Wednesday, January 23, 2013

J/Alphabe-Thursday

Not my car (sigh)

J is for JAUNTY JAGUAR

No, not my car, but it could be...if someone out there offered to buy it for me. Okay, only kidding as I hear the maintenance and insurance bills are ridiculously high.

Front end

But it would be fun to tootle about town in warm weather, don't you think? For a few minutes - as I was playing in Photoshop Elements (see below) - I imagined I owned this car.  Now I'm ready to give it up.

Photoshop Elements and I had some fun

As Marshall McLuhan is supposed to have said: "The car has become an article of dress without which we feel uncertain, unclad, and incomplete in the urban compound." Do you agree?

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE
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49 comments:

  1. KateJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    What a sweet little car! If I had a Jaguar or a Corvette or any other sports car, I'd agree with McLuhan, but in my utilitarian Rav4--no, I do not agree!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Great pictures!!
    Who doesn't love a convertible sports car?
    We have one and I can't wait for spring to drive again along the Waterfront Trail on Lake Ontario.

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  3. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    I'm not a car person, but have to admit it is quite spiffy looking!

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  4. Yogi♪♪♪January 23, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    I love the old school Jags. I would like an XKE convertible and the income it would take to maintain the car.

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  5. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    love the 3rd shot or view. nice work. do you think any one would mind if we took a ride? it would be back in just a shake??! right??! ( :

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  6. KathyJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    I always thought I'd look good in a yellow Jaguar XKE. These days i drive a pickup truck instead.

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  7. MadSnapper n BeauJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    when i was in highschool this is what the jaguars looked like, i wanted one so bad.. love the PS play time

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  8. AndyJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    A Jaguar is a girls best friend? Or is it still diamonds?

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  9. DarlaJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    I'll take one in red please.

    Darla

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  10. HalcyonJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    A cool car! But I prefer something more practical. ;)

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  11. GeorgeJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    I'd be happy to take this car off your hands if you're tired of it. I really like what you did with Photoshop Elements.

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  12. JudyJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    I value my anonymity too much to want a car like a Jaguar. People are always going to notice it, and stop to take photos. But days like this, I wish I had any sort of a car, so I would not have to walk to the bus stop...

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    A Jaunty Jaguar indeed, what a beauty!

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  14. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    A beautiful Jag! It would be fun to tootle around town for a day.

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  15. TexWisGirlJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    my dream would be a 1970 chevelle SS - muscle car all the way. :)

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  16. Lois EvensenJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    A great "J" choice. ;)

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  17. LONDONLULUJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    I loved Jaguars as a little girl, so totally with you on this one! McLuhan was pretty spot on - it's certainly true in the car-obsessed States (also, mention McLuhan and I always think of that scene from Annie Hall:)

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    I would mind having one in my garage. Love the way your PS fun turned out ~:)

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  19. NancyJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    I think it takes a certain type of person to drive in a convertible -- I'm not one of them -- but that is a gorgeous car. :)

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  20. cieldequimperJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    No, it isn't yours. It's mine. Sorry about that!

    ;-))

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  21. RedPatJanuary 23, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    I am presently coveting a Bentley that goes by my place fairly often!

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    I have always like the way the jaguar looks!

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  23. Rocky Mountain WomanJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    I would be lost without my trusty old pickup...

    The jag is cool, but wouldn't work for my lifestyle.

    lovely shot...

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  24. carol l mckJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Great car ~ wonderful photography ~

    (A Creative Harbor) ^_^

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  25. RoseJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Now I could see going for a drive in this!

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  26. Naperville NowJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    strange to say, cars were never that important to me as long as they didn't skid in winter and started on cold mornings. now, at the grand old age of not 20/30/40, I must say that I look at some of these sports cars and dream just a little bit.

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  27. PamelaJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Awesome car - it would definitely draw attention as you drove around in it! :)

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  28. VintagesouthernlifeJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Gorgeous car! I think it would look really good on me. (smile)

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  29. SandyJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    When I was 19 I dated a guy with
    an E type Jaguar and with the
    top down we drove the mountains
    of Beruit.. what fun it was. Well
    I broke up with that guy and
    came back to the live in the
    States saying when I get older
    I will have one of my own. Was
    not to be... I now drive a mother
    car but still think about it from
    time to time with a smile.
    Good Post
    Sandy

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  30. SnowcatcherJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    I wouldn't mind having a car like that, either. But I'm with you. Don't need the expensive maintenance! I love the tweaked version. Very attractive!

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  31. SusanJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    I don't even have the clothes to drive something like that. People would wonder where I stole it from.

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  32. MichelleJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    The fun I could have in that car!

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  33. RandyJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    That's some ride.

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Here I thought you visited the zoo when I saw the title. I'm not a big fan of cars. As long as it runs, I'm happy.

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  35. StephanieJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Nice looking car and like your editing on the last shot.

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  36. JackJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    This was made when Jags were special. Now they look like Fords in drag.

    I agree that for many people, cars are a big part of their self-image. Not me. I keep a ten year old car here in Florida and a six year old car in Connecticut. Neither is in the least bit sexy, but they are comfortable, carry all I want or need, and they were well made and reliable.

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  37. Gina GaoJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    That is, indeed, a very nice car.

    www.modernworld4.blogspot.com

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    All that Jaguar needs is a James Bond to drive it. =>

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  39. JimJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    That is a nice Jaguar you found, Ms. T.G. I am sure that maintance would be expensive for this one but then it wouldn't be very practical to drive an antique either.
    ..

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  40. kayerjJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    now that's a sweet ride :)

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  41. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com January 24, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    FUN Fun fun J post! :)

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  42. ZosiaJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Classic Jaguars are my favourite cars (don't own one - just admire them from afar). This one is a beauty.

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  43. Along These Lines ...January 24, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    That's one Jaguar that purrs.

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  44. Esther JoyJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Love it!

    My husband came home from Little Rock one day driving a Jag. "It needs a little work", he said. Well, turned out it needed a LOT of work...

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  45. LindaJanuary 24, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Lovely car, but not practical for the grandkids car seats and all the groceries.

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  46. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    Wow, what a car -it inspired you to choose fancy words like jaunty and tootle, I've never heard those words, so I have to look 'em up:):)

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  47. Eden House News and viewsJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Oh I do love jaguars and now I am 50 feel old enough to have one just need funds to buy one

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  48. JudieJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    my husband drives a convertible and i drive a rav4! what does that tell you?

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  49. JennyJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    I will not be able to buy this car for you for our own safety...

    Because if i bought it for you...
    ...it would definitely get painted hot pink and people would become ENRAGED with Jealousy when they saw us cruising by in it...

    So needless to say the Jaunty Jaguar will remain with its current owner...For now((winkwink))

    Great Job on the letter J...

    A+

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