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Wilderness Woman
Watcher of the Wood
USA
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 Posted - March 01 2006 : 12:53:53 PM
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Very interesting link, Guide. Thanks. Boy-oh-boy... does it ever look cold up there. I'm shivering just looking at those webcam shots.
But look what's in the upper left corner of that page! Anyone here remember the fun thread about the Old Man? You can access it here: Farewell, Old Man. We did poke some slightly irreverant fun at him, Guide, but it was done with affection. And how we ever got onto that other topic, I haven't yet figured out.
So... just how are the good people of New Hampshire getting along without their most famous icon? Any news on rebuilding him? |
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Monadnock Guide
Council of Elders
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Posted - March 01 2006 : 4:06:57 PM
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| Most folks have adapted quite well I'd say. That is unless you owned a motel that depended on that as your local tourist trap. None were actually all that close. Franconia Notch (where the Old Man was located) is along a highway, and that stetch travels thru a state park, - no motels thankfully. There was quite a bit of discussion about tryig to rebuild "something" that sorta looked close. Turns out, far too expensive, - and the rock face behind any new "profile" is marginal for a project of that size & weight. |
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Wilderness Woman
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Posted - March 02 2006 : 8:29:30 PM
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Well personally, although I do understand (but don't necessarily agree with) their desire to recapture something that brought a lot of tourism, I sort of thought the whole idea of trying to rebuild him was a bit ridiculous. Imagine the cost!
Well, back to the weather... we did get some snow today. I figure a good 8 inches in my yard. We have received so little this year, I haven't gotten my usual amount of shoveling excercise. It actually felt good to get out there and toss some snow around this evening. In fact, my daughter and I finished ours and went a few doors down to do the walks and driveway of a neighbor couple who are very elderly. The neighbor in between us who usually does theirs with his snowblower is away on vacation... in Florida! So we filled in.
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Monadnock Guide
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Posted - March 03 2006 : 5:55:44 PM
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| As far as snow goes, - 'bout the same here. This year I'd guess less that 40" so far. Last year at this point, as I recall, - we had over 60". The good part is, next year should be another "good 'un" for snow, things do "average out" in the long run. Almost time for you to start getting ready "for camp" I would think. |
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Wilderness Woman
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Posted - March 03 2006 : 9:17:09 PM
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Yes, last year we had a lot of snow. I just remember how difficult it was to try to handle it all myself because my husband was too ill. My neighbors did help out too, which was greatly appreciated.
And yes, my first re-enacting season begins next Sunday, right Seamus? We go for a one-day event -- Charter Day -- at the Conrad Weiser Homestead in Pennsylvania. I will be sewing up my wool petticoat this weekend in preparation! |
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