Photos, videos and docs of Alan Mays, with the keywords: "forks"

Lobster, Hamburger, and a Coke

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:56:02 +0000

A Vintage Photos Theme Park photo for the theme of forks, knives, and/or spoons.

Yum! The photographer caught this woman in midbite as she lifted a forkful of lobster to her mouth. This is an undated slide with no location information.

Don't Take My Picture

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 01:10:02 +0000

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A Vintage Photos Theme Park photo for the theme of someone is not happy (pouting, scowling, etc.).

A snapshot of a woman who was understandably annoyed at having her picture taken while she was eating. The typewritten date on the back of the photo is "Aug. 27, 1952."

Notice, too, that there's another women who's barely visible in the background, She's walking past a couple of small structures, which may be outhouses or storage buildings.

Better Than Haying (Full Version)

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 03:36:04 +0000

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What is it that's "Better Than Haying," as the caption says? For an explanation, see the cropped version of this real photo postcard.

Better Than Haying

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 03:36:06 +0000

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A fishing photo for the Vintage Photos Theme Park topic of knitting, fishing, and kissing (photos of people who are knitting, fishing, or kissing; post examples of all three if you have them.).

"Better Than Haying" is the caption of this real photo postcard by Vermont photographer Edwin T. Houston, who published it in 1906 (take a look at the full version to see Houston's inscription at the bottom of the photo).

Just about any activity would be better than "haying," or making hay by hand, which is a laborious chore that usually has to be done on a hot summer day. The farmer in the photo, with his dog by his side, is taking a break from haying by casting his fishing line into the water.

The farmer has literally turned his back on his haymaking tools, which are visible on the left-hand side of the photo. We can see the teeth of a rake, the blade of a scythe, and the handle of a third tool, which must be a hay fork with its tines stuck in the ground.

So the humorous moral of the story told by this carefully constructed scene is, of course: Fishing is better than haying!

Dennis and Little Francis at Thanksgiving

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 03:57:14 +0000

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Written on the back of this photo: "Dennis & Little Francis. Thanksgiving."

Thanksgiving Greetings

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 23:56:36 +0000

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Thanksgiving for Our Army and Navy Forever

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:49:30 +0000

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Wedding Menu for Gustav Brünner and Helene Rumke, May 11, 1889

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:43:22 +0000

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I haven't been able to uncover any information regarding Gustav Brünner and Helene Rumke, but see below for a Google-assisted translation of the German text of their wedding menu.

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Menu zur Hochzeitsfeier des Herrn Gustav Brünner und Fräulein Helene Rumke am Sonnabend, den 11. Mai 1889.

Krebssuppe.

Ochsenfilet, Bratkartoffeln.

Lachs, Butter, und Petersilie.

Spargel, Spinat, Erbsen, Schinken, Ochsenzunge, gebr. Schweser.

Kapaunen, Salat, und Compot.

Eis, Backwerk.

Butter, Käse, Nachtisch.

Ernst Gravenhorst, Hamburg.

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Menu for the Wedding of Mr. Gustav Brünner and Miss Helene Rumke on Saturday, May 11, 1889.

Crab Soup.

Fillet of Beef, Fried Potatoes.

Salmon, Butter, and Parsley.

Asparagus, Spinach, Peas, Ham, Ox Tongue, fried Sweetbreads.

Capons, Salad, and Compote.

Ice Cream, Baked Goods.

Butter, Cheese, Dessert.

Ernst Gravenhorst, Hamburg.

Hallowe'en

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 19:35:17 +0000

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Postmarked: Hagerstown, Md., Oct. 30, 1908.

Sent to: Mr. J. D. Payne, Box 816, Martinsburg, W.Va.

Handwritten message: "Compliment of the season. You have a fine appetite, so [ac]cept a slice of cake at 12 p.m. on Halloween eve and have pleasant dreams."