One Day, One Postcard

The Last Card

2008-12-31T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Bartholomew Peter Thomas Phillip
James the Younger John Jesus James the Elder Matthew Thaddeus
Andrew Judas Simon

MASTERPIECE GARDENS
Mosaic of Leonardo da Vinci's Great Masterpiece -- Lake Wales, Florida

THE GREAT MASTERPIECE, a mosaic of Leonardo da Vinci's LAST SUPPER. Made of more than 300,000 pieces of mosaic, 10,000 gradations of color. Made by August Wagner Co. in Berlin, Germany, involving two years of planning and 27,000 man-hours of assembly time.

Orange Belt Distributors Inc., 130 Concord Drive, Casselberry, Fla. 32707

Curtichcolor® 3-D Natural Color Reproduction (Reg. U.S.A. Pat. Off.)

Dear Geof & Nancy,

Here it is, 366 of 366.

Dees

Colour by R.S. Lenfest

2008-12-30T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

MARINE MEMORIAL
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
"Breathe Soft Ye Winds •• Ye Waves in Silence Rest"

N-15
82138-C Colour by R.S. Lenfest

Pub. by NEW ENGLAND COLOUR, Box 423, Derry, N.H. 03038

[To Jay & Deb]

"Boy in Tent" by Ann

[Drawing by Ann]

Château de BLOIS

2008-12-29T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Château de BLOIS (L.-et-Ch.)
Façade extérieure de l'aile Louis XII
Statue équestre du roi (refaite au XIXe s.)

3.10.79.0265

Combier Imprimeur Mâcon Repro. Interd. 49-000

Dear Bill,

Regards for the New Year.

Dees

The Height is 19 Feet.

2008-12-28T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

The statue of Thomas Jefferson depicts him addressing the Continental Congress. The statue is by Rudolph Evans and stands in the center of the Memorial Room upon a pedestal of black Minnesota granite. The height is 19 feet.
74252-C

Distributed by L.B. Prince Co., Fairfax, Virginia

Dear Mike and family,

Ann says Happy New Year.

[Drawing by Ann]

By Turner

2008-12-27T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

National Gallery of Art
Washington, D.C.

[681] Venice: Dogana and San Giorgio Maggiore

By Turner (1775-1851)
Widener Collection

Dear George & Ellen,

Regards for the New Year.

Dees

BREGENZ am BODENSEE

2008-12-26T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

BREGENZ am BODENSEE
Seeanlagen

BR 16.946
Österreich-Sommerfrische Europas

80 Jahre Foto Risch-Lau. Bregenez, Österreich

Dear Bonnie,

Regards for the New Year. I doubt that I'l be going to Austria in '09.

Dees

Pilot Pete's Looks Out Over the Tarmac

2008-12-25T18:00:00.002-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Village of Schaumburg

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Schaumburg, Illinois

The Schaumburg Regional Airport, built in 1997, handles over 80,000 operations per year and is home to Pilot Pete's, a full-service restaurant that looks out over the tarmac.

Dear Geof & Nancy,

Huth Week is over, but it was fun. This is one of the Schaumburg cards I picked up recently.

Dees

PS Written last summer, but not sent until Christmas. Ho Ho Ho.

Poinsette's Flower

2008-12-24T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Poinsettia Display

Missouri Botanical (Shaw) Garden
Saint Louis, Missouri

The annual Poinsettia Show at Shaw's Garden with the traditional red Poinsettia which is the national flower of Mexico. The plant is named for Joel R. Poinsette of South Carolina, the first ambassador to Mexico.

Photo by: Saul E. Harrison

Dear Jim,

Ann is receiving some purple pens for Xmas.

Dees

A Beautiful South Rim Sunset

2008-12-23T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

#3846-B
G-4441

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
A Beautiful South Rim Sunset
グランダキャニオン。。。

Photographer-Ron Thomas/FPG

©1990 Impact, Mesa, AZ 85204
Designed and distributed in the U.S.A. Printed in Japan

Dear Geof & Nancy

I might have sent this card to you in 1997, if I'd been a Japanese tourist at the G.C.

Dees

Nice Pic, Chuck

2008-12-22T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Freeport, Grand Bahama
International Bazaar
Spanish Street

Staff Photo Chuck Sussman

Calypso Distribution Ltd., P.O. Box 6220 M.S., Nassau, Bahamas

Dear Ed,

Last card of the year -- why Freeport? Maybe it's a place neither of us have been.

Dees

Stenpiren!

2008-12-21T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Götegorg. Stenpiren

Dear Dave & Elizabeth,

Nothing says Happy New Year like a pic of a Swedish port city.

Dees

Hamnen med Sjömanstornet!

2008-12-20T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Götegorg. Hamnen med Sjömanstornet

Dear Lee,

Nothing says Happy New Year like a pic of a Swedish port city.

Dees

Cloisters

2008-12-19T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Cloisters, Canterbury Cathedral

POST CARD

Printed in Great Britain

For INLAND Postage only this space may be used for communication.

The Address only to be written here.

Dear Stuart,

Good luck with the transition to Atlanta & send your new address when the time comes.

Dees

AB Grafisk Konst

2008-12-18T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Göteborg. Stenpiren

AB Grafisk Konst

Dear Jay & Deb & nephews at home for the season,

Litttle says Christmas like quayside in Sweden. There's an entire long entry on Wiki devoted to "List of Bands from Gothenburg."

