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Vivian and Oil City
 
From horse power to oil. Magnolias at the top.
 
Downtown, Vivian.
 
Magnolia tree.
 
United States Post Office in Vivian, Louisiana.
 
Tom's Market (the building was a Piggly Wiggly supermarket before)
 
First Baptist Church.
 
Vivian United Methodist Church.
 
...as well as his dance.

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Magnolias.
 
Red Buds.
 
No winds in Oil City.
 
Not every town has a business like this one.
 
"Restore-A-Book" - The store is alive and well. I could see several books under restoration.

Oil City

 
... down ...
 
... up ...
 
... down again ...
 
Pumpjack. Oil is still being pumped, even after almost a century of exploration.
 
Like a big toy...
 
Octane molecule (three-dimensional model) (From Wikipedia.com)
 
From oil to ... ? Dedicated to Eliane, our friend Ebucar at Tabblo. Eliane, the very best to you, always! Many thanks to Misha, who lived in Oil City, and to Jeannie, John, Melissa, and Gary! You are simply great people! Photos taken in Vivian, and Oil City, Louisiana, on August 22, 2009.
COMMENTS
Cowgirl said at 10:43 p.m. on Aug 27, 2009:
again you have done a wonderful job... showing us around oil city and Vivian that my sisters name.......... hehe....
Fabio_DL said at 10:53 p.m. on Aug 27, 2009:
Thanks so much, Bobbie! You have published excellent Tabblos! I was late with them. Thanks so much, my friend!
Rod38 said at 10:56 p.m. on Aug 27, 2009:
A wonderful tabblo. The town is so quiet and peaceful really nice to stay there. Thank you FABIO.
Fabio_DL said at 11:07 p.m. on Aug 27, 2009:
Thanks so much, Rodney! And congratulations on TOD!
Wildthing said at 4:54 a.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
I love these shots. It's like looking back to the 40's or 50's. Really is one of God's awesome places:)
RosaneMar said at 6:13 a.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
Bom dia meu amigo. Lindo, lindo, lindo. suas imagens trazem a beleza natural de tudo que te rodeia. A terceira e as flores no muro são as minhas favoritas.Parabéns amigo.
NeusinhaGedoz said at 7:48 a.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
Bom dia Fabio! Interessante coleção. Obrigado pelas legendas explicativas. Mais um bonito tabblo que você nos traz. Obrigado.
NeusinhaGedoz said at 8:51 a.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
Voltei... que bom ver seu trabalho reconhecido pelo TOD. Você faz tudo muito caprichado, com carinho, dedicação... a gente sente seu empenho nos tabblos. Parabéns, Fabio.

I went ... good to see your work recognized by the TOD. You do everything very whimsical, with love, dedication ... we feel their commitment to the tabblos. Congratulations, Fabio.
Chilla said at 9:02 a.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
Fabio, this is a simply excellent piece of work! The photographs are so good! The running theme of magnolias is excellent, a bit of nature in the oil town, I was amazed to see the roots of these trees! The story of oil production runs through. And I have just realised TOD as well! Great piece of work Fabio!
Charlespop said at 9:10 a.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
Cool work !
DocEna said at 9:13 a.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
Excellente Fabio e merecido TOD.
Tishfish said at 9:52 a.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
Thank you very much Fabio for the tour, a place i would never see any other way but on Tabblo. EWxcekkebt shots ! !
Hhwind said at 10:17 a.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
Congrats on TOD Fabio, looks like oil city is pretty quite
Debdog said at 11:29 a.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
AH HAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! as i was looking, i thought, THIS IS A TOD!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is one of your best my friend...it is like you are taken back in time,the old truck, i had to laugh at the "SCENIC" view of old Caddo lake...not too scenic to me with all the oil rigs! maybe signs of a more prosperous time:) i love the red buds.,Michael's shot with a little reflection, GAP...LOL!!!!!!!! super:)the openong shot, and the slow pace to the town itself...my fave shot 2 windows and magnolia tree! :) big hugs to you my friend!!! :)so excellent!
Debdog said at 11:30 a.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
congratulations! i was right! :)
Robya said at 11:34 a.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
Classic Old Town Usa, Nice tabblo Fabio, Thanks for sharing!~~Sincerely, Robbi
Sonnia said at 11:38 a.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
muito lindo, me senti dentro das locações de um filme...cores perfeitas, parabens!
Oooo said at 12:44 p.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
cheguei atrasada.parabéns pelo TOD.vc merece isso e muito mais,pois,vc é uma pessoa competente,sincera,amiga,humilde,e muto sábia.admiro vc .excellente tabblo.PARABÉNS de novo!!!!!!
RosaneMar said at 4:56 p.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
Que bom saber que você foi o escolhido do dia...Parabéns Fábio, pelo excelente tabblo.Bom fim de semana!!! TOD!!!TOD!!!TOD!!!
Loes said at 4:57 p.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
You did a great job here dear Fabio!! Congrats on TOD!!
Gaylet said at 8:26 p.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
Congrats on TOD! Great job!
Lange said at 9:04 p.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
Grande Fábio... voce merece... pra voce desejo muitos TOD e este em especial foi com louvor maravilhoso.
Cowgirl said at 9:18 p.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
CONGRADS.... ON T.O.D. ...........
Noe said at 11:15 p.m. on Aug 28, 2009:
Congrats on TOD Fabio... very nice set! :o)
Fabio_DL said at 8:42 a.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Dear NOE, Thanks so much for your comments! The colors of your sunflowers are kind of engraved in my mind.

