Mammoth Spring state park is in Arkansas just across the state line from Thayer, Missouri. This picture is of a little outlet located next to the spring. Mammoth Spring boasts the 10th largest natural spring in the world.
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Sunday, June 29, 2014
Mamoth Spring And Grand Gulf State Parks
My family and I decided to take a day off from everything and go for a ride to a couple of nearby state parks. Both are enjoyable and beautiful. One is in Arkansas and the other is a few miles away in Missouri. A nice day trip for us that took a couple of hours to get there.
Mammoth Spring state park is in Arkansas just across the state line from Thayer, Missouri. This picture is of a little outlet located next to the spring. Mammoth Spring boasts the 10th largest natural spring in the world.
This is another view of an outlet from the spring. There are two such outlets. The spring is indicated by the "pond" from which the water flows. Over 9 million gallons of water is produced from the spring every hour.
The town of Mammoth spring was a hub of freight and passenger trains in the late 1800's. This picture is of the depot from 1888 which is now a museum. The train tracks are just on the other side of the building which carry several trains a day even now, although they no longer stop at the depot!
Grand Gulf state park is near Thayer, Missouri and is often called the "little grand canyon of Missouri". It was formed by the collapse of an underground water way, forming a rather large crater. This is a view from one of the platforms along the rim.
The picture above is while we were down in the hole. There are 119 steps that take you down there.
There are several hiking trails that take you around the gulf with plenty of God's natural beauty around. A very enjoyable day together and it was all free.
Mammoth Spring state park is in Arkansas just across the state line from Thayer, Missouri. This picture is of a little outlet located next to the spring. Mammoth Spring boasts the 10th largest natural spring in the world.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Common Core On Shaky Ground
Good. Common Core is nothing but the indoctrination of children. More governors need to step up to the plate.
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Monday, June 9, 2014
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Seattle OK's Minimum Wage Hike To $15
Some people have no idea what they are doing. They never stop to think about consequences nor do they seem to care. Friends, this is NOT a good idea. It will destroy small business, raise the cost of living even higher and force larger companies to stop hiring-period. Let's think this through people!
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Monday, June 2, 2014
Obama Caves To The Demands Of Islamic Terrorists
My, how times have changed. The late, great U.S.A. is now negotiating with terrorists-something that we have never done. I am not one who supports the "war on terror" and believe the whole action completely illegal, however, this is just another example of Mr. (for I refuse to call him president) Obama ignoring the rule of law. You might say, maybe he didn't know a thirty day notice was to be given to congress before the exchange of prisoners. Well, Mr. Obama claimed to be a constitutional law professor, didn't he? So he should know the law, right?
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Friday, May 23, 2014
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Why Do We Need High Capacity Magazines?
I had an interesting conversation today with a young coworker of mine. I am blessed that way. I have the freedom to converse in my line of work and sometimes these discussions can be quite lengthy and, even heated. Today was no different.
Let me open with the question that he posed to me. I do this to illustrate a point and the point is that the media have formed the minds of young people in large proportions. None seem to have the ability of critical thinking nor free thought-it's whatever they're told to think. So, the question was, why do people need semi automatic weapons and high capacity magazines?
His thought was that homes can be defended with a revolver, or a baseball bat. I cannot deny that, homes can be defended in that way. Many people keep a revolver nearby, just in case. You see, he says that he is not against guns, just doesn't understand the need of semi auto weapons and high cap magazines-two MAJOR buzz words flying across your TV screens nightly.
My response was that I not only want to defend my home and family from knuckleheads trying to steal from us, but I want to defend my home and family from knuckle-headed government. Tyranny is to be opposed, thankfully it was-once, beginning in 1776.
His thought was that a six shooter could do the same thing. Not if they come with semi auto weapons themselves, I told him. A little pistol will do nothing against 5 armed men 40 yards away. All I ask for is a fighting chance. He never did get it. We went round and round for quite a while, resulting in him getting quite perturbed at me, so I left it.
But here is the thing that strikes me the most. He thinks just exactly the way "they" want him to think. Yes he attends a government funded college, and watches all the mainstream garbage on TV. He said nothing that I haven't heard for the past few weeks in the news, notably Joe Bidden who suggests women just buy a shotgun and just pointing it at an intruder will scare them off. The message is that "we won't take away you right to own a gun" by making suggestions like that to soften the blow.