Dees

Lower Card

2008-12-17T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

[Amaryllis Minerva]

message, you need to
board together. One is
is marked (2). The trouble
putting the cards together

Upper Card

2008-12-16T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

[Amaryllis Minerva]

Dear Geof & Nancy,

To receive the entire
put both parts of the box
marked (1) and the other
is, the entire message regards
to reveal the entire message.

グランドキャニン。。。

2008-12-15T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

#14967-B G-4368

Early Moring Along the Colorado River
グランドキャニン。。。
Photographer-Tom Hill

© 1990 Impact, Mesa AZ 85204
S\Designed & Distributed in the U.S.A. Printed in Japan

Dear Dees,

Regards for Christmas. Hope the visit to Dallas went well.

Dees

Nuts

2008-12-14T18:00:00.002-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Kentucky Thoroughbred

Photo: Peter O'Toole

278
Printed in the USA

©Jim Haddix Distributing Company, Winchester, KY 40391 (859) 744-4145

Dear Sue,

Thanks for the mixed nuts. They make fine snacking.

Dees

Wow-Wow Wowona

2008-12-13T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Wowona Tunnel Entrance Winter

Yosemite National Park, California

This spectacular view of Yosemite Valley through the Wowona Tunnel is impressive throghout the year. Visitors arriving from the south via Fresno and Wawona have their first glimpse of the Valley from this point.

CC-63

Color photography by Dana Morgenson

Produced by 5 Associates, Redwood City, California 94062

Mirro-Krome ® Card by H.S. Crocker Co. Inc., San Bruno, Calif. 94066

Dear Layne,

This is actually the view from my back door after days & days of snow.

Dees

The Kit & Kaboodle

2008-12-12T18:00:00.001-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Amaryllis Minerva

Kit contains: One amaryllis bulb, pot and growing medium.

Size: 22-24 cm

Dear Jim,

Lilly plans to plant these outside in the spring.

Dees

Fausner's Greetings

2008-12-11T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Fausner Lawn & Garden

Dear Geof & Nancy,

Fausner says Merry Christmas

Dees

Amaryllis Minerva

2008-12-10T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Amaryllis Minerva

Dear Jay & Deb,

A future planting bulb, from a box.

Dees

Red Bow on Black

2008-12-09T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

[Black background, red bow]

Geof & Nancy,

Happy Boxing Day

Dees

Black & Red With Drawing

2008-12-08T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

[Black background, red stripe]

Dear Geof & Nancy,

[Drawing by Ann]

"A girl" by Ann Dec 08

Red & Black

2008-12-07T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

[Black background, red stripe]

Dear Geof & Nancy,

Here's a square card, more or less, to follow the round one.

Dees

Black & Red

2008-12-06T18:00:00.001-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

[Black background, red stripe]

Dear Geof & Nancy,

I agree. "Evil Twin" wasn't the most impressive of the lot.

Dees

Illinois' #1 Tourist Destination?

2008-12-05T18:00:00.001-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Village of Schaumburg

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Schaumburg, Illinois

Woodfield Mall center court

Woodfield Mall is Illinois' #1 Tourist Destination, anchored by Nordstrom, Marshall Field's, Lord & Taylor, Sears, and JC Penney. Woodfield has nearly 300 stoes, restaurants, and specialty shops all under one roof.

www.shopwoodfield.com

Dear Ed,

So many tourists come here, but how many send cards of it? Damned few, I bet.

Dees

Bearon Speaks!

2008-12-04T18:00:00.001-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Village of Schaumburg

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Schaumburg, Illinois

Alexian Field is home to the Schaumburg Flyers minor league baseball team. Located immediately south of the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway's Irving Park Road exit, Alexian Field boasts a total capacity of 7,048. Bearon, the Flyer's mascot, invites you to catch a game or a special event at Alexian Field.

Dear Bill,

Here it is December -- and who doesn't look forward to minor league ball come spring? Saw the Flyers lose in the last inning, practically the last pitch, last June.

Dees

Winter Eve at Lake Pacid

2008-12-03T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Winter Eve at Lake Pacid

Alpenglow tints the mountains as evening falls on this year-round vacationland. Lighted trees along Main St. and the Lake Pacid Club across Mirror Lake are seen in this view near Olympic Arena.

Color by R.K. Dean

Pub. by Dean Color, Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801

142097

Dear Wendall & Stephanie,

My neighborhood is like this, except for the mountains. And the pine forests. And the tourists.

Dees

Crater Lake

2008-12-02T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Crater Lake National Park in Winter

Distributed by Smith Western Inc., 1133 N.W. Glisan St., Portland, Oregon 97209

© Plastichrome Boston

Dear Ed,

It looks like this outside my windon, except for the mountains, lake & really large trees.

Dees

ОТКРЫТОЕ ПИСБМО

2008-12-01T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

MOROT (Aimé). -- Charge de Cuirassiers a Reischoffen.

Musée de Versailles

Angriff von Kürassieren in Reischoffen.
Charge of Cuirassiers at Reischoffen.

UNION POSTALE UNIVERSELLE

Post Card -- Carte Postale -- Postkarte -- Briefkaart -- Cartolina Postale -- Tarjeta Postal -- ОТКРЫТОЕ ПИСБМО

Dear Jay & Deb,

Just the card to kick off December & the holiday season.

