Monday, May 18, 2009

TURN BACK THE WHEEL OF TIME


Turn back the "Wheel of Time" and take a look at downtown Thorndike, Maine around the early 1900's. It hasn't changed much since then. Oh the vehicles are more likely to be pickups and cars today, but the tracks are still there and so are the buildings I suspect. (I have not been there in years). The tracks are of "The Belfast and Moosehead RR.", which I had posted earlier also run behind the family farm. My grandfather probably saw the same image when he hopped that train out of town.

The postcard has a lot of wheels, at least 5 or 6 buckboards and buggies. And don't forget the wheel barrow over on the side. I like the older gentleman window shopping. Thorndike is in mid-state between Augusta and Belfast, with its rolling hills, open farmland, and green forests. In many ways its the "Brigadoon" of my mine when I step back in time.

Here's the reverse side of the post card. I believe the split indicates the early 1900's. If any one knows the date the style indicates please leave a comment.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Another Award--WOW!

CMPointer at Family Stories nominated my blog for the "One Lovely Blog Award". I really appreciate it when someone takes the time to make an award or to even leave a comment. I'm having a little trouble posting the "PINK" badge that comes with the award. I'm holding out for "The manly blog award".
In all seriousness though, all the blogs I follow are great and have different qualities to offer and most have received some sort of recognition. That's how I find some of them.One blog I've been admiring for not only her stories, but also for what she does with the photo's, is "Be not forgotten" . She also just received this award but I would like to second it.