Sea Lion Swimming With Fish in the Galapagos

 Wie durch ein Tor taucht ein Galapagos Seelöwe in einen Fischschwarm hinein.
die groBen Ohrenrobben jagen ihre Beute in bis zu 40 Meter Wassertiefe, oft auch in Gruppen wobei die schnellen Meeressäuger gemeinsam Fischschwarme einkreisen

translation:

As through a gate dips Galapagos sea lion into a school of fish.
The rough sea lions hunt their prey at up to 40 meters of water, often in groups where the fast marine mammals circling fish swarm together

Foto: David Doubilet

postmarked in 2012 with two Germany stamp and the signatures of 45 members of a postcrossing meet-up (see the link to Postcrossing on the right hand side of this blog - it is a free postcard exchange site)

 

Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem

This is postmarked in 2011 with an Israel Pomegranate stamp.

I would LOVE to  go here and see the places where Jesus performed some of his miracles!

Here is a short video with highlights of Jerusalem ...(when the add shows on the bottom, click the little 'X' in the top right corner of the add and it will go away)

Pearl Harbor with a Surfboard Shaped Wood Postcard

Pearl Harbor Hawai'i
Did You Know?

Ford Island is located in the middle of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

After Ford Island was purchased by the United States military, it was turned into a Naval base and airfield.  The area along the south side of Ford Island is known as "Battleship Row".

The Memorial straddles the wreck of the USS Arizona and was dedicated on May 30, 1962.  It does not rest on any part of the ship.

Oil is still leaking out of the ship a few drops at a time.

The USS Oklahoma, the USS Utah and the USS Arizona were all sunk during the first wave of the Japanese attack.

the back of the postcard reads:
Pearl Harbor is on the island of O'ahu, Hawai'i, west of Honolulu.  Much of the harbor and surrounding land was in 1941 and continues to be a deep water harbor for the US Navy.  The USS Arizona and the USS Utah rest where they were sunk on December 7, 1941.  2390 Sailors, Airmen, Soldiers, Marines and Officers died in the attack along with many civilians with 1177 of those having lost their lives on the USS Arizona.  This was the event that resulted in the Untied States entering World War II.

Photographers - Dai Hirota and Tom Sakiymana
unused, bought at the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in 2012
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Pearl Harbor
Hawai'i

Did You Know?
Pearl Harbor was originally an extensive, shallow embayment called Wai Momi (meaning "Harbor of pearl") or Pu'uloa by the Hawaiians.

After annexation of Hawai'i by the United States in 1898, Pearl Harbor was refitted to allow for many navy ships.

Ford Island is connected to the main island by the Ford Island Bridge and the island houses several naval facilities.

Along Ford Island the USS Oklahoma and the USS Utah were among the first to be hit by Japanese torpedoes - both ships capsized trapping and drowning hundreds of sailors.  The USS Arizona was struck by an aerial bomb which ignited its forward powder magazine destroying and sinking the ship.

The back of the postcard reads:
USS Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri
The bookends in a chapter of America's history.....
The Memorial straddles the sunken hull of the battleship USS Arizona and commemorates the December 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the catastrophic event that propelled America's participation in World War II.
On the deck of the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, the war is officially over with the signing of the instrument of surrender on September 2, 1945.
Photographer - Dai Hirota

Arizona Memorial Museum Association

unused, bought at the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, 2012
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Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
postmarked in 2012 with an Airmail USA stamp for 1.05

This is a wood, surfboard shaped postcard!

Cape Town, South Africa - Green Point Stadium

Cape Town
Green Point Stadium
Hoberman Collection

This postcard was postmarked in 2010 with three great South Africa stamps!

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The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa is a newly built stadium that was used for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. During the planning stage it was known as the Green Point Stadium, which was the name of the previous stadium on the site, and so this name was also used frequently during World Cup media coverage.

The stadium is located in Green Point, between Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Cape Town city centre and to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a popular tourist and shopping venue, and has a capacity of 64,100.

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Behind the stadium - UNESCO Site:

Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa, and is featured in the flag of Cape Town and other local government insignia. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top. The mountain forms part of the Table Mountain National Park.

Harland and Wolf and the Titanic Mural in East Belfast, Ireland

Titanic Mural, East Belfast
Celebrating Belfast's great shipbuilding tradition.

The shipyard that was to become Harland and Wolff (The RMS Titanic launched in 1911) was established in 1861.  During its history it has built more than 1,700 ships and at its peak in the 1950's employed about 35,000 people.  One of its busiest times was during the second world war when it produced 140 naval ships and 140 for the merchant service.  This works out at about one ship a week.  