Dees

Cast-Iron Table & Chairs

2008-11-30T18:00:00.001-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and the adjacent Sid Richardson Hall housing several Universty institutions, including the LBJ School of Public Affairs On the campus of the University of Texas at Austin.

Photography by Bob Cunningham--8

Pub. by: J. Tetirick 300 W. Pershing Rd., K.C., Mo. 64108

Dear Tom,

At some point in my life, I sat at that very cast-iron table & chairs. Maybe you have, too.

Dees

Onyx Chamber

2008-11-29T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Mammoth Cave National Park

#17113 Onyx Chamber

Stalactites and stalagmites forming coluns in many shapes crete a subterranean fantasy of cavern artistry. The wet display of shining surfaces are evidence that these formations are still growing.

Photographer - Russ Finley

Mammoth Cave Hotel
www.MammothCaveHotel.com
A FORever Resort - Play • Preserve • Protect™

Dear Peter,

If I didn't send you a cave card in June, here's one in December.

Dees

Galdhøpigg

2008-11-28T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

JOTUNHEIMEN - NORWAY nr. 308
Galdhøpiggen Norges høgste fjelltopp.
2468 m.o.h.
Mount Galdhøpigg Norway's highest mountain. 2468 mtr. a.s.l.

Enerett: Fotomagasinet, Sogndal i Sogn

Dear Geof & Nancy,

Worth buying the card just for the word "Galdhøpigg."

Dees

Baby Harry

2008-11-27T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Birthplace of Harry S. Truman -- May 8, 1884 to December 26, 1972 -- 33rd President of the United States. Located at Lamar, Missouri. Free admission to the public.

Photo by: De Pew

SP-146

© Pub. by Holiday Productions, 817 Booneville St., Springfield, Mo. 65806

dp
Made by Dexter Press Inc.
West Nyack, New York

Dear Jim,

I didn't make it to this particular birthplace, but I was fairly close a few years ago.

Dees

Waikiki Yacht Harbor

2008-11-26T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Waikiki Yacht Harbor from the air; seen in the background is the Hilton Hawaiian Village Lagood and several of Waikiki's famous hotels.

B1288

the Continental card of HAWAII

Distributed by Movie Supply of Hawaii, Honolulu

Dear Lynn,

One of these days, I'll make it back here -- been nearly 30 yrs. If I'd known you then, I might have sent this very card -- so here it is, a little late.

Dees

Caf. and Union

2008-11-25T18:00:00.001-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Brody Hall Dormitories
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan

Distributed by Campus Book Store, East Lansing, Michigan

Michigan Card Co., P.O. Box 283, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Dear Geof & Nancy,

[This is the caf. and union for the six dorms around it. Bryan, Emmons, Bailey, Butterfield, Armstrong, & Rather.]

(I can't add anythin to that --)

Dees

Randy Ben

2008-11-24T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Huge Fiberglass Bust of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Covered with 80,000 copper pennies symbolizing Poor Richard's Adage, "A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned."

Located at 4th & Arch Streets
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Bicentennial Edition

Art Color Card Distributors, Phila., Phone MA7-3773

Dear Tom,

Poor Richard also said: "And as in the dark all Cats are grey, the Pleasure of corporal Enjoyment with an old Woman is at least equal, and frequently superior, every Knack being by Practice capable of Improvement."

Dees

Shawm-Like

2008-11-23T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Portsmouth Head Post Office

Philatelic Counter 1982

Portsmouth mechanised letter sorting office serves the PO postcode area.

The City's philatelic counter opened on 24 February 1982.

Published by the Head Postmaster. Portsmouth February 1982. SEPR 21

Dear Jay & Deb,

I understand a shawm was found on the Mary Rose. Maybe.

Dees

Earth

2008-11-22T18:00:00.002-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

THE SOLAR SYSTEM

Earth as Seen by Apollo 17

This photograph was taken by Apollo 17 as it traveled toward the Moon. The image extends from the Mediterranean Sea area to the South Polar ice cap; almost the entire coastline of Africa is visible, with the Asian mainland appearing on the horizon toward the northeast. Note the heavy cloud cover in the Southern Hemisphere.

Courtesy NASA

Scientific American
© 2002 Scientific American Inc.
www.sciam.com
Photographs courtesy NASA

Dear Geoff,

Good to hear from you after all these years. Usually I send cards from places I've been & I figure this covers all of them.

Regards,

Dees

The Colorful Mosaic Mural

2008-11-21T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

The Rainbow Tower beside the lagoon at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The colorful mosaic mural is the world's tallest.

Photo by: Lee Allison

Published for World Wide Distributors Ltd., Honolulu

Curteichcolor® 3-D Color Repro. (Reg. U.S.A. Pat. Off.)

Dear Ed,

Here's a hotel card -- I probably saw this in 1979, but I'll never know for sure.

Dees

Yellowstone of Yore

2008-11-20T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

No. 144 New Grand Canyon Hotel-Yellowstone Park

Haynes-Photo

Printed in Germany

Dear Ed,

Built in the early 1910s, burned down in the early 1960s.

And why was this card printed in Germany?

Dees

Malta

2008-11-19T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

MALTA

Copyright: The A.B.C. Library, Photographic Dept., South Street, Valletta

700/f

Da Fotocolor-Kodak Ektachrome

Dear Geof & Nancy,

What more encouragement do you need to go see Malta?

