Musings

Thursday, June 26, 2008

"Virginia" (US-198616)

"Virginia" (US-198616)
Originally uploaded by MagicTyger

A postcard from Olga in Richmond, Virginia. Received via Postcrossing.

Thanks Olga!

"The Brandenburg Gate"

"The Brandenburg Gate"
Originally uploaded by MagicTyger

A postcard of the Brandenburg Gate from Don on holidays in Berlin. He says "Too much history to fit on one card!"

Thanks Don!

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

This is an ad for Discovery Channel that's well worth watching.

As many friends and family know, I hate ads, but this one is different. It really makes you feel good.

Many thanks to John Conners for his excellent blog article about "The March of Time"

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Montforstadt, Feldkirch, Austria

Montforstadt, Feldkirch, Austria
Originally uploaded by MagicTyger

Montforstadt, Feldkirch, gegen Gurtisspitze Voralberg, Austria.

Postcard received from Don on holidays in Europe. Thanks Don!

Furstentum Liechtenstein

Furstentum Liechtenstein
Originally uploaded by MagicTyger

Vaduz Castle, residence of the ruling prince. Furstentum, Liechtenstein.

Postcard received from Don on holidays in Europe.

Thanks Don!

NL-82144

NL-82144
Originally uploaded by MagicTyger

Den Helder, Netherlands.

Postcard received from Helene in the Netherlands via Postcrossing. Thanks Helene!

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

The Brandenburg Gate

The Brandenburg Gate
Originally uploaded by MagicTyger

A fascinating photo of the Brandenburg Gate while the Berlin Wall was still intact. Received from Don on holidays in Germany. Thanks mate :)

BTW, I've scanned in images of the postage stamps and the reverse side of the postcards. To see these, click on the image and browse through my Flickr collection.

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