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A view of Central Ave., St. Petersburg, Fla.

Jenny & Little Jack

I thought this was so cute.  I had to have it.

I featured lots of Airplanes on my Sunday Post.

So today, "Transportation Tuesday" I thought I could 

give you a smile with this little appreciated mode of transportation.

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OKLAHOMA

THE SOONER STATE
check out:
http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ok_intro.htm 

Poinciana

It's already that time of the year again.

Here in South Florida the Royal Poinciana trees 

are coming into full bloom.   

They are magnificent and so full of blooms this year it is awesome.  

Went for a stroll with Pebbles and Milo this morning 

(Mans best friends).   

Saw the trees and had to rush home to get the camera.  

Had to make a few snaps to show you 

just how beautiful the Poincianas are.

Get ready it is going to be a wonderful Summer.

' Sunday Funnies '

Chicago Comics

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* Sunday Stamps *

The theme this week is Airplanes on stamps.  So my first thought was Air Mail.  I can do that.  Beginning with a stamp commemorating the Wright Brothers, Wilbur & Orville's First Controlled and sustained powered flight by man.  

Flight took place December 17, 1903.

 

First Day of Issue

Dec 17, 1949

Posted Kitty Hawk, N.C.

6 cent AIR MAIL

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 Next is a First Day Cover with a 5 cent AIR MAIL stamp.

First Day of Issue, September 25, 1946

Posted Washington D.C.

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And now an 8 cent AIR MAIL stamp cover.

Send it by Air

This cover is commemorating the 

New England Air Mail Week

July 1 to July 6, 1946

Posted July 6, 1946

Southwest Harbor, Maine

Stamp was first issued

 March 21, 1944
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Just one more stamp this week.
It is on a Maxi card from 1989
A 25 cent stamp commemorating the 
20th Universal Postal Congress

 First Day of Issue
November 19, 1989
Posted: Washington, DC

The Curtiss Jenny biplane pioneered airmail transport.  
On May 15, 1918, the first regular airmail service 
in the United States was begun between 
New York and Washington, DC.  
This stamp was designed by Mark Hess.

See other Stamps:

Ralph & Louise

This hand tinted Sepia sat atop the bookcase in our living room 

 all my life.  As the story goes it is in Celebration 

of my parents wedding.

So, being in between Mothers Day and Fathers Day 

I would like to Celebrate both.

I miss them so.  Wish they were still here with me.

Love you Mom & Dad

Visit other Sepia friends:

A BITE TO EAT

THE DECK

"Seafood At Its Source"

On the St. Simons and Sea Island Causeway at 

Brunswick, Ga.

The BUCKHORN BAR

Front of Bar View, 

Buckhorn Curio Museum, 

San Antonio, Texas

Original Buckhorn Bar View

The BUCKHORN BAR

San Antonio, Texas, 

Where the Sunshine Spends the Winter

 Interior of the Famous Buckhorn Curio Store. Originally Buckhorn Bar - Established 1881

Center View

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Transportation Tuesday

CHRYSLER BUILDING, 

CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR

 One of the attractive structures at the Century of Progress.  Every detail of the construction of a Chrysler Automobile is here demonstrated, as well as the testing of material used and of the completed car. 

Chrysler Style

for Transportation Tuesday

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CALIFORNIA

Key to views:
1. California Oranges
2. Campanile, University of California
3.Golden Gate Bridge
4. Memorial Church Through Arcade
5. Serra Palm -  First Palm Tree
6.Cypress Tree, 17 Mile Drive
7. Largest Outdoor Organ in The World
8. The Redwoods
9. Palmer Observatory
10. State Capitol, Sacramento
11. Joshua Palms and Red Rock Cliffs

* Sunday Stamps *

Musical instruments on stamps

A first Day Cover

Canceled at Boston, Massachusetts

December 3, 1969

6 cents

American Painting

A Still Life Painting of Musical Instruments 

by American Artist William M. Harnett

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Harnett

Visit Sunday Stamps

' Sunday Funnies '

Chicago Comics

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Sepia Saturday

This week the Que for Sepia is

Long Hair.

I came across this photo recently and loved it.  

I like to think it's Lady Godiva & her horse making ready for the infamous ride.

No "Peeping Toms" please.

 

  Her Story

 Hang out with other Long Hairs at:

A BITE TO EAT

One of the Two Cafeterias in the

Y M C A    H  O T E L

826 S. Wabash Avenue - Chicago

For young men and women. 2,000 Fireproof rooms, many with running water.  Some with private bath.  Daily programs, entertainments and concerts.

$ LAS VEGAS $

PIONEER CLUB

GAMBLING

The largest mechanical neon sign in the world.  The Howdy Podner of  Las Vegas greets the visitor to the famous Pioneer Club complete with with 24 hour gaming and the comfortable cocktail lounge.

Something FISHY

The Interior of The New York Aquarium,

Battery Park,

New York City

 The New York Aquarium contains 7 large floor pools, 80 large glass-fronted wall tanks and 72 small aquaria, in which are displayed approximately 10,000 specimens of 400 species consisting of world wide marine and fresh water fishes and other aquatic animals.  Attendance over 2,500,000 annually.

Posted Sept.

1941

 Tuesday

Hello - Having a 

w.t. - wish you 

w. h. Saw almost 

everybody & everything.

Lennard 

CLASSIC CHROME

ARA VISTA

MOTEL

Transportation Tues.  

I am featuring Fins.  Perfect for your road trip. 

Streamline and Futuristic Autos in Seafoam Green and 

Two-Tone Aqua & White.

ARA VISTA MOTEL
& RESTAURANT
9449 S.W. BARBUR BLVD. (U.S. 99W)
Portland, Oregon
Easy-off, easy-on from Interstate #5 going south 
8 minutes from city center.  Free TV, Phones, continuous heat, 
Restaurant open 7 days a week (all night on weekends), 
Featuring Homemade pies, Broiled Beefburgers, Fish & Chips, Shrimp and Crab.  Breakfast served at all hours of the day.

 This Two-Tone Turquoise '60 Canadian Buick Invicta 
was one of my toys back in the early '90s.
It was a show stopper.  Lots of fun with that car.
(The friend in the picture is Miguel).
 

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MINNESOTA

"Land of 10,000 Sky Blue Lakes"

Greetings from Luverne, Minnesota

Minnesota a perfect vacation land, from the Lake of the Woods, with its fourteen thousand islands.  Rainy River and Lake on the north to the fertile plains on the south, from the rugged rock bound coast of Lake Superior, the jagged crags of the St. Croix River on the east to the Bread Basket of the Red River Valley; picturesque scenery, lakes that team with fish and an atmosphere laden with the fragrance of pine and balsam.

posted Sept. 14, 1953

Monday 1:15

Dear Larry -

We are having lunch here today.  

And will stay at Marion, South Dakota for the night.  

We will be home Saturday a.m.

Love, Mary