Dees

Tivoli 1983

2008-11-18T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

København. Tivoligarden.
Copenhagen. The Tivoli Guard.
Copenhague. Le Garde de Tivoli.

Rudolf Olsen
Kunstforlag A/S.
København, Denmark. Copyright No. 1521

Dear Wendall & Stephanie,

If I'd known you in 1983, I would have sent you a card from Europe that summer -- maybe even one just like this. So here it is, a quarter-century late.

Dees

With Putti!

2008-11-17T18:00:00.002-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Jan van Huysum (Dutch, 1682-1749)
Flowers in an Urn Decorated with Putti, on a Plinth, early 18th century.

Brush with gray and red wash, pen and black ink, and red chalk, on cream laid paper, laid down on cream laid paper, 385 x 299 cm.

Harry B. and Bessie K. Braude Memorial Collection, 1998.112

The Art Institute of Chicago. All Rights Reserved.

[To Jim]

[Drawing of Ann by Ann]

ANN

Self-portrait, Nov 17, 2008

Le Château de Mme de POMPADOUR

2008-11-16T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

MENARS (Loir-et-Cher)

Le Château de Mme de POMPADOUR
31 -- Cuisine du XVIIIe siècle

Dear Geof & Nancy,

A French fireplace & a black blob of unknown origin. What more can you ask for in a postcard?

Dees

Paw Paw Plastics Laminating Service Inc.

2008-11-15T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

LET US HAVE PEACE - 1865
Lee's Surrender to Grant

Early American Postcards
From the Paintings of J.L.G. Ferris
© 1972-Paw Paw Plastics Laminating Service Inc.
R. #3, Almena Drive, Paw Paw, Michigan 49079

Dear Jay & Deb,

I wonder what else the Paw Paw Plastics Laminating Service did in terms of historical postcards.

Dees

"Right on the Water"

2008-11-14T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

SEA CHAMBERS MOTOR LODGE
"Right on the Water"

Boating, water skiing adn fishing for our Guests from our own private landing.

Herman T. Lewis - Owner-Manager
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone 207-646-2603

[Drawing by Ann]

(Ann in the snow)

Biltmore in the Snow

2008-11-13T18:00:00.000-06:00

BILTMORE™

Biltmore House in the snow

In the deep of winter, Biltmore House appears mysterious and magnificent, challenging nature's beauty with its own. While peaceful on the exterior, the inside of Biltmore House is alive with activity, as the housekeeping staff commences with annual winter cleaning.

© The Biltmore Company 800-968-0558 www.biltmore.com
One North Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801

Dear Tom,

Thanks for letting me know about Nancy & Jon's baby.

Dees

KL

2008-11-12T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

The Secretariat Building - Kuala Lumpur

Dear Geof & Nancy,

Here's a card from KL more than 14 years after my most recent visit.

Dees

Rose-bellied Bunting

2008-11-11T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

San Diego Zoo
Rose-bellied Bunting
Passerina rositae

Photo by Ron Garrison

Dear Sam & Emily,

I heard you are going to have, or have had, more surgery. Good luck with that.

Dees

Schaumburg Village Board of Trustees

2008-11-10T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Village of Schaumburg

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Schaumburg, Illinois

The first Schaumburg Village Board of Trustees was sworn in in February 1956. The Village President (Mayor) is elected to a four-year term and presides over a six-member board of trustees.

Dear Layne,

Greetings from the chilly North. We are well. Lilly is about to turn 11. Hard to believe. Ann will be 6 soon, also hard to believe.

Dees

F.G.O. Stuart. 862.

2008-11-09T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

F.G.O. Stuart. 862.

The Albert Hall.

Dear Ed,

Discovered a cache of cards for 12.5¢ each & I bought 80. Here's a place I saw. In fact I took a walk out of my way just to see the Albert Hall's exterior.

Dees

L'Hôtel de Ville

2008-11-08T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

971. PARIS - L'Hôtel de Ville

(43) Real-Photo C.A.P. - Paris

Dear Jay & Deb,

Got a lot of cards for 12.5¢ each. Here's one. Expect more. I need to catch up & finish ODOP. Cards w/few words are especially useful for that.

Dees

One of the Finest Specimens of Ancient Carving Extent

2008-11-07T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

San Jose Second Mission. Built 1718.
San Antonio, Texas

This was the second of several Missions named after St. Joseph, built in 1718 by the Franciscan Monks, and was used in converting the Indians. It was also used as a place of refuge from hostile Indians. The hand carving on the facade of the main entrance is conceded by Experts to be one of the finest specimens of ancient carving extent.

Published by Nic Tengg, San Antonio, Texas. Made in USA

Dear Martha,

There's been landscaping & restoration since this card was published, and urbanization nearby, but it's still worth a visit.

Dees

A Complete Tiger

2008-11-06T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

The Bahá'i House of Worship, Wilmette, Illinois, dedicated to the unity of God, the unity of His Prophets and the unity of mankind. Famed for its architecture and gardens, as well as its expression of universal religion, this Temple is visited by thousands each year. Open daily.

Dear Lee,

No household...

[Chinese sticker: complete]

[Chinese sticker: tiger]

... is complete w/o Chinese character stickers.

