Tag Archives: Old Photos

lots o’ fun …

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … at the fall 2019 auction. We host this year’s fall auction at the same place with many of the  same friendly group on November 22nd! Join us and make a bit of history as you see some wonderful … Continue reading →

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60…, 60…, do I hear 70 ….

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. …. is a familiar cadence to auction fans. And speaking of auctions, our final event for the 2026 season is our popular fall auction on November 22nd at Legion Hall #101. Join us and see what you can add … Continue reading →

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cannon shots

Posted on October 27, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. It is popular to trademark common words with unconventional spellings – Like  ‘Canon’ for ‘cannon’. Many photo fans recognize Canon cameras as potentially elite tools of the trade – but Canon also makes and sells other items like medical … Continue reading →

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family gathering

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Well, we hope you enjoyed our fall fair event last Sunday. Up next for this year’s PHSC  events is our fall auction. A poster and lot photos will be posted to this site shortly. The auctions we hold are … Continue reading →

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what’s a Tropical TECO?

Posted on October 18, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Glad you asked! It is one of the unusual (and rare) cameras offered today at our Fall Fair by Les Jones. It was once sold by  store and catalogue here in Canada by Eaton’s, now long gone ( folded … Continue reading →

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ghoulies and ghosties …

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Robert

Toronto … and long leggedly beasties and things that go ‘bump’ in the night … is from a traditional Scottish folk prayer. As Halloween is fast approaching it seems fitting to discuss old post-mortem images (really old, not like the … Continue reading →

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digger o’dell

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. About six or seven years ago, we received a new variety of Milkweed – Cinderella Swamp Milkweed. When it first produced blossoms (attracts Monarchs each fall) it also attracted wasps. This variety turns out to be safe with butterflies. … Continue reading →

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giving a raspberry …

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Photos like that at left (but much older than c2004) are suitable for any photographic collection – perhaps in a sub-set titled fruit, berries, bugs, insects, etc.. This critter was found wandering around my raspberries one year (the canes … Continue reading →

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come fly with me …

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … as we float over Montreal by Helicopter about 55 or so years ago. This photo lacks some yellow giving this rather cold look. The photo of course is far too new to be a collectible in any case. … Continue reading →

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photos at the oasis

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Some old photo collections show exotic animals, perhaps in a sub-set such as oasis, zoo, exotic, animals, etc.. This c2012 photo is representative of those more exotic animals. even though it’s far too recent to be in any collection … Continue reading →

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