While I was in Florida, I was having trouble posting photos to my blog. The most obvious loss in all of that was Snapshot Saturday. I really enjoy participating and I missed it. Be sure to go to At Home With Books, Alyce’s terrific blog to see all of the other wonderful photos being shared today.
While in Florida, Gail and I went to Heritage Village. It’s a wonderful place where old buildings from all over Florida have been moved to create a wonderful living museum.
When we were in the old school-house, there was a wonderful old map on the wall dated 1909. Of course, I was drawn to the Southwest and New Mexico. New Mexico did not become a state until 1912. It took some searching because the state boundary wasn’t there and old print was pretty dim, but…
Sure as Shootin’ as my Mom used to say, there’s Silver City. The place I long to be. The place I’ll be going soon if all the stars align properly. I’m looking forward to it which I suppose you can tell since I talk about it so much.
Don’t forget to go over to At Home With Books to check out the other great snapshots for today.
Happy Snapshot Saturday!
Broken Cookies Don't Count 
i sure hope the stars DO align for you asap, fran!! silver city sounds like a name right out of the movies! hope you continue to feel better!
Thanks, Cathy! I need this to be over. I never get sick for this long and it’s annoying. I’m working on it though!
Old maps are so intriguing. Good luck with your move.
Thanks, Louise. It can’t come too soon for me, but I have to be patient. Have a great day!
I love the patina on that map! Best of luck when you get to Silver City!
Rebecca @ The Key to the Gate
Thanks, Rebecca, it’s a wonderful place!
Here’s hoping you get your wish! Dreaming is such a wonderful experience…Silver City sounds awesome.
Here’s MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT POST
It is an awesome place, Laurel! I can’t wait!
I hope the stars align quickly for you! Great picture, it’s always interesting to view old maps!
Here’s my Saturday Snapshot post.
Hi Melissa! I love old maps, too. The stars need to get their act together!
What will you do in Silver City when you go? Love that old map.
My husband and I are both retired. He’s an amazing artist and I’m a would be writer and photographer. We’re hoping to both pursue the things we love!
I have to ask the same as storygal, what will you do in Silver city? Great photo, and hopefully the stars will align to you benefit.
Hi Irene! My husband is an artist and I’m a would be writer and photographer. I may get a part time job just to add a bit to the budget, but maybe I won’t. Haven’t decided yer!
The map is beautiful, and a heritage site where old buildings are preserved is such a good idea – there are places here in England like that, kind of living museums I suppose, and they are always interesting. My Snapshot is at http://goo.gl/U62WN
Hi Christine! Yes, it was so interesting. I should have taken more photos, but I was battling a cold and not inclined to take a lot. I’ll bet it would be fascinating to see a place like this in England!
I’m fascinated by old maps, too. Some of them are truly works of art.
I agree, Janel! Thanks for stopping by.
THANKS for sharing. I love the Southwest.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Saturday Snapshot
I love it, too, Elizabeth. Thanks!
I love old maps too….especially when they lead you home 🙂
What a lovely sentiment, Brona, thanks!
A fun way to show where you long to be! 🙂
Thanks, Alyce!