Happy Birthday to my Father-in-law

November 22, 1937, the day an amazing baby was born, and that baby would grow to become my father-in-law, Patrick Eitniear. If Dad could have one thing in this entire world, I believe it would be to remain at his childhood home for all eternity, and if that’s not possible in the spirit world, then I got a glimpse of his view of said home last night.

I contacted Vintage Aerial a few days ago, and last night one of their librarians called me. Together we went through two rolls of aerial photos from 1990 before finding Dad’s childhood home. Though it was difficult to see, unless you were looking for an overhead view of trees and shadows, it was fascinating to spy the open field with a single tree signifying that this was in fact the correct property.  

The tree that helped me locate vintage aerial photos
of the childhood home of Patrick Eitniear.

Granted, I was sort of bummed at first, because I wanted vintage photos, which to me would be something like 1970, but then again 1990 was over 20 years ago. The shadows darkened the home, making it barely visible, but still, this is the view that Dad has from Heaven. Once I realized that, I was thrilled with the find … and the best part is that it was free!

I didn’t ask for a copy of the picture, nor did I save it, because it didn’t hit me until after I closed the window what a find it truly was. I have to say, if the aerial photos are any insight to the view from Heaven, then the view is breath-taking.

Sure, I can get on Google Maps or even Google Earth and see much the same thing, but there is something special about seeing it the way it once was, rather than the way it is now. The fact that these pictures are of a rural community, makes them an extra special find. If you haven’t already, I invite you to go to Vintage Aerial and request a look up of your childhood home.

P.S. My slideshow was completely free, and I do not get any money for recommending this site to you, it is just a neat experience I want to share with others.