Tag Archives: Greenfield Village

Things: Toy Story Slinky Dog on Model Train Layout

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

We just recently visited The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI for the first time in over three years. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing all of the new exhibits that they’ve created since the pandemic started. There’s a nice little model … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Peeking Sheep at Greenfield Village

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Dis-LEE

You’ve heard of a Peking Duck. But have you ever heard of the elusive Peeking Sheep? I found one at the Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI. Sometimes you have to plan a shot. It can take hours, days, or weeks … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Tenacity in Greenfield Village

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Dis-LEE

In a manmade world, what is a plant to do? Will she give up and see her seed spread no more? Or will she fight back for a place in the sun? One plant showed some tenacity and it’s answer … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot Week: Leafy Spiderweb from Greenfield

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Welcome to a full week of photographs! Photo Spot Week will feature one photograph a day from February 21st through to February 27th. The seventh and final image in this series is what came out to look like a leafy … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot Week: Still Life at Greenfield Village, MI

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Welcome to a full week of photographs! Photo Spot Week will feature one photograph a day from February 21st through to February 27th. The third in this series is an image that basically is a still life rendered on film … Continue reading →

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FORD TIMES Monthly Souvenir Promotional Booklet

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Now we go back in time to July of 1953. The place is Detroit, MI. The mode of conveyance is not a fine FORD automobile, but a souvenir promotional booklet that was published monthly and given away to the best … Continue reading →

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Places: Weird Fun at the Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Dis-LEE

We were thrilled to be able to once again get an annual membership at The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village! Next to Disney these two attractions are by far the best the States has to offer. One of the … Continue reading →

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Could This Be CRUELLA De VILLE’s Real Car?

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Dis-LEE

I know I claimed to have found her real car before (see the post entitled Disney Cars for Real) but this time I think I’ve really discovered it! Here is a screen shot of her animated car from 101 Dalmatians: … Continue reading →

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Original RADIO Broadcast LPs Too

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Back in April of this year I posted a selection of old LP’s that contained some of the best old radio programs from the early days of the medium. It was entitled Original Radio Broadcast LPs and I’m sure that … Continue reading →

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MIKE WAZOWSKI Visits Greenfield Village

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Dis-LEE

It’s not every day that you meet a Disney celebrity but today my wife and I did just that! We saw one of Monstropolis’ most prestigious monsters taking a nap in his customized ride at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI: … Continue reading →

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