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 about 6 years ago
Senora, now you can “take care” of the real thing.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 6 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 about 6 years ago
I feel so good, I will toss you a roll of paper towels.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 6 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 LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault about 6 years ago
Visionaries are often misunderstood.
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member about 6 years ago
Oh, they’ve already got rodents…
Linguist about 6 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 about 6 years ago
Duke had better worry that instead of burning him in effigy, they may decide to burn him at the stake.