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Steilacoom, Washington

Morty Comix # 2546

Morty Comix # 2546 was left in an interesting public bulletin shelter in Steilacoom, Washington. Rather than posting this comic as a notice I stuck it in the rafters. There was one public declaration that really stood out, about how the Post Office helped a soldier from neighboring Fort Lewis.

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View from Steilacoom, Washington

Puget Sound, McNeil Island, Fox Island, Olympic Mountains

Postcard - Ocean Shores, Washington - 1970s

"Ocean Shores Golf Club. Home of Pat Boone Celebrity Classic. Ocean Shores, Washington 98551. Eighteen Holes - 6145 Yards - Par 72 - Providing many challenges the first nine holes border the man-made canal. The second nine holes are lined with beautiful trees."

"Long tee shots and large velvet greens provide a golfing experience on a course often referred to as the finest in the West. Club House has a coffee shop, dining room, 19th Hole, Sauna Baths, Electric Carts, and a Pro Shop featuring fine sports wear and equipment. Centrally located, these facilities cater to conventions and special Tournaments."


Probably from the 1970s.

I have a lot of Scots blood, but the allure of golf remains elusive to me. I think Robin Williams' bit on golf pretty much pegs my attitude on this surreal sport. When my Father was in his 20s he had a set of golf clubs, the bag, etc. because he thought knowing the sport would help him rise in the private sector. We're talking JFK era here. He always called those clubs "idiot sticks," and promptly dumped them when we moved from the city to the farm.

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View from Steilacoom, Washington 

Puget Sound, McNeil Island, Fox Island, Olympic Mountains

Buttons - Popular Culture - 1983

On the fold: (c) 1983 Universal City Studios, Inc. [rest of info is cut off at margin]

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Grays Harbor County, Washington

Favorite Movie Quotes: Murder, My Sweet

"Now this is beginning to make sense, in a screwy sort of a way. I get dragged in and get money shoved at me. I get pushed out and get money shoved at me. Everybody pushes me in, everybody pushes me out. Nobody wants me to DO anything. Okay, put a check in the mail. I cost a lot not to do anything. I get restless. Throw in a trip to Mexico."

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James Abbott murals, Elma, Washington

Morty Comix # 2545

Morty Comix # 2545 was part of a mini-drama. Nadine, my 2000 Buick Regal, picked up a machine bolt in one of her front tires. So I had to take a day off work, limp over to the neighboring and larger town of Elma on a toy spare tire, and have my real tire patched by a great regional tire chain-- in fact, the very best place to go for tires in Washington and Oregon.

While I was in the waiting room, I noticed a side table had a little drawer, just big enough to house a Morty Comix. It was like the piece was built for this purpose!

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Marmite, butter, and peanut butter on hot waffles. A taste treat that can't be beat. Using a paper plate only enhances the atmosphere. Hey, normally I just eat over the sink so this is fanciness.

Postcard - Ocean Shores, Washington

 

"Ocean Shores. Spectacular peninsula on the Washington seacoast, a complete new resort city with golfing, sport salmon fishing, clamming, dozens of motels, many private homes, six miles of sandy beach."

[Click on image to enlarge] In the far distance you can the entrance to Grays Harbor and Westport. Looks to be from the 1970s.

For a brief time Starhead Comix was headquartered here, located just outside the range of this camera shot, off the lower left-hand corner on Rain St.

Buttons - Popular Culture - 1980s

I've Seen Elvis

On the curl: BUTR-770267(c)RPP,Inc.

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Favorite Movie Quotes: The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)

"Don't you realize Americans dislike having their children stolen?"

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Tumwater, Washington

Postcard - Ocean Shores, Washington

"Ocean Shores, Washington 98569. Polynesian - 70 Units. Canterbury Inn - 45 Units. Grey Gull - 38 Units. Washington's foremost resort area and convention headquarters."

This postcard has a 1976 date on it.

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Tumwater, Washington

Buttons - Popular Culture - 1980s

 

I'm Still Dead

Elvis

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Morty Comix # 2544

Morty Comix # 2544 was placed under a table at a Tumwater, Washington Dairy Queen.  Just earlier this month Morty Comix # 2538 was placed under a neighboring table and was still there at the time this photo was taken. Placing these Morty Comix and photographing them at the height of lunchtime while remaining undetected is something of a challenge.

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Grays Harbor

Hoquiam, Washington

Favorite Movie Quotes: The King and Four Queens

"You wouldn't wait two years for any man. But money, a pile of it, that would be worth waiting for."

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Grays Harbor

Hoquiam, Washington

WBG! Max Traffic! Andy Nukes!

Two news items here. First, our old friend Buzz Buzzizyk has just published the latest White Buffalo Gazette. 44 p., enlarged digest format. Includes work by Jim Siergey (nice cover, Jim!), Max Clotfelter, Clark Dissmeyer, Paul Krassner, Steve Willis, O'Ryan, Suzanne Baumann, Chad Woody, Mike Hill, Matt Feazell, Andy Nukes, Tom Brinkmann, Jeff Zenick, Kelly Froh, Delaine Derry Green, Joel Orff, Brad Foster, Mariana Weflen, George Erling, Billy McKay, Jerry Sims, Edward Bolman, Sean Bieri, Tom Motley, Buzz Buzzizyk, John Porcellino,  Blair Wilson, and Andrew Goldfarb.

Buzz can be contacted at 130 Short St., Butler, PA 16001

Secondly, our comrade Maximum Traffic, apparently while visiting Florida, met with the amazing Andy Nukes! Max is the one in the hat.

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Hogan's Corner, Washington

You must have a license in order to have a pet clam. Otherwise the local Clam Catcher will impound your shellfish companion and put it in the Clam Pound. And it is a sad sight that jabs at your heart to walk through that facility and resist the mournful expressions of those abandoned clams who so much want a nice home.

So please, clam owners, license your clams and while you are at it make sure they get all their vaccinations.

Postcard - Ocean Shores, Washington

 "Ocean Shores, Washington. Located on the Pacific Ocean in southwest Washington, this popular vacation spot offers a wide variety of recreational facilities for the sportsman."


1970s

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Ocean Shores, Washington

Morty Comix # 2543

Morty Comix # 2543 was tucked into the flap of a box that serves as a display for tooth care in my all-time favorite dental office. My dentist would probably advise that fellow with two mouths to buy floss in bulk.

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The Fabs take over the couch