Tahquamenon River – Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

October 23, 2013 //

*these postcards are not in any particular order

I scanned this photo in the spring but, although I try not to be picky about placement of these cards, I couldn’t reconcile myself to posting this until now. It has such wonderful fall foliage. How could this be anything but a celebration of the autumn?

The text on the back of the postcard reads:

FRAMED IN AUTUMN COLOR – The magnificent beauty of the Upper Falls of the Tahquamenon River is enhanced by the rampant colors in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Located in Tahquamenon Falls state Park the Falls, both Upper and Lower, are readily accessible, four miles apart.

Once again, Mother Nature proves that she does it best.

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Apologies – Updated

June 3, 2013 //

Technology challenge somewhat worse than originally thought… More posts when I have my own computer up and running again.

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1000 Islands – Ontario

May 31, 2013 //

*these postcards are not in any particular order

Weather permitting we may get there this weekend, but I don’t think we’ll have the same view.

The text on the back of the postcard reads:

1000 ISLANDS, ONTARIO: In April, 1959 traffic began using the St. Lawrence Seaway. The seaway, in the broadest sense, is a huge water-way extending 2,300 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the head of the Great Lakes in the heart of North America. Here and aerial view of Alexandria Bay, N.Y., showing a “Laker” and “Saltie” passing in the 1000 Islands section of the St. Lawrence Seaway, also in the left background is Heart Island showing Boldt Castle, a very famous tourist attraction.

If it doesn’t pour rain, we should be enjoying some wonderful cheeses, etc. at the Great Canadian Cheese Festival in Picton, either Saturday or Sunday. We went last year and had a really great time.

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Pleasant Mountain – Maine

May 29, 2013 //

*these postcards are not in any particular order

Fishing in summer, skiing in winter. Not a bad way to live.

The text on the back of the postcard reads:

PLEASANT MOUNTAIN

Reflected in Moose Pond is Maine’s only chair lift . From the top of the mountain one can see from the White Mountains of New Hampshire to the Atlantic Ocean.

Ektachrome by John Kerr

Based on the “only chair lift” comment, this postcard is probably from the mid-sixties, since Sugarloaf Mountain installed a chair lift in 1969.

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The Moose – Canada

May 29, 2013 //

*these postcards are not in any particular order

Moose are very cool animals. Big, not particularly friendly, but still cool.

The text on the back of the postcard reads:

THE MOOSE –

Canada’s largest game animal. This cow moose swims frantically for shore when frightened by the noise of the helicopter.

When I was a kid there was a cow moose who came to our “back 40” several years in a row to calf. We gave her a wide berth – she was happy to be virtually left alone and we were happy to see her come back. They are majestic animals and interesting to watch.

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Bluebeard’s Beach – St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

May 28, 2013 //

*these postcards are not in any particular order

This looks so beautiful and relatively unspoiled, but I couldn’t find anything on the internet still bearing the name.

The text on the back of the postcard reads:

BLUEBEARD’S BEACH

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

I did find Bluebeard’s Beach Club, located between Frenchman’s Bay and Morningstar Bay near Charlotte Amelie on the island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Unfortunately, if the internet is to be believed, the area has become an overcrowded “strip mall” of resorts. I’m happy that Father Maurice got to see it when it still looked like the postcard.

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Martello Tower – St. John, New Brunswick

May 28, 2013 //

*these postcards are not in any particular order

I just enjoyed a weekend with the boyfriend’s family in St. John. Despite the rain (they’re not happy about it either), it was obvious that it is a lovely city.

The text on the back of the postcard reads:

View from Martello Tower

Saint John, N. B.

We had the chance to visit the Historic Market, eat some lobster of course (maybe not that big) and cruise down main street. The cars have changed, but most of the buildings have remained and the feel of a traditional main street is still there.

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American Soo Locks, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

May 27, 2013 //

*these postcards are not in any particular order

I find locks a fascinating solution for a challenging problem. This aerial view clearly illustrates how the locks on the left bypass the rapids on the right, controlling the water levels to allow large vessels to drop 21 feet, without causing a screaming panic. Whitewater rafting in a freighter doesn’t actually sound like fun (well maybe a little).

The text on the back of the postcard reads:

A striking aerial view of the American Soo Locks and the St. Mary’s River Rapids, with the famous International Bridge in the background. This fantastic view separates SAULT STE. MARIE, CANADA and SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN.

According to Wikipedia, “The locks pass an average of 10,000 ships per year, despite being closed during the winter from January through March.” Pretty impressive.

Categories Canada, United States

Fur Bearing Trout – Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

May 27, 2013 //

*these postcards are not in any particular order

This one is for my boyfriend’s son, who is an avid fisherman.

There is no text on the back of the card (other than the words “Post Card”).

I think it’s great that Father Maurice has such a sense of humour – couldn’t resist putting this one up.

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Indian Lake State Park – Manistique, Michigan

May 26, 2013 //

*these postcards are not in any particular order

More beaches to visit…

The text on the back of the postcard reads:

Indian Lake State Park

MANISTIQUE, MICHIGAN

In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

We might have to wait until a little further into the summer though, as this is on Lake Michigan. Its even colder than Lake Ontario currently at 48 degrees fahrenheit. Eek!

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