R40-14324

I don't know why I have so many of these.  It seems like every time I buy a large lot of photos, there's a few of these in the envelope.  The title refers to the code number at the bottom of the print.  No doubt, needed to order more prints.

The Painted Lady

Every so often, I run into one of these.  Most colorists try and make a black & white photograph into a color photograph.  And then, there are those who try and make a photo look like a painting.

Written on the back, "My mother my children grandmother."  And yes, that's how it's written.

Trikes and Walls

I have no idea when this photo was taken, but it makes me think of post war America with it's baby and building booms.  My English born mother (The marriage didn't work out and she was a very bitter woman.) hated the United States.  She was quite critical of a country that she thought didn't take things seriously.  My father lived through the great depression, had been a homeless teen, and while as a cryptographer was held out of combat, had also spent six years in the army.  He thought, after all people had been through, they deserved to have a good life.  Suburban single family homes, new cars, and too many kids, most Americans agreed with my father.

Guys On Trains

I love trains.  Always have, always will.  I grew up 50 yards from an active train line and it seems like trains have always been a part of my life.  Those of us who live in California may live to see the first, true, high speed rail line in the United States.

ERSONS

Yes I know.  It's actually persons, as in lifeboat capacity.  Was this couple out for a stroll on the deck, or were they checking out the boats, just in case.  Maybe they saw A Night To Remember, the best Titanic movie ever made, just before boarding ship.

Throw It In the Garden

Interesting message on the back.  "This is Dicky's one year old picture.  May have sent you one if so you can put this in your garden."  Okay, I don't get it.  Why would it go in the garden.  To the best of my knowledge, photographs won't work as plant food.

Ukulele Ladies

What can I say, I love the ukulele.