Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Silver Springs, Florida or Woodstock, Vermont?

This postcard was tricky. I couldn't decide who I wanted to send it to. The postcards itself was from Silver Springs, Florida.  But this one had writing on it. It was sent on October 29, 1934 to someone who lived in Woodstock, Vermont.


I decided, if I could figure out who the original recipient was, I would send it to them. I couldn't quite make out the name perfectly. I tried a few variations of a few possibilities. I tried looking in the Woodstock Cemetery Directory. I eventually gave up.

Then I googled "Silver Springs Florida Historical". I found information on this blog about a display at the Silver  River Museum about Silver Springs History. I figured this might be the place to send it, but I thought I would call.

It's funny how people are very suspicious of your intentions when you ask questions but don't tell them why. I just called and asked if there was still a display. The lady who answered the phone got her manager on speaker phone. I asked again. Suspiciously, they answered, "Uh, yes......" Then I told I have a postcard I would like to contribute and then they were very friendly. "Oh yes! We have a collection of postcards here." I told them I would send it their way.

 Maybe I should start my phone calls by saying, "I have a possible donation for you." Then they will get excited. Then they will find out I am only donating a postcard and not money and be bummed. Come to think of it, I will stick with the "suspicion followed by delight" method.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Oysters, Cheese and Cinerama

My next batch of postcards was easier to find a place to send them.

This first, Union Oyster House in Boston. This restaurant is still around, making it easy to find a home.




Next, The Boston Theatre. Featuring Cinerama!



And a personal favorite, being that I am a huge fan, supporter and consumer of all things CHEESE, The Crowely Cheese Factory from Healdville, Vermont. Also still in business!



I am not calling any of these recipients. Let's home they receive them and enjoy them.

PS - Note to self: Get a manicure every once in a while.