Don't fall for it people. The fact is "they" think we are all like the youth I was talking to, simple minded, line toers who will "fall in" once things happen. They count on us being like my friend. They hate free thinkers-those of us that don't watch TV . Don't fall for it.
Let me open with the question that he posed to me. I do this to illustrate a point and the point is that the media have formed the minds of young people in large proportions. None seem to have the ability of critical thinking nor free thought-it's whatever they're told to think. So, the question was, why do people need semi automatic weapons and high capacity magazines?
His thought was that homes can be defended with a revolver, or a baseball bat. I cannot deny that, homes can be defended in that way. Many people keep a revolver nearby, just in case. You see, he says that he is not against guns, just doesn't understand the need of semi auto weapons and high cap magazines-two MAJOR buzz words flying across your TV screens nightly.
My response was that I not only want to defend my home and family from knuckleheads trying to steal from us, but I want to defend my home and family from knuckle-headed government. Tyranny is to be opposed, thankfully it was-once, beginning in 1776.
His thought was that a six shooter could do the same thing. Not if they come with semi auto weapons themselves, I told him. A little pistol will do nothing against 5 armed men 40 yards away. All I ask for is a fighting chance. He never did get it. We went round and round for quite a while, resulting in him getting quite perturbed at me, so I left it.
But here is the thing that strikes me the most. He thinks just exactly the way "they" want him to think. Yes he attends a government funded college, and watches all the mainstream garbage on TV. He said nothing that I haven't heard for the past few weeks in the news, notably Joe Bidden who suggests women just buy a shotgun and just pointing it at an intruder will scare them off. The message is that "we won't take away you right to own a gun" by making suggestions like that to soften the blow.
Don't fall for it people. The fact is "they" think we are all like the youth I was talking to, simple minded, line toers who will "fall in" once things happen. They count on us being like my friend. They hate free thinkers-those of us that don't watch TV . Don't fall for it.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
What is Diatomaceous Earth (D.E.)?
Interestingly, Diatomaceaous Earth, or DE is used all over by health conscious and all natural minded people for various reasons. The biggest reasons are for pest control in the garden and on and around livestock. You might ask, what is it, exactly?
DE is a mined substance from fossilized silica shell remains from single-cellular algae, most commonly called diatoms. These diatoms turned the silica they ingested into thei shells and are related to crustaceans.
If you use DE, make sure to find the food grade, or GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) for use around the homestead or business. The DE used in swimming pool applications is not regarded as a good insecticide, and because of its make up, can cause some serious problems if inhaled. So, make sure to use the food grade DE.
Another problem is that DE is abrasive to the eyes, as well as the lungs, so use eye protection when working with it. Come back soon to learn about some great uses for the food grade DE.
DE is a mined substance from fossilized silica shell remains from single-cellular algae, most commonly called diatoms. These diatoms turned the silica they ingested into thei shells and are related to crustaceans.
If you use DE, make sure to find the food grade, or GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) for use around the homestead or business. The DE used in swimming pool applications is not regarded as a good insecticide, and because of its make up, can cause some serious problems if inhaled. So, make sure to use the food grade DE.
Another problem is that DE is abrasive to the eyes, as well as the lungs, so use eye protection when working with it. Come back soon to learn about some great uses for the food grade DE.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Klessig, Nienow, Mueller, Seeger, Laabs-Unite!
There is a cool, great and absolutely fabulous new genealogy website out there for the above mentioned surnames (plus a few dozen). The website is a work in progress done by my wonderful sister-in-law that keeps, tracks and prints information about the family lineage of the Klessigs and Anderslands along with all the other surnames that come with them. So, what she would like is for anyone related to these family names to go visit the site at: http://www.familyhistory.anderslandfarm.com/ . And, once you're there, if you have any information on these families and would like to help, you can contact her. I know that my wife has already enjoyed the site very much so you won't be disappointed. Go, visit, and help build this site. The names, so far, are, Klessig, Nienow, Mueller, Seeger and Laabs. Enjoy.
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