Dees

Things I Find Around the House

2008-11-05T18:00:00.001-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Interior view of Bahá'i House of Worship
Wilmette, Illinois

The Auditorium consists of a central rotunda with nine open bays. It symbolizes the unity of God, the unity of His Prophets and the unity of mankind. Famed for its expression of universal religion, it welcomes to its services persons of all races, nations and creeds.

[Chinese character: peace, harmony]

[Chinese character: body]

Dear Rich & Lisa,

I found some Chinese character stickers around the house. Such is my house.

Dees

Boghosian Raisins

2008-11-04T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

BOGHOSIAN RAISINS

“When attacking a mountain like Everest or K2, every part of my planning and preparation must be correct. That includes the food I bring. Boghosian Raisins have been in my rations on all my expeditions. Why? …because I need food that is high in carbohydrates…a food that packs and travels well… even more important, a food that tastes great.” • “Believe me, when I’m clinging to rocks at 26,000 feet and have been away from home-cooking for 2 months, munching on sweet, chewy Boghosian Raisins can be a real treat.” • “I’ve taken raisins with me throughout the Himalayas and on expeditions to all seven continents. I’ve learned to carry only what I need… and what I enjoy. Boghosian Raisins continue to be in my food bags.”

Phil Ershler
Professional Guide

Dear Geof & Nancy,

This is what you need on your many travels, Geof. Just thing when you’re slogging through labyrinthine archives.

Dees

ALMONDS

2008-11-03T18:00:00.002-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

WITH ALMONDS

[illustration of cereal in spoon, not actual size]

Dear Geof & Nancy,

What better than With Almonds?

Dees

The Last Holy Hill Card

2008-11-02T18:00:00.000-06:00

CARD IMAGE:

Holy Hill
Shrine of Mary - Help of Christians

The ROSE WINDOW over the choir loft uses a classic image of Mary to honor her Immaculate Conception. Twelve angels surround her; Adam and Eve are portrayed; the promise of a future Redeemer; and the announcement of his imminent arrival. Located 30 miles northwest of Milwaukee on Highway 167.

Dear Scott & Joan,

A pretty church on a pretty hill, in case you haven't been. Near Milwaukee.

Dees

God is Great, God is Good/He Guards the Neighborhood/Though It's Generally Understood/Not Quite the Way You Would

2008-11-01T18:00:00.004-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Basilica of Holy Hill
Huberus, WI 53033

Outdoor Lourdes Grotto Scene

This church, a national shrine and a historical landmark, was rededicated in 2006 as a minor basilica. It is built 1500 feet above sea level and is under the direction of the Discalced Carmelite Friars.

Photography by Patrick Blasius 2008

Dear Ed,

What's missing from this pic is the sign warning pilgrims that they are under video surveillance.

Dees

Someday, New Salem

2008-10-31T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Lincoln's New Salem State Park
New Salem, Illinois

The Park's OX TEAM AND CONESTOGA WAGON (called PRAIRIE SCHOONER) in the street scene showing finely restored log buildings. Here Mr. Lincoln spent several years store clerk, postmaster, and unsuccessful politician. Later he was an attorney at Springfield.

Zimm's Wholesale, 5085 Finwood Dr., Nashport, Ohio 43830

ANN

[self-portrait]

Dear Jay & Deb,

We haven't been here yet -- but it isn't cheating because we will go someday.

Dees

The Photographic Greeting Card Co. Ltd. #1317

2008-10-30T18:00:00.000-05:00

Houses of Parliament, LONDON

Natural Colour Series
Photo Greetings
U.S.A.

The Photographic Greeting Card Co. Ltd. London

1317

Dear Sue,

Haven’t been here recently, just using it to re-enforce the enclosed pics of Lilly (10) and Ann (5).

Hope all is well & you are looking forward to the Obama presidency at least a little.

Dees

Mmm, Bonito

2008-10-29T18:00:00.001-05:00

かつお

Ka tsu o

Bonito

Bonito Nigiri

Katsuo is served with its flavorful skin, usually eaten with grated ginger or garlic to counter the strong aroma.

Dear Kevin,

Mmm, bonito.

Thanks for supporting Lilly’s fundraising efforts. Enclosed are school pics of the girls.

Dees

Extruded From Traditional Bronze Dies

2008-10-28T18:00:00.001-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Meijer Gold™

CAPELLINI

Traditional Bronze Die
Macaroni Product

This pasta, made with premium quality semolina flour, is extruded from traditional bronze dies and imported from Italy.

Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 454g

Or macaroni boxes.

The Cheesiest

2008-10-27T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Enter Your Access Code Found Inside

Go to thecheesiest.com to enter your ACCESS CODE found inside this box and see if you're A WINNER!

10 GRAND PRIZES

A JUNGLE WEEKEND

• Meet real jungle animals!
• Have a sleepover in the park!
• And more

at Busch Gardens

Plus Thousands of Other Prizes!

Dear Geof & Nancy,

From now on, austerity demands all postcards be made from mac & cheese boxes.

Dees

Birdman

2008-10-26T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

"Unto These Hills"
Cherokee, North Carolina

The lead eagle dancer as seen in the historic outdoor "Unto These Hills", which portrays the history of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

© & Pub. by Aerial Photography Services Inc.
2511 South Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28203
Printed in USA 704-333-5143

Dear Tom,

Good to talk to you just now. Here's a card from last summer (why wasn't gas $2/gal. then?) Gives new meaning to "birdman."

