Travel theme: Old-fashioned

It’s hotting up around here and I’m cooling down with a good old-fashioned Old Fashioned.

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While I’m at it, I’ve been looking through some photos of old-fashioned things I’ve happened across on my travels…. like this vintage Kissel car in Wisconsin.

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In Guatemala I spotted this chap transporting fuel the old-fashioned way…

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and tried my hand at old-fashioned flirting on joggling boards in Charleston.

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Have you got anything old-fashioned to share? If you would like to join in (everyone’s welcome!) here’s what to do:

  • Create your own post and title it Travel theme: Old-fashioned
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  • Get your post in by next Thursday, as the new travel theme comes out on Friday
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xxx Ailsa

It is only the modern that ever becomes old-fashioned. – Oscar Wilde

I’m too old-fashioned to use a computer. I’m too old-fashioned to use a quill. – Christopher Plummer

About ailsapm

Hi there! I’m Ailsa Prideaux-Mooney. I’ve lived in many places, and travelled to many more. I had a lot of fun getting there and being there, wherever there happened to be at the time. I climbed a castle wall in Czesky Krumlov, abseiled down cliffs to go caving in the west of Ireland, slept on the beach in Paros, got chased by a swarm of bees in Vourvourou (ok that wasn’t fun, but it was exciting), learned flower arranging in Tokyo, found myself in the middle of a riot in Seoul, learned to snowboard in Salzburg, got lost in a labyrinth in Budapest and had my ice cream stolen by a gull in Cornwall. And I’m just getting started. If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve read so far, I’d love you to follow my travelogue - wheresmybackpack.com - and remember, anyone who tries to tell you it’s a small world hasn’t tried to see it all.
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113 Responses to Travel theme: Old-fashioned

  1. That car looks really cool.

  2. aj vosse says:

    Me? I’m also cooling down with and old fashioned… me! 😉

  3. I prefer a gin and tonic, but I love that truck and am glad I don’t have to carry wood that way!

    janet

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  5. Thanks for another great challenge, Ailsa! Here is my response: https://naomibaltuck.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/tempest-in-a-teapot/

  6. ralietravels says:

    For a long time, bartenders looked at me oddly when I ordered an old fashioned. Then they suddenly came back in style along with real (gin) martinis and Manhattans — a result of the TV show “Mad Men.”

    • ailsapm says:

      The first time I tasted it was in Virginia, made by my friend’s dad. He made it super strong and it was so hot and humid I was probably a little dehydrated already, so after a couple of sips I was already woozy. Good stuff. 🙂

  7. Sue says:

    A nice set for Old Fashioned, Ailsa! I’ll see what I can find….

  8. klara says:

    uuuu, so challenging… (for me) 🙂 now I have to think…. if I have something corresponding among my photos.

  9. klara says:

    got it, got it!!! 🙂
    http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2015/06/travel-theme-old-fashioned.html

    I didn’t know there was a drink called ‘old-fashioned’. how funny. lovely colours and focus. wouldn’t mind sipping it.

    • ailsapm says:

      How perfect for this week’s theme, Klara. Oh and yes, you must try an Old Fashioned sometime, preferably on a hot summer’s evening. 🙂

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  12. Ailsa, what is an Old-Fashioned? It looks enticing, but I have no idea. Love the car and the transport photo! Have a wonderful weekend. x
    Here’s my take on this week’s theme: https://drieskewrites.wordpress.com/2015/06/19/travel-theme-old-fashioned/

  13. Jaspa says:

    The whole historic heart of Valparaiso, Chile, is old fashioned, which is why UNESCO named it a World Heritage Site…

    The Hills of Valparaiso, Chile – UNESCO City of Colour and Steps

    • ailsapm says:

      How wonderful, what a riot of colour, I love it. I just adore that shot of the hairpin bend street with the skinny little houses. 🙂

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  16. So many old-fashioned things to choose from for this theme. I have gone with a charming old-fashioned bridge 🙂 https://dormousetidings.wordpress.com/2015/06/20/travel-theme-old-fashioned/

    • ailsapm says:

      Lovely tranquil photos, dormousetidings. I haven’t made it to Bath yet but judging by your photos I would spend an awful lot of time taking photos; it looks gorgeous.

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    • ailsapm says:

      Lovely shot, Sandra, do know if they’re still used as warehouses, or if they’ve been repurposed into living spaces?

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  21. poppytump says:

    Lovely theme Challenge Ailsa . Your Old Fashioned looks an emminently desirable cooler for cocktail hour !
    I’d missed your joggling board post so took a look …smiling here … there’s always a way to overcome obstacles 😉

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  24. tgeriatrix says:

    I like the old car, it would be fun to drive!
    My interpretation is a bit different: https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2015/06/20/grinding-flour/

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  31. Leya says:

    Old-fashioned and traditional seems close…http://wp.me/p1hCI2-4qk

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  34. Francesca says:

    Dear Ailsa, this one could have gone in last week’s prompt too. https://almostitalian.wordpress.com/2015/06/21/old-fashioned-blankets/

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  37. Su Leslie says:

    Cheers! To a cool theme and your great photos. 🙂

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  40. Sue says:

    Hello again, Ailsa- here’s mine, some old fashioned lettering and signs seen on my travels (and none of them in museums!): http://suejudd.com/2015/06/21/old-fashioned/

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