Going away over the 4th of July? Here is some helpful advice.
Make sure you stop the mail and the newspaper before you leave.
Take a map, and double-check directions.
Fill up your tank before you leave.
Safety first! Drive a reliable vehicle. No zeppelins, please!
If you must take a helicopter, please make sure it is a newer model. Not this one.
Illustrations from the 1930 ''Aircraft Picture Book," acquired at the flea market Sunday.
Good holiday advice and great illustrations. We will be staying put and watching our neighborhood parade and then perhaps sit on the banks of the Willamette River in the evening and watch the firework display...no planes, blimps or helicopters in my red, white and blue future.
Posted by: laurie magpie ethel | July 02, 2012 at 11:44 PM
Have a safe and sane 4th of July and for goodness sake, please wear your helmet. Judging by the number of exploding sounds I'm already hearing in my neighborhood (often followed by a police or fire siren), anything can happen. :-)
Posted by: Into Vintage | July 03, 2012 at 12:34 AM
What a neat old book. The illustrations are wonderful -- I especially like the color palette and the fabulous Graf Zeppelin.
Posted by: Martha | July 03, 2012 at 01:03 AM
Happy 4th of July! Great post. Imagine popping over to your aunt in a blimp..
Posted by: Ruth | July 03, 2012 at 03:21 AM
What fabulous graphics. Very fun book. Have a lovely 4th. Stay cool.
Posted by: Kim Kenward | July 03, 2012 at 06:22 AM
I will take which ever one has air conditioning! These are amazing graphics that bring back great color combinations. Happy Fourth to you all...smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | July 03, 2012 at 09:29 AM
Good advice - all! Have a happy and safe 4th of July. Stay out from under the blimps.
Posted by: Kathy | July 03, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Very nice illustrations, but that zeppelin reminds me of the first time I ever saw a blimp. I was playing in my sandbox at the time, and it scared the bejesus out of me! I dove face first into that sand, and I believe I tried digging a hole to China, trying to get away from that thing. Thanks for the great memories, and Happy 4th!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | July 03, 2012 at 11:43 PM
I love vintage illustrations! What a great find! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | July 04, 2012 at 06:05 AM
Wonderful vintage pictures. You have a knack for finding the neatest things. Thanks for the good advice too.
Posted by: Kate | July 04, 2012 at 05:14 PM
uber cool B - love all the advise to - J
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