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I finally put the last pair of shorts and bottle of sunscreen away from our fun family vacation, and decided to take the suitcase up to the attic. Since, well, it’s coming into summertime around here, and we like to stay closer to home in the summer… the most glorious months (in my opinion). Plus, the short trips we do take won’t require that monster of a suitcase.
I climbed up to the dimly lit attic, grunting as I huffed and lifted the suitcase towards it’s place. In order to get it nestled neatly by the other suitcases, I had to move a small box out of it’s way. As I looked closer I noticed the old latch across the front of the box and Bismark stamped across the top, it was an old cigar box. Slowly lifting the lid to see what the box contained, I was startled by the creaking hinge, but my attention was quickly drawn to what was inside… these photos.
They showed a vintage Dodge truck, someone’s prize possession.
My mind instantly raced to imagine the day these photos were taken way back when…. and why.
Was the photographer a man? A woman? Why would anyone want photos of this old truck, when it’s obviously not in the best condition?
Were these photos taken here? Right outside my house? Ohhh, my house back then, what was it like?
Were there little children running around the yard? The pitter patter of little feet through the house as everyone was enjoying the day, the smell of fresh baked apple pie filling the kitchen and old jazzy blue’s playing on the vintage radio. Goosebumps ran over me as I thought about it, as well as a bit of hunger.
Then I woke up and realized I hadn’t been up in the attic, my husband put the suitcase away a few days ago.
PS. I don’t go into the attic, it’s really not that big.
PPS. I actually took these photos during this photo shooting expedition.
PPPS. I’m done now.
Carla says
lol! Great post-errr, dream:)
Kathryn says
Wha…. ? Mysterious.. So, did you take the pics?
Hair Bows & Guitar Picks says
Love the pictures….did you take them?
Hair Bows & Guitar Picks says
Love the pictures….did you take them?
Hair Bows & Guitar Picks says
Love the pictures….did you take them?
Tabitha (From Single to Married) says
ha! You got me! What great pictures too!
Liz says
You’re not only an excellent photographer, but also a delightful storyteller. =)
Erin, Nick and Merrick says
I KNEW you took these!
The second pic- you LOVE that kind of angle.
[email protected] says
great vintage pics! blessings…
Jerrie says
Fantastic photos. Love them. 🙂
Tiffany T says
HA! I was trying to figure out why someone would take so many pictures of a truck to then store. Then I figured you must have taking one photo and flipped it this way and that to give the illusion of multiple pictures… but that didn’t explain the DODGE picture. You stumped me. Nicely done!
Christina Lee says
OH-YOU!!!!! you got me- is this a pic from your trip?
Tabitha in Bliss says
I was on the edge of my chair in suspense! lol
Great photos Tabitha!!
Dawn says
those are awesome! At first I thought you took them but then you sucked me in with your story. And then I was relieved when it was you who actually snapped them. They are beautiful. Good job!
Tracy says
LOVE these photos!!!
Love the truck…
Love everything!!
Jaina says
Haha, what a unique post! I love those pictures 🙂
Savvy Mode SG says
great photos…
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Izzy 'N Emmy says
I was taken right into your dream, lol! Fabulous captures though. It really does come down to “What was life like back then?”
Karin says
Hehe, you really know how to get the imagination going! Love these pics, very nicely done!
Kelly says
you had me goin’ for a minute there! at first i was following along with the mystery, but then i thought “those look like photos Tabitha would take…hmmmmmmm?”. clever post! love the vintage looks to the photos!
Karl says
Wow tabby what a great story and pics… I was caught up in it with you… very wonderful imagination, creative eye, and a hottie too… and my daugther… I am so proud… love you, daddy
Rachel says
vintage truck! i am drooling for my husband right now. love how you made them look vintage. great job!
Corey~living and loving says
You didn’t fool me, little lady. tee hee
cute post though, and the photos are BRILLANT!
Cascia says
How strange. You really had me going there. Great shots by the way.
Crystal Rae says
What a dream. Did you see me there too? LOL
CraigM says
You had me with the story! Great moody shots that really do have that aged look, nicely done 🙂
Gerri says
Haha, you had me. I’m a sucker for a great story. Great shots.