Posted in A Day the Lord Made
We went on a field trip to a historical museum (The Swigart Museum) last week and though I'm not very interested in cars I did learn much about how people at the turn of the century lived. For example, the headlights were "little lanterns" that could be removed and carried if the driver got a flat tire! 
The vehicle in this picture is called a Duesenberg. We learned that this particular model or year is the only one in existence. They said it is worth millions. Here is a short description:
This can be well said to be America's"foremost automobile." Built in Indianapolis, Indiana, it was and is today, "King of American Classics." Nothing in America ever approached its quality of styling and its leadership was never questioned. The automobile is a Double Cowl Murphy Body, Model J. Factory records suggest two having been made and this is the only one remaining. The engine is a 265 horsepower double overhead cam. It starts quickly with a roar, yet runs smooth and vibrationless. Clutch, brake, and acceleration pedals are all easy to work, which is unusual in a vehicle with such massive weight.
This car may well be the finest classic in America today. It has the distinction of having won 1st prize from the Classic Car Club of America, and is a National First Prize winner for the Antique Automobile Club of America. It merits all of the respect that it so richly receives.
After leaving the Swigart museum we ventured to Raystown Lake and went on a lovely nature hike and learned about some of the birds and wildlife that inhabit the area. Later we visited the boating area to feed the fish. Now,
for some reason I pictured feeding some fish maybe no bigger than a 6" goldfish but these guys were HUGE! They ranged in length from 2' to 2 1/2 feet and they were begging for food like a dog! I do believe that it would have been possible to bend down and pet them. This serves to strengthen my belief that the Lord has created everything with a definate level of intelligence that perfectly suits each creature! Yes, even a fish!! Thank you Lord for another beautiful day to continue learning!
The vehicle in this picture is called a Duesenberg. We learned that this particular model or year is the only one in existence. They said it is worth millions. Here is a short description:This can be well said to be America's"foremost automobile." Built in Indianapolis, Indiana, it was and is today, "King of American Classics." Nothing in America ever approached its quality of styling and its leadership was never questioned. The automobile is a Double Cowl Murphy Body, Model J. Factory records suggest two having been made and this is the only one remaining. The engine is a 265 horsepower double overhead cam. It starts quickly with a roar, yet runs smooth and vibrationless. Clutch, brake, and acceleration pedals are all easy to work, which is unusual in a vehicle with such massive weight.
This car may well be the finest classic in America today. It has the distinction of having won 1st prize from the Classic Car Club of America, and is a National First Prize winner for the Antique Automobile Club of America. It merits all of the respect that it so richly receives.
After leaving the Swigart museum we ventured to Raystown Lake and went on a lovely nature hike and learned about some of the birds and wildlife that inhabit the area. Later we visited the boating area to feed the fish. Now,
for some reason I pictured feeding some fish maybe no bigger than a 6" goldfish but these guys were HUGE! They ranged in length from 2' to 2 1/2 feet and they were begging for food like a dog! I do believe that it would have been possible to bend down and pet them. This serves to strengthen my belief that the Lord has created everything with a definate level of intelligence that perfectly suits each creature! Yes, even a fish!! Thank you Lord for another beautiful day to continue learning! 
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