Dees

Could Be a Drawing of a Bear

2008-10-25T18:00:00.003-05:00

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

#17387 Good climbers, black bear cubs often go up trees when threatened. Every other winter females give birth to 1 or 2 cubs – possibly even 5 – weighing only about 8 ounces and nearly hairless. Cubs do not leave their den until they are 2 months old and weigh 5 pounds. They usually stay with their protective mothers for 18 months.

Photographer - © William Weber/Visuals Unlimited

Great Smoky Mountains
www.smokiesstore.org

[To Jim]

GREAT

[abstract drawing by Ann]

ANN

One More Miller

2008-10-24T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

(A sepia print of an old-timey beer wagon)

Miller Brewing Company
Guided Tours Monday - Saturday, Call for Times.
Gift Shop Open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For information call (414) 931-BEER
www.shopmillerbrewing.com

Dear Dees,

Bet you don’t get very many post cards. I’ll do what I can to improve the situation.

Yr. Uncle Dees

Back to Miller

2008-10-23T18:00:00.001-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

(A sepia print of an old-timey beer wagon)

Miller Brewing Company
Guided Tours Monday - Saturday, Call for Times.
Gift Shop Open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For information call (414) 931-BEER
www.shopmillerbrewing.com

Dear Sam & Emily,

I keep finding these cards.
[Heart]

And these Chinese character stickers.

Yr. Uncle Dees

A Lot of Steps

2008-10-22T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Mammoth Cave National Park

#17109 The Tower in Mammoth Cave
Photographer - Chip Clark

Mammoth Cave Hotel
www.MammothCaveHotel.com
A Forever Resort - Play • Preserve • Protect™

Dear Jim,

You might remember these stairs. I'd forgotten them until I had to climb them again.

Dees

A Path-Breaking Paper on Iron Metabolism in Women

2008-10-21T18:00:00.003-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Kate Daum Residence Hall, part of the Clinton Street Residence Halls at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

Es-n-Len PHOTOS, P.O. Box 962, Aurora, Ill. 60507

Dear Jay & Deb,

"Daum conducted research in female nutrition and in 1934 published a path-breaking paper on iron metabolism in women." Someone had to do it.

Dees

Edwardsville!

2008-10-20T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

The Elijah P. Lovejoy Library at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville houses over 600,000 volumes as well as a Jazz Archive and the Louis B. Sullivan Architectural Exhibit.

Dear Geof & Nancy,

This place has just been added to my own "1000 places to see before the bucket is kicked" list. Edwardsville here I come.

Dees

The Beautiful Hancher Auditorium

2008-10-19T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Hancher Auditorium. A beautiful structure on the campus of the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

Es-n-Len PHOTOS, P.O. Box 962, Aurora, Ill. 60507

Dear Wendall & Steph,

Architectural beauty is clearly in the eyes of the postcard-writing beholder.

How is it you went to Nicaragua? Do tell more.

Dees

Vermont Curry

2008-10-18T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

House Sause Mix

Vermont Curry

Current with a touch of apple and honey

Net Wt. 8.8 oz. (250g)

Serving Suggestion

Dear Jay & Deb,

This is a brand of Japanese curry, made for export. Pretty good. My favorite curry name is HOUSE, THE CURRY, which pre-dates the TV doctor show.

Dees

The Columbia Icefield is Still There, For Now

2008-10-17T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Situated directly across from the world famed Columbia Icefield, the Icefield Chalet commands a breathtaking view of the Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park.

Photo by L. Monk

Dist. by Rowed & O'Neill Limited, Jasper, Alberta, Canada

MAJESTIC POST CARD

Made in Canada

Dear Lee,

If I'd sent you a card from Canada two years ago, it would have looked like this - so here it is now.

Dees

You'll Have to Google It Too

2008-10-16T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Passengers boarding and leaving Tweetsie at Cherokee Wells -- a picnic area -- a real train stop on the famous narrow gauge railway that carries passengers through gorges, over high trestles, into a mountainland of scenic beauty.

Color by Jack Reynolds

Genuine Natural Color Made by DEXTER PRESS Inc., West Nyack, N.Y.

Dear Geof & Nancy,

Poor postcard verbage: I had to google "Tweetsie" to figure out where this "famous narrow gague railway" is.

Dees

La Estatua de Bronce Mayor del Mundo

2008-10-15T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

World's Largest Bronze Statue (52 ft. high, weighing 500 tons). "Todaiji" Temple/Nara.

Statue en Bronze la plus Grande du Monde (52 pieds de hauteur et 500 tonnes de poids) dans le Temple "Todaiji"/Nara.

La Estatua de Bronce Mayor del Mundo (52 pies de altura y 500 toneladas de peso) en el Templo "Todaiji"/Nara

Published by NBC (Nippon Beauty Colour) Inc., Japan

Photo: Taikichi Irie

Printed in Japan

Dear Steve & Deb,

Thanks for the pic of the kids. We'll return the favor eventually.

With any luck, we'll visit this site in person in '09.

Dees

View of the Private Apartments and the East Terrace

2008-10-14T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Windsor Castle, Berkshire.
View of the Private Apartments and the East Terrace.

Colour Photograph by J. Arthur Dixon Studios.
Copyright reserved

T.V. 1239

Printed and Published by J. Arthur Dixon Ltd., Newport, I.W., England

Dear Rich & Lisa,

This is, I believe, Mrs. McCain's seventh or eighth residence.

