You may remember that I recently published two posts about the fact that the sending of postcards is dying out.
https://beetleypete.com/2019/08/14/wish-you-were-here-holiday-postcards/
https://beetleypete.com/2019/08/19/arriving-picture-postcards/
I made the request for my readers and followers to send me picture postcards to enjoy, and to save for posterity.
I am pleased to say that many of you responded, and here they are.
From Paul S, in England.
A vintage postcard depicting Lake Como, in Italy.
From the lovely Karolina, who lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.
From the British blogger, ‘mybeautifulbritain’, who used their own photos to create a unique card for me.
From my long-time cherished blogging friend, Fraggle.
She chose a vintage representation of one of my favourite UK castles.
From Elizabeth, an American blogger who resides in New England.
She chose Californian Sea Otters, her favourite animals.
From the wonderful Lara, who thought it was my birthday, for some reason.
Her husband is from New York, so she chose a card featuring that city.
Wilma is from The Philippines, but has made her home in Chicago.
She sent me a view of ‘The Windy City’.
David Miller, one of my oldest blogging friends, sent me this view of Las Vegas.
It is suitably ‘glitzy’, as the card is covered in glitter!
As you can see, I didn’t make a song and dance about getting ‘perfect’ photos of the cards, but I was immensely grateful to receive them all.
If anyone else would like to post one to me, you can read my address easily, and your card will be featured in Part Two.
Thanks again to all of you who took the time and trouble to send me a card.
Pete, this gives one hope about the goodness in people around the world! What a wonderful selection of postcards and l like the fact you can make unique ones of your own photos! A great post! 😀
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Thanks, Annika. I was truly delighted by the response. It gave rise to 10 posts! 🙂
(You can send me one next year…)
Best wishes, Pete.
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Will do … how about one from Sweden?
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I haven’t had one from there! 🙂
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I don’t think anyone has made any postcards of Chelmsford but I might be able to drum something else up!
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If it’s no trouble, Abbi. 🙂
I currently have seven newly-arrived cards ready for Part 2!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Wonderful, Pete! You now have a marvelous collection of post cards.
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They are still arriving, Jennie. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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That’s wonderful! 🙂
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I have toi apoligize, i here searched for image postcards but i found non till now. But if its possible to send a elder one i will do during this week. Michael
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Anything will do, Michael. You will feature in Part Two! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you, Pete!
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You have renewed my faith in our postal service. I had real doubts that that little piece of paper would make its way to you. I loved all the different handwriting since we only see typing on the blogs.
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That’s just it. We get to see some personality in the style of handwriting.
(My own is not so good though!)
Thanks again for your card, Elizabeth. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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You are welcome.
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I am delirious Pete – that was my brain fart …thinking I’d read somewhere that it was your birthday. But a vintage postcard makes up for it (I hope)
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No problem, Lara. I loved the card, and you can always send me one in March, when it is my birthday. 🙂 🙂
Thanks again, and best wishes, Pete. x
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I will!
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I absolutely love this! Reader interaction at it’s finest 🙂 Not to mention how wonderful it is to see just how far some of these postcards have travelled from!
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It’s great, isn’t it? Thanks again for your lovely card. I have some more on the way, for a Part Two. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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It reminds me of the collections that always peppered the walls of the local laundrette, barbers shop, garage…or was that just my home town 🙂 Nice selection, I must go out to the big city and see if I can find a suitable card of JP II 🙂
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A Papal card will be most acceptable, Eduardo. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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How wonderful that you got all these postcards. Thanks for sharing them.
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Thanks Darlene. If you are tempted to send one, you could appear in Part Two! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Fabulous. I’m not going on holiday until November so I’ll maybe just send you a local one instead.
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A view of Dumfries would be most welcome, Mary. You could write an ad for your book on the back! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good thinking!
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Haa what a brilliantly delightful idea Pete. I miss the old pen pal days though I’m not sure I could actually write with one of those, ummm what are those things called again? a pen?
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Cheers, Wolfie. I am trying to inspire people to try pens and stamps again. You could send me a postcard of a wolf! (Or one of Lon Chaney)
Best wishes, Pete.
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I never got to meet my Great Uncle Lon Jr but Uncle Michael Landon said he was a riot of fun. Story goes he turned up at a family xmas meal with a bottle of whisky in both hands, two gorgeous ladies by his side and a whole cow carcass on his shoulders. And grinned from ear to ear 🙂
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Great story! 🙂
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Thanks for the mention Pete. I’m glad you appreciated my card, as a lover of postcards myself I’m quite envious of the collection you’ve received.
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Thanks, Paul. And there are more on the way! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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What fun Pete! Still looking for the perfect postcard from the Great Northwest! 🙂
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Thanks, Susanne. You can be in Part Two!
Best wishes, Pete.
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thanks for the feature, Pete! this is actually fun! 🙂
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Thank you for sending me a card, Wilma. Hopefully, there will be a part two. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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How fantastic Pete! I haven’t come across any postcards to purchase, but as soon as I do I’ll be sending one for your collection.
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Thanks, Kim. One from Old Alabammy would be good! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Tour operators are standing by…
Great to see such an interesting variety of postcards. And more to come!
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Thanks again, David!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Fabulous collection Pete, I’ll see what I can do from Italy when I go!
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Cheers, FR. No doubt there will be cards in abundance in Tuscany! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hope so, if not I’ll make you one!
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What a lovely selection. How long have we got till part two?
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I won’t do it until I have a few more cards, Janet. So plenty of time! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Lovely variety of cards there, Pete! 😀
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Thanks, WB. I was very happy with the response. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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What a great response from your readers…..congrats….chuq
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Thanks, chuq. I was very pleased. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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These are very interesting postcards, Pete. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Robbie. I am delighted that so many blogging friends took up my request. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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What a fun thing to look forward to.
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Thanks, Lauren. It takes me back to the anticipation of receiving holiday postcards years ago. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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This is great! It will be an adventure to see where I can even purchase a postcard. Hope to send you one soon.
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Thanks very much, Matt. I will look forward to receiving it! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I recently received a reproduction postcard of a WWII poster “Is Your Journey Really Necessary?” from the Imperial War Museum. I used to send and receive postcards all the time, but learned too late to safe them.
You have some terrific ones here!!
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Thanks, GP. The wartime posters are very popular on cards.
Best wishes, Pete.
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All of them are lovely Pete. I wish I had participated too but I seldom leave the house 😦
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No problem, Arlene. I have some more on the way, apparently. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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A lovely bunch! Mine’s in the post 🙂
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Thanks, Nicholas. You will feature in Part Two. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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