The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios

New!
The Simpsons Ride
at
Universal Studios - Orlando Florida

Premier & Preferred Annual
Passholder Preview
May 9-11, 2008

You're invited to get your first look at the hilarious new 'The Simpsons Ride' at Universal Studios Florida!

The back has a coupon for a free squishee and Simpsons souvenir.

Postmarked with a machine stamp in 2008

Two 'Real Photo' Postcards from Fargo North Dakota (1940's)

Broadway North from Second Avenue - Fargo, No. Dak.

- - -

First Avenue North, Fargo, No. Dak.

Both North Dakota postcards are unused and have '1940?' written on the back.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, at Night

Brasil Turistico

Rio De Janeiro - RJ - Brasil
Vista noturna da Baia de Guanabara.
Night view of Guanabara Bay.

This is postmarked with a machine stamp from Brasil (Brazil) in 2008.

here is just a little extra about Rio:

Population: 6,000,000
Elevation: 10 feet / 3 meters
Average January Temperature: 75 degrees F / 24 degrees C
Average July Temperature: 50 degrees F / 10 degrees C
Language: Portuguese
Rio De Janeiro is Brazil's second largest city.
Until 1960, Rio was the capital of Brazil.
Rio is home to the world-famous "Christ the Redeemer" statue, a 98-foot statue of Jesus Christ that overlooks the city from Corcovado Mountain.
and...
I want to go there ;-)

The Youth Brass Band of Central Florida

Youth Brass Band of Central Florida

Congratulations on this past years selection to Florida All-State.

If you are returning to a music program in the Central Florida area in the 2008-2009 school year, we encourage you to consider auditioning for the premier brass and percussion ensemble in Florida, the Youth Brass Band of Central Florida (YBBCF)

For more information, please visit www.BBCF.net (click on Youth Band)

This postcard was sent to All-State brass and percussion players in Central Florida. Made by the USPS and machine stamped by them in 2008

If you would like to hear them...watch this youtube video...the music in the background is them!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJKaX5lhtms

Public Library and Fifth Ave. in New York City

Public Library and Fifth Ave., New York.

Public Library located on 5th Avenue and 42nd Street.  Covers two entire city blocks, is built entirely of marble and cost nine million dollars.  Opened for public use May 23, 1911, and contains over two million volumes and is said to be the most complete library in the country.

This is postmarked in 1930, one year after the stock market crash.

The First Kiss - Giraffes

The First Kiss

Misha and Makulu
Rothschild's giraffes

postmarked from Germany with a Deutschland (Germany) 'Astrid Lindgren' stamp in 2008

Celebrate Mother's Day - Going out to eat ;-)

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Citrus Club
Sunday, May 11th
Orlando, Florida

Postmarked in 2008 with a machine stamped label for 26 cents

Happy Mothers Day to you all. May you and your family have a blessed day.

National Postcard Week: 2008 - Frying an Egg on Route 66 in Arizona

 National Postcard Week
May 4-10, 2008

Hot enough to fry and egg on Rt. 66
Arizona, 1940

Vintage Views NPCW
from Marjorie Lamprecht

this is postcard # 79 of 100

postmarked in 2008 with a 41 cent 'Boba Fett-Star Wars' stamp

Fairy Land, Puki postcard

Fairy Land - Puki postcard (a toy doll)

postmarked with 26 cent 'wild cat stamp in 2008

Vegas Act, David Quinn, Ventriloquist

David Quinn
Ventriloquist

Entertainment for all Occasions
Shows, Banquets, Night Clubs, & Private Parties

shown here with...
Liberace,
Wayne Newton
Freddy Fender
and
Dinah Shore

postmarked in 1995 with 'Old Glory USA G postcard rate' stamp

New Zealand Map

New Zealand Map...

New Zealand consist of three main islands in the South Pacific Ocean, the North, South and Stewart Islands covering an area of approximately 268,000 square kilometres and having a population of over 4 million people of mainly European, Maori and Polynesian blood. For all its small size however, New Zealand is a land full of contrasting scenic beauty which makes it unique in the world. High mountains, low plains, fiords, forests, glaciers and roaring rivers abound, most within a short distance of the towns and cities. It is a sportsman's paradise in which any outdoor sport can be accommodated. As New Zealanders say it is "God's Own Country".

- postmarked with $1.50 New Zealand "whale tail" stamp - Jan. 2007

National Postcard Week: 2008 Fallen Soldiers of Rio Grande Valley, Texas

The Rio Grande Valley's Fallen Soldiers

The back reads:

Mission, Texas
1908-2008
100th Anniversary
celebrates
National Post Card Week
May4-10, 2008
By Honoring
The Rio Grande Valley
Heros
who paid
the ultimate price
for Freedom abroad

limited edition 88 / 100

unused

Legends of the West - Sacagawea

From the United States Postal Service's (USPS) 'Legends of the West' Series...

Sacagawea - "Bird-woman" - c1787-1812 - Born Shoshone, she was captured by rival Native Americans and later sold to a French trapper. Both joined the Lewis & Clark Expedition, which she served as guide. -

postmarked, First Day of Issue on Oct. 18, 1994 in Laramie, WY with matching 19 cent stamp