Category: Postcard

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Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675)

View of Delft

June 1981

Hi

We tried to call you Sun. to see how your party went. We had Mikey and Alicia, Alex and Rosie here for wild rice and strawberries last night. It was a wine-y, late eve. Mikey returns to Mexico today. We four drove up north to Friesland – learned much about dikes, dunes and poulders. Fantastic what these people have done! It is very chilly, tho sunny and very windy as usual. Alex and Rosie leave for a camping holiday in Spain during July. I’m finally washing the curtains. Have a nice trip to Cal.

Love and kisses, Va.

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Lutsen, Minnesota

High Falls, Tettegouche State Park, MN

August 1993

We actually haven’t been to these falls for quite a while (if ever) but may go tomorrow. Today we hiked north of Grand Marais and then sat on the rocks in the sun and listened and watched the big lake. Pretty relaxing! Dropped Val and Sarah off yesterday at Widgi — Sarah was still nervous but they were talking to their fellow groupie as we left (they didn’t get the Russians after all). One of the camp leaders said they were going into Quetico. Anyway, how are things at the lake?

Love, Tim

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Agra, India

January 2010

Dear

Happy New Year! We are having a great time in India. It is definitely an adventure here, you never know what is going to happen tomorrow. The Taj Mahal was amazing. Stunning from every angle and so peaceful compared with all the people and honking on the street and sidewalks.

Love, Kelly

Pretty much everybody has been to the Taj Mahal but me.

Here is a photo my father took in the early 1950’s.

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Africa

May 1976

Dear

We are getting ready to go for lunch with Hilda – Mary W., Ethel Mae and us. It is so cold – I had been hoping for summer – but I guess you’ve already had it!! Talked to Tim an Tom last night – all is well. Jean’s food is much too good – I’ll gain, I know. So good to talk to you.

Love, Dede

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St Paul, Minnesota

2007 (?)

Dear

I miss you very much. I wish you could get me out of here but you won’t of course duh. 22 shooting is fun, also horseback’s fun. My horse name was Stoli. Keep my mail I send you ok.

Love, Noah

When my child went off to camp I gave him a bunch of random postcards so I would get mail. This was one of them.

St Paul Winter Carnival Ice Palace. The 1986 Ice Place was the home of King Boreas Rex L during the Winter Carnival. The structure was 128 ft. 9 in. high making it officially the tallest built to date. It took 36 days to build out of 9,000 single and 14,000 double ice blocks that weighted as much as 700 lbs. each. According to legend the Vulcans destroy the palace when the carnival is over and Spring approaches.

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Tokyo, Japan

Toshogu Shrine, Nikko

September 1978

Dear

Enroute Tokyo. I just lost a day in crossing the Intl. Date Line. Maybe someday I can make it up. I doubt that I will get to Nikko to see this shrine on the trip but we have a picture of you there. Hope you got your auto insurance ok.

Love, Bill

As you can see we made several trips to Japan…

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Sky with Palm Tree

Sky with Palm Tree and White Rooftops — Anne Ross USA

July 2006

Hi

It is a hot one here today! I hope you are not melting! I’m off to another exciting day at work. How is the riflery going? Are the horses Friendly?

Love, Mom

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Beaune, France

Hostel Dieu (1443)

April 1985

Hi

This looks sort of like Bangkok, no? But it is a beautiful old building. We have had a lovely time with beautiful weather. We’ll be seeing you before you get this but it can be added to your collection of cards. We’re looking forward to seeing you.

Love and kisses, Va.

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Rio de Janairo, Brazil

November 1978

Le mando esta postal de Rio de Janeiro, estuve un poco triste porque no pude despedirme de usted, fui a su casa el Domingo en la noche, pero no habia nadie en casa.

Aprovecho esta, para desearle a la Sra. muchos felicidades por el Dia de la Madre. Ustedes fueron muy buenos conmigo y me ayudaron bastante, espero corresponderles si van al Peru.

Permanecere in Brazil solo 15 dias, al 14 de Mayo estare en Peru. Me despido un amigo que siempre los recuerda, Julio.