I am one of three photographers involved in a project called 'You Might Be Surprised To Know'. This project is being organised by a lady who is interviewing 20 older people within our county. It is highlighting the fact that these folk have such interesting stories and should be really valued in our community. Today, @julzmaioro and I took images of a man who has been collecting stamps all his life. He was explaining about how the 'pigeon post' used to function.
Wow. So Pigeon Post is not just an expression! This is a great image and a wonderful project to be working on. It's so important to listen to and register the stories these folks have to tell.
@jamibann there is an island about 60 on from mainland NZ (Great Barrier Island). The weekly coastal steamer would drop off homing pigeons when it did it's once a week trip. If messages needed to be sent, then the pigeon would be released. A new batch of pigeons would be sent to the island each week.
Such a neat project to be involved in.. we have to allow lots of time as the participants are really enjoying telling us their stories.. amazing what some of them went through.. @dide I think @ethelperry would be a great participant .. pity she does not live in our county..
