Thursday, August 23, 2012

Bushnell Park Carousel



The 1914-vintage Bushnell Park Carousel operates from May through mid-October on the weekends.
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25 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaAugust 23, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    I'm passionate by carousels, this one is wonderful and you got a beautiful portrait in your first picture.
    I also like the lights, a charming touch!
    Léia

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  2. LowellAugust 23, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    1914? OMG! I'll bet you remember than from your childhood. Heh, heh!

    Cute shot. But why does that guy have his hat on bass-ackward?

    I've noticed you've been at a loss for words lately. Hard to believe! ;-)

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  3. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comAugust 23, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    I knew a person who, in his 50's, took a ride on horse on a carousel and his foot slipped while climbing on the little horse, he fell and destroyed his knee. To add insult to injury, he had to tell people who inquired that he hurt himself on a merry-go-round.

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  4. HalcyonAugust 23, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    The painted horses are beautiful! Love that little girl too - what a cutie. :)

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  5. EG CameraGirlAugust 23, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    I bet these photos will take more than a few of us back to our childhood in memories.

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  6. MalyssAugust 23, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    There are only a few where grown-ups may climb and enjoy that pleasure coming back from childhood.

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  7. Paul in Powell RiverAugust 23, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    A thing of beauty!!

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  8. Sylvia KAugust 23, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    EG is right these did take me back! I loved horses when I was a little girl and the carousel was one of the few chances I had to ride one! This one is a beauty, and yes, I would want to get on it and ride today! Hope your week is going well, Jack!

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 23, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Carousels are magical things and this is lovely Jack, I wouldn't mind having a whirl myself. Dave's story made me smile!

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  10. LoisAugust 23, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    What a sweet picture! That carousel is absolutely wonderful.

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  11. KarlAugust 23, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Oh, I love carousels, they are really magical things.

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  12. VPAugust 23, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    I had to see many of these when my son was a kid!

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  13. jooAugust 23, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    There's something special about these carousels - like journey back to childhood:)

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  14. RedPatAugust 23, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    I would love to ride on that one - glad it is being preserved!

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  15. JulieAugust 23, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Love the delicious over the top detail of this carousel. We tend to have way too many of the very tawdry versions over here.

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  16. MoAugust 23, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    We never stop loving the carousel do we.

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  17. cieldequimperAugust 23, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Sweet portrait.

    Did you go for a ride too?

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  18. RandyAugust 23, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    That little girl is adorable.

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  19. Leslie D.August 23, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    I think the dad is even happier to be going for a ride on that thing than the little girl

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  20. jennyfrecklesAugust 23, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Mm, she doesn't look quite sure about this. Me, I LOVE carousels.

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  21. AnonymousAugust 23, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Love that carrousel and the little girl is precious!

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  22. JulieAugust 24, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    Jack : the CDPB Theme Day is on again next weekend, 1st September, and the theme is 'People Watching'. You are welcome to contribute to Eric's Face Book group page (http://www.facebook.com/groups/2628431329/) or to the Linky page for those who do not frequent FB (http://cdpbthemeday.blogspot.com.au/). I hope you are able to contribute.

    Cheers and take care
    Julie

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  23. La Mode OperandiAugust 24, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    beautiful detail!

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  24. KateAugust 26, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Ah, nothing better than father and child on a beautiful carousel! I, too, would like to ride it, and I wouldn't mind holding that beautiful little girl!

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  25. Genie -- Paris and BeyondAugust 28, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Wonderful carousel, designed in another century and destined to delight for many generations... You know how I am attracted to carousels.

    Counterclockwise... duly noted

    Bises,
    Genie

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