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Every structure is built on someone's dream. It could be the dream of an architect or the dream of an individual. When they put it to the pencil they are dreaming of it become a reality. Some of those dreams are successful and some fall short. When I view a structure I picture a dream coming true to some point.
Dream Garage or Apartment
Allowing my imagination to take over I think at one time someone was wealthy enough to own two cars and built a wonderful garage possibly of wood in the beginning. Over time, the economy changed for this person. Perhaps they started having children. They decided to make the garage into an apartment for a little extra income. This brought relief for a while so they bricked it. The brick work was probably completed by an individual. It is placed correctly and is made well, but does not follow one of masonry styles of brick placement. The man having worked as a mason helper as a young man did the work himself saving them additional money. Years passed, the children grew up and they were getting older. He is thinking on retiring. The added income would help. They added another apartment to the top. Once again, with the help of a neighbor they added the second level. He called on his training in masonry work to add onto the chimney.
The building has “FLEA” painted on it in red. After the man who built the garage and apartment building has passed. His children keep the apartment building for years. They children begin to move away from the community because there is no work. They choose to sell the property. The building sells to a person who for a while has a Flea Market in the building because it is close to a main road. The time comes when the building is too drafty. It needs too many repairs and is left vacant. While the original builder was alive it was kept in good repairs, but once the person who built it with love no longer owned it. The building quickly ages. And there it stands along that busy road greeting each person who travels by.
A dream materialized, lived, and successfully fulfilled.
The building has “FLEA” painted on it in red. After the man who built the garage and apartment building has passed. His children keep the apartment building for years. They children begin to move away from the community because there is no work. They choose to sell the property. The building sells to a person who for a while has a Flea Market in the building because it is close to a main road. The time comes when the building is too drafty. It needs too many repairs and is left vacant. While the original builder was alive it was kept in good repairs, but once the person who built it with love no longer owned it. The building quickly ages. And there it stands along that busy road greeting each person who travels by.
A dream materialized, lived, and successfully fulfilled.
Dream of a Chicken House
This building I have passed almost daily for four and a half years. I have often thought. What was that used for? Sixteen windows on one side and six on one end. It has a tin roof. There is a well house close by so there was need for water. It lies on a county line, but the road was closed and removed from the main road when Highway 71/49 came through the area. It is made of cinder blocks so it does not have insulation is my guess.
I ruled out school house because if it was a school house I believe the community would have marked it a school house. If it was a building of importance in the community, it would have been marked. Unless, it is on private property and the person does not want it marked.
This area is known for its chicken houses. Is this by any chance an early chicken house? The windows are built high enough, but there are no window covering. Perhaps those were removed. I look at the building and think there is so much potential in that building. Although, if it was used as a chicken house that would explain why it has not been used in some other capacity.
The old women in the shoe, who had so many children she did not know what to do. It would have been a great place to raise children or have a school. It has no chimney’s so it would take loads of money to make it realize it’s potential.
This dream I feel is one that was not successful. I feel the building was well built, made to last and whatever its purpose was, the dream was not fulfilled or the building outlasted the dream.
I ruled out school house because if it was a school house I believe the community would have marked it a school house. If it was a building of importance in the community, it would have been marked. Unless, it is on private property and the person does not want it marked.
This area is known for its chicken houses. Is this by any chance an early chicken house? The windows are built high enough, but there are no window covering. Perhaps those were removed. I look at the building and think there is so much potential in that building. Although, if it was used as a chicken house that would explain why it has not been used in some other capacity.
The old women in the shoe, who had so many children she did not know what to do. It would have been a great place to raise children or have a school. It has no chimney’s so it would take loads of money to make it realize it’s potential.
This dream I feel is one that was not successful. I feel the building was well built, made to last and whatever its purpose was, the dream was not fulfilled or the building outlasted the dream.
Dream of Water
This is another structure that I drive by quite often and think what is it? Is it a wishing well? Is it an animal trough? It is a structure of character whatever it is?
I have made this a well in my mind. It is a hand dug well. Over time it is used as a watering hole for animals and because the animals spent so much time near the well they built shelter over it. A tree seeking water grew beside the well and has cramped the style of the shelter.
This structure I feel served its purpose well and because of love has been preserved for its beautiful character.
I have made this a well in my mind. It is a hand dug well. Over time it is used as a watering hole for animals and because the animals spent so much time near the well they built shelter over it. A tree seeking water grew beside the well and has cramped the style of the shelter.
This structure I feel served its purpose well and because of love has been preserved for its beautiful character.
