Swap - Vintage Tretiak!

I was so excited to see this vintage 1971-1972 Soviet Stars card of Vladislav Tretiak in Ann's swap album!  One of the best goaltenders to ever play the game. Thank  you for adding this to my collection, Ann! 

NA RR April 2015 - Abandoned homestead and windmill

Abandoned homesteads such as this one are scattered throughout Idaho, Washington and Eastern Oregon.  Windmills dress these farms as a long past source of power for pumping water.  Photo by Michael Siegrist Sr. 

RAS - Elvis... 35th Anniversary!

Sam innocently wandered into a shop in search of a soda and came out with this fantastic postcard for my collection!   You completely made my day, Sam!  :) 

NA RR April 2015 - Auberge Ramada

Thanks to Christine for this lovely, but now defunct Auberge Ramada postcard.  Located in Ste-Foy, Quebec it was eventually turned into a hotel in the Jaro chain.  Fantastic looking building!

Swap - Traditional Russian Ornate Window Frames

Gorgeous postcard from Masha!  Love it! 

RAS - Elvis!

Timofey sent me  RU-3393607 and remembered my Elvis quest.  He so very thoughtfully sent me this wonderful card, which I adore!!   Thank you Timofey! 

Turkey - Tulips

I love this postcard from powergy in Turkey!  Tulips are such gorgeous flowers and this particular photo is very striking.

Tulips are one of the symbols of Istanbul he writes and they usually bloom in April.

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NA RR April 2015 - Mill Race Inn

"Where the Fox River flows under the bridge. Geneva, Illinois.

Built in 1842 our thick-walled Stone Room was the Village Blacksmith Shop of the settlement called Herrington's Ford, shortly to become Geneva.  Across the road at the Bennett Mill was built to grind the farmers' grain while they had their horses shod and wagons mended.

Closed Mondays and most holidays."

The restaurant opened in 1933 and served its last meal in January 2011. 

Swap - They Were Young! They Were Wild!

Another fun Anne Taintor postcard for my collection.  Thank you to Thomas from France for this one! 

NA RR April 2015 - Paul Frank Cassettes

Back in the day I had penpals with whom I would swap mixed tapes.  Such fun!  I love this postcard from Michele.. thank you for bringing back some fond memories for me! 

NA RR April 2015 - Lucy the Elephant

Lucy, national historic landmark.  Love it!  Thank you Susan! 

Swap - Franz Kafka Grave

I know at some point I want to focus on collecting postcards of famous gravesites.  This card from Julie starts off the collection right!  Thanks, Julie! 

Finland - Elvis 1957

Wonderful Elvis Presley postcard featuring a 1957 photo.  Love it!

Swap - School House Rock!

Conjunction junction, what's your function?  Admit it. You grew up watching this and you still know many of the catchy tunes.  Thanks Sarah for such an awesome and fun postcard!