February 2015 NA RR - Maryland Fried Chicken!

I love fried chicken.  Enough said.  Thank you Susan! 

February 2015 NA RR - The Smiling Peanut

The Smiling Peanut and his striking resemblance to Jimmy Carter stands 13 feet tall and is a very popular roadside attraction in Georgia.  He is in need of some repair these days after greeting tourists for nearly 40 years.  Thank you Olga! 

February 2015 NA RR - Beyond Desire

Valerie always sends such cool postcards!  Love this pulp novel cover ... a revealing story of dope, sin and shattered dreams.  Wonder if my library has a copy...... :)

February 2015 NA RR - Stack of old books

This reminds me of an old bookshop I used to visit whenever I went to Syracuse, NY.  That bookstore is long gone but the visual on this postcard is helping to keep the memory of it alive. 

February NA RR - Wildcat Covered Bridge

OR-37-20-04.  Built in 1925 (Howe Truss) this 75' single span crosses Wildcat Creek in Lane County, Oregon. Located west of Eugene, Oregon between Walton and Mapleton on SR 126. 

February NA RR - The Riverside Point and thr Clarke Quay

Beautiful multiview from Heidi!

February NA RR - New Orleans French Quarter

The beautiful French Quarter in New Orleans.  Although it is the French Quarter it was built by the Spanish and you can see their influence clearly.  Especially in the ironwork.  Lovely card.  Thank you, Regina !

February NA RR - Elvis Puzzle!

I cannot thank Jav enough for this wonderful Elvis puzzle postcard!!  Absolutely amazing!  Thank you! 

February NA RR - The New Contax

Fantastic vintage ad reproduction for the new Contax II-A and III-A cameras.  These postwar cameras were produced from 1950-1961. 

February NA RR - Dijon/Lyon Window

Thank you Alicia for this gorgeous window.  The colours are so fab and I love the window box!

February NA RR - Hawaiin Tourist Booklet

This postcard from Sam is gorgeous with it's reproduction of "A Trip to Hawaii" a tourist booklet cover from 1894.  Lovely!

February NA RR - Locust Grove

Locust Grove, once home to Samuel F.B. Morse (inventor of Morse Code), in Poughkeepsie, New York.  The East Front has changed little since 1851 and features a grand carriage entrance under massive arches designed by architect Alexander Jackson Davis. 

February NA RR - Buster Brown

1909 trade card by the Brown Shoe Company. Thanks, Kim!

February NA RR - Corn Light Bread

I adore this card from Sally for so many reasons.  First, it's a recipe for something yummy.  Second, look at that old Exxon building.  You don't see too many of these one pump gas stations anymore. Thanks, Sally!

February NA RR - Quickie!

Here is a delightful pulp paperback cover from Mike.  This is from the 1950 book "Quickie", cover art by George Gross.  This "illustrated novel" was written by George Foster, author of the unforgettable best seller "Room and Dame".  Thanks, Mike!

February NA RR - Motel Metropole

Another fine motel card for this month's round robin.  This gem is from Christine in Montreal whose family actually once stayed at this fine establishment.  It featured 275 deluxe units, air conditioning, tv, radio, steak house, bar, coffee shop and heated swimming pool.

Christine writes that is now known as the Hotel-Motel Excel. 

Thanks Christine for this fantastic addition to my motel collection!!  It's awesome!

Febraury 2015 NA RR - Andrew Motor Lodge

This is exactly the kind of motel postcard I love!  I love when ail the fine details of the room are shown.  Orange couches, yellow vinyl chairs, fake flowers and a ashtray. Perfection!  Thanks Michelle for this wonderfully tacky card from the "luxurious Andrew Motor Lodge in Jasper National Park, Canada.  Owned by George Andrew & Sons.  Open all year round. Tiled bathrooms.  Thermostatically controlled heat.  Wall to wall broadloom."

My friend Google tells me this fine establishment was purchased by Mountain Lodges n March 1st, 1988 from The Andrew family. The original structure was built in 1958 by the Andrews. After an extensive renovation program, the 97 rooms were renamed Amethyst Lodge in May of 1990.

February 2015 NA RR - Bavarian Inn Lodge

Located in Frankemuth, Michigan this beautiful lodge with its German architecture has something for everyone.  A pefect place for a family getaway with 154 rooms, 3 indoor swimming pools with whirlpools, 2 game rooms, 18 hold miniature golf, snack bar and a unique Children's Bavarian Village.  

February 2015 NA RR - Baltimore Harbour

Lori sent this lovely view of the harbour in Baltimore Maryland.  She treated me to some foreign Elvis postage stamps on the back which just thrilled me to pieces!! Thank you Lori!

February 2015 NA RR - The "Fresh Up" Family Drink

Love this vintage reproduction 7up ad from Mary!  Has been on my wishlist for awhile now.  Thank you!