Dream Home and Garage
This is the remains of a garage. There is a house close by built of the same rock. I have watched this garage go from a falling down building to a shell. Less than four years ago it had a roof with one of the rafters fallen down into it. After the tornado of May 24, 2011 someone moved into the home and the garage was cleaned up and left as a shell.
The rock work on this home and garage is beautiful. It is a small house and only a one car garage. It is a detached garage and too small for most vehicles of this day.
When I look at this home I see lots of love. Someone dreamed of a beautiful home. I am going to say they did the work themselves. They built the house first and then over time built the garage. They probably saved and planned for many years. They drew up their own house plans. On those dreary, rainy days of winter they would get them out and dream over them. They skipped their vacations every other year to save up for the completion of this dream. They built the home in their 50’s looking forward to their retirement years. They saw their dream fulfilled and had many happy years in the home. When they passed on their children inherited and because their families were too large they rented out the house. Because they were a part of the dream they have taken care of the house.
Time has robbed them of some of the garage and house, but they are still fighting for that dream.
The rock work on this home and garage is beautiful. It is a small house and only a one car garage. It is a detached garage and too small for most vehicles of this day.
When I look at this home I see lots of love. Someone dreamed of a beautiful home. I am going to say they did the work themselves. They built the house first and then over time built the garage. They probably saved and planned for many years. They drew up their own house plans. On those dreary, rainy days of winter they would get them out and dream over them. They skipped their vacations every other year to save up for the completion of this dream. They built the home in their 50’s looking forward to their retirement years. They saw their dream fulfilled and had many happy years in the home. When they passed on their children inherited and because their families were too large they rented out the house. Because they were a part of the dream they have taken care of the house.
Time has robbed them of some of the garage and house, but they are still fighting for that dream.
Do You Know These Structures History?
These structures are in Missouri and Oklahoma. I have no idea what the real history or in some cases what the purpose was of these structures. I am sure of this one thing they were built on a dream. Everything I have written is what I like to see when I look at them. If by some chance someone reads this article and would like to give me information on these structures. I would love to know.
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How did “Plaster of Paris” get that name?
“Plaster of Paris” is made from gypsum. Gypsum is a chalk that is a hydrated sulfate of calcium which occurs naturally in sedimentary rocks.
The definition is gypsum a heavy white powder that is heated to high temperature below the melting point or fusion point to extract the moisture, which, when mixed with water, forms a thick paste that sets quickly; used for casts, moldings, statuary, etc…
And found in those mines along with gypsum was the precious Alabaster, which was used to make perfume bottles. The "rose rock" which is found in Oklahoma in more abundance than any part of the world is gypsum.
“Plaster of Paris” is made from gypsum. Gypsum is a chalk that is a hydrated sulfate of calcium which occurs naturally in sedimentary rocks.
The definition is gypsum a heavy white powder that is heated to high temperature below the melting point or fusion point to extract the moisture, which, when mixed with water, forms a thick paste that sets quickly; used for casts, moldings, statuary, etc…
And found in those mines along with gypsum was the precious Alabaster, which was used to make perfume bottles. The "rose rock" which is found in Oklahoma in more abundance than any part of the world is gypsum.
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Paris, the city, lies in the “Paris basin” which is a low lying continental shelf that is occasionally submerged by ocean water. The flooding prior to the 1600’s caused a build up of gypsum in the hill or butte Montmartre. (The last time Paris flooded was January 1910). In the 1600’s a group called the “Commune of National Constituents Assembly” lived on Montmartre and made a living by making wine, making stones for building, and mining gypsum.
The mining of gypsum left underground passageways which were under the Basilica of Sacre’- Coeur, a Roman Catholic Church, which is a popular tourist sight of Paris. Sacre’ - Coeur has been reinforced by the city of Paris so it may be enjoyed by future generations. Montmartre is where painters from all over the world gather in "Painter's Square."
The mining of gypsum left underground passageways which were under the Basilica of Sacre’- Coeur, a Roman Catholic Church, which is a popular tourist sight of Paris. Sacre’ - Coeur has been reinforced by the city of Paris so it may be enjoyed by future generations. Montmartre is where painters from all over the world gather in "Painter's Square."
The gypsum mined by the commune was used in the art for making molds and in architecture. In the 1800’s four military surgeons are credited for making use of gypsum in the medical field.
Dominique Jean Larvey - used gypsum to stiffen bandages in the Napoleonic Wars or French Revolution on Napoleon’s side.
Louis Seutin was using splints, wetting and starching bandages for casting in the Napoleonic Wars or French Revolution against Napoleon.
