Where Were You?

When the mountain blew?

May 18, 1980 ... 

Mount St. Helens in Washington state exploded.

Also, mom's 41st birthday.

Way to go, mom!!!

It was a Sunday morning, and we stopped at the top of the hill behind our house to watch the eruption. I will never forget that day.

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Hearts on a Bus

I had never heard of the "Buffalo Exchange" ... until I found several unused postcards at the thrift store. Of course the hearts caught my eye first!

Apparently there is a Buffalo Exchange somewhere nearby ... I may someday try to visit it - I'm very curious as to what kind of "new & recycled fashion" they trend!

Join us over at "The Best Hearts Are Crunchy" for this week's edition of "Postcard Friendship Friday"!

And be sure to check out "Guest Heart Thursday" over at "Random Hearts"!

Still Winter ... PFF

It looks like these guys are having a bit of fun at a winter party before spring finally arrives!

(Although I know most people in our part of the world are tired of the cold!)

I found this postcard at the thrift store, and couldn't resist the cuteness!

Linking up with "Postcard Friendship Friday"!

Oregon's Painted Hills Postcard

It's been more than 30 years since I've visited the Painted Hills in Central Oregon. These are incredible geologic formations - many are not much taller than a person!

I found this postcard at a local thrift store ... and immediately had the urge for a Road Trip!

Instead, I'm doing the next best thing and linking up with Beth's "Postcard Friendship Friday" - where I can go on a virtual "road trip" around the world!!!

Pastel Rose Postcard

 I found this beautiful pastel rose postcard in an old scrapbook.

The edges had been rounded off, but that's okay - it's still a beautiful postcard!

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Yellowstone National Park

This postcard depicts the famous "Old Faithful" geyser at Yellowstone National Park. It looks pretty much the same now as it did in 1992 (when this postcard was issued) ... and the same as it looked when my family visited back in 1965 or so. I was just a little tyke, but I have vivid memories of Old Faithful!

I am glad that our national parks have reopened after the 2-week shutdown ... but, like many Americans, am frustrated that it happened.

I won't get into politics here, because I loathe politics.

And I know that my opinion is just that. MY opinion. I will not force it on you, although I suspect most people hold similar opinions!

So I will just let it go with this ... I will express MY opinions during the next election.

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Autumn Fairies

For the past 2 weeks I have felt a bit like these fairies.

The wind has blown, the rains have fallen ...

The leaves have started to turn brown and fall.

Sigh. Summer is over.

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Kill an Hour ... PFF!!!

I just love this postcard I found at the thrift store!

I think this is one place I will avoid!

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Kitty Miss You

This adorable kitty seems to be truly sad ...

Another card found at the thrift store ...

Love that place!!!

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'Tis the Time of Year for Fireworks!

It's the time of year for fireworks!!!

I won't be in Vancouver or Portland for fireworks this year, however ... because

I will be in Independence - where Alan and Beth host an awesome 4th of July party - we get to watch the parade from her front yard - eat a wonderful meal - and stay for rockin' fireworks if we want!!!

I am going to link this up with Beth's "Postcard Friendship Friday" this week - although she is recovering from oral surgery and may not be able to be online at all ...

I've missed joining in on PFF, but with my "new to me" computer Sissie donated ... I'm baaaack!!!

Love is in the Air!

And on the Postcard!

Don't you just love a wedding announcement/invitation ...

On a postcard?

I've never seen one before!!!

The best part ... Tracy is my cousin's daughter!

And North Bend is right on the Oregon coast!!!

What a beautiful and perfect setting for these two wonderful "kids" to celebrate their marriage.

As a note ... I don't know Clint.

But I do know Tracy - and she is one of the nicest, gentlest, most respectful people I know. I am proud to call her family!

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Dover Dam postcard

This is another postcard I picked up a while back at the thrift store. After being donated, sorted, thrown in a bin and pawed over for who-knows-how-long by who-knows-how-many-people it was folded, cracked and rumpled ... but it was mine!

"DOVER DAM, one of fourteen dams in the Muskingum Conservancy District, is located on Ohio Route No. 8 near Dover, Ohio. This dam, lying across the main channel of the Tuscarawas River, is the key dam in the system which controls the waters which pour eventually into the Muskingum River. The Muskingum Conservancy District covers about one-fifth of the total area of Ohio and is one of the greatest flood control systems in America. Its lakes afford beauty, fishing, and boating comparable to that found in any section of the United States."

SOHIO

"Let's Explore Ohio" scenic post cards are available only through Standard Oil Stations and dealers. Free. Kodachrome by R.R. McCreary."

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Payette Lake Postcard - PFF

No. 87 in UNION OIL COMPANY'S Natural Color Scenes of the West

"Payette Lake on North Fork of the Payette River, Idaho, is reached on Highway 15 from Boise or Highway 95. Wooded shore lines, crystal-clear water are characteristic of Idaho's vacation land jeweled with excellent fishing lakes and streams."

"See the OLD WEST this year with 76 Gasoline"

Sorry for being a little late joining up with this week's "Postcard Friendship Friday"!

Spring Flowers Postcard

The arrival of spring has been delayed here ...

Flowers that usually show up in mid-February are just now starting to bud, and the ones that are supposed to bloom now are still just bare sticks.

Sigh.

I can't wait for Spring to finally show up!!!

"Monet's Gardens at Giverny

Yellow and red tulips create a vibrant contrast in a bed of blue forget-me-nots in the Giverny Gardens."

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With All My Heart

This card was sent to me by a very special and dear friend.

Who knows how much I love hearts!

(Thank you Terry!)

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Happy New Year - PFF

I love this card because these are not the usual flowers I think of in the dead of winter.

And because of the cute little heart in the center of one of those gorgeous blooms!

I rescued this card from a dumpster years ago ... along with many others (a story for a different day).

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A Christmas Wish Postcard

This is one of the postcards I purchased from the "Farnsworth" collection at an estate sale. Most of the other cards were dated from 1900 to 1920 ... I don't know if this one falls in that time frame or not.

I wish you all a merry Christmas!

And a Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!!!

Merry Merry Christmas Postcard - PFF

One of the few Christmas postcards in my collection ...

I love the hand written message written on the icy window.

Although the intended recipient behind the glass has to read it backwards!

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Veterans Day - Postcard - PFF

Monday is Veterans Day here in the US ...

A day to honor those who have given their all for the rest of us.

This year, Veterans Day is much more poignant for our family than ever before. My dad, a WWII soldier, is living out his final days at the Veterans Administration hospital in Portland after a major stroke.

What he went through for our freedom he only started talking about just a few years ago. He was a paratrooper in WWII. He was held as a Prisoner of War after being captured, and endured torture, sickness, cold, starvation and the deaths of his buddies. He lived with the scars, physical and emotional, for his entire life; even while forging a new life ... falling in love, building a house, and raising a family.

He never forgot.

And neither should we.

They say if you can read, thank a teacher.

I say if you can read in the language of your freedom, thank a soldier.

I will miss you, Daddy.

I will never forget your sacrifice.

And the sacrifices of ALL veterans who made it possible for us to live free.

SALUTE.

POSTCARD FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY

Turkey Car Postcard ... PFF

I can't believe it's November already; October flew by so quickly!

In just a few short weeks we will be celebrating Thanksgiving here in the US ...

Maybe this interesting couple isn't coming to visit ... they're running away to hide!

I found this wonderful "Turkey Car" postcard at a local thrift store about 5 years ago.

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