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Ernie-NH
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Location: Bristol, New Hampshire
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 Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 12:23 pm Post subject: Nice old memories from 1953 ... |
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Hello all...
One of the guys ( Mr. J.S.Wilson ) from the Airhead forum that I also belong to ( ie: old BMW air cooled boxer engine bikes )... posted a photo journal of a trip his dad made in the early 1950s from England ( first by plane ) and on to a round trip through France, Germany, Austria, etc.. I found the pictures of the villages and terrain that I also know, to be exciting in view of the dramatic changes that have been made in the last 60+ years, but also exciting in those images of places that have changed little. The riding gear and outfits are almost laughable in comparison to our todays emphasis on ATGATT, BUT what an adventure that must have been !! Makes me wish I had a time-machine to join them on-route..
<<< http://www.go-faster.com/SS100.html >>>
Best regards all......// Ernie in NH
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Stoked Steve
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| Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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A very cool look through a window into the past, thanks for sharing...
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mtnroads
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| Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 12:25 am Post subject: |
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That was awesome Ernie. I looped through much the same area about 12 years ago (by car) and things have certainly changed, not necessarly for the better. Those must have been wonderful times and places, especially with the war behind them. What a great find!
Cheers,
John
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Number 6
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| Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 2:57 am Post subject: |
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Man it's awesome!
I am surprised by the quality of the pictures, they lack a bit of contrast which could be easily digitally enhanced but look very good otherwise. Did you scan the film or prints?
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robleyd
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| Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 4:44 am Post subject: |
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It wasn't Ernie who did the site - he just gave us the link to it.
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| Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:20 am Post subject: |
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| robleyd wrote: | | It wasn't Ernie who did the site - he just gave us the link to it. |
Oooops... Sorry 
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BobZ(IL)
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| Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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I'm with you Ernie. Let's join them in route. Great set of pictures.
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robert85
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| Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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Nice sharing just enjoying.........  |
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