Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Seattle, Washington. Breath-taking view of the Queen City from high atop Queen Anne Hill. World famous Space Needle in the background and magnificent Mount Rainier 90 miles in the background."

1970s, maybe the first half of the decade. Yes, the word "background" was used twice in one sentence.

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Pixie Park

Columbia City, Oregon

Woodland, Washington on the other side of the Columbia River

Favorite Movie Quotes: Something's Gotta Give

"I have never lied to you. I have always told you some version of the truth."

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Barge on the Columbia River

Columbia City, Oregon

Woodland, Washington area in the background.

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Tumwater, Washington

Morty Comix # 2567

Morty Comix # 2567 was drawn on a slip of yellow graph paper, rolled up, and placed inside an empty matchbox, which was in turn left at a bus stop under huge power lines in Tumwater, Washington.

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Near St. Helens, Oregon

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Seattle's downtown business district and the Kingdome, with snow-covered Mt. Rainier in the distance, as seen from the top of the Space Needle. Mt. Rainier is 14,410 ft. (4,395 m) high and 90 miles (144.81 kn) away from Seattle."

Late half of the 1970s, I imagine.

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Columbia River, Rainier, Oregon

Lewis and Clark Bridge with Longview, Washington in background

Morty Comix # 2566

 

Morty Comix # 2566 was folded twice and placed between the leaves in a dessert/cocktail menu at a pizza place in Tumwater, Washington

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Protect This Planet

Tumwater, Washington

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Seattle, Washington. This photo, taken from the Space Needle, shows the Grosvenor House in the lower left. The monorail track leads to the circular Washington Plaza Hotel. The black building is the Sea-First Bank and in the background is the multi-purpose Kingdome. On the right is a portion of the waterfront and Elliott Bay. Sixty miles to the south is Mt. Rainier."

Later half of the 1970s.

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Columbia River

Rainier, Oregon

Favorite Movie Quotes: Small Time Crooks

"I wish I still was a crook, then I'd feel like an actual person again."

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Deschutes River, Tumwater, Washington

Pee-Chee Hall of Fame

Over at the blog Lefty Limbo, my old Pee-Chee, which was highlighted here on Morty the Blog in 2011, was discovered and given a place of honor in the gallery of vintage Pee-Chee art.

Check out Greg's site and his Pee-Chee folder art collection at Flickr

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Longview, Washington industrial area as seen from across the Columbia River in Rainier, Oregon

Spongebob Omen

 

So on Monday morning I get out of the car at the parking lot at work and find this lone Spongebob Squarepants/Sandy Cheeks playing card on the ground, greeting me. I think Fate is trying to send me a message-- but what?

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The Lewis and Clark Bridge, spanning the Columbia River at Longview, Washington/Rainier, Oregon currently looks like a Christo installation.

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"The Space Needle, Seattle, Washington. This Seattle landmark rises to the height of 600 feet and is topped by a restaurant which revolves 360 degrees every hour. About 260 persons can be served. An observation deck and snack service is also atop the Needle for those who wish to feast mostly on the tremendous scenic panorama."

Late 1970s is my guess. No later than 1981.

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Longview, Washington

Favorite Movie Quotes: She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

"You got a breath on you like a hot mince pie."

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Borst Park, Centralia, Washington

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"The Seattle, Washington skyline is dominated by the 600 ft. Space Needle and skyscrapers of the Downtown Business District. On the right are the beautiful arches of the Pacific Science Center, and part of the busy harbor. Majestic Mt. Rainier dominates the horizon."

1970s

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Borst Blockhouse

Centralia, Washington

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Seattle, Washington at sunset. Mount Rainier, 14,410 feet (4,395 m) high, provides a beautiful background for this view of the Seattle Downtown Business District. In the foreground is the 600 foot (183 m) Space Needle and on the right by the waterfront, is the King County Domed Stadium."

Late 1970s.

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Favorite Movie Quotes: Shall We Dance

"I have an idea that's so dastardly it's beautiful."

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Dreamer checks out the space above the fridge

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"The Downtown Business District of Seattle, Washington. The towering 600 ft. (183 m) Space Needle is seen in the foreground, the Kingdome on the right, and majestic, snow-covered Mount Rainier is clearly visible in the distance, 100 miles (160.9 km.) away."

Taken in the late 1970s or 1980, when I lived in Seattle. Such a great city. I prefer it to Portland, although I know that is not the hip way to think these days. But look at our histories and you'll see Washington is a much more progressive state.