Great Photos Of The Golden Gate Bridge

Posted on March 7, 2013 by russtowne

We live fairly close to the Golden Gate Bridge. A friend sent a link with a lot of great photos that I wanted to share with you:

Does anyone know the name of the battleship in #8? Since it was on the West Coast in ’36, it is likely it was part of the Pacific Fleet, and if it still was five years later, it is very likely to have been at Pearl Harbor in ’41.

I was on a 129th Rescue Wing’s Pave Hawk helicopter as it flew between the two spans of the GGB, and got to see some of their PJ’s train. Both were unforgettable and wonderful experiences.

My Beloved and I have a female friend who has worked as a painter on the GGB for many years, and still does. She’s shown to us some photos of her way up at the the tops of the towers and cables. She’s got some mighty big ovaries to do that work.

http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/05/the-golden-gate-bridge-turns-75/100306/

Love,
Russ

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About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
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6 Responses to Great Photos Of The Golden Gate Bridge

  1. jacallaghanjr@optonline.net's avatar jacallaghanjr@optonline.net says:
    March 7, 2013 at 1:17 am

    Excellent! Remembering my time there, sweet memories- Kind regards, Joan Callaghan

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  2. mimijk's avatar mimijk says:
    March 7, 2013 at 9:43 am

    Fabulous photos Russ, and the inspiration behind some lovely memories of the Bridge from Sausalito that I’ll never forget..

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  3. Charron's Chatter's avatar Charron's Chatter says:
    March 7, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    an amazing pictorial. That bridge breathes! And I have fond “half” memories of a visit there years ago. You are lucky to live so close to that gem. 🙂

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