Antonius Mathijsen of Belgium while in the Dutch Army made and used “Plaster of Paris” bandages.
Nikolai Ivanovich Piirogov in Crimean War in Russia had seen the use of plaster in Turkey and was using it for bandaging.
From 1790 to 1860 plaster or gypsum from Montmartre in Paris was the highest quality plaster available. Prior to 1860 Montmartre was located outside the city of Paris. The year that it became a part of the city Paris the mining was stopped and the hill was flattened. It was during this time that this chalk was given the name “Plaster of Paris.” In the mid - 20th century “plaster” lost favor in the art and architecture fields. There are many other materials today that are used to replace “Plaster of Paris.” It is doubtful that true “Plaster of Paris” still exists except in the statues, molds and in architecture.
Sincerely yours,
Canita Prough
Dominique Jean Larvey - used gypsum to stiffen bandages in the Napoleonic Wars or French Revolution on Napoleon’s side.
Louis Seutin was using splints, wetting and starching bandages for casting in the Napoleonic Wars or French Revolution against Napoleon.
Antonius Mathijsen of Belgium while in the Dutch Army made and used “Plaster of Paris” bandages.
Nikolai Ivanovich Piirogov in Crimean War in Russia had seen the use of plaster in Turkey and was using it for bandaging.
From 1790 to 1860 plaster or gypsum from Montmartre in Paris was the highest quality plaster available. Prior to 1860 Montmartre was located outside the city of Paris. The year that it became a part of the city Paris the mining was stopped and the hill was flattened. It was during this time that this chalk was given the name “Plaster of Paris.” In the mid - 20th century “plaster” lost favor in the art and architecture fields. There are many other materials today that are used to replace “Plaster of Paris.” It is doubtful that true “Plaster of Paris” still exists except in the statues, molds and in architecture.
Sincerely yours,
Canita Prough
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Two velvet covered ossicorns for sparring, set beside two sizable, acute ears, with a dark tassel of hair in between.
All a top two keen, large, soft, brown eyes with outrageous eyelashes.
Followed by a long, soft muzzle matched with a long, blue-black tongue that trims trees and snaps thorns.
Attached to a really long neck covered with a coat of camouflage.
Built on a bulldog shaped torso.
To which is attached a short tufted tail.
Set on four fitfully, graceful legs with an elegant stride and a deadly kick.
From the inside out there is a powerful heart and twelve gallon lungs that issue; moos, hisses, grunts, snorts, roars, bellows and a flute-like sound.
All with a calm expression.
What am I?
All a top two keen, large, soft, brown eyes with outrageous eyelashes.
Followed by a long, soft muzzle matched with a long, blue-black tongue that trims trees and snaps thorns.
Attached to a really long neck covered with a coat of camouflage.
Built on a bulldog shaped torso.
To which is attached a short tufted tail.
Set on four fitfully, graceful legs with an elegant stride and a deadly kick.
From the inside out there is a powerful heart and twelve gallon lungs that issue; moos, hisses, grunts, snorts, roars, bellows and a flute-like sound.
All with a calm expression.
What am I?
That's Right - The giraffe
All the photo in this slide show are from Google images via the internet.
Sincerely yours, Canita M. Prough
Sincerely yours, Canita M. Prough
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Precious Moments was the title to one of many classes offered at a Sunday School conference I was attending. I thought maybe it was about those cute little tear drop eyed figurines, I began hearing about them shortly after family moved to Joplin, Missouri (close to Carthage, Missouri where Precious Moments Chapel is located.) I was not sure how it would tie into teaching children, but the name had me hooked. I attended the class and was shocked when it was on miscarriages. I thought about getting up and leaving the class quietly since I was not married and did not believe that a miscarriage would be happening to me. I had prayed about which classes to attend and I had been excited about this one; I decided there must be something I could learn from this class. This was the first time I was introduced to the steps of grieving.
Steps to Grieving
Shock and denial - just breathe - take it moment by moment
Pain and guilt - take it minute by minute - pain and guilt come after the shock wears off - Give yourself permission to grieve
Anger and bargaining - take it hour by hour - Frustration gives way to anger - Why me? - Blaming yourself and others
Depression, reflection and loneliness - loss of direction and purpose - take it one day at a time - keep yourself busy do not dwell on the loss.
