I am reaching deep into the Way Back Machine today. Here are three faint images.

The first is of WD and his family on the porch of the Pond Cove House. I have included original scans and enhanced versions for better identification. , Sadly, the enhancement seems to have little effect on this image.

Can anyone put any names to these faces?

WD and  Family original scan

WD and the Family

WD and family enhanced

WD and Family (enhanced)

This next set is interesting. WD’s daughters (Names?) and Nellie Poole at the beach.

WD Murray's daughters and Nellie Poole

WD Murray's daughters and Nellie Poole enhanced

In this instance, the enhancement has done wonders for what is already a great picture. The details are much clearer than, sadly, the family picture above. From the clothing to the facial expressions to the background, note the boat, there is allot to see in this picture.

Lastly, a picture of the Pond Cove House in the snow. Once again, I have included an enhanced version.

The Pond Cove House in the snow

The Pond Cove House in the snow(enhanced)

Hi Folks

I am back with more from the old photos box. This time we have family cookout and a visit to Arnie and Corinne in CT.

The Cookout

Elva, Bun and ?

Toppy, Arnie, Corinne and ?

Ray and ?

That is one fierce look Bryce...

Why are they scowling?

Hail Hail, the kids are here!

A Visit to Connecticut

I do not know when but it would see my mother visited with A&C  when Carol was say 3 or so. Some great pictures of Carol.

A Fine Family

Carol and her Grandmother

Mom & Carol

A Tea Party

I still have many more photos to come with still more to scan.

When I get a new scanner that is…

Here is more from the old Fourth of July parties of old.
With minimal commentary

More to come…

After a long wait, I am back with old photo’s from boxes round the house.
Here is a great one. The Cape Elizabeth Fire Department circa 1952.
How many relatives can you name?

Cape Elizabeth Fire Dept 1952

Hey All
It had always been my hope that I alone could keep this blog going with news and pics. Sadly, that has not been the case.
I have decided to invite all of you to become contributors. There are a couple of ways to contribute.

You Can:

1. Send me stories/images/what ever and I will post them.
2. Become a Site Author. This allows you to post new stories and pictures but requires the Administrator to put online.
3. Become a Site Contributor. This allows you to post directly online.

I would really welcome input. I think this blog has a real potential to grow into something more if people are interested.

Better late than never they say. Seems like it is the song of my life some days.

Be that as it may. Onward & upward.

I think we all had  a good time at the reunion. Good food, weather, beer and times.

From a very joyful day.

Eldred & Pat

The 'kitchen staff'

Little ones and not so little ones

I missed introductions here. Who is the woman in purple  & her son?

Smiling faces

Another missed introduction. Who are the father and daughter on the right?

Beautiful women & beautiful flowers

The Mullins Family

This may have been the most popular spot

Most family members older than 30 remember the Fourth of July reunions with great joy. They were some really fun times. Steamers, ‘italian’ sandwiches, watermelon and lockers full of soda and beer. The sound of canons mixed with firecrackers and horseshoes ringing. The smell of gun powder and olive oil.

Horseshoe pits

Kaboom!

Bonfire preparation. Note the stack of tires.

Dump truck rides.

How many faces can we identify in this photo? I certainly recognize my brother Bill. Not really sure beyond his face though. Any takers?

Hear Ye Hear Ye (Copyright K. Kritiansen 09)

For anyone who lounges on a sunny beach and says “Wouldn’t it be nice to live here?”

March 2 2009. Copyright K. Kristiansen

Patriots Day (April 18) 2007

Patriots Day (April 19) 2007

Patriots Day (April 19) 2007

More to follow…..

I would be quite remiss if I did not post some pictures of Emma and Lon here in short order.  After all, were it not for them, I would not have an Alewife Cove to live in or write about. Sadly, they were both gone before I arrived. I wish I could have known them.

Alonzo Soul and Emma Peabbles Murray

Is that a 50th Anniversary Cake?

She always seems to have that little smile...

As you can see, there are ‘others’ in this image. I know who they are and will share the whole image in a later post.

A proud and happy moment

One of the few Pictures of Lon that I have seen where he is really smiling.

And finally, a Whosit

Who is sitting with Emma

Is this Gordon?