Miami Motel

great colour decay reproduction

this old neon motel sign just outside of Charleston. S.C. (not Miami)

brings back so many childhood memories of the mom and pop motels

scattered all along state and U.S. highways across America ...well

before the time of Interstate highways, and chain motels. most of all it

reminds me of staying at the Ingleside Motel in Athens,

Tennessee...which was managed for several years by my maternal

grandparents. In those days,it wasn't uncommon for big name

celebrities to drive their families to Florida along this route through

Tennessee and stay at motels such as the Ingleside. Although the

memories are getting more and more distant, I still recall sitting on

Jonathan Winters lap during one his many visits (although I had no idea

who he was at the time...I just knew he was the man who made funny

faces and sounds, and mad me giggle!), and swimming in the pool with

Jamie Lee Curtis when she was just a little, little girl...and her parents,

Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis were still together. These days can you

imagine Tom Cruise and family...staying at a tiny family owned motel? Or

could you imagine that even if they did...your kids could get past the

entourage and body guards and actually swim with little Suree? Ah,

but these were much simpler days...and I miss them! It's difficult to

imagine that my children will someday speak fondly of the good old

days...including their memories of the Holiday Inn Express they stayed

at while in route to the beach! But who knows.... lol ~!

vlad and Jack:  i appreciate your comments.   i decided to put this one up for critique if for no other reason than the sentimental value, but I'm so glad you guys found it pleasing to view as well!  

Bella storia,bella grafica,complimenti !

Paul,  thank you for your kind comments...   Regards,  John