“I collect postcards, hankies… and pen pals.”

In this episode of Postmarked & Tipsy, a postcard from the summit of Mount Washington turns into something that feels less like a travel update…
And more like a personal ad.

Sent in 1947, the message lists hobbies, interests, and a curious invitation:
What are your hobbies? Do you like scenes?

🌲 A Message That Feels… Off
The sender:
• Collects everything (postcards, coins, hankies, pen pals)
• Talks about cutting winter wood
• Asks personal questions… on a postcard anyone could read

Which raises the question:
👉 Who was this meant for?

🍁 Tavern Drink: Maple Mead
Inspired by New England, this episode features maple mead from Sap House Meadery:
• Maple syrup
• Wildflower honey
• Rich, sweet, and deeply regional

🏨 Cold Read: The “Fireproof” Hotel
A second postcard introduces:
• A luxury hotel in Minnesota
• A bold claim: fireproof construction

Which immediately raises another question:
👉 Is anything actually fireproof?

🧠 Also in This Episode:
• Bunkhouse horror stories (including an unexpected encounter 👀)
• Solo travel chaos
• The social awkwardness of being alone in public

❓ Final Thought
A postcard that reads like a profile…
A hotel that claims to be fireproof…
And a sender who might have been looking for more than a reply

We have questions...