OK. I'll admit it's not the best quality slide (slanted, mal-focussed, stained) but seriously, What The Heck ?
From the signpost, it appears to be at O'Farrell and Hyde, which probably means San Francisco...but other than that, I have no idea what's going on. Anyone else know ?
Again, it might just be me, but this wedding shot reminds me of the wedding in The League Of Gentlemen. Don't know why... Maybe it's the Papa Lazarou character who's watching the events, but is just out of shot.
Oh My Gosh. Just how dork-y are these lads ?
And what on earth are they wearing? Plaid collarless sports-jackets? Good Grief !
Today's the day that 'Merkins celebrate and give thanks for many things. The Lincolns join in, as you would expect. I'm a little worried about that cranberry jelly - it looks suspiciously like blood.
For the kindness of the Native Americans who saved the settlers from starvation, and were thanked with Smallpox and Genocide.
And doesn't Edna know her place. Ernest gets the easy chair, and Edna, ever the attentive wife, at his feet. I wonder is 50 years of pent-up anger ever got the better of her.
Jed : "Hey Maynard. We're being photgraphed"
Maynard : "Yup"
Jed : "D'ya think he done asked our permission?"
Maynard : "Nope"
Jed : "I reckon's he's not from around these parts"
Maynard : "Yup"
Jed : "Do y'all think we should make 'im squeal like a pig?"
Maynard : "Yup"
An important message, I'm sure you'll agree. "Danger Enfants" is Portugese for "Children are dangerous". Especially true when you see how they can strip a car to its scrap value in 20 minutes.
Lovely autumnal colours, I'm sure you'll agree.
Following Jessie in the School Talent show - The Fabulous Tumbling Oklahoma Boys !
Let's hear it for the guys !
PS Today's sad image
A bonus wall paper image today. Not selected because of the image, tho' it's not too bad, but because of the info. 95% of slides have next to no details on them. Usually just the slide type (Kodachrome etc), a slide number and perhaps a processing date.
Some photographers, however, do us a favour by writing info on the actual mount, and it often helps understanding the context. For example, the picture shown above...so-so really. But written on the slide itself...
" Athens Paradeisos Restaurant Oct 9 1960 Mr Schaeffer, Mrs Warren, Mr Bourdeau."
What's their story ? Who took the photo ? (Mr Warren, perhaps.)
Tho' not in any physical sense...
However : what's not to love. From the Permed-into-submission hairstyle, to the retro (but not then) sun-glasses, to her cheeky grin, to her long shorts (short longs?) all the way down to her genuine Native-American moccasins ... everything screams that she's a genuine 1960's liberated (but happily married) woman.
'tis a pity she smokes.
Trap (noun) : A trap or horse trap is a light, often sporty, two- or four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, accommodating usually two to four persons in various seating arrangements, such as face-to-face or back-to-back.
Hey everybody. Look at Ted's New Fence !
Isn't it just so...wooden ! Yeah, cool....hip...rad and anything else the hep kids would say.
BUT....Something is missing ! More Exclamation Marks ? !
No..... A greenhouse. But if you remember...
That's the trouble with these new fangled cameras. Focussing, exposure, film speed, aperture, shutter speed.
Gah ! Oh for the easy life of Point n Press.
Ah. A sunny Autumn day. Perfect for an afternoon walk.
And that's just what the Johnston family are doing, accompanied by Kimi the exchange student. However, as usual, one of the family lets the side down.
Not strangely flatulent son Chip. No, it's Wendy (second from right.) She's gone commando, and under that boringly sensible coat...she's naked. What a hussy.
Just had a delivery of new old slides, and there are some damned good uns.
There's a nice selection of Christmas Cocktail parties, and a series which seems to be a talent show at a school. Dating from April 1963, they're magnificent and you're likely to see quite a few of them in the months to come.
Today : Jessie on the electric bass accordion. Mmmm Nice !
I don't know anything about this wee lad, but he sure looks like a cheey chappie from the farming states.
Still having problems posting, but I will not be defeated. 
OK. So Desktop Weekend is now pretty well established. I wonder if it's time to start "Utterly Tedious Slide Monday"?
Boring slides such as the one above. In focus, and roughly correct exposure, but utterly without merit.Perhaps an occassional dull slide will make folks appreciate the sheer nuggets you normally get. Hmmm. Not the best argument I've heard.
As we approach the US Presidential Elections (thank god), let's remind ourselves what the 'Merkins are voting about. Decent, honest American Family values.
Fr'instance... Mr John C Stadtler, his two kids (Chip and Millie), his Mother (Millicent) and his two wives (Cathy and Lucy). Bigamy...it's the natural choice out west.
Fancy getting lost in a good book, in the comfort of your library ?
Want to enjoy the fresh air in your garden ?
Well, now you can do both, with the Crapco "Outdoor Library". Take a leaf out of our book, visit one our branches before the neighbours twig what's happening. Prices start at only £800 (or two Icelandic banks.)
