tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823099189127138897.post5833060019524537226..comments2023-11-02T06:19:11.772-05:00Comments on Tales From Twisty Lane: Postcard Friendship FridaySnaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823099189127138897.post-2493442466648345712010-06-14T18:17:21.383-05:002010-06-14T18:17:21.383-05:00I really love these postcards--especially that fir...I really love these postcards--especially that first one with the soft pastels. Just lovely.<br /><br />Happy PFF!Beth Niquettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12123973998090266918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823099189127138897.post-7774343495477215522010-06-14T09:10:03.934-05:002010-06-14T09:10:03.934-05:00I love vintage postcards - especially those that s...I love vintage postcards - especially those that show areas that are well known. I have never been to the Alamo, but would like to go sometime. It's surprising to me to hear it's smaller than people expected. I've always pictured it as 'larger than life'!<br /><br />Happy PFF, a little late.Clytiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18031797083999722788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823099189127138897.post-58765191451811710182010-06-12T12:17:57.424-05:002010-06-12T12:17:57.424-05:00Was it worth dying for the cause?
"Of the Tex...Was it worth dying for the cause?<br />"Of the Texans who fought during the battle, only two survived: Travis's slave, Joe, was assumed to be a noncombatant,[8] and Brigido Guerrero, who had deserted from the Mexican Army several months before, convinced Mexican soldiers that he had been taken prisoner by the Texians.[9] Alamo co-commander James Bowie's freedman, Sam, was also spared, although it is not known if he participated in the fighting."Dorincardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09919474118944557430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823099189127138897.post-25344168973436993732010-06-11T21:13:57.591-05:002010-06-11T21:13:57.591-05:00When you say linen, are they actual cloth, or just...When you say linen, are they actual cloth, or just a linen textured paper? Great shots though.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171389134207433317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823099189127138897.post-3401143477291141512010-06-11T19:29:41.934-05:002010-06-11T19:29:41.934-05:00The Alamo is the most popular tourist destination ...The Alamo is the most popular tourist destination in Texas. That surprised me, although I've never been and would love to go sometime.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077250414047064301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823099189127138897.post-48068618877246496162010-06-11T15:16:02.970-05:002010-06-11T15:16:02.970-05:00I thought that first one looked familiar...then I ...I thought that first one looked familiar...then I scrolled down. Yep, I've been there! We actually have a picture of us in that very spot!Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18150573226815106135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823099189127138897.post-59634865752689759012010-06-11T14:33:08.485-05:002010-06-11T14:33:08.485-05:00Your vintages postcards are always magnificent!
Ha...Your vintages postcards are always magnificent!<br />Happy a great weekend dear friend,<br />purrs and love to your sweet heart<br />Luna - WE LOVE LUNACezar and Léiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408385000169533010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823099189127138897.post-5581605323868524332010-06-11T10:04:44.210-05:002010-06-11T10:04:44.210-05:00I love the archway walk. It looks just like a clo...I love the archway walk. It looks just like a cloister in an abbey. So peaceful.Sheila @ A Postcard a Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140046386364588303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823099189127138897.post-62182870934802887092010-06-11T10:02:15.990-05:002010-06-11T10:02:15.990-05:00What gorgeous postcards! I remember Davy Crockett,...What gorgeous postcards! I remember Davy Crockett, born on a mountaintop in Tennessee. :)EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823099189127138897.post-82867724565324860242010-06-11T07:47:24.623-05:002010-06-11T07:47:24.623-05:00I've never visited the Alamo. These postcards...I've never visited the Alamo. These postcards make me want to go.Crafty Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05050088504748944549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823099189127138897.post-72907838750421814372010-06-11T04:16:16.265-05:002010-06-11T04:16:16.265-05:00Gorgeous cards. My father gave me some linen postc...Gorgeous cards. My father gave me some linen postcards from his trips as a sailor in the 1950's. happu PFF.Paul van Yperenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00839067381947344501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823099189127138897.post-72553504831161636162010-06-10T23:45:57.213-05:002010-06-10T23:45:57.213-05:00I also was surprised at how small the Alamo is. Lo...I also was surprised at how small the Alamo is. Love the warm colors of these cards.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11954692169914973706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823099189127138897.post-20636846634502966342010-06-10T22:06:03.938-05:002010-06-10T22:06:03.938-05:00I've never seen the real Alamo....only the mov...I've never seen the real Alamo....only the movie version. The archways look really interesting. I like the wood rafter thingies....I can't think of the actual word for them. Must be Old Timer's setting in!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084823218319628822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823099189127138897.post-83375068831130398672010-06-10T20:25:42.083-05:002010-06-10T20:25:42.083-05:00I'll always "remember the Alamo" bec...I'll always "remember the Alamo" because of the Davy Crockett show.Postcardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399915833682943432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823099189127138897.post-58988546751744106522010-06-10T17:41:14.526-05:002010-06-10T17:41:14.526-05:00When I visited the Alamo I was amazed at how small...When I visited the Alamo I was amazed at how small it was. As a child the movie always made me think it was huge. The arched walkway was my favorite. Snap I just got home and found sweet <br />armalade asleep in the flower pot just beneath the feeder. Protecting his food supply is a tiring job you know. LOLWildflowerhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897609431263814815noreply@blogger.com