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SkipperRi · 01-25-2014, 07:14 AM

In the industrial zone in my hometown...

**WPRESTO** · 01-25-2014, 07:37 AM

Eckley (CA) apparently also known as "Garden City" (just visible low along the side of the ferry). The sign at the far right reads: "Eckley Fishing Resort Courtesy Dock" with another reference to "Garden City." Maybe once upon a time.
FYI added after some research. The ferry was named "Garden City." It was retired from service in 1929 and much later towed to Eckley where it was used as a resort, dance hall, fishing pier, and bar. A commercial failure, the boat was eventually left to rot, then in 1983 destroyed by a wildfire that swept overland. Some wreckage is apparently still visible in the water. The image is a scan from a 50 year old Kodachrome taken when I was an undergrad at Berkeley.

**noelcmn** · 01-25-2014, 11:41 AM

I did not post this-its my evil twin brother

Racer X 69 · 01-25-2014, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Wonder if it was done by a professional sign painter or the owner. If the latter, there is another source of income.

It is a "wrap". The image is printed on a large format printer, on vinyl that has an adhesive back. Then it is applied much like a decal or sticker.

Wrap advertising - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It has revolutionized graphics and advertising.

Jean Poitiers · 01-25-2014, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by noelcmn

I did not post this-its my evil twin brother

Well, I like the guy already ... would make a wonderful Frenchman !

J

**noelcmn** · 01-25-2014, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Well, I like the guy already ... would make a wonderful Frenchman !

J

Jean Poitiers · 01-25-2014, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

It is a "wrap". The image is printed on a large format printer, on vinyl that has an adhesive back. Then it is applied much like a decal or sticker.

Wrap advertising - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It has revolutionized graphics and advertising.

Shakespeare had it all wrong ... "The first thing we do, let's kill all the ~~lawyers~~ marketers" !!! ... and I have some good friends that are marketing professors, too ... go figure.

Racer X 69 · 01-25-2014, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by Pepe Le Pew

Really a cat??

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Some house cats are remarkably bold and fierce. One that belonged to a friend, which lived to near 20 and weighed over 17 pounds, was notoriously intolerant of dogs entering its territory and quick to chase away such intruders. The two resident dogs, one a very large flat-coated retriever, always gave way when Omar strutted by.

For sure. Years ago I had a domestic cat that chased every dog that came into my yard away. Those dogs who tried to stand their ground wound up with bloody muzzles.

Racer X 69 · 01-25-2014, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Shakespeare had it all wrong ... "The first thing we do, let's kill all the ~~lawyers~~ marketers" !!! ... and I have some good friends that are marketing professors, too ... go figure.

(For some reason the like thingy won't work for me today)

So here:

theunartist · 01-25-2014, 02:51 PM

K20D + Pentax DA 50-200 ED

K10D + Pentax A 35-70/4.0

Jean Poitiers · 01-26-2014, 03:09 AM

Originally posted by theunartist

K20D + Pentax DA 50-200 ED

K10D + Pentax A 35-70/4.0

Nice and really like the last one .. also just picked up an A 35-70/4 and need to take it out on a spin ... J

**Crooski** · 01-26-2014, 10:39 AM

strange sign

g026r · 01-30-2014, 09:43 PM

This sign is not what it, at first glance, appears to be:

Jean Poitiers · 01-30-2014, 11:48 PM

Originally posted by g026r

This sign is not what it, at first glance, appears to be:

Just FYI ... I cannot see your image, J

**pearsaab** · 01-31-2014, 06:48 AM

posted in another spot but thought it made since to go here too

01-25-2014, 07:37 AM	#2387
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,106	Eckley (CA) apparently also known as "Garden City" (just visible low along the side of the ferry). The sign at the far right reads: "Eckley Fishing Resort Courtesy Dock" with another reference to "Garden City." Maybe once upon a time. FYI added after some research. The ferry was named "Garden City." It was retired from service in 1929 and much later towed to Eckley where it was used as a resort, dance hall, fishing pier, and bar. A commercial failure, the boat was eventually left to rot, then in 1983 destroyed by a wildfire that swept overland. Some wreckage is apparently still visible in the water. The image is a scan from a 50 year old Kodachrome taken when I was an undergrad at Berkeley. Last edited by WPRESTO; 10-28-2014 at 07:46 PM.

01-30-2014, 09:43 PM	#2398
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	This sign is not what it, at first glance, appears to be: Last edited by g026r; 01-31-2014 at 08:16 AM.

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01-25-2014, 07:14 AM	#2386
SkipperRi Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rijeka Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 595	In the industrial zone in my hometown...

01-25-2014, 11:41 AM	#2388
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,178	I did not post this-its my evil twin brother

01-25-2014, 11:44 AM	#2389
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by WPRESTO Wonder if it was done by a professional sign painter or the owner. If the latter, there is another source of income. It is a "wrap". The image is printed on a large format printer, on vinyl that has an adhesive back. Then it is applied much like a decal or sticker. Wrap advertising - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia It has revolutionized graphics and advertising.

01-25-2014, 11:47 AM	#2390
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by noelcmn I did not post this-its my evil twin brother Well, I like the guy already ... would make a wonderful Frenchman ! J

01-25-2014, 11:50 AM	#2391
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,178	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Well, I like the guy already ... would make a wonderful Frenchman ! J

01-25-2014, 11:53 AM	#2392
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Racer X 69 It is a "wrap". The image is printed on a large format printer, on vinyl that has an adhesive back. Then it is applied much like a decal or sticker. Wrap advertising - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia It has revolutionized graphics and advertising. Shakespeare had it all wrong ... "The first thing we do, let's kill all the ~~lawyers~~ marketers" !!! ... and I have some good friends that are marketing professors, too ... go figure.

01-25-2014, 11:57 AM	#2393
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by Pepe Le Pew Really a cat?? Originally posted by WPRESTO Some house cats are remarkably bold and fierce. One that belonged to a friend, which lived to near 20 and weighed over 17 pounds, was notoriously intolerant of dogs entering its territory and quick to chase away such intruders. The two resident dogs, one a very large flat-coated retriever, always gave way when Omar strutted by. For sure. Years ago I had a domestic cat that chased every dog that came into my yard away. Those dogs who tried to stand their ground wound up with bloody muzzles.

01-25-2014, 12:01 PM	#2394
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Shakespeare had it all wrong ... "The first thing we do, let's kill all the ~~lawyers~~ marketers" !!! ... and I have some good friends that are marketing professors, too ... go figure. (For some reason the like thingy won't work for me today) So here:

01-25-2014, 02:51 PM	#2395
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	K20D + Pentax DA 50-200 ED K10D + Pentax A 35-70/4.0

01-26-2014, 03:09 AM	#2396
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by theunartist K20D + Pentax DA 50-200 ED K10D + Pentax A 35-70/4.0 Nice and really like the last one .. also just picked up an A 35-70/4 and need to take it out on a spin ... J

01-30-2014, 11:48 PM	#2399
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by g026r This sign is not what it, at first glance, appears to be: Just FYI ... I cannot see your image, J

01-31-2014, 06:48 AM	#2400
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	posted in another spot but thought it made since to go here too