BORING POSTCARDS

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Comment by jimmyconnors on May 1, 2020 at 7:58pm

I'm amazed.

Comment by jimmyconnors on May 1, 2020 at 6:31pm

"Comment by Valentine Mark Herman on April 18, 2020 at 4:59pm

YET ANOTHER BORING POSTCARD FROM MIKEL, for which Many Thanks yet again

I think it's a German boat, but can't make out the name on the back of it. Any guesses?"

What does it say on the back side? Also, I like the two persons in the foreground, especially the one on the right.

Also, I have to say, all the cards shown here: not at all boring, au contraire. More like exactly the kind of postcards I'm looking for on flea markets.

Comment by Valentine Mark Herman on May 1, 2020 at 5:22pm

Thanks Nancy,

Here's something from the Three Degrees

"When will I see you again?
When will we share precious moments?
Will I have to wait forever?
Will I have to suffer (suffer)
And cry the whole night through?

When will I see you again?
When will our hearts beat together?
Are we in love or just friends?
Is this my beginning or is this the end? (is this the end?)"

Neither, just put a Boring Postcard here to show how you are still part of the Group

PS

How would the Beach Boys manage without a Beach to go to?

Comment by Nancy Bell Scott on May 1, 2020 at 3:52pm

Sorry no picture. At least 1 demerit for me.

Comment by Valentine Mark Herman on April 28, 2020 at 3:31pm

I posted the message below about the 1st International Boring Postcard Day just before we all went into lockdown. Not surprisingly, and perhaps quite obviously, the response from you all was very limited -- in fact although I started two Discussions and asked you to participate, only Katerina has done so to date.

I'm tempted to postpone the event until 2021. To loose a year would not matter much, and we could easily shift The Day to 23 May 2021.

Any thoughts??

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1ST INTERNATIONAL BORING POSTCARD DAY

The 1^st International Boring Postcard Day will be held on 23 May, 2020. On this day, in 1952, the Founding Father of Boring Postcards, Martin Parr, was born. Martin produced 3 seminal books on Boring Postcards, and was the inspiration behind the establishment of IUOMA's Boring Postcard Group.

The highlight of the 1^st International Boring Postcard Day will be the selection of the Most Boring Postcards of the Year. There are two categories: i) black and white, and ii)colour (with a 'u'!). You can nominate and vote for one Boring Postcard in each category.

To participate in this event, you must be a Member of the Boring Postcards Group. You are invited to put forward one or two of your most Boring Postcards (one black and white, the second coloured), and, if you have not already done so, send it, or them, to Valentine Mark Herman, 1 Rue de la Vieille Fontaine, F-11130 Sigean, France.

The nominated Boring Postcards will be displayed on two Discussion pages that will be setup for the Group -- one Discussion for the black and white postcards, the other for the coloured ones. For each and every Postcard that you put forward, please provide the following information: i) your name; ii) the title of the Postcard, and/or any information relevant to it; iii) why you think that it is Boring.

If you have already sent your Most Boring Postcard(s) to Val, it will have been included in the Group's pages. Please copy it or them and post it on the relevant Discussion page with the required information. If you have not sent it or them to Val, then please post it or them on the Discussions pages.

The deadline for the submission for the Most Boring Postcard of the Year is 16 May, 2020. Only Postcards posted on the Discussion pages will be part of the event. No Postcards, however Boring, will be considered after that date.

How will the winning Boring Postcards be chosen?

Between the 16^th and the 22^nd of May, each member of the Boring Postcards Group will be able to cast 1 vote for the Postcard in each category they find Most Boring, and send their choices to Val.

He will collate the votes, and announce the winners on the 23^rd May. (In the unlikely event of a tie and/or any disputes about the outcomes, final decisions will be taken by two specially appointed Independent Assessors – Mr Boots and Do Ghi [Val's cat and dog])

There are no prizes, except for the honour of being the Winners of the 1^st International Boring Postcard Day for 2020.

Comment by Valentine Mark Herman on April 28, 2020 at 3:09pm

HOLY AND WHOLEY MOLEY BORING POSTCARDS

1. The Natural Bridge of Va

"Height 218 ft. God's greatest miracle in stone"

This Holy Boring Postcard -- another one from Mim -- was issued by The Rotograph Co, NY City, and printed (why, I wonder?) in Germany

I hope you will not think I am being blasphemous, but I am sure that God has made greater miracles than this

2. Point Naturel, Minerve, Hérault, France

This 'natural bridge' is 150 meters long: wow!3. Niaux Cave and panoramic view of rhe Vicdessos Valley, near Tarascon-sur-Ariège, France

Extra marks for identifying the make and year of the station wagon bottom right. (I claim the points for identifying the white Renault 4, bottom left, circa 1965)

5. A 'Pittoresque' section (and whole) of the Route de St Claude at la Faucille near Mijoux, Jura, France

Sent in July 1970 by Madelaine, Louis and Joel to Mme Brions 'with kisses to your papa"

Comment by Valentine Mark Herman on April 28, 2020 at 2:48pm

MORE FROM MIM..... continued (cos I  added the Comment before I had finished the cards: sorry Mim; sorry folks)

6. Century Park East Condominiums

"We're familiar with the current market", says P&M Realty Corp, "and when you deal with P&M you're assured of getting the best price for your condominium".

I think that "condominium" is one of the ugliest words in the American language -- it seems to be a composite of two words, "condom" and "inium", or "condo" and "minimium". The building ain't nothing special either.

7. Hyatt Regency Acapulco

"750 Rooms and Suites. And the gentlest and prettiest section of beach in all of Acapulco Bay"

I've never been to the Bay, but if there are more hotels there like this I very much doubt that it will be either a gentle or a pretty Bay

Comment by Valentine Mark Herman on April 28, 2020 at 2:36pm

MORE FROM MIM...for which Many Thanks

1. WIndmill Point Marina, VA

"..a popular resort for yachtsmen and fishermen on the Inland Waterway where the Roppahannock joins the Chesapeake...open year round"

2.  The Virginia Civil War Centennial Center

"...in downtown Richmond, is your orientation point for visit to Virginia's wealth of Civil War sites...Drive north on 7th street, turn right just short of Turnpike Duval street leads direct to the free parking lot".

Now who could resist the free parking?

3. Ballroom Garden Governor's Palace, Williamsburg

The garden beyond the Ballroom of the Governor's Palace typifies the formality of English design. Here are found elaborate geometrical patterns, framed with clipped hedges and accented topiary work; Standing over the garden are twelve massive box trees, the "twelve apostles" often found on English estates of the period. Open daily."

But which period?

4. Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA

"..;with its cypress-paneled walls and friendly atmposphere, offers visitors to Williamsburg spacious accomodation at moderate rates. Conveniently located, it is adjacent to the Reception Center and Craft House, and is within short distance of the restored area."

5. New Choptank River Bridge near Oxford, MD

Did Senator Edward Kennedy ever drive over this Bridge?

6. Century Park east Condominiums, Beverley Hills

Comment by Valentine Mark Herman on April 18, 2020 at 4:16pm

TWO MORE BORING POSTCARDS OF SHIPS

1. SS Mackinaw

Today the Mackinaws are a class of icebreakers, but this is an earlier one with the same name that isn't an icebreaker

2. Hr. Mr. "Drenthe"

A 'submarine hunter'

Comment by Valentine Mark Herman on April 18, 2020 at 3:59pm

YET ANOTHER BORING POSTCARD FROM MIKEL, for which Many Thanks yet again

I think it's a German boat, but can't make out the name on the back of it. Any guesses?

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