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Barn House Market in Battle Ground

The Barn House Boys – Joe and Jermonne – host one of the premiere “vintage” markets in the country once each summer, in the “back yard” of their enchanting farm house in rural Battle Ground, Washington. People come from all over to see, buy, eat, drink, listen, play – and to be seen.  It’s quite simply THE place to be…
More photos are also shown on the Battle Ground page…

 

Market

The market, spread out across several acres of  property, included over 30 incredible “vintage” vendors plus food, drinks and a live band.  It was like a county fair but more intimate and special.  Just about everything here was one of a kind.  People lined up to get in so the first hour was a bit of a crush …  All day long you could see people happily hauling their treasures – big and small – back to their cars.

 

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Pei Mansion

I love the internet. Got a $250 room for $55. This mansion, in the middle of the French concession of Shanghai, belonged to I.M. Pei’s father in the 1930’s and was recently converted into a boutique hotel. The only thing that was not completely 1930’s art deco was a modern toilet that did everything except talk to me. It even somehow knew whether I did #1 or #2 and adjusted its flush size accordingly.
Here’s the rather M.C. Escher-esque the staircase. Luckily there was also an elevator.

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Things to do in Saigon during Rush Hour…

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Another Night in Saigon

I don’t get out during the days much, except on weekends.  So most of my photos tend to be around “night street” life – which, in this city, is pretty much always in motion…

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Saigon Sunday Streets

My favorite thing to do is just park myself on a street corner, listen to the cacophony, and watch the motorcycles stream by like schools of fish – hoping that the overhead power lines will not collapse onto my head…

This is how you advertise in Saigon – go around with a big stencil and stamp your short message and big number on any vacant wall. This person got his number on both photos above and below.  No idea what s/he’s advertising…

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Rainy night in Saigon

On thunderous monsoon evenings, it’s best to take refuge in a coffee house…

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No City for Cars

Saigon is a motorcycle city.

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“Almost Mile Long” Parade


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Independance Day on Bainbridge Island

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Seabold Vintage Market

Twice a year, Bainbridge has a very special event – an old-fashioned  vintage style flea market held at the historic Seabold Community Hall on the north end of the island.
Liz Le Dorze, who founded “Seabold Vintage Market” in 2009, keeps it intentionally small with just 4-6 additional local vendors in order to maintain a sense of community.

Yesterday’s event was especially remarkable because the sun came out after a week-long deluge allowing vendors to display an array of wares outside.

The next market will be held in the fall.  Remember:  if you want to get the choice pieces, you have to get there early!   Many more photos below…