Upward turn - Find a safe place in your heart and possibly a safe person
Reconstruction and working through - choose life - take it one week at a time
Acceptance and hope - Take it one month at a time - connect with others that are hurting
This is just a list, they can happen out of order, switch back and forth, and you may wonder how long does each one last. There is no exact science to grieving. Each person does it their own way and in their own time. Some stages may last only a few weeks and some may last years. It depend on whether you embrace the grieving process or if you just avoid the pain. Molly Fumia said this about grieving ‘It may be postponed, but it will not be denied.” It needs to be said again, “Give yourself permission to grieve.” It is an excruciating and almost unbearable pain, express it - scream, yell, punch a pillow, cry, go for a run, whatever helps you release the pain. No harm should be come to yourself or others. You can be angry. The only boundary is to sin not.
After the class a young lady who was teaching Royal Rangers and Missionettes in our church and I ate lunch together. It was over lunch that she recounted her numerous miscarriages and sadness, as we both cried. I prayed with her, we agreed together that God would give her a child. A short time later I went overseas and I have not seen her again. It was three years or so later when I received a Christmas card telling me she was pregnant with twins. The next year there was a picture of the twins, one boy and one girl. I thought this was the reason God has allowed me to learn the steps of grieving, to pray with my friend and experience His miracle.
In 1993 another reason why I was to attend that class arrived on the scene. My sister and her family were expecting their second child. My sister carried the baby full term and as long as she was inside of her momma she was alive. When she was delivered she died. This was early in the understanding of the RH factor. I used the steps of grieving myself. I did tell my sister about the class and the steps. At the anger and bargaining stage I had to really work at not scaring every pregnant mother I saw into a panic. I wanted to let them know what could happen if for some reason they had not heard about the RH factor.
In 1994 I met a young lady while living in Germany. A couple of years after we met she moved to Denmark, met the love of her life and married. They were married a couple of years and she too had several miscarriages. I told her the story of the class, my friend, the twins, and we agreed together that God would give them a baby. They chose to try artificial insemination. The first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage. A year passes and they try artificial inseminating again. This time she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. A year later they had a handsome baby boy naturally. The success with the couple with twins gave me hope that it would happen again. Another reason for attending that Precious Moments Class was beneficial.
The question keeps coming up, “Why attend funerals?” They feel the person is gone and will never know if you attend. I believe that funerals are also a part of the grieving process. I attend funerals because I personally need the closure. I believe you attend funerals to express love to those left behind and allow them to grieve just a short while with you. I then hear “I never know what to say.” You don’t have to say anything. I believe it is actually better to say nothing. Just give the ones who have lost someone a hug. That hug will say it all.
Later, when life took my parents those steps of grieving were priceless to me personally. I have never regretted that class that took all of 45 minute out of my life. And yes, those Precious Moments when my sister, I and our family held their beautiful baby girl. We miss you Mallary Hope.
Sincerely yours,
Canita Prough
Steps to Grieving
Shock and denial - just breathe - take it moment by moment
Pain and guilt - take it minute by minute - pain and guilt come after the shock wears off - Give yourself permission to grieve
Anger and bargaining - take it hour by hour - Frustration gives way to anger - Why me? - Blaming yourself and others
Depression, reflection and loneliness - loss of direction and purpose - take it one day at a time - keep yourself busy do not dwell on the loss.
Upward turn - Find a safe place in your heart and possibly a safe person
Reconstruction and working through - choose life - take it one week at a time
Acceptance and hope - Take it one month at a time - connect with others that are hurting
This is just a list, they can happen out of order, switch back and forth, and you may wonder how long does each one last. There is no exact science to grieving. Each person does it their own way and in their own time. Some stages may last only a few weeks and some may last years. It depend on whether you embrace the grieving process or if you just avoid the pain. Molly Fumia said this about grieving ‘It may be postponed, but it will not be denied.” It needs to be said again, “Give yourself permission to grieve.” It is an excruciating and almost unbearable pain, express it - scream, yell, punch a pillow, cry, go for a run, whatever helps you release the pain. No harm should be come to yourself or others. You can be angry. The only boundary is to sin not.
After the class a young lady who was teaching Royal Rangers and Missionettes in our church and I ate lunch together. It was over lunch that she recounted her numerous miscarriages and sadness, as we both cried. I prayed with her, we agreed together that God would give her a child. A short time later I went overseas and I have not seen her again. It was three years or so later when I received a Christmas card telling me she was pregnant with twins. The next year there was a picture of the twins, one boy and one girl. I thought this was the reason God has allowed me to learn the steps of grieving, to pray with my friend and experience His miracle.
In 1993 another reason why I was to attend that class arrived on the scene. My sister and her family were expecting their second child. My sister carried the baby full term and as long as she was inside of her momma she was alive. When she was delivered she died. This was early in the understanding of the RH factor. I used the steps of grieving myself. I did tell my sister about the class and the steps. At the anger and bargaining stage I had to really work at not scaring every pregnant mother I saw into a panic. I wanted to let them know what could happen if for some reason they had not heard about the RH factor.
