My father would make us a tent out of his WWII parachute. If it rained and you touched it, it would start to leak. He told us not to touch it, but we were fascinated by doing it.
My grandfather worked in the Cheney Silk Mills in Manchester, Ct. ( which, BTW was called The Silk City ). One of their divisions, Pioneer Parachute was the major manufacturer of silk parachutes used in World War II.
By the time this cartoon was done, Duke’s parachute paradise would have been nylon, not silk. But, I suppose, Nylon City has a less romantic connotation, than Silk City.
BE THIS GUY almost 7 years ago
Senora, now you can “take care” of the real thing.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Honi said yesterday that Duke couldn’t fool her. I’m not certain, but I think he may have done just that.
Cminuscomics&stories Premium Member almost 7 years ago
I feel so good, I will toss you a roll of paper towels.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 7 years ago
My father would make us a tent out of his WWII parachute. If it rained and you touched it, it would start to leak. He told us not to touch it, but we were fascinated by doing it.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 7 years ago
Visionaries are often misunderstood.
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Oh, they’ve already got rodents…
Linguist almost 7 years ago
" Silk City " ?
My grandfather worked in the Cheney Silk Mills in Manchester, Ct. ( which, BTW was called The Silk City ). One of their divisions, Pioneer Parachute was the major manufacturer of silk parachutes used in World War II.
By the time this cartoon was done, Duke’s parachute paradise would have been nylon, not silk. But, I suppose, Nylon City has a less romantic connotation, than Silk City.
Airbender almost 7 years ago
Duke had better worry that instead of burning him in effigy, they may decide to burn him at the stake.