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This paper bag contained postcards purchased at the Emporium this day. It is old, yellow and brown around the edges. The modern plastic bags just aren’t the same. These next few photos are from inside the Hormel Restaurant. We had a nice lunch there. This is now Tony’s.

It was a huge undertaking but the feeling of accomplishment is gratifying. I couldn’t have done this without the help of my son, Nick. He provided two fold vision in as much as approach to the problems involved and eyesight. The film cleaner arrived this morning in the mail. The red label on...

Dear marni1971, I had a brief moment to view all the photo and video options you have on your page thanks to the heads up from Goofnut1980. As soon as I get a couple of year’s free time I plan to take advantage of viewing your incredible collection. The picture I posted as TTC was also added...

Thanks for the info for marni1971. That is a treasure trove of stuff.

Here is a quick update on my progress with the additional pics (slides) from opening day. All the items I ordered from Amazon have arrived except the film cleaner which I need before I can scan the slides due to some debris on the four decade plus old pics. My son, Nick, came over this weekend...

I have enjoyed following your report. One thing I have learned is that I will no longer have any apprehension about the length of my trip reports. Do not misunderstand my meaning in that statement because if I did not find yours most interesting I would have stopped reading long before the...

My son told me last evening that Disney has banned “selfie-sticks” at all parks. I was not aware of this or do I have such a device. I don’t believe I have ever taken a selfie on purpose. Apparently people using such contraptions are making contact with elements in/on attractions and causing...

Your TR is not quite as old as mine is, a matter of fact you are not as old as the origin of my TR. You are obviously a young Disney Girl at heart but you possess grown up communication skills. Whether we all realize it or not we do pick up little tidbits of information from other’s...

“Brilliant” A couple of comments: 1. Tea: My grandpa taught me to drink tea with milk. He managed a foundry prior to WWI in Europe for the National Cash Register Co. which was a corporation founded in Dayton, Ohio. He must have picked up this trait then. When I order hot tea in restaurant...

Good news on the opening day slide picture dilemma. I pursued all the avenues to be able to find software for my HP Scanjet unit with the 35mm slide converter. There just do not seem to be any for my OS and the download for my son’s laptop was a failure. If anyone knows someone interested in...

Becky smiled at your response. She said it was something she purchased on sale for a few bucks at a women’s clothing store in downtown Dayton, Ohio. She also expressed a desire to be that size again. After being married all these years I have learned when my comments could be detrimental and...

Several posters have mentioned the Contemporary “open” issue. I got curious and did a search myself. I got the same as you found almost all sources list 10/01/1971 for the opening of the Contemporary. I do know that the monorail was not going through the concourse of the Contemporary and...

Well I finally got the hang of the picture thing. I was quite pleased with the picture quality. I did use a photo fixer-upper software thingy so I had a little help. The photos were also in an envelope, in a folder, in a box, in a dry cabinet for four decades so I guess the pristine quality...

Becky rode the buckets with me. They were running a complete round trip so you departed from the same loading area where you boarded. It was a great view and a peaceful journey over the Magic kingdom. Notice the construction cranes surrounding the Contemporary installing the modular rooms...

Notice the guy with the tripod and the film style camera. I would love to see some of his footage. Not exactly at maximum load capacity. Perhaps an “A” ticket was too steep a fare. Here is Becky just happy not to be put in the paddy wagon. What a crowd on Main Street. The only three...

Main entrance. Eeyore wondering where all the guests are. Tigger says "whatever'. There were more characters than guests, Except for the group gathered in the background. I think they were the largest assemblage we noticed all day. Right inside the main portal. I can almost smell the...

Our honeymoon hotel in Daytona Beach and departure point for WDW on 10/01/1971 Becky on the hotel balcony The tram from the parking lot. Our first Disney ride. Notice the empty seats. Heading to the monorail platform for our second Disney ride. Cool looking transportation even in 2015...

The good news is that my son and DIL have been cleaning up some of the eons of clutter that have amassed in our household. This was their Christmas present to us. It has been a wonderful gift. Our son brought box loads of photos up from our basement and spread them about the living room. He...

Thanks to all for the kind comments. I was motivated to write this TR after speaking with many Disney cast members that assuredly were not born when the big event happened. I was also surprised at how little they were acquainted with Disney history. On the picture topic: I too got the urge...

I-O........ It is really difficult to do the articulated letters with your arms and use a keyboard at the same time. Go Buckeyes!