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Post by mariehass on Dec 5, 2012 0:04:04 GMT
This is a picture of the family business in 1965. The store is no longer there - the entire block was torn down to make room for a gas station and other businesses. I think my dad took this picture. I scanned it in, straightened it, did some cloning to add some to top left that was not there before straightening. I also adjusted levels some and sharpened.  Orleans Street 1965 by mariehass, on Flickr Just a piece of nostalgia. 'Rie |
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Post by jeeperman on Dec 5, 2012 0:12:26 GMT
Are they painting the walk? Love the bit of old cars in the reflection. 3 yrs before I was born. Was this the family business, Marie?
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Post by maryloveslucy on Dec 5, 2012 0:15:22 GMT
Nostalgia. Memories. It's always neat to see pictures of our past. Do you sew?  |
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Post by mariehass on Dec 5, 2012 0:18:23 GMT
Paul, it was a family business from the early 1900's until shortly after this picture was taken.
On the original, it was a very sunny day and the sidewalk was completely blown. I recovered what I could, and burned it a bit so it would not be so blinding.
'Rie
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Post by mariehass on Dec 5, 2012 0:20:46 GMT
Mary,
I did use to sew. I am too lazy and busy with other projects to do much more than put a button on. This is a sad commentary as to a throw-away society. I try to reconcile this with my canning that I have done. Ah, well.
'Rie
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Post by janis on Dec 5, 2012 0:53:59 GMT
Oh, Marie, how fascinating! My mom was a home economics teacher who taught sewing, so my sisters and I learned at her knees. She just gave me her old portable Singer like the one in the window. I love those old machines, and carted one around with me when I was a student in Quebec. Like you, I have let that hobby fall to the wayside, but have been feeling the urge to take it up again, lately.
I am impressed with the quality of your photo. I will have to see if I can rescue some of the old ones I have around.
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Post by mariehass on Dec 5, 2012 1:04:25 GMT
Janis, I have been impressed by the quality of the scanning properties of my $100 Canon Pixma. It has made me several $K as a cartographer scanning, piecing and digitizing (sp) huge maps. I've got it set to import at 300px and the images are just lovely.
'Rie
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Post by janis on Dec 5, 2012 2:47:22 GMT
Interesting, 'Rie. I'm curious to know who your clientele for the cartographic work is. (No need to reply if you are not comfortable sharing that info.) I love maps.
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Post by chrisc on Dec 5, 2012 5:15:57 GMT
Don't you dare apologize for your canning activities...most yummy jams, lucscious marinara and the salsa is killer...still have a jar of storebought dills to finish off before I get to sample those little wonders.
Maybe not anyone can sew, but few can make stuff in the kitchen like you have....can't wait until next year!
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Post by mariehass on Dec 5, 2012 8:02:51 GMT
Janis, it is a private party. He is writing books about troop movements during WWI. The maps I handle and convert to digitally are over 100 years old. When I get up i will post an example.
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Post by maryloveslucy on Dec 5, 2012 12:05:59 GMT
Don't you dare apologize for your canning activities...most yummy jams, lucscious marinara and the salsa is killer...still have a jar of storebought dills to finish off before I get to sample those little wonders. Maybe not anyone can sew, but few can make stuff in the kitchen like you have....can't wait until next year! Hmmm...do we have another Steve and Seri on the forum? |
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Post by chrisc on Dec 5, 2012 12:14:44 GMT
No...but she does a fine job of canning and I do love the goodies she provides.
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Post by mariehass on Dec 5, 2012 22:48:58 GMT
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Post by maryloveslucy on Dec 5, 2012 23:14:13 GMT
I think I'll bow out, now.
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Post by mariehass on Dec 5, 2012 23:43:44 GMT
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