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Recent Acquisition - Postcard Collection

For some reason a bird speaking Japanese is mildly off putting.

> Literal translation

Bird:” ‘Uhm Hello, this is the Ono family.”

Bird: “What’s wrong?”

Owner: “Abe-chan, you’re a little too early. Once the phone’s picked up, then properly say hello.”

Bird: “Okay, understood.”

Owner: “Do you really understand? I’m counting on you. Hello, this is the Ono family residence in Gifu.”]

Bird: “Okay, I understand!”

Owner: “Got it.”

Our #Oscars celebration continues with classic and modern western movie sets on BLM-managed lands!  

Alabama Hills near Hollywood – photo by Bob Wick, BLM.  Since the early 1920’s, movie stars such as Hopalong Cassidy, Gene Autry, and the Lone Ranger have been shooting it out at the Alabama Hills.

Diablo Canyon Recreation Area in New Mexico – photo by Steven W. Martin.  More than a well-known rock climbing location, Diablo Canyon’s cracked basalt walls served as the perfect film backdrop for Cowboys and Aliens, 3:10 to Yuma, and City Slickers.

Red Rocks National Conservation Area in Nevada – photo by Bob Wick, BLM. Red Rocks featured Roy Rogers and his horse Trigger in Bells of San Angelo (1947).

The historic Empire Ranch in Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in Arizona – photos by Bob Wick, BLM. Rich with history, this is still an operating cattle ranch that looks much the same as it did in the 1800’s. It provided the perfect setting for Red River (1948) and McLintock (1963) starring John Wayne, Outlaw Josie Wales (Clint Eastwood, 1976), and Gunsmoke (James Arness-series).

Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument in Utah – photo by Bob Wick. The Pariah townsite in the southern part of the monument included a movie set which was built in the early 1960s for Sergeants Three, a Western featuring Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. It also provided settings for the television series Death Valley Days and Gunsmoke. The last movie filmed there was The Outlaw Josie Wales in 1976.

Yener Torun

The rarest stuff is 90s/2000s techno/drum & bass, some afro-pop, and a little bit of DC go-go, but there’s other genres as well including some fairly popular 90s/2000s stuff.

Please check out the list, and if you find some things you like, message me (little-cinnamon-tiel) an address where I can mail them and I’ll send them media mail (US only, sorry) for free (unless I run out of money, which is always a possibility, ha). Please don’t ask in a reblog because I might miss it.

The Top 5 Travel Destinations for 2016:

The Denny’s in Ogallala, Nebraska

If expertly-rolled silverware is your niche, this Denny’s is worth the pilgrimage. Gazing upon the perfection of these lil’ fabric burritos will make you feel small. It’s hard to believe there’s a fork, spoon AND knife all snuggled up in there. Feels almost disrespectful to unroll them but what are you gonna do? Eat with your hands?*

*Many guests eat with their hands

The Denny’s in Grand Forks, North Dakota

If you live in a bustling, overcrowded metropolis you’d love a weekend getaway to this Denny’s, known for it’s ample parking. There are always open spots right where you want them. We recommend renting the largest SUV possible and re-parking it several times during your meal.

Bordeaux, France

This famous wine region is steeped in french culture and offers much to explore. Enjoy sights of the river Garonne and see Europe’s largest lift bridge.

The Denny’s in Danvers, Massachusetts

Any ol’ Denny’s has a diner bell but this one is by far the loudest. Holy cow, you gotta hear this sucker ding. Enjoy the deafening pitch as it echoes through the dining room. Seriously though, bring earplugs.

The Denny’s in Deland, Florida