hmm I'm thinking I'm getting closer to this one link
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Mon 14 Nov, 2005 11:03 pm
edgar - I would have guessed the man to your dad's right. Wowsa. Those are just great! (anthropologist by education, here). 1948 and they knew about big hats and full length shirts and pants. What are they picking? Berries?
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Reyn
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Mon 14 Nov, 2005 11:06 pm
edgarblythe wrote:
Here is another. It's my father in Oregon a few months before he was killed in 1948. He went to Modesto, CA, and a man he was rooming with killed him and dumped him in a river.
I love old photos. Yours is no exception for sure.
It's a sad tale, but an interesting one. Thanks for posting.
It reminds me when I did a history project in highschool about the goldrush here in British Columbia. Lots of neat old photos in my project. Have you heard of Barkerville?
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Reyn
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Mon 14 Nov, 2005 11:07 pm
husker wrote:
good choice
Thanks, I think so, too, for the money I spent. One can always spend more and do beter, but had to think of the budget a bit.
As soon as I figure out all the ins and outs, I'll post some photos.
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colorbook
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Mon 14 Nov, 2005 11:08 pm
edgar, what a nice and interesting pic to have of your mom
One of my hobbies is restoring and colorizing old b&w pictures. If anyone here is interested in having one done, let me know...it's free
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Reyn
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Mon 14 Nov, 2005 11:09 pm
husker wrote:
hmm I'm thinking I'm getting closer to this one link
Yeah, I was originally looking at the 350D model, the one up from that one, but it all added up to more than I wanted to pay.
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colorbook
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Mon 14 Nov, 2005 11:10 pm
Wow husker, what a camera!
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Reyn
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Mon 14 Nov, 2005 11:12 pm
colorbook wrote:
One of my hobbies is restoring and colorizing old b&w pictures. If anyone here is interested in having one done, let me know...it's free
Hey, nice hobby, 'color'! My wife has been trying to restore our wedding picture. It got damaged in the frame it was originally in by getting spots on it.
She did a great job, but I just found out that my sister (who took the pic) still has a negative, so I think our bacon will be saved.
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colorbook
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Mon 14 Nov, 2005 11:16 pm
My mom never liked her wedding picture because she didn't have much of a smile...but I fixed it for her and now she has a nice smile on her face.
Reyn, nice to know there is still a negative for your wedding pic
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edgarblythe
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Tue 15 Nov, 2005 10:12 pm
If I knocked over a Domino's I would be headed to prison, so I guess the bird had it coming.
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Reyn
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Tue 15 Nov, 2005 10:19 pm
And how is Edgar this evening?
6 weeks left to go.....
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edgarblythe
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Wed 16 Nov, 2005 06:16 pm
Reyn, I though that while we are looking at pictures I would show you one of me at work.
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Reyn
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Wed 16 Nov, 2005 09:06 pm
edgarblythe wrote:
Reyn, I though that while we are looking at pictures I would show you one of me at work.
Wow, you must be quite the handyman! Doing your own siding work. The brick looks nice.
Did you build the house yourself, or you're just fixing it up?
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edgarblythe
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Wed 16 Nov, 2005 09:15 pm
That's an apartment building. I was just re-siding the gable. I don't get that high all that much, but will when need be.
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Reyn
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Wed 16 Nov, 2005 09:43 pm
It looks to me like you're putting brick overtop of wood. Is that correct?
Is that usual? I thought brick usually went over cement, or something similar.
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edgarblythe
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Wed 16 Nov, 2005 09:47 pm
The brick stops where you see it on top and the siding, a cedar beveled kind, overlaps it there.
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colorbook
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Wed 16 Nov, 2005 10:09 pm
Nice picture edgar My legs get wobbly when I get that high up
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Reyn
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Wed 16 Nov, 2005 10:13 pm
Ah, I see, says the blind man. More than one exterior finish. I don't think I've seen brick mixed with other matrials before.
So, you were in construction at one time?
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edgarblythe
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Wed 16 Nov, 2005 10:24 pm
I have helped in the construction of apartments and have built houses from the ground up. They work you to death for low pay for the most part, unless you find a more cushy job with custom builders.
Then I contracted roofing and remodel work. Since I am too easy going to be good at business, I never made the good money. That's why I am now a maintenance man.
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Reyn
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Wed 16 Nov, 2005 10:40 pm
Well, you certainly qualify to be called "Edgar of all trades"! :wink:
And how is Edgar this evening?
