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Spent about 4 hours hiking around Brazos Bend State Park on Tuesday when the weather was perfect. Was in the 50's when I got there but warmed up quick to about 70. Here are a couple of my favorites that I took that day.
Mating rat snakes on a log.
A cormorant swimming by.
Mating rat snakes on a log.
A cormorant swimming by.
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Seaman's Papers
I've found it interesting to see the paper trail that people leave when they pass from the mortal world. My late mother was one of the younger siblings in her family and left very little in the way of family history.
My late father-in-law was the eldest son of the eldest son, and received a lot of the family paperwork on the way to being the patriarch. Found some more surprise "random objects" going through his personal papers. Discovered that both of hubby's grandfathers were in the Merchant Marine. Neither of my in-laws knew that their fathers were merchant seaman, even though they possessed the papers for decades. They had not looked through all the documents when received.
Their Seaman's Certificates:
I've found it interesting to see the paper trail that people leave when they pass from the mortal world. My late mother was one of the younger siblings in her family and left very little in the way of family history.
My late father-in-law was the eldest son of the eldest son, and received a lot of the family paperwork on the way to being the patriarch. Found some more surprise "random objects" going through his personal papers. Discovered that both of hubby's grandfathers were in the Merchant Marine. Neither of my in-laws knew that their fathers were merchant seaman, even though they possessed the papers for decades. They had not looked through all the documents when received.
Their Seaman's Certificates:
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This picture was taken by me of the roof of the White House in Washington DC. This was during the Obama years - 2014. Yes, it's a sniper team.
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Neighborhood In Transition
After more than 90 years serving the community, my hometown parish school is closing in June. The neighborhood's predominant nationality has changed and demand for what they offer is greatly diminished.
My teachers, the Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Brooklyn, NY.
After more than 90 years serving the community, my hometown parish school is closing in June. The neighborhood's predominant nationality has changed and demand for what they offer is greatly diminished.
My teachers, the Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Brooklyn, NY.
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For a moment I thought you said YOU were on the roof (lol) good picture!This picture was taken by me of the roof of the White House in Washington DC. This was during the Obama years - 2014. Yes, it's a sniper team.
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My best friend's Dad was in the merchant Marine in the late 40's and 50's and used to say it was the best years of his life up to then! Then he and his wife had my best friend (still my bestie after 66 years [emoji175][emoji175]) Thanks for sharing.. Brought up happy memories of my"Uncle" MiltonI've found it interesting to see the paper trail that people leave when they pass from the mortal world. My late mother was one of the younger siblings in her family and left very little in the way of family history.
My late father-in-law was the eldest son of the eldest son, and received a lot of the family paperwork on the way to being the patriarch. Found some more surprise "random objects" going through his personal papers. Discovered that both of hubby's grandfathers were in the Merchant Marine. Neither of my in-laws knew that their fathers were merchant seaman, even though they possessed the papers for decades. They had not looked through all the documents when received.
Their Seaman's Certificates:
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I've found it interesting to see the paper trail that people leave when they pass from the mortal world. My late mother was one of the younger siblings in her family and left very little in the way of family history.
My late father-in-law was the eldest son of the eldest son, and received a lot of the family paperwork on the way to being the patriarch. Found some more surprise "random objects" going through his personal papers. Discovered that both of hubby's grandfathers were in the Merchant Marine. Neither of my in-laws knew that their fathers were merchant seaman, even though they possessed the papers for decades. They had not looked through all the documents when received. ]
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Nice documents there.
The 1920’s
I first sailed in the USMM at 17. Still hold my ticket.
“Bringing America to the World, and the World to America”
The earliest beginnings of the Merchant Marine was the letters of marque issued by the Continental Congress to privateers and that was before the Navy was even formed.
The unofficial motto is “I thought we were goin’ to Rio!?”
Your kinfolks might have been sailing during WWII when the merchant mariners were lost at a higher rate than any of the armed forces.
We also served in Korean and Vietnam, and Panama, (and matter of fact, Nicaragua)
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bigwheelzip
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Nice documents there.
The 1920’s
I first sailed in the USMM at 17. Still hold my ticket.
“Bringing America to the World, and the World to America”
The earliest beginnings of the Merchant Marine was the letters of marque issued by the Continental Congress to privateers and that was before the Navy was even formed.
The unofficial motto is “I thought we were goin’ to Rio!?”
Your kinfolks might have been sailing during WWII when the merchant mariners were lost at a higher rate than any of the armed forces.
We also served in Korean and Vietnam, and Panama, (and matter of fact, Nicaragua)
Goin to Rio .... very funny!!
During WWII the grandfather on top was at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He took my father-in-law there to see the launch of the battleship Missouri.
Grandfather on the bottom served with the US Army in WWI. Something I wondered about was that a stamp documenting his 1921 Seaman's Certificate was put on his 1919 Army Honorable Discharge papers. Any idea why?
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Old TexMex
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Must’ve had them stamp it at the same time. Maybe used the honorable discharge as I.D.? Or rather than a letter of commitment (which is what is used now) an honorable discharge would get you a seamans doc. like a character reference.
Way cool car.
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Not nearly as cool as the previous pictures and not so random either.
Just getting ready to head out to the San Rafael Swell in the morning for a ride with some friends.[/QUOTE]
I have been a fair amount of places in Utah, mostly S Utah.
But I am not familiar with the San Rafael Swell.
So I looked it up and now I’m jealous because I’m not headed out there!
Do I need to remind you that we need pictures?
Just getting ready to head out to the San Rafael Swell in the morning for a ride with some friends.[/QUOTE]
I have been a fair amount of places in Utah, mostly S Utah.
But I am not familiar with the San Rafael Swell.
So I looked it up and now I’m jealous because I’m not headed out there!
Do I need to remind you that we need pictures?
I'll post some for sure. It really is a beautiful area.
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Spent about 4 hours hiking around Brazos Bend State Park on Tuesday when the weather was perfect. Was in the 50's when I got there but warmed up quick to about 70. Here are a couple of my favorites that I took that day.
Mating rat snakes on a log.
A cormorant swimming by.
JR, The swimming cormorant pic is award winning quality!
WOW!!
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Here's a few photos from my ride in the San Rafael Swell on Saturday the 6th.
The Swell is a amazing area of stunning topography.
We only saw two wild horses, we generally see more.
Thanks to the animal activists and how they have "saved" soo many domestic horses running wild there are no more Spanish Mustangs left.
Her one of two remaining cabins at the Copper Globe Mine.
The mine was mined from 1900 to 1905.
Off in the distance you can see what's called The Family.
A little closer look.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k66WMGVjIBk[/ame]
We are above the Lucky Strike Mine. Here's a video giving you an idea of the vastness of the Swell.
The remains of the Lucky Strike Mine community.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr4mV39gqDQ[/ame]
This was our destination for the day.
The Swell is such an amazing place.
The Swell is a amazing area of stunning topography.
We only saw two wild horses, we generally see more.
Thanks to the animal activists and how they have "saved" soo many domestic horses running wild there are no more Spanish Mustangs left.
Her one of two remaining cabins at the Copper Globe Mine.
The mine was mined from 1900 to 1905.
Off in the distance you can see what's called The Family.
A little closer look.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k66WMGVjIBk[/ame]
We are above the Lucky Strike Mine. Here's a video giving you an idea of the vastness of the Swell.
The remains of the Lucky Strike Mine community.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr4mV39gqDQ[/ame]
This was our destination for the day.
The Swell is such an amazing place.