Dees

Another Example of Quantity Postcards

2008-10-13T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Come meet TAM! Our Transparent Anatomical Mannequin is the feature attraction at The Health Adventure, a fun and exciting new concept in health education. She talks, turns and illuminates parts of her body.

Quantity Postcards
Mfr./Pub./Wholesale/Retail/Mail Order

1441 Grant, San Francisco, CA 94133 Tel. (415) 986-8866

© 1989 Quantity Postcards

Dear Bill,

This is taking striptease too far. I'm not sure where TAM! is, or was, since I got this card second-hand. Hope all went well with the reunion -- I missed it by a few months, going to Nashville last summer instead.

Dees

Fauxnesia

2008-10-12T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

TROPICAL SCENE in the CLIMATRON, Geodesic dome greenhouse at the Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis. Flowers and displays of tropical vegetation contrast with the geometric structure of the dome's framework.

Color by Jack J. Zehrt

St. Louis Color Postcard Co., 1123 Washington St., St. Louis 63101

Plastichrome®
by Colourpicture
Boston, Mass. 02130

P40718

Dear Ed,

Thought you might appreciate a bit of faux Polynesia from the heart of North America.

Dees

Published & Distributed by Double L Color Productions Ltd.

2008-10-11T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier

Named for a daughter of Queen Victoria, Lake Louise reigns in alpine splendor. Here, the placid waters of late summer reflect the majesty of the surrounding mountain peaks.

Photo courtesy of C.P.R.

Published & distributed by Double L Color Productions Ltd.

Made in Canada by Evergreen Press Limited
Fidelity Colour

Dear Jim,

Jay sent me a batch of postcards recently -- this is one. We were a few miles from this lake in '06, but visited a different one instead.

Dees

One More of the Minor Basilica

2008-10-10T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Holy Hill Basilica
Huberus, WI

This church, a national shrine and a historical landmark, was rededicated in 2006 as a minor basilica. It is built 1500 feet above sea level and is under the direction of the Discalced Carmelite Friars.

Photography by Pat Blasius and John Ehlers 2006

Dear Bonnie,

Worth a visit if you're near Milwaukee, which this basilica is. Must be hard to be discalced in the winter, though.

Dees

This Temple

2008-10-09T18:00:00.001-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

The Baha'i House of Worship, Wilmette, Illinois, dedicated to the unity of God, the unity of His Prophets, and the unity of mankind. Famed for its architecture and gardens, as well as for its expression of universal religion, this Temple has been visited by more than 800,000 persons. Open daily.

Dear Lynn,

Hope all is well in AZ, even that it's below 100 F. I haven't been here in a few years, but it's one of those places to wow out-of-town visitors.

Dees

Point of Interest

2008-10-08T18:00:00.001-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Holy Hill
Shrine of Mary - Help of Christians

The ROSE WINDOW over the choir loft uses a classic image of Mary to honor her Immaculate Conception. Twelve angels surround her; Adam and Eve are portrayed; the promise of a future Redeemer; and the announcement of his imminent arrival. Located 30 miles northwest of Milwaukee on Highway 167.

Dear Geof & Nancy,

I went here because it was an interesting point-of-interest spot on my maps.

Dees

Doodles by Ann

2008-10-07T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Basilica of Holy Hill

Holy Hill, Wisconsin's highest shrine church, is located 30 miles northwest of Milwaukee on Hwy 167 West. Viewing a picturesque setting like this is the highlight of a fall visit to Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine country.

Photo Credit: John A. Rutley

Published by ©Scofield Inc.
Box 402 - Menomonee Falls, WI 53052 (262) 703-0740

W-3
PC-SCO-029
©CKI Inc.
Designed & Printed in the U.S.A.

Dear Jim,

I visited this palce en route home from Sheboygan.

Dees

[Doodles by Ann]

ANN

PBDtL

2008-10-06T18:00:00.001-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Basilica of Holy Hill
Huberus, WI 53033

Outdoor Lourdes Grotto Scene

This church, a national shrine and a historical landmark, was rededicated in 2006 as a minor basilica. It is built 1500 feet above sea level and is under the direction of the Discalced Carmelite Friars.

Photography by Patrick Blasius 2008

[Drawing by Ann, plus letters PBDtL]

Ann says,

Hope you're better, Sam

Wisconsin Mortification

2008-10-05T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Holy Hill Basilica
Huberus, WI

This church, a national shrine and a historical landmark, was rededicated in 2006 as a minor basilica. It is built 1500 feet above sea level and is under the direction of the Discalced Carmelite Friars.

Photography by Pat Blasius and John Ehlers 2006

Dear Jay & Deb,

It must be hard to be discalced in Wisconsin much of the year, but maybe that's mortification of the flesh.

Dees

The Rose Window

2008-10-04T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Holy Hill
Shrine of Mary - Help of Christians

The ROSE WINDOW over the choir loft uses a classic image of Mary to honor her Immaculate Conception. Twelve angels surround her; Adam and Eve are portrayed; the promise of a future Redeemer; and the announcement of his imminent arrival. Located 30 miles northwest of Milwaukee on Highway 167.

Dear Wendall & Steph,

No images of the famed CHEESE WINDOW were available in the gift shop, so this will have to do. It is a pretty church on a pretty hill.

