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You know you're from Penticton if . . .
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johnhenry
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You know you're from Penticton if . . .
you remember the rodeo grounds
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logman
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Re: You know you're from Penticton if...........
you remember the pre-riot peachfest nights. When there was no law about riding in the back of a truck.Wasn't MC Hammer at Kings park??????? Holiday Hills camp ground!!!!
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johnhenry
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Re: You know you're from Penticton if...........
You remember the fortune teller at Hoot's Sweets
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fluffy
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Re: You know you're from Penticton if...........
johnhenry wrote:You remember the fortune teller at Hoot's Sweets
Dolly Hoot. Wasn't she an original?
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bipdl
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Re: You know you're from Penticton if...........
I remember when the "peach" actually looked like a peach, not a nectarine.
How about the "Lunch Horn"? Could hear it while pruning all the way out in Trout Creek.
The Incola.
The lumber train from the mill in OK Falls on its way to Spence's Bridge.
And, tracks alongside Railway Avenue.
When the slough north of town actually had Red Wings, and a fishing hut where kids could dip a line. (Now it's just a slew of roofs behind a wall!)
There were (count 'em) 2 Drive-In theatres! (Now there's only Drive-Thru's.)
But what I probably miss most is being able to quietly enjoy sitting on the beach after midnight on a warm summer evening under the star-studded deep dark sky without being asked by Mounties to move along.
How about the "Lunch Horn"? Could hear it while pruning all the way out in Trout Creek.
The Incola.
The lumber train from the mill in OK Falls on its way to Spence's Bridge.
And, tracks alongside Railway Avenue.
When the slough north of town actually had Red Wings, and a fishing hut where kids could dip a line. (Now it's just a slew of roofs behind a wall!)
There were (count 'em) 2 Drive-In theatres! (Now there's only Drive-Thru's.)
But what I probably miss most is being able to quietly enjoy sitting on the beach after midnight on a warm summer evening under the star-studded deep dark sky without being asked by Mounties to move along.
'Authority' is not a reason.
The most universally violated human right is the Right To Be Treated With Dignity.
Pffft, you humans. It's amazing you've made it this far. - Prot
The most universally violated human right is the Right To Be Treated With Dignity.
Pffft, you humans. It's amazing you've made it this far. - Prot
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johnhenry
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Re: You know you're from Penticton if...........
Loves Lunch
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Alvis
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Re: You know you're from Penticton if...........
bipdl wrote:I remember when the "peach" actually looked like a peach, not a nectarine.
How about the "Lunch Horn"? Could hear it while pruning all the way out in Trout Creek.
The Incola.
The lumber train from the mill in OK Falls on its way to Spence's Bridge.
And, tracks alongside Railway Avenue.
When the slough north of town actually had Red Wings, and a fishing hut where kids could dip a line. (Now it's just a slew of roofs behind a wall!)
There were (count 'em) 2 Drive-In theatres! (Now there's only Drive-Thru's.)
But what I probably miss most is being able to quietly enjoy sitting on the beach after midnight on a warm summer evening under the star-studded deep dark sky without being asked by Mounties to move along.
Do you recall where the other speedway was?
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Thinktank
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Re: You know you're from Penticton if . . .
art supplies at Penticton Camera
magazines at DJ's
film at JK Novelty
other stuff at Young's hardware
Taylor's Sports
magazines at DJ's
film at JK Novelty
other stuff at Young's hardware
Taylor's Sports
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Static
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Re: You know you're from Penticton if . . .
A tourist filled town from May long weekend to September long weekend.
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bipdl
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Re: You know you're from Penticton if . . .
The Bay, with the only elevator in town... three floors.
Marshall Wells.
Working packing houses.
Local pears.
The Pilgrim House restaurant & pub.
Woolworth's.
Min Kita's electronics.
Marshall Wells.
Working packing houses.
Local pears.
The Pilgrim House restaurant & pub.
Woolworth's.
Min Kita's electronics.
'Authority' is not a reason.
The most universally violated human right is the Right To Be Treated With Dignity.
Pffft, you humans. It's amazing you've made it this far. - Prot
The most universally violated human right is the Right To Be Treated With Dignity.
Pffft, you humans. It's amazing you've made it this far. - Prot
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Dawnland
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Re: You know you're from Penticton if . . .
In almost chronological order:
you look North on Main Street and see the lake
Gurnsey's pond
Dean's tops and tees
Bowl -a- more Lanes beside the old Pen-Mar
Smitty's Restaurant at Cherry Lane
Mobile 2 for 1 video store
O'Connell Elementary
you look North on Main Street and see the lake
Gurnsey's pond
Dean's tops and tees
Bowl -a- more Lanes beside the old Pen-Mar
Smitty's Restaurant at Cherry Lane
Mobile 2 for 1 video store
O'Connell Elementary
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bipdl
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Re: You know you're from Penticton if...........
Alvis wrote:Do you recall where the other speedway was?
Sorry, no... unless you're referring to Main Street on Saturday night.
'Authority' is not a reason.
The most universally violated human right is the Right To Be Treated With Dignity.
Pffft, you humans. It's amazing you've made it this far. - Prot
The most universally violated human right is the Right To Be Treated With Dignity.
Pffft, you humans. It's amazing you've made it this far. - Prot
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Re: You know you're from Penticton if . . .
Thanks to all contributors, this has been an entertaining thread.
Where were the Drive-ins located anyway?
For those that missed it, lots of real old pictures at this URL:
http://www.oldphotos.ca/archivos/collec ... =279747023
I had NO idea that a Lancaster bomber ever landed at our airport.
Must have made quite the racket...
Where were the Drive-ins located anyway?
For those that missed it, lots of real old pictures at this URL:
http://www.oldphotos.ca/archivos/collec ... =279747023
I had NO idea that a Lancaster bomber ever landed at our airport.
Must have made quite the racket...
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canuck500
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Re: You know you're from Penticton if . . .
That doesn't look like a Lancaster to me, more like a B-25 or similar.