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Post by StrangeMagic on May 7, 2018 1:48:15 GMT
I Googled "Salton Sea" because I wanted to see pictures of the place where the photo shoot for Armchair Theatre took place. A blog about tourism in the ghost towns of the days of tourism past came up. And look at this picture. Could it be the same chair from 28 years ago? Attachment Deleted |
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Post by eloneen on May 7, 2018 1:55:13 GMT
StrangeMagic How interesting! Hmmm...Looks to me like the shape of the chair back is different, but it's a cool thought!
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Post by elophile on May 7, 2018 13:00:57 GMT
I Googled "Salton Sea" because I wanted to see pictures of the place where the photo shoot for Armchair Theatre took place. A blog about tourism in the ghost towns of the days of tourism past came up. And look at this picture. Could it be the same chair from 28 years ago? Weird!!! |
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Post by orioles70 on May 7, 2018 13:55:24 GMT
coincidentally, there's a new song out called "Salton Sea" by Josh Rouse
he's no Jeff Lynne, but the song has a nice Summery tone - worth a listen
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Post by BSJ on May 7, 2018 19:06:54 GMT
I seem to recall that Jeff wanted the chair and has it. Doesn't look like the chair to me.
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Post by StrangeMagic on May 7, 2018 19:30:32 GMT
I seem to recall that Jeff wanted the chair and has it. Doesn't look like the chair to me. The chair on the front of the album looks like it had already been sitting out in the elements for a few years. Inspect the bottom of it. The top of the chair I posted has been eaten away by the elements. It would have caved in and lost its shape, appearing narrower. Of course, the wood has come off the arms years ago. Blow up the picture I posted and look at the jacquard pattern on the upholstery. I think it's the same chair. |
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Post by Horacewimp on May 7, 2018 20:24:48 GMT
I can see what you are saying StrangeMagic but I can’t say I’m convinced. The back just doesn’t seem right to me or the rolls on the arms.  |
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Post by tightrope on May 7, 2018 21:26:45 GMT
I always thought the chair was sitting in front of a screen with the sea in the back ground.
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Post by elophile on May 7, 2018 21:47:33 GMT
I seem to recall that Jeff wanted the chair and has it. Doesn't look like the chair to me. The chair on the front of the album looks like it had already been sitting out in the elements for a few years. Inspect the bottom of it. The top of the chair I posted has been eaten away by the elements. It would have caved in and lost its shape, appearing narrower. Of course, the wood has come off the arms years ago. Blow up the picture I posted and look at the jacquard pattern on the upholstery. I think it's the same chair. i agree that the back has caved in from rotting... interesting that you say the wood on the front would have fallen off - that was the sticking point for me - no wood. Off to check out the brocade pattern. You're starting to convince me StrangeMagic |
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Post by elophile on May 8, 2018 1:32:48 GMT
The chair on the front of the album looks like it had already been sitting out in the elements for a few years. Inspect the bottom of it. The top of the chair I posted has been eaten away by the elements. It would have caved in and lost its shape, appearing narrower. Of course, the wood has come off the arms years ago. Blow up the picture I posted and look at the jacquard pattern on the upholstery. I think it's the same chair. i agree that the back has caved in from rotting... interesting that you say the wood on the front would have fallen off - that was the sticking point for me - no wood. Off to check out the brocade pattern. You're starting to convince me StrangeMagic Ok. I checked out the brocade and I don't think it's the same StrangeMagic  which makes me sad because I want it to be the same chair. Even if it's not the same chair it's a really cool coincidence. |
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Post by sundown on May 8, 2018 18:46:35 GMT
With Jeff known for being environmentally friendly it would be very poor form if they'd just left the chair there after they'd finished the photo shoot. I doubt Jeff himself would be happy about it.
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Post by Horacewimp on May 8, 2018 19:44:31 GMT
I googled Salton Sea and found a picture of the sand castle in the shape of Bev which Jeff also made while getting ready for the photo shoot.   |
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Post by BSJ on May 8, 2018 20:15:55 GMT
 Hilarious! |
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Post by sundown on May 8, 2018 20:33:13 GMT
Poor Bev... lol
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Post by unomusette on May 8, 2018 22:19:38 GMT
N'aww, what a shame it's not the same chair, it would be like the final scene in Planet of the Apes.
On the other hand, I agree it would be horribly un-environmental if it had been abandoned there all this time
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which makes me sad because I want it to be the same chair. Even if it's not the same chair it's a really cool coincidence.
, but we're OK. 
Apparently it's quite hard to see them with the naked eye, you need to be looking through a camera or other type of lens?