This unused postcard is from 2012 and was published in Ireland by John Hinde Ltd.

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Harland & Wolff Heavy Industries is a Northern Irish heavy industrial company, specializing in shipbuilding and offshore construction, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

The shipyard has built many ships; among the more famous are the White Star trio Olympic, Titanic and Britannic, the Royal Navy's HMS Belfast, Royal Mail's Andes, Shaw Savill's Southern Cross and P&O's Canberra.

As of 2011, the expanding offshore wind power industry has taken centre stage and 75% of the company's work is based on offshore renewable energy.

Don't Let the Cat Out, Hanging Postcard

 Please ...
Don't Let The Cat Out ...
.. no matter what it tells you!
Thank You

This is an oversized Hanging Post Card - The Post Card They Keep

There is a hole at the top to put this on a door handle.  There is even a place on the back to cut if you have a Pull Door.

unused, from 2007

Here is a scan of the back of this great postcard....

9teen87s Postcards - Advertising Postcard

I had some business cards made and had some printed up as postcards


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This unused advertising postcard is from 2012.

Whitehorse in Yukon, Canada

 Whitehorse, Yukon - modern capital city of the Yukon.

Postmarked in 1968 from Whitehorse with a Canada stamp featuring artwork of mountains and a road. (from the Canadian Artists Series)

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Whitehorse is the capital and largest city of Yukon, Canada. It was incorporated in 1950 and is located on the Alaska Highway in southern Yukon. Whitehorse's downtown and Riverdale areas occupy both shores of the Yukon River.

The city was named after the White Horse Rapids for their resemblance to the mane of a white horse.

Because of the city's location in the Whitehorse valley, the climate is milder than other comparable northern communities. At this latitude winter days are short and summer days have 20 hours of daylight.

Bette Midler

Bette Midler
The Showgirl Must Go On

live in Las Vegas

unused, from 2009

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The Showgirl Must Go On (2008–2010) was a show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas that starred pop diva Bette Midler. Showgirl premiered on February 20, 2008 and closed on January 31, 2010. Midler signed for 300 shows from 2008 to 2010 at a pace of 100 performances a year.

Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945) is an American singer, actress, and comedian, also known by her informal stage name, The Divine Miss M. She became famous as a cabaret and concert headliner, and went on to star in successful and acclaimed films such as The Rose, Ruthless People, Beaches, and For The Boys. During her more than forty-year career, Midler has been nominated for two Academy Awards, and won three Grammy Awards, four Golden Globes, three Emmy Awards, and a special Tony Award. She has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.

Rockome Gardens Bottle Houses in Illinois

Rockome Gardens

One of many fascinating things to see and do in Rockome Gardens is The Bottle Houses.  One house is made from 2,500 Fresca bottles.  Another house is made of 7-Up bottles.  Crafts and displays of many kinds are on display from the last weekend in April until the first weekend of November.  Highlights of the year are Railsplitting Days in the spring and Horse Farming Days in the fall when craftsmen gather here to demonstrate and sell their products.  West of I-57 Exit 203 near Arcola.

Color photo by Mike Coles

unused

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Rockome Gardens is a nationally known tourist attraction which features large formal gardens, concrete fencing and architecture, buggy rides, and many special events from May through October. It is located just outside of Arcola, Illinois.

Buying Quality Products is Like Buying Oats. . .

Buying Quality Products is like buying oats...
If you want nice, clean, fresh oats, you must bay a fair price.  However, if you can be satisfied with oats that have already been through the horse
Well . . . That comes a Little Cheaper

unused postcard from the Vermont Country Store

Samobor in Croatia

Samobor

postmarked in 2012 with two Croatia stamps

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Samobor is a city in Zagreb County, Croatia. It is part of the Zagreb metropolitan area.

It is a place that many people go to for rest and relaxation.  There are covered bridges and many two-story houses to walk around and look at.  One thing many people like to do there is eat some of their famous food dishes.  One is called Rudorska greblica is a special cheesecake. Another treat is Samoborske kremsnite, a cake of custard and flaky pastry.

 

Star Trek - Voyager

Star Trek Voyager

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Star Trek: Voyager is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe. Set in the 24th century from the year 2371 through 2378, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet vessel USS Voyager, which becomes stranded in the Delta Quadrant 70,000 light-years from Earth while pursuing a renegade Maquis ship. Both ships' crews merge aboard Voyager to make the estimated 75-year journey home.

Starring:
Kate Mulgrew, Robert Beltran, Tim Russ, Roxann Dawson, Robert Duncan McNeill, Garrett Wang, Ethan Phillips, Robert Picardo, Jeri Ryan, Jennifer Lien