One of my favorite attractions to point out in Palm Springs is:
THE NUDIST RESORT BRIDGE
Click HERE for more info on the resort.
Note the blocked walkway? This is so the motorists can't see their naughty bits hanging out.
The nudists see us, we just can't see them.
The real reason I took the picture, was: did you see this Ford Thunderbird??
Beautiful!
#BridgeOfThighs
Trivia Moment: The Ford Thunderbird's name was taken from The Thunderbird Country Club in Rancho Mirage . (Paul R. Williams designed the Former home to Lucille Ball + Desi Arnaz at TCC amongst others)
The Chairman of Ford had a home there, and in 1955 asked prominent citizen, influencer and investor Frank Bogert (who was soon to be Mayor in 1958) if it was okay. Bogert said yes, and for the use of the name, he was given a brand new Ford Thunderbird which was pretty snazzy at the time.
Apparently Frank Bogert hated it. Said it was too small, and uncomfortable.
Bah.
On the flip side, I'm pretty impressed that I got nudists, architecture, Lucille Ball, Palm Springs History and vintage cars all in one post.
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