In 1994 I met a young lady while living in Germany. A couple of years after we met she moved to Denmark, met the love of her life and married. They were married a couple of years and she too had several miscarriages. I told her the story of the class, my friend, the twins, and we agreed together that God would give them a baby. They chose to try artificial insemination. The first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage. A year passes and they try artificial inseminating again. This time she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. A year later they had a handsome baby boy naturally. The success with the couple with twins gave me hope that it would happen again. Another reason for attending that Precious Moments Class was beneficial.
The question keeps coming up, “Why attend funerals?” They feel the person is gone and will never know if you attend. I believe that funerals are also a part of the grieving process. I attend funerals because I personally need the closure. I believe you attend funerals to express love to those left behind and allow them to grieve just a short while with you. I then hear “I never know what to say.” You don’t have to say anything. I believe it is actually better to say nothing. Just give the ones who have lost someone a hug. That hug will say it all.
Later, when life took my parents those steps of grieving were priceless to me personally. I have never regretted that class that took all of 45 minute out of my life. And yes, those Precious Moments when my sister, I and our family held their beautiful baby girl. We miss you Mallary Hope.
Sincerely yours,
Canita Prough
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In 1998 I stayed with a young married couple while working at Camp Sonshine in Silver Spring, Maryland. They had a sheet of paper that was well torn and taped on their refrigerator it was called Rules of Fighting. I have told others about this list. The following is my attempt at recreating the list.
Conflict is normal
Go after the problem - Not each other
Stay in the present - one issue at a time
Stay on the topic of contention - state topic clearly - ask for specifics
NO degrading language - name calling
NO blaming - accusations
NO cussing
NO yelling - talk softly
NO use of force
NO talk of divorce
DO get curious - not defensive
DO take turns talking - (no) interrupting - listen respectfully
DO use time outs, when necessary (Limit fighting to 30 minutes)
DO define yourself not your partner (use “I” not “you”) (forget the words “always” and “never”)
DO agree to disagree
DO brainstorm solutions
Chose the best solution
Make up a safe word when in public and the arguing is going too far (goofy word)
Never go to bed angry
Sincerely yours,
Canita
Go after the problem - Not each other
Stay in the present - one issue at a time
Stay on the topic of contention - state topic clearly - ask for specifics
NO degrading language - name calling
NO blaming - accusations
NO cussing
NO yelling - talk softly
NO use of force
NO talk of divorce
DO get curious - not defensive
DO take turns talking - (no) interrupting - listen respectfully
DO use time outs, when necessary (Limit fighting to 30 minutes)
DO define yourself not your partner (use “I” not “you”) (forget the words “always” and “never”)
DO agree to disagree
DO brainstorm solutions
Chose the best solution
Make up a safe word when in public and the arguing is going too far (goofy word)
Never go to bed angry
Sincerely yours,
Canita
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I went into a flea market in Harlingen, Texas and asked if they had items they could not identify. A vendor took me back to her booth and showed me a shallow basket with about five medallions in it. I knew immediately what it was from my time in Germany. I searched through the basket and picked a medallion from 1976 the year I graduated from High School. I thought perhaps others would enjoy the history.
I first heard about these marches when it was Oktoberfest in Germany. The Oktoberfest will be taking place September 19 to October 4, 2015 starting in Munich, Germany. I’m not into fermented drinks, so I did not pay much attention to the other festivities surrounding this event. It was later that I was told that included in the Oktoberfest events were volksmarches.
A volksmarch or volkswalk is a noncompetitive, fitness walking 3.1 mile (5km) or 6.2 mile (10k) walk. It is on a pre-determined outdoor path or trail. It can also include bicycling, swimming, boating, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing. It is not a pledge walk, it is not a race, it is a fun activity you do with a club, with your family, with your pet, or all by yourself. Volksmarching got its origins in Europe. Today there are thousands of volksport clubs around the world, allied in the International Volksport Federation the IVV.
The IVV began January 14, 1968 when a few walkers from Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany met in Lindau, Germany and decided to form the IVV.
You can get an award/medallion similar to the one pictured upon completion for $6.00. You get the award at the event and not at a later date if you have a current AVA/IW yearly permit. The medallion weighs 2 ounces, it has a safety pin and ribbon. The medallion tells the race length and where the event took place.