Dear BOBBIE, Friend and neighbor, thanks so much for all your encouragement and for your kind words!

Querida SOLANGE, Obrigado por todo o seu carinho e amizade! Obrigado por trazer para nos as imagens e a cultura de Minas Gerais! Voce as traz, como outra querida Tabbloer, com toda sua arte!

GAYLET, Many thanks, and I really enjoy your always fine work!

Dear LOES, You taught me how to use this Tabblo format that I like so much. The photo of the truck would not be possible without your help. Love your tabblos and all that Sun that comes from them! Thanks so much! You, John, and Diego have a great weekend!

Querida ROSANE, Voce sempre com sua graca, com suas fotos tao expontaneas, e sempre apoiando cada um de nos aqui. Muito obrigado! Vou ver seus Tabblos depois e comento tambem. Tenha um otimo fim de semana!
Eduardo.affonso said at 9:20 a.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Bem bacana, Fábio, principalmente os painéis pintados sobre paredes de tijolos.
Fabio_DL said at 9:39 a.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Querida REGALE, Voce traz a forca e a beleza do Sertao! A fonte e' unica! Super obrigado por todo o carinho e amizade, e pelo apoio incondicional de sempre, minha AMIGA!
Pkeener said at 9:59 a.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
congrats! what a great selection of shots to make this tabblo. a bit of everything! Nice work, Fabio. I love seeing the heavy equipment alongside the artistic murals
Moabjeeper said at 11:05 a.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Nice collection.
Fabio_DL said at 12:07 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Thanks much for your comment, BOB!
Fabio_DL said at 12:18 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
PAM, You do a great job and I could feel that your last exposition was a show (that was a wonderful Tabblo!) I also love your pictures from New Orleans and from elsewhere. Thanks so much!
Fabio_DL said at 12:20 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
EDUARDO, You and CELIA have made my day with your Tabblos published today. We were missing you! Muito obrigado!
Fabio_DL said at 12:38 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Sonia, Acabei de ver os seus tres ultimos Tabblos, que eu estava perdendo. Fotos muito bonitas e que mostram toda a sua admiracao e capricho com a Natureza! Obrigado por sua amizade e apoio constante, e pelas lindas fotos que voce nos oferece!
Fabio_DL said at 12:42 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Deb, I owe you so much that I don't have words to express my feelings. Thank you for your friendship and for your encouragement, and for your topnotch contributions! Take care, my dear friend!
Liliana said at 12:48 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Uma cidade muito rara... vivendo do "oil". Gostei muito da cabana (casinha de madeira) e das pinturas nas paredes, especialmente da "scenic view, 1923". E a última foto, muito original e simbolica!
Hollyridger said at 12:51 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
This tabblo is so well done.... you have given Vivian and Oil City character and warmth, Fabio. Great work...
Fabio_DL said at 12:53 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Querida Liliana, Adoro os seus comentarios e eu lhe agradeco muito! Interessante em Tabblo e' que cada um ve uma coisa diferente e no final todos saem mais enriquecidos da experiencia. As fotos que mais me impressionaram foram as das lojas e a sensacao de vazio nas cidades. Mas era um sabado, dia de menor movimento. Muchas gracias por sus comentarios!
Fabio_DL said at 1:21 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Noreen, Thanks so much for your comments! My friends in Louisiana help me a lot in these field trips. They advise me from the best routes to take to the local history and culture. I am blessed to have this knowledge sharing with them. I am also blessed to read comments from you and from our other friends at Tabblo. You enrich my experience!
Fabio_DL said at 1:24 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Linda ROBBI, Thanks so much for your comments, your tabblos, and your friendship!

