From John's old postcard collection ... Wishing you a Jolly Hallowe'en! How long has it been since someone wished you a "Jolly" Halloween?
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| Jolly Hallowe'en Early 1900s postcard [Click on any image for larger view] |
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| Back of the unused card Two cents postage! |
More seasonal images ...
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| Scene at intersection of 6th Ave W and West McGraw St October 22nd 11:43 AM |
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| Oct 24th 8:05 AM Looking across Puget Sound to the west Bainbridge Island and the foothills to the Olympics behind. |
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| Sunbeams Looking across Puget Sound October 25th 5:09 PM |
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| Cosco container vessel departing Seattle October 27th 5:29 PM |
The picture below needs a bit of explanation. Wednesday, October 26th, was one of those days Northwesterners have nightmares about dream about! It rained almost all day, pretty heavy at times. We got a late start on our daily walk, but got it done, and got more than a little wet doing it. Back home, daylight nearly done, sitting by the fire, nice and dry, listening to a good book (The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins), we glanced out the window and ... wow, look at that sky. It was like nature wanted to give us one last comment on the day.
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| Looking across Puget Sound to the west. October 26th 6:05 PM |
Last one ... This morning's rainbow ... a fitting close to the week in the Emerald City!
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| Rainbow over the Marina October 28th 8:58 AM (Elliott Bay Marina, Seattle, WA) |
Closing thought ...
When a dog runs at you, whistle for him.
Henry David Thoreau
Here in Sweden some of the American trick-or-treat Halloween traditions have crept in as well in later years; but more solemn traditions still dominate, like putting candles and decorations on loved ones' graves. (And our witches tend to be out flying at Easter time rather than at Halloween!)
ReplyDeleteSome great photos this weke but I love the witch slamed in the teligraph pole
ReplyDeleteI love your Halloween Card and I'm afraid I "stole" your idea for the blog link up. I am sorry for that, but my cards are very different from yours!
ReplyDeleteYour other photos are great too!
A fine pumpkin, a colour not dissimilar to those gorgeous autumn trees. The drunk in charge of a broomstick is so funny.
ReplyDeleteHello John! Happy Halloween to you. Love the postcard and the pretty sky images. The rainbow is beautiful. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteadorable card. always laugh at those mis-flying witches. and lovely skies.
ReplyDeleteWow, great shots. I definitely think she was FUI, John. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat sky photos with lots of clouds. but then how are you going to get all your rain without clouds?
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your sky shots are amazing.That 'fire in the sky' shot is spectacular.
ReplyDeleteJolly Halloween John! That lady was a huge surprise! Was it for real?! Haha!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween to you too.
ReplyDeleteYou know I luvvvved that golden skyscape
Hello, John! I love that photo over Puget Sound.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy Halloween :)
I love those vintage Halloween postcards, even if I don't celebrate Halloween myself. About your question: someone wished me a jolly Halloween three years ago... :)
ReplyDeleteI also love your pictures. The lady/witch is very funny!
You have a great talent of capturing the views so wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed by your Puget sound and last comment of the day master pieces truely
You have a great talent of capturing the views so wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed by your Puget sound and last comment of the day master pieces truely
Love that cute Halloween post card. : )
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky pictures.
Very interesting thought by Thoreau! As they say, sometimes the best defense is a strong offense.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever been wished a Jolly Halloween! Enjoyed your photos of the sky and trees.
Also, I'm thinking your header is new (or did I just never notice before?) Looks nice!
DeleteHappy Halloween! Amazing shots of the sky!
ReplyDeleteWow.... wish I could send and receive the good old post cards.
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