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November 4, 2009

Photos of my grandfather

Below are 3 great old photos of my grandfather Shalom as a young man. This is my mom’s dad. I am enthralled with these photos and the fact that as a young man, he went with friends to a photography studio where they posed reading newspapers and magazines.

I don’t know what year these photos were taken. I have no idea if these were considered high end intellectual newspapers and if this was a style at the time. Would be happy to know if anyone can translate anything from the photos.

Also love the casual reading a newspaper on a hillside photo.

I hope to scan all of my old family photos.

my grandfather posed reading newspapers with friends bottom right corner reads E. LIEPINS TUKUMA

my grandfather posed reading magazines with a friend reverse side has the word Argenta

my grandfather posed reading a newspaper

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November 4, 2008

Printed November 1977, Pooh, Happy Election Day

I volunteered to scan some old photos for my in-laws for their new digital photo frame, photos from weddings – theirs, and those of my two sisters-in-law. I will be posting them on flickr as well in my old photos set.

While I was scanning I took the opportunity to finally scan some fantastic photos I have of my mom’s parents visiting California. They have so much style. Even though the photos were taken in October 1977 – the photos were printed in November 1977 – so they make a perfect NaBloPoMo post.

I love the slightly-out-of-focus photo of my grandparents with 1977 Pooh at Disneyland in California. I added it to the Vintage Disneyland group on flickr.

The following links are Pooh at various theme parks through the ages in snapshots. Many features change over time. 1970, 1971, 1976, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1981b, 1998, 1998b, 1999, 1999b, 1999c, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2003b, 2004, 2004b, 2005, 2005b, 2005c, 2006, 2006b, 2006c, 2006d, 2007, 2008. Here are a few more without an exact year: 1, 2 , 3, 4, 5, 6.

Winnie the Pooh in costume also featured on Disney postcards: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Pooh also ran for president in 1976. Happy Election Day! US people go out and vote. There are perks beside making sure the person you want gets elected – there’s free coffee at Starbucks, free Krispy Kreme star-shaped Election Day donuts, and a free scoop of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream (between 5 and 8 p.m.). As usual with these kinds of things – participating locations only. via. If you’re in NY or Seattle you can also get a free sex toy from Babeland. The Babeland offer is good until the 11th.