TEO, Your Tabblos inebriate us with colors and life! Thanks so much!
Fabio_DL said at 1:32 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Dear DOREEN, Who else could give us the views of the Magic Garden, and of majestic Nova Scotia? With humbleness, I try to pay back with some views of Louisiana and other places. I still owe you a lot. Thanks so much, dear friend! Hugs to you!
Fabio_DL said at 1:33 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Estimado Enaldo, Obrigado pelo seu comentario e por todo o seu apoio! Agradeco pelos maravilhosos tabblos que voce nos presenteia! Um otimo fim de semana para voce e sua familia! Abracos.
Fabio_DL said at 1:40 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
CHARLES, Thanks much! Your Tabblo work is prolific and very important - you provide us a big window to the Japanese society.
Fabio_DL said at 2:45 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Dear CELIA an MIKE, Does the water have anything different in England?...LOL I love your creative photos and your creative writing! Thanks so much!
Fabio_DL said at 2:46 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Queridas Neusinha e Rosane, Voces sao fenomenais e trazem muita energia, talento e graca ao Tabblo! Obrigado por tudo! Tenham um otimo fim de semana!
Ira said at 4:35 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Perfect travel to the past!
Fabio_DL said at 4:44 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Thanks very much, Ira! Your today's tabblo is very good!
Loes said at 5:01 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Thank you too dear Fabio!! It's always a pleasure to help someone to improve their tabblos and it works to both sides, people have more fun watching it also! Have a nice weekend!
Fabio_DL said at 5:06 p.m. on Aug 29, 2009:
Dear Loes, Aquatiques is fantastic!

http://tabblo.com/studio/stories/view/1759937/
ConnieL said at 3:48 p.m. on Aug 30, 2009:
Fabio, congratulations on TOD! Nice set. The G.A.P. made me smile, love the magnolias, the ever blooming Red Buds. Neat to see the oil pumps...I don't see them very often around here. Those towns must have really been bustling in their hey day. Then you topped it off with gas burn off. Just overall a great tabblo.
Fabio_DL said at 3:58 p.m. on Aug 30, 2009:
Dear Connie, Thanks so much for your kind and rich comments! Personally, they only add to my whole experience. Thanks a lot!
Grandbrother said at 5:09 p.m. on Aug 30, 2009:
I absolutely love all of the murals you've included here. The one with the oil rigs in particular ("Scenic View of Caddo Lake 1923") has a great stylized look to it's design, and you've captured them all beautifully. Nice work, and congratulations on Tabblo of the Day!
Ebucar said at 5:33 p.m. on Aug 30, 2009:
Gente! Eu tenho um tabblo dedicado a mim, que ganha o TOD, e eu só chego dias depois... Imperdoável... Que TOD bem escolhido, Fábio. Obrigada digo eu por tanto carinho e pela amizada tão sincera.
Suas fotos me levaram a uma viagem no tempo. Que cidadezinha interessante. Cheguei a pensar se ela é mesmo real...
OBRIGADA!!!
Candlepower said at 6:09 p.m. on Aug 30, 2009:
Stunning shots! So Scenic real small town Life! Congradulations on TOD!
Fabio_DL said at 7:28 p.m. on Aug 30, 2009:
Dear Sean, and Pat, Thanks so much for your kind comments and for your encouragement! It menas a lot to me.

Eliane, Just a small dedication to a very skilled Tabbloer and wonderful person. Thanks much! Obrigado!
Snooway said at 3:05 a.m. on Aug 31, 2009:
congrats on TOD. love the 'g.a.p' sign!
Lageho said at 3:27 a.m. on Aug 31, 2009:
Lovely photos, good information.
Welshchick said at 4:16 p.m. on Aug 31, 2009:
A quaint little town...I see that GOD and Michael J are still there alive and well...a good real place. :^)
Fabio_DL said at 11:44 p.m. on Aug 31, 2009:
Dear Sue, Lars, and Rhonda, There is so much to be seen in those places that I had to run against the time. Thanks so much for your kind comments!
Merja-zerga said at 1:29 p.m. on Sep 4, 2009:
Avec un peu de retard, félicitation pour TOD!!!!
C'est toujours un véritable plaisir de de se promener sur vos tabblo cher Fabio.
Merci pour ce ""plaisir des yeux"". Amitiés.
ThierryKarine
Lifequest22 said at 11:23 a.m. on Sep 5, 2009:
Fabio--as always your tabblos are picture perfect and full of interest. I have learned so much from you about Louisiana. Thanks for always sharing your adventures with us and Contrats on a well deserved TOD. I love these old Southern towns.
Fabio_DL said at 10:07 p.m. on Sep 9, 2009:
Thanks so much Linda for your kind comments! Your Tabblos are wonderful!

Dear Thierry and Karine, Thanks so much! You know that I love each of your spectacular photos!
DanMan said at 5:20 a.m. on Sep 12, 2009:
Looks like abandoned city to me.
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