...Lets get it started!

This is a Dieffenbachia plant and is Maureen's favorite.  She has cuttings from the original plant her Mom had in the 60's and has spread the genes all along the east coast and Florida.

 There will be little room for her present plant in the RV, but she has this idea that as we travel the country, she will give away a cutting to those who want a replica of her special plant.  I think she wants to plant one at the Grand Floridian at Walt Disney World... I think she will!

Patriotic Reminders

Art Donovan and some Marines reciting the Declaration of Independence Super Bowl Sunday and other events that day that seemed to remind us that we are all in this together...Donovan is a Marine also and is quite the character when on stage.  Reminds me of watching him and the old Baltimore Colts at a very young age.

Then comes this post by Judy of  Travels with Emma fame  and she describes her visit to a Vietnam Memorial .....quite the tribute and well written......then I reflect on my time over there and I am reminded of this song:

16 years old when I went to war,

To fight for a land fit for heroes,
God on my side, and a gun in my hand,
Chasing my days down to zero,
And I marched and I fought and I bled and I died,
And I never did get any older,
But I knew at the time that a year in the line,
Is a long enough life for a soldier,
And we brawled and we fought and we fought 'til we stood,
Ten thousand shoulder to shoulder,
A thirst for the Hun, we were food for the gun,
And that's what you are when you're soldiers,

I heard my friend cry, and he sank to his knees,
Coughing blood as he screamed for his mother,
And I fell by his side, and that's how we died,
Clinging like kids to each other


Its about WWI and trench warfare... but far more about the experiences of war.
 I will be more fun the next post so lets help out where we can and God Bless the USA!!

The Year of Ones

Super Bowl coming up and the Packers and Steelers will determine whose is the number one team in the NFL...this is the year of ones if you look at dates:
1/1/11 and 1/11/11 and another one 11/11/11 and 11/1/11....you get the point!

But here is a strange fact that really adds up to many number ones for all of us....do this:
Add the last 2 digits of the year you were born (ex. 1949=49) to the age you will be this year (62) and what do you get?


"One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do
Two can be as bad as one
It's the loneliest number since the number one"


Three Dog Night was WRONG!!!

Can you do nothing?

So, is it hard to find time for the little things?
Do you take time to fret over not having enough time?

Still juggling duties and responsibility?

Take this test:

http://www.donothingfor2minutes.com/

It sure is a slow day

Bears

We have been planning our Yosemite trip for years and the subject of bears came up...There will be no tent camping for sure!
But, what can you do if you come up on a bear?

• Do not run or make sudden movements.

• Back away slowly.

• Leave your pack on for added protection

• Talk quietly to the bear (do not shout), and avoid direct eye contact.

If you are attacked, the best strategy is to:

• Drop to the ground.

• Lie flat on your stomach.

• Clasp your hands behind your neck with your elbows planted firmly on the ground; use your toes and elbows to keep the bear from rolling you over.

• Lie still (resistance will only provoke the bear). 

If you plan on putting up a fight....
Always remember that all bears do not play fair and you can expect a low blow at anytime...Anyone have any experiences with bears?

Expensive Buzz

This is real!  This is the skywalk at the Grand Canyon and is not for those faint of heart...anyone been there?  For those looking for a spiritual retreat...this will get the blood pumping as you contemplate the origins of life and your place in it!!

I think if we were there, all I would have are questions and very few answers

Triplets from 3 generations!

Braydon Charles age 1

Christopher Wayne age 30

Wayne age 61

Happy 1/11/11  !!!

What would you call this?

Hillbilly High Rise?

Must have been a job to place these Campers. Seems like all the comforts of home are provided.  When I get more info, I will give this blog a title...what would you call it?
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1/1/11

Wishing all who come this way....a very happy new year!  I had to get a post up on this date!