SS Kansas City Here is a painting of the SS Kansas City leaving the pier of the Ocean Steamship Co. on the North River, Manhattan NY. It was published in a pamphlet put out by the Central of Georgia Railway in 1895. https://www.flickr.com/photos/ssave/33529574662/in/dateposted/ This picture is in the public domain and would go nicely with your beautiful model of the ship. They claim it could make the trip between New York City and Savannah Georgia in 50 hours. Your web site helped me to confirm that the painting showed the SS Kansas City, as it seemed like a strange name for a ship owned by a company in Georgia. Thank You! George Lane
What a Burst of Colour and Fun Hi Fred
Thanks for this delightful carnival blog. It is a delicious burst of colour and fun. I remember seeing these from postings on your other website blogs. You have really captured the spirit of the parades and festivities. I loved the monster ones and those naked ladies are pretty good eye candy as well. Thanks for sharing these again from a different perspective.
Masterpieces!! Wonderful photos of some seriously beautifully crafted vessels- It's incredible the condition that the ships are in AND that they're still used to sail around for these type of events. What's the significance of "passsport" ;) I can only imagine what a journey it must have been to sail on those back in the day...
Delightful How nice to see a story from my old town and wish I'd been there to share in the excitement. You have taken some great pictures and produced an interesting and comprehensive review of the event. I'm surprised at the number of passengers some of those boats can carry and also the elegant furniture. Love the women statue!!! How great that this flotilla made the trek last summer and is keeping the era of tall ships in our radar. It really caught my eye as I have been watching the Netflicks Once Upon a Time series in which Captain Hooks Jolly Roger often flies across the screen. The intrigue and adventure of a pirate's life. Thanks for sharing. I see you are still enjoying historical ventures!!!
Lovely I love your Atlantic Beach rendition. It does look like an Alex Coville painting. What an interesting island so steeped in history. You have shown me how much history abounds no matter where one travels!!! Thanks for educating me on this great little Island I'd never heard of before. Great pictures and excellent information.
Fascinating Collection Thanks Fred. What a fascinating collection of horse drawn vehicles. Who would have thought there were so many different carriages. Many of them look pretty open and muddy!!!! From today's perspective we think of them as romantic, but I bet they were cold and uncomfortable... and then we have the vehicles of today. What changes have occurred over the years.
Canadian Museum History Good morning Fred - This article certainly enlightens us to the form of travel and its beauty that was used back then. The talent these gentlemen possessed is remarkable. Very, very interesting, as both Fern & I were there last Thurs. evening as our twin granddaughters had their graduation ceremony there & of course pictures were taken outside. To be able to visit such beauty in these times is very heartwarming.......and to be able to sit in one of the carriages would be a dream come true. Very well written Fred.....keep up the wonderful, informative pieces.
Vive La Market Thanks for the tour. Nice to see that the Market continues to be fresh and vibrant. I remember my joy at discovering it when I first moved to Ottawa in 1994. I like the way you framed your pictures this time. Aren't those steps down from the American Embassy grand and inviting. Now I've never heard the word 'caleche'. You continue to educate and give everyone's spirits a lift with your cheerful descriptions and interesting photos. Now what next!!!
I just love the Byward Market! Great showcase of a vibrant part of Ottawa :) I find it hustling and bustling enough as it is this day in age, I can't imagine trying to get through the streets back in the horse and carriage days! The tin facades are particularly beautiful; great collection of photos to highlight this area!
Delightful This was so upbeat and delightful. I have been at this Museum to see films many years ago but did not have the opportunity to see the exhibits. I did have the experience of enjoying the gorgeous stained glass and grandiose lobby with the marble and winding staircase. I'm so happy to hear this building is being maintained so well. I love the modern addition which merges old and new architecture even if it looks bit bizarre. I can see that you have had fun times there with your grandchildren. What a gift to the community. Loved the animal photos.... and that whale is pretty amazing. I saw a similar one in a museum in Tofino. You have to see them to appreciate their majesty.
Bold and Beautiful How nice to see a collection of Stained Glass pictures Fred. I can relate to your comments about the difficulty of photographing them though church windows are more about the colours of the glass and the paint on them, rather than the texture of the glas which really needs better light. It is uplifting to see that we have so many of them in Canada as well. I like the Tiffany one in photo 15 with the flames coming out of the Chalice, reminds me of our Unitarian symbol. Tiffany is certainly the most well known master. One thing I've noticed in viewing stained glass windows is that little is ever said about the artist or his concept. When doing a piece of glass there are a lot of decisions to make to make the concept work and many physical challenges in doing each piece. Thanks for covering a topic that is near and dear to my heart. I have seen some of the places you include so it was again, nice to have a bit of a walk down memory lane.
Touristry Should Be Your Retirement Career Thanks Fred for reminding me of all those lovely museums I took for granted when I lived in Ottawa. I did manage to get to most of them over the years. Of course the Art Gallery is spectacular and I sure miss going there. They opened the War Museum just when I was leaving Ottawa. It is quite impressive!!! Must say I missed the Morningstar ceiling painting. How lovely. Thanks for keeping our history and culture alive!!! Great pictures.
Fairy Nice What a cute article Fred. You've written in a nutshell what we experienced attending one of those here two summers ago. It is a great way to keep the past alive. It is hard to imagine the weight of all that metal as you say, and still managing to fight... and I expect the rations weren't all that great either. Love your chain mail helmet. Great photos!!! You caught a lot of action. Thanks.
Wonderful Collection What will you write about next Fred. I love going to butterfly pavillions and how great to know there is one right on campus!!!! They are so beautiful and well captured in your photos. I can never decide which ones I like best... but have always been partial to the Luna moth. Thanks for colouring my world today.
Colour My World How beautiful Fred. I can't decide which one I like best. They are all so unique and different. Aren't you the early bird getting all those sun rises and in so many different countries. Nothing is quite so inspiring. Thanks for sharing all that splendour!!!
Hi, everyone. I am a retired Canadian senior, living in Ottawa. My dear wife Margo and I used to love to travel just about everywhere, especially as “snowbirds” in the winter. Although we can no longer travel for medical reasons, I've been travelling and taking photos for many years, so I still want to share some tales and photos from our vast collection. with you. Cheers, Eh?
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Thanks for the intro to another are I have not visited!