Window Views - VW's from the past

Early models had two small rear windows

More photos from the Frederick First Saturday Vintage VW show.

This 56 model had one oval rear window

In the 60's the window got larger and rectangular

This 67 bus had lots of windows

And the front opened to let the breeze flow

My World Tuesday - Vintage VW's

As promised last Tuesday, here are more images from the First Saturday event in the City of Frederick. My grandson, Chris, and I went to see what was going on. It was the promise of seeing autos that attracted Chris, though his main interest is in cars with much higher horsepower.

This red 1970 Beetle has won a lot of awards and recognition. The owner said it was five years of effort to get it in this condition. My first new car was a 64 bug, which became a little crowded with kid number 3 on the way. In the 70's I bought a used 68 as a second car. I thoroughly enjoyed driving the VW, though the lack of air conditioning made for hot trips to Florida every August. The First Saturday in September will have an international flavor. I plan to be there with my camera.

1967 bus

Don't forget the Karmann Ghia

Three heading west after the show

Odd shots - Bird seed thief

I caught this bird seed thief in action at my brother-in-law's house in June. He just climbed the metal pole, jumped to the feeder and had a snack.

To see more Odd Shots, start at Katney's Kaboodle and follow the links.

PhotoHunt - Low rider

This is one of the Volkswagen beetles that was on display in Frederick as part of the City's First Saturday event. It sits low while parked and makes one wonder how it avoids major damage while in motion. The answer is that underneath is an air ride suspension that raises the car for driving. The chasis below was also on display showing the cylinders that raised the car for driving. Check back August 11 for more images of the VWs in My World Tuesday.

Sky Watch Friday - Dog day clouds

Donut clouds

These shots were taken August 1 during and after the Frederick First Saturday "Dog Days of August" event. (Scroll down to my two previous posts for more images of the event.)

Clouds over Carroll Creek

On the road home

View from our back yard

Window Views - Doggies in the window

Doggies in the window

During a walk through downtown Frederick for "Dog Days of August", I spotted these doggies in the window of The Little Pottery Shop. The owner is also a potter and her shop contains her work as well as that of other potters. The shop has a variety of pottery items, from elegant to whimsical. (The ones shown are by other artists.)

Long dog

Striped pants

Dressed for business

My World Tuesday - Dog days of August

The Downtown Frederick Partnership sponsors a program called First Saturday. The theme for August was "Dog Days of Summer". A Vintage Volkswagen club was also showing their beetles and busses. Grandson Chris and I went to see the cars and pups and take a few pictures (Photos of the VWs next week).

Registering for the contest

Part of of the celebration was a dog costume contest. Registration was at Two Paws Up, a downtown pet store. The paw prints led the pups to the spots. Winners were to be announced at the amphitheater by the creek at 8:00 PM. (Chris and I opted to leave early and join Marianne and Michael for dinner at home.)

Two cuties

Nicely coiffered poodle

There were lots of watering bowls for the dogs. This one was in front of Two Paws Up. There are plenty of places downtown for the two-legged animals to get food and drink!

All dressed up

This pup stays outside Two Paws Up