197TH & 198TH CARD ~ CANADA

The Manitou Motel North Bay, Ontario, Canada


"I've never been there but they tell me it's still around. Somehow, I doubt that it's still modern anymore. The lake is still here but quite cold this time in November." 



These are two lovely cards I received from my friend John back in November. He sent them out of the blue and they were a sweet surprise. I am really annoyed with myself that I didn't post them on here in the proper order. I hope he doesn't think that the forgetfullness on my part in an way reflects my love for these cards.

I am not sure were the first card is originally from- but my guess is that it is German. It such a beautiful hand coloured print. I am in love with it.

The second one is delightful. If it was sometime in the 1960's and I stayed at this motel- I would want to remember it too!

Thanks John.

194th CARD ~ CANADA

PRIVATE CARD

Sent by:  Ginna and Mike (my wonderful sister and brother in-law)
From: CFB Borden, Ontario, Canada

Camp Borden was officially opened in July 1916 by Sir Sam Hughes, who was the the Minister of Militia.


Much to my disappointment Ginna and Mike were posted to Ontario this fall, taking them EVEN farther away from us. We did however, get to see them at Christmas,  which was fantastic!
I suppose I did end up getting this postcard out of the whole thing...and it is a pretty unique postcard (defiantly my first and only card from a Canadian Military base)....though I wouldn't exactly call it a fair trade.  

As always, Bill and I miss you!  And we cant wait to meet our new niece or nephew!xxoo

189TH CARD ~ CANADA

Private Card

Hand delivered by my dear friend Derrick on return from his trip to Toronto (Ontario, Canada)

Photo of: "Young Country Girl Dancing" painted by Francois Boucher around 1750/70
Hangs in the Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto)

I love this card! It is going on my fridge!

You should check out Derricks work (fashion and design) at
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=288410356569

He is a fantastic artist!

xxoo Thanks for thinking of me on your trip!

185TH & 186TH CARD ~ CANADA

PRIVATE CARD

Sent by:  Ginna and Mike (my wonderful sister and brother in-law)
From: Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick (Canada)

Photo of (from top to bottom):
1. "Nor'easter" on Grand Manan Island, NB
2. The M.V. Grand Manan V (ferry)

Ginna and Mike went camping on Grand Manan Island this summer and sent me these two post cards. One card is of the ferry they took to get to the island (LOVE post cards of ships!) and the other is close to where they camped!
I love you guys and miss you so much! xxoo

184TH CARD ~ CANADA

Private Card 


from~
my Friend Gilles!!!
sent while on vacation in Calgary, Alberta, Canada


Photo of: Tiger from the Calgary Zoo (Alberta, Canada)

"The Calgary Zoo's tiger habitat is home to four Siberian (Amur) Tigers: Kita, Katja, Vitali and Baikal.  The Amur tiger is the largest in the world. They are an endangered species, with only an estimated 450 left in the world"



This was actually the very first piece of mail I got at my new apartment (we moved in September).

At that time Gilles was away on a trip to Calgary- though, I think he went just to get out of helping us move! 
Lucky Gilles got to go to  Calgary Zoo  and while he was there he bought me this fantastic card! Unfortunately he didn't actually get to see the tigers as they were not out when he was there. 


I was so happy he thought of me and I was thrilled to get mail so soon at my new home! 

Thanks Gilles!

181ST CARD ~ CANADA

 Private Card 


Sent by~
My Mom!!
While on vacation in Little Sands , Prince Edward Island (Canada) 


This card shows a collection of different scenes from P.E.I (Prince Edward Island). My mom, dad and younger brother went there for a short vacation over the summer. 
I have been here many times as it is a very short drive from Nova Scotia. 
I have always loved PEI - it is a beautiful place to visit  and a great place just to 'unwind' for a few days. It has some lovely beaches. 
I was really pleased to get this card simply because it is from my Mom, and it is the only card I have from her (so far)!
This card is a really sweet reminder of family vacations long ago!

164Th CARD ~ CANADA

Sent by Erin (my beautiful friend) from the other side of town! (Halifax, NS)

Photo of:  A PUPPY KNITTING!

My dear friend Erin (who I see just about every other day) sent me this darling card- combining my two loves- knitting and post cards!
I think this might be the cutest card I own!
You might say.... (pun alert).... I'm tickled pink!

136TH CARD ~ CANADA

PRIVATE CARD
Sent by Garrett (he lives across the street but bought the card in) Montreal, Quebec, Canada

 Photo of: The Mount Royal Look-Out, Montreal, Quebec
  Colourized Photo by: Belvedere, c. 1907

I think Garrett and Mike may be in compition with each other for the person in my life that supports my post card addiction the most!

Garrett was is Montreal a little while ago and brought me back a couple of cards. Honestly I almst did not post about them, but then as I was flipping through them I started thinking about how special Quebec is to me. Bill asked me to marry him in Quebec City, Quebec while on vacation in 2007. The next day we traveled to Montreal. It was a wonderful trip and I honestly couldnt have asked for a better engagement.
So- Thank you Garrett for supporting my problem and giving me happy memories!

Oh! and it goes without saying- I LOVE this card.
I mean come on.
Look at it.
It's brilliant.

95Th CARD ~ CANADA

PRIVATE CARD
Sent by my Cousin Colleen from Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Photo of: City of Calgary

"The spectacular Canadian Rockies form a backdrop to the city's downtown."

Thank you Colleen I love it! I miss you so much :) xxxooo

88TH CARD ~ CANADA

PRIVATE CARD
Sent by Penny from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Photo of: Downtown Winnipeg

My first card from Manitoba!

83RD CARD ~ CANADA

PRIVATE CARD
Sent by ?????? From Alberta, Canada

Photo of: the beautiful Canadian Rockies!

So pretty! My first card from Alberta! I am in a group called "Sending Some Sunshine" on Ravelry- and a secret someone has sent me this little bit of sunshine in the mail! How exciting! I wonder who it could be?

74TH CARD ~ CANADA

PRIVATE CARD
Hand delivered by my friend Garrett (see post cards 47 through 60...)

Photo of: The Canadian Flag

Garrett bought this at the dollar store for me. He brought it over last night with homemade cookies ...I think he was buttering me up because I agreed to check in on his cat while he is gone away for two weeks...

He wrote on the back

".....wish you were here...oh wait ...you are..."

:P :P


Thanks Cousin- you weirdo.

72ND CARD ~ CANADA

PRIVATE CARD
Sent by my very good friend KELLY~ !! ~ from St. John's, Newfoundland~Canada!

Photo of: St. John's (capital city of NFLD)

haha! My first card from Canada! (well...other then the ones I bought for myself- which I do not post) Kelly just moved back to Newfoundland and sent me this card while she was on the road! Newfoundland is the province I was born in - and pretty much my entire family is from there! I love this province and I love Kelly :)


Kelly pretty face! Thank you so much! I love it! I miss you xxxooo