I think I used to be more creative with blog titles, but I just don’t give a shit anymore. I have a lot to do and blogging makes me feel a little like I’m shirking my responsibilities, but the fact is that, these little chunks of time in which I blog aren’t long enough to do anything else I have to do. Right now, I have a little time to kill before I go off to an appointment — not enough time to get into the to-do list of the day, so why waste it? (I mean, I’m not sure this is a good use of this time, but it’s better than plopping down on the couch and watching another video on YouTube.) (You’re welcome.)
You need to see these postcards, though. I’m definitely going to send these to random people for no reason.
The previously-posted Wolverine Ravaging a Hunter’s Pack… Not sure why we aren’t just calling these “The Glutton.”
The wolverine (/ˈwʊlvəriːn/ WUUL-və-reen, US also /ˌwʊlvəˈriːn/ WUUL-və-REEN;[4] Gulo gulo; Gulo is Latin for “glutton”), also referred to as the glutton, carcajou, or quickhatch (from East Cree, kwiihkwahaacheew), is the largest land-dwelling member of the family Mustelidae.
–Wiki
“KOTZEBUE, Alaska — A typical scene of Eskimo children and their friend on the on the shore of Kotzebue Sound.”
“Eskimo”…hmm. Well, at least their friend is ❤️.
“WATER FUN AT POINT PLEASANT, N.J.”
Presumably far better than the “water fun” at Point Pleasant, W.V. *sad trombone*
“THRONE OF CITRUS ROYALTY — When this unique throne is not being used by Florida Citrus Queens, visitors from all over the world can make pictures of their friends and family as they sit on the throne and reign as King or Queen for a day.”
I’m going to assume the woman on the throne here is a friend of the guy in the red shirt taking the picture and she came dressed like that.
Cypress Gardens was a botanical garden and theme park near Winterhaven, Florida that operated from 1936 to 2009. As of 2011, the botanical garden portion had been preserved inside the newly formed Legoland, Florida.
–Wiki
“THE BLUE FOUNTAIN DINER-RESTAURANT: 1050 Stelton Road, Piscataway, N.J. 08854. Finest of Food and Service. All Baking done on premises. Business Luncheons – Parties – Dinners. Catering for all occasion. 1 – 150 persons. Private Dining Rooms. One of New Jersey’s Most Beautiful Diners. Open 24 hours a dat, 7 days a week. Call for reservations 201-752-0111, 201-752-0113 William Kopsaftis, Prop.”
Nice, this still exists, except it’s both fancier (“Fontainebleau” Diner) and less fancy (“American Food”). Blue Fountain in French is Fontain bleue, unless this place is named very specifically for the Fountainbleau French commune, but…
According to the official chateau history, “Fontainebleau” took its name in the 16th century from the “Fontaine Belle-Eau”, a natural fresh water spring located in the English garden not far from the chateau. The name means “Spring of beautiful water”.
– Wiki
I might have to send this to them anonymously…
“CASINO GAMBLING — ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.”
I wish it said which casino…
“ELEPHANT HOTEL. Margate – Atlantic City, N.J. The only elephant in the world you go through and come out alive. This famous building was erected in 1885. The elephant contains ten rooms; its interior is visited by thousands.”
I need to go through this elephant and come out alive. For real, this elephant’s name is Lucy and you can read her long history here!
“ALASKAN 36-POUND TROUT: A proud angler displays an ‘Alaska-Size’ trout weighing more than 1/3 her own weight. Little wonder the vast 49th state is ‘The Fishing Capital of the World.'”
*Capitol 🫤 Another “Alaska Joe Original.”
“Greetings from ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.”
The only postcard with something specific to date it actually has a date on it, although the giveaway was inaccurate anyway. The Exorcist was released in 1973; this postcard is dated 1977. Whatever the case, this one’s staying with me as a bookmark.
Also…pick your Yellow Fever: This one, this one, or this one. Or have all three!
Thanks, Smirnoff. Not gonna lie — I want this Yellow Fever set, and I want to drink Yellow Fevers from it. 🍋
Also, I do not have this postcard, but it’s cool to compare the two. Here’s some info on The Strand…
The Criterion Theatre was operating as a live theatre in 1910 it was briefly operated by Loew’s Inc. in that initial opening year. It was located on the Boardwalk opposite the Steel Pier. It was listed in the 1914-1915 edition of American Motion Picture Directory. On March 22, 1925 it was renamed Strand Theatre, reopening with Sid Chaplin in “Charley’s Aunt”. It was equipped with a 2 manual Wurlitzer organ. Listed in the 1941 edition of Film Daily Yearbook as part of Ventnor Realty & Leasing Co. They were still the operators until 1970 when it was taken over by Frank Theatres and began screening adult movies, which ceased in 1972. On June 16, 1973 it reopened as the Talkies Theatre screening classic movies, which closed at the end of the summer season. It reverted back to the Strand Theatre name and closed in 1979
It most likely was demolished for construction of one of the casinos.
And click here to possibly date the above postcard to 1938…? Pretty cool. So, that’s the front of the Steel Pier, which you can see the side of above.
Lee Harper Oswald 