Ah! the Memories!

Many years ago, when we lived in Germany, we took

a trip to Holland to see the tulips (among other things!)

When we were in Amsterdam, we didn't know where

to park our Volkswagen minivan. We were told we

could park it in a big excavation pit right across

the way from this railway station. Some cars were

leaving and were having trouble climbing out of the

pit, but we parked there anyway. When we were

ready to leave, our little minivan climbed right on

out just like it was made for climbing hills!

This postcard, which I received today from Peter,

brought back these memories as clearly as if

they were yesterday!

Thank you so much, Peter, for such a wonderful

postcard!

A Beacon of Hope

From the Ukrainian city of Odessa comes

this picture of Vorontsov lighthouse.

The card comes from Anna, who lives in

Odessa city. She tells me it is called the

City of Humor' because their people never

lose heart and stay full of energy and happiness.

What a nice thought!

Anna also says there are lots of artists, writers,

musicians, and scientists living there.

Thank you, Anna, for introducing me to your

wonderful 'hometown'!

This stamp, showing beautiful grains of wheat,

brought the card from Ukraine to Texas!

First Card From Sweden

This beautiful mapcard comes from Vinda.

It is from Dalakarlia, Sweden, where, Vinda says,

there is a beautiful area with forests, lakes, and

farms. She says she used to celebrate midsummer

there when she was younger.

Thank you, Vinda, for the great card!

Vinda said she hasn't sent any postcards for a

long time, but she found these cute stamps.

Than she looked a little more and found

this card, and, BINGO.

I'm so glad she found the stamps and card,

because they are beautiful and they are

my first ones from Sweden!

Thanks, again, Vinda!

A Card From Tommi, the Artist!

Tommi, a clever artist from Finland, sent me this

beautiful card. It looks like 'The Yellow Rose of Texas'!

But wait...there's more!!!

Tommi said my nickname (beachcomber)

inspired him, so look what was on the back

of the card:

I LOVE it, and I think it is so clever! I am

proud to be the inspiration for Tommi's

drawing!

Thank you, Tommi, for the great artwork

and for the card!

The Card Without An Identity!

Do YOU know this card???

I received this very nice 'Earth' card from Beth

in St. Louis, Missouri. However, Beth

forgot to put the ID number on it and I

cannot register it. If you are Beth, or if you

know Beth, please tell her to contact me so I

can register her card.

Thank you, Beth, for the card. I really like the

astronauts heading to their rocket. I have

never received an astronaut card before!

First Card From Berlin

I have received quite a few cards from Germany

(Deutschland), but this is the first one I have

gotten from Berlin. It comes from Svenja, a

27-year-old newlywed! She says she loves traveling

and has been to the USA several times. She has

also lived in Egypt and Tunisia!

Thank you, Svenja, for the nice card!

Cute card!

This cute card came to me from Elke and

her family, who live in Saarbrueken.

I think it's nice that this doggie's 'people' put a

basket outside the door where he can wait

until someone lets him in!

Thank you, Elke, for the card, and best wishes to

you and your family!