Dees

Actually, It's a Real Church

2008-10-03T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Holy Hill Basilica
Huberus, WI

This church, a national shrine and a historical landmark, was rededicated in 2006 as a minor basilica. It is built 1500 feet above sea level and is under the direction of the Discalced Carmelite Friars.

Photography by Pat Blasius and John Ehlers 2006

Dear Martha,

I'll bet you don't have any Holy Hill cards on your garage wall, if you're still doing that. Not a bad basilica for rural Wisconsin.

Dees

Psst! It's Only a Model

2008-10-02T18:00:00.002-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Basilica of Holy Hill

Holy Hill, Wisconsin's highest shrine church, is located 30 miles northwest of Milwaukee on Hwy 167 West. Viewing a picturesque setting like this is the highlight of a fall visit to Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine country.

Photo Credit: John A. Rutley

Published by ©Scofield Inc.
Box 402 - Menomonee Falls, WI 53052 (262) 703-0740

W-3
PC-SCO-029
©CKI Inc.
Designed & Printed in the U.S.A.

Dear Kevin,

The view from Wisc. 167 looks exactly like this in October. The basilica looks small, but it's actually quite large & has some fine stained glass.

Dees

Magnificent Lobby

2008-10-01T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

GLACIER PARK LODGE, magnificent lobby. With complete convention and recreational facilities, the Lodge accommodates up to 400. Located at East Glacier, Montana.

B7160

Distributed by Glacier Park Inc.

Mike Roberts
Berkeley 94710

Dear Jay & Deb,

Thanks for the latest batch of cards - which may help me catch up.

Haven't visited Glacier NP yet. Probably should get to it while there still are glaciers.

Dees

Basilica on the Rock

2008-09-30T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Basilica of Holy Hill

Holy Hill, Wisconsin's highest shrine church, is located 30 miles northwest of Milwaukee on Hwy 167 West. Viewing a picturesque setting like this is the highlight of a fall visit to Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine country.

Photo Credit: John A. Rutley

Published by ©Scofield Inc.
Box 402 - Menomonee Falls, WI 53052 (262) 703-0740

W-3
PC-SCO-029
©CKI Inc.
Designed & Printed in the U.S.A.

Dear Ed,

This is pretty much what it looks like in the fall. Right now there's scaffolding around much of the basilica. Of course there is, when I wanted to see it.

Dees

One More Hummingbird

2008-09-29T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

[hummingbird and flower]

Photo by Richard Cance

© Published by Brown and Co., 2329 Kane Rd., Eau Claire, WI 54703-9689
Phone (715) 832-6545

Dear Jim,

I went to a conference in Kohler, Wisc., recently (near Sheboygan, north of Milwaukee). There were conference hotel cards at $1 each, but I didn't buy those. I got these at Walgreen's.

Dees

'Nother Bird

2008-09-28T18:00:00.001-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

[hummingbird and flower]

Photo by Richard Cance

© Published by Brown and Co., 2329 Kane Rd., Eau Claire, WI 54703-9689
Phone (715) 832-6545

Dear Geof & Nancy,

What a bad town for postcards, Sheboygan. Generic Wisconsin cards were all I saw, excepted for overpriced American Club cards in Kohler.

Dees

Quick Little Bird

2008-09-27T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

[hummingbird and flower]

Photo by Richard Cance

© Published by Brown and Co., 2329 Kane Rd., Eau Claire, WI 54703-9689
Phone (715) 832-6545

Dear Tom,

Nice to talk to you recently. With luck, we'll have more time to talk next time.

This card is from Sheboygan, Wisc. Hummingbirds probably live there sometimes.

Dees

Beer for Victory

2008-09-26T18:00:00.001-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

(A sepia print of an old-timey beer wagon)

Miller Brewing Company
Guided Tours Monday - Saturday, Call for Times.
Gift Shop Open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For information call (414) 931-BEER
www.shopmillerbrewing.com

Peter --

General Eisenhower Says,

[Sticker of Dwight Eisenhower]

Drink Miller, Boys. Defeat the Axis.

Dees

More Moo Goo Gai Pan, Please

2008-09-25T18:00:00.002-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Chicago River at Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois

View of the Chicago River looking west while a CTA elevated train crosses the Wells St. bridge. The Marina City twin towers rise in the background.

Dear Bonnie,

Here's more vintage Chicago -- Dr. Robert Hartley's Chicago. "More moo goo gai pan, please."

Dees

More Danish Kings

2008-09-24T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

Gennem flere hundrede år har rød og gul været det danske postvæsens farver -- en understegning af, at posten er "Kongens Sendebud."

For centuries red and yellow have been the colours of The Royal Danish Mail Service, marking the postmen as "Messengers of the King."

Dear Tom,

This is what our mailmen need -- red coats.

Dees

PS Do they drink the Beer of Danish Kings?

Rush Street, 40 Years Ago

2008-09-23T18:00:00.000-05:00

CARD IMAGE:

C. 32 -- RUSH STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

The Focal point for fun in Chicago after dark. Restaurants, big-name entertainment spots, and small clubs dot the area which is located on Chicago's near north side.

Distributed by Joboul Publishing Co., Evanston, Illinois

Dear Ed,

You would not only need an airplane to visit this Rush St., but also a time machine.

Dees