Marni, the kids and I were walking in an area called the "Old Town" last weekend. It has a bunch of the Dutch colonial buildings and reminds you of a small European town. Kind of interesting. But, even more interesting is that it is close to the wharf and shipyards.
Having never really wondered where things like waterproof bags and tarps come from I was floored to see people-on the street, sewing these huge rolls and lengths of tarps. I guess someone has to do it. There were people sewing what looked to be, sails. There were ropes that were as thick as my legs. It was very interesting.
Even more interesting is that we saw a kid wearing a t-shirt with the Alberta 75 logo. That was the logo that was used when Alberta turned 75.....in 1980. I wondered where this kid would get a 30 year old t-shirt from Alberta. Then it dawned on me, what happens to all those old clothes that we donate to the Salvation army? I am sure that the stuff they don't sell gets donated somewhere else. I guess it has to go somewhere. I am sure there is someone wearing an old Lanny McDonald flames jersey around here, too.
I remember that year...everyone in our school got a coin with that same design on it. I thought it was the coolest, until I found out 7-11 didn't accept it.
ReplyDeleteSadly, I rememember that logo also....Very cool and very retro. Feels a little more like home to see that I suppose.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Cam!
I am really enjoying your insights about life, its perils and adventures, in Indonesia. I was around for Alberta's 50th but I'm sure there are no t-shirts out there from that one.
ReplyDeleteDid they make t-shirts on the weaving looms, back then? I guess you needed something to wear with your Dungerees.
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