Old travel posters

Over land and sea we go, thanks to some reproductions of old travel posters. 

I'm getting a little queasy. Did you bring along any Dramamine?

Words I have never spoken: "I'm taking the steamer to Canada next week." I have had steamer clams a few times though. Very tasty. Do you know why they're called "steamer" clams? Because they are cooked in steamer trunks such as this.

In fact, it was quite common to be accosted by thugs when leaving your ship upon arrival in Canada. Without warning, you could be knocked flat by a heavy bag of clams swung by a hungry thug. Alas, your steamer trunk is gone. The more thoughtful thugs would dump your belongings from your trunk before taking it away.

Some very popular Canadian clam dishes were named for those special flavors the clams acquired when steamed in trunks. "Old Lace Clams" and "Striped Cardigan Clams" are still considered delicacies.

This pretty girl seems to have a mutant turtle attached to her neck. Nevertheless, she is quite happy and her teeth are very white.

Imagine all the cocktails you could drink in the 42 hours it took you to get from Los Angeles to New Orleans. The woman on the right is rising for yet another wobbly visit to the ladies' room.

I shall now bid you adieu for the day. I have clams to steam.

Cue Twilight Zone music

The Edge of the World

by Will Barnet, 1979

What is this woman thinking as she stares off at the horizon? (Pick One)

1. Should I cook my crock-pot roast for 8 hours on high or 12 hours on low?
2. Something bad always happens when the sky is this color.
3. I wonder why I am feeling so blue.
4. Why does Herb always send me out here when he makes a phone call?
5. Where are my arms?

Hel

by Susan Seddon Boulet, 1992 

 What is this woman thinking? (Pick One)

1. My sinuses are killing me.
2. I TOLD my hairdresser, "NO SPARKLES"!
3. Even with this mask, I get asked SO often for autographs.
4. Herb should have called by now.
5. My hands are freezing, and very ugly.

 Plume, a medicine man of the Blood Tribe.

What is this man thinking? (I really don't care how many you pick.)

1. This is absolutely the coolest hat I've ever had! Thanks, Mom.
2. I can never get back up after sitting on the ground like this.
3. I love this show - "Real Squaws on the Plains".
4. Must kill more bear, finish necklace.
5. Is this blog entry going to end sometime soon?

Yes, thank you for your answers. They will be compiled and used to make very important decisions, or not.