ones made, so this is similar to what he had.




And as I was researching for those picture, I learned that Chevy is going to make El Camino again in 2010! Here is the new version.....



OK, that's all. I just had that Memory Lane moment and wanted to share it with you. The little quick view of the future is just a bonus for all of us!
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7 comments:

  1. The El Camino brings back memories. My husband drove one when I met him. It was an older model and the body wasn't in the best shape but it ran. I have some fun memories and a few really good stories to tell.
    I didn't know the were going to start making them again.

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  2. Kim, I didn't either. I just stumbled across it when I was looking for pix of El Caminos. If you're interested in reading about it and seeing more pix go here:http://jalopnik.com/366699/2010-pontiac-g8-sport-truck-the-el-camino-is-back

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  3. My moms friend had an el camino the new ones look sharp. I dont remember the ranchero but they stopped making them when I was 6 or so

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  4. Talk about memory lane! I drove around in an El Camino in the 70's. I can't remember the year. It was a new one. I'm sure they called the color something other than silver, but that's what it was to me. I had no idea they were coming out again. --Cheryl

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  5. Bobbie, I agree, that new one looks good. I'm kinda glad they are bringing it back.

    Cheryl, it was a great memory, wasn't it? No, I didn't know it either, but after seeing the "remake," I think it is a good move. I like it.

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  6. I remember the El Camino and the Ranchero. I had a friend who had an El Camino. He loved that vehicle.

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  7. So did my hub. I have to admit it was a nice vehicle.

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If you have something to say about it, just stick out your thumb, and I'll slow down so you can hop aboard! But hang on, 'cause I'm movin' on down the road!!! No time to waste!!!