I first heard about these marches when it was Oktoberfest in Germany. The Oktoberfest will be taking place September 19 to October 4, 2015 starting in Munich, Germany. I’m not into fermented drinks, so I did not pay much attention to the other festivities surrounding this event. It was later that I was told that included in the Oktoberfest events were volksmarches.
A volksmarch or volkswalk is a noncompetitive, fitness walking 3.1 mile (5km) or 6.2 mile (10k) walk. It is on a pre-determined outdoor path or trail. It can also include bicycling, swimming, boating, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing. It is not a pledge walk, it is not a race, it is a fun activity you do with a club, with your family, with your pet, or all by yourself. Volksmarching got its origins in Europe. Today there are thousands of volksport clubs around the world, allied in the International Volksport Federation the IVV.
The IVV began January 14, 1968 when a few walkers from Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany met in Lindau, Germany and decided to form the IVV.
You can get an award/medallion similar to the one pictured upon completion for $6.00. You get the award at the event and not at a later date if you have a current AVA/IW yearly permit. The medallion weighs 2 ounces, it has a safety pin and ribbon. The medallion tells the race length and where the event took place.
The medallion shown here was a 3.1 event in Wanderung, Germany in 1976. It was with a pet dog. It has a seal of an elf with Deschler Sein (Deschler is a family name which means bag maker) (Sein signifies identification number) and Deschler munchen (Munich) 90 on the back.
The Wanderung walk is quite well know walk. Its total ascent is 3809.0 ft, descent 3838.5 ft, max. elevation 1466.5 ft. and min. elevation is 479.0 ft. The complete path is 6.1 miles. You will see castles, the Rhein River, shopping district, little villages and forest. You can cruise back down the Rhein to your starting place.
More information on the Wunderung trail go to; www.sharemyroutes/Germany/Ith-Weserbergland/Ith-Wunderrung/details.aspx
After I discovered that Volksmarches were a part of Oktoberfest I have wanted to attend just to do the march. I did not have opportunity while I was in Germany. I have participated in Komen walks, Boonie Stomp walks and hiked several canyons. I would love to add a Volksmarch to my list.
The Wanderung walk is quite well know walk. Its total ascent is 3809.0 ft, descent 3838.5 ft, max. elevation 1466.5 ft. and min. elevation is 479.0 ft. The complete path is 6.1 miles. You will see castles, the Rhein River, shopping district, little villages and forest. You can cruise back down the Rhein to your starting place.
More information on the Wunderung trail go to; www.sharemyroutes/Germany/Ith-Weserbergland/Ith-Wunderrung/details.aspx
After I discovered that Volksmarches were a part of Oktoberfest I have wanted to attend just to do the march. I did not have opportunity while I was in Germany. I have participated in Komen walks, Boonie Stomp walks and hiked several canyons. I would love to add a Volksmarch to my list.
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Mastering Life before it's too late
I was reading the book Mastering Life before it’s too late by Robert J. Morgan and came across this paragraph. This was information I had never read before. How the railroad played such a big part in bringing our world into a smaller picture and paving the way for the world of technology.
“There were no time zones anywhere in the world until the railroad companies established them in the 1800’s. In the United States and Europe, time zones were devised by train companies to coordinate rail schedules. It was the railroad system that caused people to start wearing pocket watches so they wouldn’t miss their trains. Smaller versions of these pockets watches appeared on the market, designed for the wrist, but they were not popularized until about 1911. Wristwatches didn’t become popular with the general public until the 1920’s.”
I was reading the book Mastering Life before it’s too late by Robert J. Morgan and came across this paragraph. This was information I had never read before. How the railroad played such a big part in bringing our world into a smaller picture and paving the way for the world of technology.
“There were no time zones anywhere in the world until the railroad companies established them in the 1800’s. In the United States and Europe, time zones were devised by train companies to coordinate rail schedules. It was the railroad system that caused people to start wearing pocket watches so they wouldn’t miss their trains. Smaller versions of these pockets watches appeared on the market, designed for the wrist, but they were not popularized until about 1911. Wristwatches didn’t become popular with the general public until the 1920’s.”
Time Zones
When were time zones invented and who invented them? The first adoption of the time zone was December 1, 1847 in Great Britain by the railway companies called “railway time.” It was 1986 when Nepal the last to join the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and the world was officially on the same time zone schedule.
When were time zones invented and who invented them? The first adoption of the time zone was December 1, 1847 in Great Britain by the railway companies called “railway time.” It was 1986 when Nepal the last to join the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and the world was officially on the same time zone schedule.
