"SUNDAY FUNNIES"

 

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Sepia Saturday

I didn't have any Historical Sepia Cards from the Great War, 

100 years past.  But I was able to come up with this card of a young boy in uniform showing respect for the Soldiers 

who have gone before.

The card is dated 5/11/18

With Best Wishes 

to Emma and Family 

From Little Georgie Fleming

The Card has been identified at top in hand print as:

HIPPODROME PERFORMER

Looks like Little Georgie may have been on stage spreading the Patriotic Ideal.

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FABULOUS FLORIDA FAVORITES

Nothing like having fun with the girls on 

~ FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY ~

Water Skiing by Florida Aqua Maids

"FULL MOON"

"MAIN STREET"
Night-Time Scene

Looking Towards Capitol, Columbia, S. C.

SAN XAVIER DEL BAC

MAIN DOORWAY OF THE OLD MISSION

THE MISSION STORY

San Antonio

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL

The Original Parish Church of San Antonio

"The old cathedral" has watched over the city through 200 years of struggle and progress.  During the siege of the Alamo it was held by Santa Anna, and his flag flew from its towers.  From these same towers had flown Texans' flag of victory a short time before.  Tradition says that soon after the fall of the Alamo, an influential Mexican, whose sympathies were with the Texans, gathered together what bones of the heroes he could find, and buried them ,  secretly under the altar of San Fernando.  The church has always been kept in perfect repair and is in daily constant use.  Visitors are welcome.
Visit San Fernando Cathedral 

JURASSIC PARK

Brontosaurus, Dinosaur Park, 

Rapid City, So. Dak.

DINOSAUR PARK

IN THE BLACK HILLS

* SUNDAY STAMPS *

Introducing a little retro Americana

In recognition of the important 

service rendered their Communities 

and their Nation by America's 

NEWSPAPER BOYS

 3cent U.S. postage

Honoring the 

NEWSPAPER BOYS  

of AMERICA

Busy Boys are Better Boys 

  First Day Of Issue:

Oct. 4, 1952
 Posted in Philadelphia, PA

"SUNDAY FUNNIES"

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Sepia Saturday

Well I hate to admit it

but I am old enough to have some 

family Sepia laying around the house.
Today's theme:
Old photos found in a book.

OK it's not my immediate; but a family related by marriage.  

 It's my father's, sister's, husband's, family.

The Sepia tone photos were found in the home of Troy and Viva.

My oldest brother inherited the home after Viva passed away.  

He never moved their belongings. So when my brother died of a Heart attack everything was just as it was when they lived there.

It is unfortunate that I know little or nothing about this beautiful story.
The two pictures above are only identified as Momma & Papa's picture taken at Porter, Alabama - about 1912 or 1913.  After looking it up Porter is a populated place just northwest of Birmingham, Alabama in Jefferson County.  I grew up in Jefferson County but never heard of Porter before.  It looks like a large family, four boys and two girls.  That would have been Troy's side of the family the Ellisons.  The pictures are taken outside on rough ground, see the tilt of the chair Papa is sitting in.  Looks like some kind of large fabric background hung behind them. 

Oh! I remember  seeing old screen doors like that in my childhood.  

The little boy above is identified as Arthur Allen.   

Don't know any connection to the family.  Do you think he could be the little blonde boy in the front row to the left?  Looks like school books in a strap at his feet. He looks young for school.  Maybe books belong to the one taking the picture.

Look the little girl has books too.  Maybe they are brother and sister.  No identification on her photo at all.  Lord, I did some time in a porch swing myself at my Grandmothers house.  A great place for a child's daydreams to unfold.  Thankfully she looks happier than Arthur Allen.  Maybe it's those new shoes she is wearing. Check out all those buttons.

Now for my favorite.  "Mr. Billy" You can't top this.  The children are Chuck & Grace.  I like to think the two in the wagon are the children in the middle of the front row in the family portrait.  I bet the girl is also the child in the swing.
It's all in my imagination but it makes a good story doesn't it?
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"Sepia Saturday"

~ FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY ~

Wish I had some Chocolate to share but I can only share Just a couple of Girl friends on the beach.

C. U. IN FLORIDA

I have had this Post Card in my collection for years.  

It is truly one I love.

Thought you might enjoy seeing it on
~ FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY ~

A BITE TO EAT

"FABULOUS FLORIDA FAVORITES"

Wolfie's

RESTAURANT & SANDWICH SHOPS,

MIAMI BEACH

 2038 COLLINS AVE. CORNER 21st ST.
Famous for good food the world over.

Wolfie's was a landmark on the beach forever.  

I can't believe it is now gone.  

I had many wonderful Deli sandwiches sitting at that counter over the years.

Restaurant-ing through history

* SUNDAY STAMPS *

I have three posts today for
*SUNDAY STAMPS *

I am Going to start 

with SQUAW VALLEY

VIII Olympic Winter Games, Squaw Valley, Cal.

First Day of Issue, Posted  Olympic Valley, Cal.

February, 18, 1960

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The next stamp is from 1972

 Olympic Summer Games

XX Olympiad

Munich, 1972

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The next two stamps are from The XI Winter Games in Sapporo, Japan

XI Olympic Winter Games, Sapporo, 1972

First Day of Issue, Posted Washington, D.C., August, 17, 1972

* SUNDAY STAMPS *

Olympic Games, 1976
Summer Games Montreal
Winter Games Innsbruck

First Day of Issue, Posted Lake Placid, New York, July,16, 1976

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Special Olympic Games
For the Mentally Retarded
Brockport, New York 1979
MAKE THEM ALL WINNERS  
First Day of Issue, Posted Brockport, New York, August, 9, 1979
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Olympic Games, 1980

First Day of Issue,  Posted Los Angeles, CA, September, 28, 1979

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Summer Olumpics, 1988, Seoul, Korea

First Day of Issue, Posted Colorado Springs, Colorado,  

August, 19, 1988

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* SUNDAY STAMPS *

Final post for  * Sunday Stamps *

1992 Summer Olympic Games, Barcelona Spain.

First Day of Issue, posted Baltimore, Md  June 11,1992

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1992 Winter Olympic Games, Albertville, France

First Day of Issue, Posted Orlando, Fl  Jan,11,1992

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May Not Be Nice

Warm Wishes from

FLORIDA

 

To Jeer and Gloat, May Not Be Nice,

I'll Take the Sun You Take the Ice.

Visit Friendship Friday now 

TROPICAL POST CARD CLUB

WINTER SHOW

WINTER SHOW AND SALE DATES: JANUARY, 3&4, 2014 

 LOCATION: E.L. OLSON CIVIC CENTER 1801 N.E. 6 STREET 

POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33060 

 DOORS OPEN AT 10A.M.

 Plan on seeing you all there. I know you're looking for something special. All dealer booths sold out so plenty of cards to shop. Don't Miss out on all the fun! See you Friday and Saturday.

IT HAPPENED IN SUN VALLEY

CHALLENGER INN  IN WINTER,

 SUN VALLEY, IDAHO

Posted June, 10th., 1944  
at Twin Falls, Idaho

Fri. 10pm

Dear Selma,

I suppose you are working every day.  We will start home either Monday or Tuesday.  I am anxious to get started back.  We are having a nice time although we are having bad weather.  It has rained some every day since we have been here.  We went to Shoshone Falls yesterday afternoon and took some pictures.  It is beautiful.  

Love, Edith 

Sun Valley Serenade

VISIT SEPIA SATURDAY