Q is for Quaker  by skipt07

Q is for Quaker

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania there was an oil company called Quaker State. Two local businessmen played on the name and opened three restaurants under the banner of Quaker Steak and Lube! The restaurant is best known for their chicken wings.
I have heard of that oil. It used to be in one of those waxed cardboard cans when I was little. Love your processing here!
January 18th, 2013  
@espyetta - You are absolutely right they were. In 1998 Quaker State merged with Pennzoil and then in 2002 Pennzoil/Quaker State was taken over by Royal Dutch/Shell. Thank you for your kind comment on my photo! I tried to make it look Rockwellesque.
January 18th, 2013  
@skipt07 you achieved that look!
January 18th, 2013  
Great slice of Americana here! Nice image. The processing is pretty cool, too.
January 18th, 2013  
Awesome shot
January 18th, 2013  
The first thing I noticed is the processing - which is great! You definitely achieved the look you were going for.
January 18th, 2013  
Great shot - I wonder if they'd trade it for dinner?
January 18th, 2013  
That's funny....nice shot.
January 18th, 2013  
Great angle. I especially like the dark blue sky and the American flag. Very nice!
January 18th, 2013  
@espyetta - Why thank you very much MaryBeth!

@pflaume - Thank you very much Lisa for your kind comment!

@kerristephens - Thank you so much Kerri!

@tara11 - I greatly appreciate you comments Tara! Thank you!

@janets - Thank you Janet!

@lynnb - Thank you Lynn!

@danette - Thank you Danette for your marvelous comments!
January 18th, 2013  
Love it! The photo,the processing and the play on words!
January 18th, 2013  
Nice processing!
January 18th, 2013  
Great shot and processing! Is the seafood restaurant still there? We use to eat there a lot. Thanks for the memory!
January 18th, 2013  
Great composition and color. You have a nack for pulling out the most interesting parts of a picture.
January 18th, 2013  
Aren't they clever! I like the name and your shot!!
January 18th, 2013  
Well done - your editing suits it and makes it look like an illustration.
January 18th, 2013  
@drewhuy - Thank you very much Drew!

@soboy5 - Thank you Danny!

@kynosmom - Thank you so much for you kind comments! In Sharon there are three separate restaurants that make up the QSL complex , Tully's, and 2 Quaker Steak & Lubes. Yes they still serve seafood.

@nana2r - You are very kind Carren! Thank you!

@kwind - Thank you very much Kim! According to Wikipedia as of 2010 there are 42 restaurants That range from Canada, PA, Ohio, Virginia, Florida, Indiana, and Texas.

@sassik - Thank you so much Sassik for your kind comments!
January 18th, 2013  
Fabulous light and love the processing! Neat story. Love the flag against that gorgeous sky.
January 18th, 2013  
Great retro look!
January 18th, 2013  
Wow. Fave. So vivid and atmospheriec.
January 18th, 2013  
@ruthmouch - Thank you so much Ruth! The sun had set about 20 minutes before this so there was still light in the sky. I waited this late for the outside lights to come on,

@fueast - Thank you Alison!

@kandernob - Thank you very much Karen for the "Wow" and the Fav!
January 19th, 2013  
looks a cool place - nice edit here
January 19th, 2013  
Quaint shot...love the vintage feel
January 20th, 2013  
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