Famous Clocks
I began thinking about the famous clocks of the world. Were they only set to the hour or did they have second hands? The Glockenspiel built in 1908 in Munich, Germany. Rings at 11:00 a.m. (12:00 pm midnight and 5:00 pm in the summer). “Big Ben” built in 1858 in Westminster, London rings hourly. Prague Astronomical clock. The oldest clock still operating built in 1410, chimes every hour
I began thinking about the famous clocks of the world. Were they only set to the hour or did they have second hands? The Glockenspiel built in 1908 in Munich, Germany. Rings at 11:00 a.m. (12:00 pm midnight and 5:00 pm in the summer). “Big Ben” built in 1858 in Westminster, London rings hourly. Prague Astronomical clock. The oldest clock still operating built in 1410, chimes every hour
Glockenspiel and Big Ben
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Second Hands
When did the second hand show up watches? The fixed hands on the clock came on the scene in the 14th century. The “second hand” showed up in 1690 after the invention of the pendulum invented by St. John the Evangelist of Groombridge, Kent, England.
When did the second hand show up watches? The fixed hands on the clock came on the scene in the 14th century. The “second hand” showed up in 1690 after the invention of the pendulum invented by St. John the Evangelist of Groombridge, Kent, England.
Railroad Pocketwatch and WW1 Wristwatch
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Pocket Watches
When did pocket watches show up and who invented them? In 1462 Italian clockmaker Bartholomew Manredi invented the “pocket clock.” In 1675 when Charles II of England introduced the waistcoats it began begin called the “pocket watch.”
When did pocket watches show up and who invented them? In 1462 Italian clockmaker Bartholomew Manredi invented the “pocket clock.” In 1675 when Charles II of England introduced the waistcoats it began begin called the “pocket watch.”
Wrist Watches
When did the wrist watches come onto the scene? In 1571 when Robert Dudley invented the arm watch which was primarily worn by women until the military began using them during WWI.
When did the wrist watches come onto the scene? In 1571 when Robert Dudley invented the arm watch which was primarily worn by women until the military began using them during WWI.
Railroads pave the way for world of technology
The railroads were responsible for bring the transportation of people and goods. It was responsible for the introduction of fine dining with the “Fred Harvey way.” It was responsible for the induction of the time zones which brought the world together on a time schedule. Railroads brought entertainment and many other practical things into our world that paved the way for today’s world of technology.
The railroads were responsible for bring the transportation of people and goods. It was responsible for the introduction of fine dining with the “Fred Harvey way.” It was responsible for the induction of the time zones which brought the world together on a time schedule. Railroads brought entertainment and many other practical things into our world that paved the way for today’s world of technology.
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It’s definitely fun to find interesting history behind an item that “randomly” ends up in our little store here in Anderson, but it is infinitely more relatable when you dig into researching and find that the same interesting history also happens to come from close to home.
That is the case with this “Barnsley Brothers” straight razor that recently made its way to the front desk of Grandma’s Attic. I mean, we’ve probably all been amazed to find out something we own has traveled around the world to find its place in our home, but in the age of internet buying and shipping things to the far corners of a huge, round {don’t ask me where the “corners” came from} earth, sometimes it is more shocking when a rather old item stays within an approximate 45 mile radius of its place of “birth”.
The Barnsley Brothers Cutlery Company made its home in Monett, Missouri from 1898 to 1906.
That is the case with this “Barnsley Brothers” straight razor that recently made its way to the front desk of Grandma’s Attic. I mean, we’ve probably all been amazed to find out something we own has traveled around the world to find its place in our home, but in the age of internet buying and shipping things to the far corners of a huge, round {don’t ask me where the “corners” came from} earth, sometimes it is more shocking when a rather old item stays within an approximate 45 mile radius of its place of “birth”.
The Barnsley Brothers Cutlery Company made its home in Monett, Missouri from 1898 to 1906.
Don’t you sort of wonder what stories this straight razor could tell us? “Franklin, the town barber used to chatter on about politics and the weather while dunking me in and out of the enamelware bowl of water to wash the shaving cream off the chins of the regular customers whose names and stories he knew by heart as well as the occasional stranger who wandered through his front door….” I’m gonna go with the idea that someone, maybe not Franklin the barber, but someone, has been pretty rough on this poor straight razor. That assumption is based on the knicks in the blade, even knicks can tell a story sometimes, you know?
There were six brothers that worked at this company for seven (7) years. It was an extremely successful business during that time. U. S. Barnsley was the oldest Barnsley brother and the founder of the company, as well as several other companies in the Monett, Missouri area.
The company produced a full line of pocket knives and razors. The following is the one that came to Grandma’s Attic in 2014.
