Category: -Photography


Coffee Cups

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November 5, 2010

These cups made in the German Democratic Republic(East Germany) before the change the gold leaf was not in line with the ideal of Communism and may  have been for export to get hard currency maybe to buy wheat. All sorts of things worked for the end of that era including a West German landing his Piper Cub in Red Square and surviving. Kudos to all those that have courage to try things; many are never accoladed but when they attempt things in a non reckless way they are just as deserving as those that succeed .

Today in History, November 5 ,1895

 George B. Selden  the first U.S. patent for an automobile .

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Private charity

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November 4, 2010

 

Some of the local stores are supportive of good causes .

Today in History, November 4th 1994

San Fransisco: First conference that focuses exclusively on the subject of the commercial potential of the world-wide web.

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November 1

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November 1, 2010

Another motorcycle being operated on a temp permit this one however is displayed

 Posted another film review here:

https://kevingriffiths.wordpress.com/the-secret-is-…cy-mama-burger/ ‎

Today in History, November 1 1968
The Motion Picture Association of America‘s film rating system is officially introduced, originating with the ratings G, M, R, and X.

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stain glass

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October 29, 2010

Stain Glass prize, 50s celebration Merritt BC

They had a local 50s theme a couple of weeks ago and this was one of the prizes.

Today in History ,October 29 ,1977

John Glenn at 77 goes into space on a space shuttle.

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Youth project

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October 28, 2010

Youth Mural Project , Merritt BC OCT, 2010

This project is working toward urban renewal. World acclaimed “Muralist Michelle Loughery” is part of the non-profit that runs this program.The youth project while not on the scale of the Very succesful “peace corp” of the US 1960’s era and is more local, however the scope of the artist is out and about the world so its effect goes beyond our doors.  This particular work is off the parking lot and Garcia Street side of the local  First Nations administration building  many of the participants and the  person in the picture is a member of the  First Nations, Michelle has authored numbers of country music star’s murals and an inclusive mosaic at the local museum.

 Good luck to those that are involved.

Today in History, October 28 th 2009

NASA starts its later canceled constellation program.

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Old cars, One mans treasure!

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October 25, 2010

Why are old cars like this not considered junk?

Today in History: October 25 1962

Uganda joins the UN

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VIP

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October 22, 2010

This is the VIP stop for the press at one of the entrances of the Merritt Mountain Music festival, it has been announced that they will be selling tickets starting next month for another festival. The event next summer will have to overcome a number of negatives including  8 percent unemployment, as it’s not like Walt Disney in the 30s with a new and hopeful media. Lots of luck and its all up to the consumer and where they trust their hard-earned bucks…….

Today in History October 22 1836

Sam Huston is the first President of the Republic of Texas.

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Species of Fauna of British Columbia.

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October 20, 2010

Mallard ducks

The Nicola Valley Naturalists had their first presentation meeting in Merritt last evening, with a presentation by a biologist and photographer guest speaker. The presentation featured wildlife photos of the species of British Columbia . Educational commentary gave insight into the number of species of a range  including bears, bats , birds and others.

Jared Hobbs was the main presenter.   The event hosted by Allan  Burger and the Nicola Valley Naturalists,and  the audience included Dr Glen Carlson, retired biology teacher and PhD in botany L. Jeffries and many interested people.

The next presentation is November 18th , at 7 pm at the local college: NVIT

Today in History, October 20 1984:

The Monterey Aquarium opens in Monterey California.

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long rover

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October 19, 2010

 

LONG ROVER

 

Lots of vintage vehicles show up here,this 60’s model Land Rover is the long version of the all aluminium adventure lorry.

Today in History, October 19th 2005

Saddam Hussein of Iraq goes on trial for crimes against humanity.

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no licence plate

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October 12, 2010

TEMPORARY OP PERMIT

The fellow that rides this bike uses a temporary  operators permit, he has three bikes and does not insure any but is allowed 1 permit per year per bike in Manitoba. The permit for less that a month costs about 90 dollars and works for him as a Water Bomber Mechanic.

He says insuring them is prohibitive for cost, so he must self insure the rest of the time something allowed only off road and on private property.

Today in History October 12 1968:

Equatorial Guinea becomes independent from Spain.

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Octoberfest

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October 6, 2010

coming fest, Merritt BC

This poster is advertising, a coming fest for Germanic ,Canadians and all comers. October 22 looks like the right time for a festival as harvest will be done.

Today in history, October 6 1997:

Fiji becomes a republic.

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Fall in the air

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October 4, 2010

Fall colours

Fall is here with temperatures going close to freezing at night. The colour is rich and the mood sublime as the earth prepares for a bit of a sleep . Still some time off as yet,  the change for now is right on cue for the Thanks Giving time that many share.

Yesterday in the UK the 10,000 odd druids became an official religion,   that means they can marry and bury.

Happy harvest time!

Today in History, October 4 1997:

The second largest cash robbery in U.S. history occurs at the Charlotte, North Carolina office of Loomis, Fargo and Company. A FBI investigation eventually results in 24 convictions and the recovery of about 95% of the $17.3 million in cash.

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