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Tag Archives: History
Places: Historic Kinsol Trestle Over the Koksilah River
There are many out-of-the-way places on this Earth. Finding them is an adventure and experiencing them, a privilege! My wife and I just recently enjoyed a visit to a historic landmark in British Columbia, Canada. The Koksilah Bridge, or Kinsol … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Excursions, History, Nature, Photography, Places, Travel, Videos
Tagged Attractions, British Columbia, Cowichan Valley Trail, Excursions, Great Trail Route, History, Kinsol Trestle, Koksilah Bridge, Koksilah River, Nature, North Saanich, Photography, Places, Roadside Attractions, Travel, Vancouver Island, Videos
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Things: Triangle Island Lighthouse in BC
You would have found this little would-be lifesaver about 50 km (30 miles) off the northern tip of Vancouver Island on Triangle Island. Donald Graham said that “Triangle Island conjures up savage weather, disaster, and death – complete and utter … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, History, Museums, Things, Trip Report
Tagged Attractions, British Columbia, History, Lighthouse, Museums, Sooke Region Museum, Things, Triangle Island, Trip Report
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Bhutan Disney-themed ‘History of Communications’ Stamps
Time to stick out our tongues and get ready for some licking fun as we delve into yet another set of wonderful Disney-themed collector stamps. However, these ones may taste bad, as they were produced in 1983! Bhutan is a landlocked … Continue reading
Book Review: Dick Clark’s American Bandstand
Publisher: Collins Publishers / HarperCollins Publishers Inc. Year: 1997 Pages: 194 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-00-649184-7 “I’m Dick Clark. I’ve got the job as the new host of Bandstand.” Nothing says Americana quite like American Bandstand! Teenagers dancing to the latest hit records while a friendly … Continue reading
Posted in Books, History, Music, Reviews, Television
Tagged American Bandstand, Bob Horn, Book Reviews, Books, Celebrities, Dick Clark, First Edition, Fred Bronson, HarperCollins Publishers Inc., History, Music, Ray Smith, Reviews, Television, The Cha-Lypso
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Book Review: The Official Batman Batbook
Publisher: Contemporary Books Inc. Year: 1986 Pages: 172 Type: Softcover ISBN: 0-8092-5035-7 “This book is dedicated to all of the arch villains of Gotham City, without whom Batman would be out of work.” The cliques would be just too easy with a post based on … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Characters, History, Humor, Movies, Reviews, Television
Tagged Batman, Book Reviews, Books, Burt Ward, Characters, Contemporary Books Inc., History, Holy, Humor, Joel Eisner, Movies, Television, The official Batman Batbook
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Nostalgia Illustrated Magazine – The Pleasures of the Past
I’ve set the Wayback Machine to 1975 on a sweltering July day. It’s time to explore some of The Pleasures of the Past via the esteemed Nostalgia Illustrated magazine! Who’s ready for some dog-eared, yellowing, smelly fun? This old magazine … Continue reading
Posted in Animation, Characters, History, Magazines
Tagged Animation, Bugs Bunny, Characters, Donald Duck, Gertie the Dinosaur, History, Leonard Maltin, Magazines, Nostalgia Illustrated, Popeye
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‘The Magic Begins With Me’ Cast Member Book
I think all Disney fans have fantasied about being a Cast Member! We think about the fun of being at the Parks all day. We imagine exploring all of the backstage areas. At it’s best, Disney seems to be a … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Cast Members, Disneyland, Exclusive, History, Theme Parks
Tagged Books, Cast Members, Disney Editions, Disneyland, Disneyland’s 50th Anniversary, Exclusive, Happiest Celebration on Earth, History, Keepsake, Parks and Resorts, The Magic Begins With Me, Theme Parks, Walt Disney
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EPCOT Center Promotional Flyer with Concept Art
Ephemera is defined as lasting for a short period of time. Synonyms for this term are: temporary, transitory, fleeting, and momentary. In other words, flyers like the one I am featuring in this post were meant to fulfill a purpose … Continue reading
View-Master Disney Theme Park Stereo Picture Reels
One of the most inexpensive ways to remember your trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World was the purchase of View-Master stereo picture reels. Especially if you didn’t own a camera! The View-Master system was introduced in 1939, four years … Continue reading