This item is $15.50
In 1906 some of the younger brothers decided to move to Laredo,
Texas and start ranching. In 1910 the Barnsley Brothers Cutlery Company was bought by the Case Company.
Items made by the Barnsley Company in the 1900’s are very collectible.
This 1898 Stockman knife is worth $1000.00.
This item is $15.50
In 1906 some of the younger brothers decided to move to Laredo,
Texas and start ranching. In 1910 the Barnsley Brothers Cutlery Company was bought by the Case Company.
Items made by the Barnsley Company in the 1900’s are very collectible.
This 1898 Stockman knife is worth $1000.00.
It must be marked Barnsley Bros. Cutlery Company, Monett, Mo., be 3 1/8 inches in length, have honey bone worm groove scales, have a clip master with match strike pull, and a pen with nice blade length.
There is little on the internet about this company or the brothers, but there are a few pictures that follow;
There is little on the internet about this company or the brothers, but there are a few pictures that follow;
Barnsley Bros. Cutlery Company is another successful Missouri business that continues on through the Case Company. If you find a straight edge razor or a knife with Barnsley Bros. Cutlery Company etched into the blade, now you will know they only existed from 1898 to 1906 and their items are collectible.
Happy Hunting!
Happy Hunting!
-The GA Gang
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This item came into existence in 1868 and lost its appeal by about 1903.
The first pattern of this item was made by a man named Alanson in 1863 in New York. It was used because it was easy to break and had a minimal amount of extinguishing capability, thus a minimal amount of mess to clean up. It is called a fire grenade. It was aimed at the base of the fire to quench the flames. It was filled with a blue brine of salt water and bio carbonated of soda or muriatic of ammonia because it did not freeze. The grenade worked by robbing the fire of oxygen through a chemical reaction.
Fire grenades are usually six to eight inches high, with a narrow neck and a round body. Many grenades were sealed with a cork and cement. The cement would prevent the liquid from escaping if the cork shrank. For added protection, some grenades had a foil seal over the cork. Many grenades had a wire loop on the neck which was used for hanging the grenade from a nail or hook on the wall.
The first pattern of this item was made by a man named Alanson in 1863 in New York. It was used because it was easy to break and had a minimal amount of extinguishing capability, thus a minimal amount of mess to clean up. It is called a fire grenade. It was aimed at the base of the fire to quench the flames. It was filled with a blue brine of salt water and bio carbonated of soda or muriatic of ammonia because it did not freeze. The grenade worked by robbing the fire of oxygen through a chemical reaction.
Fire grenades are usually six to eight inches high, with a narrow neck and a round body. Many grenades were sealed with a cork and cement. The cement would prevent the liquid from escaping if the cork shrank. For added protection, some grenades had a foil seal over the cork. Many grenades had a wire loop on the neck which was used for hanging the grenade from a nail or hook on the wall.
Some manufacturers sold two or three fire grenades grouped together in a wire basket.
Finding a grenade unbroken is rare. They were made for a short life, so for the railroad collector this is a great find.
Happy Hunting.
Finding a grenade unbroken is rare. They were made for a short life, so for the railroad collector this is a great find.
Happy Hunting.
-The GA Gang
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In October 2014 this item came into Grandma’s Attic. The vendors explained its use but, I’m a little thick sometimes. So, I went to the internet for more information. My first couple of finds didn’t help me much. They did produce pictures which I have included in this blog. I could not tell from the picture if the engineer or the station manager was handing something through the loop or putting the loop out for the engineer or station manager to grab. I finally came across an article where a guy was discussing the confusion of terms used for this item. They have had several names attached to them such as; wooden staff, token, broom handle shaped token, staff and/or tablet, each name changing because of what the station was called. Each location in the UK, Australia and other locations gave it a different name.
Courtesy Photo Bangalore City Museum
The railroad token or staff was used in block signaling which was for single lane railroads. They were handed off from the engineer to a person on the platform or vice versa depending on the conditions or use of the rails or the direction in which they headed.
Internet photo
Wikipedia defined this item as a token which is a physical object which a locomotive driver is required to have or see before entering onto a particular section of single track. The token is clearly endorsed with the name of the section it belongs to. A token system is used because there is a much greater risk of serious collision in the event of irregular working by signalmen or train crews on a single line than on double lines.
Internet photo
When you go online to find a token, staff, table, token pouch, token ring or whatever name you find for it you will see there are many different styles of them. Information is limited on this item. Have fun hunting for your favorite style of railroad token, staff or table, there is a lot out there to see!
