On a walk 4-29-2010

Lucy and I were talking a morning stroll on the a path behind the Fam Camp here on the Tyndall Air force Base. We came along a huge hole dug under the fence that separates the rv park from the actual base property. I knew it had to be a big beast from the hole it dug since there were roots dug up as well. When I reported the hole to the park office we both figured it had to be constructed by a black bear! There have been sitings of black bear in the area. They are common to the area. Lucy didn't seem to be alarmed so I felt certain we were safe. The hole was dug from our side going towards the other side. I knew this because the loose dirt and roots were on our side. I looked for foot prints, but there were so many leaves around the area and the dirt that was distributed from the dig was spread wide. This would have covered most of the foot prints. I figured the bear came right out of the under the brush and straight toward the fence. I did not see any signs of foliage beaten down. This meant to me it was not a larger bear. I took pictures of the hole but it does not show debt in the picture. I should have put Lucy in the whole to get the true feeling of the hole. Oh well. I am not a good a detective as I thought I was.

On the water in Panama City, Fl 4-28-2010

Kris,Lucy & I went out on the boat a few times now. It must be matting season for the horseshoe crap. We saw many along the water line on a beach we were walking on. We thought this would be a scene for National Geographic.

It is never to early for kids to learn

When someone tells you that kids are to young to be taught, I give you permission to laugh in their face. I know from personal experience kids can be taught something when they can communicate with you. The communication does not have to be verbal, but action.
A child can be taught not to litter when they can hold something in their hands. It is a matter of how you communicate this action to a child. I believe the so call grow up just does not want to be bothered. Well it takes more energy to correct a bad habit than to learn a good one from the start.

I know of a 2 year old that is speaking English and Spanish.

It is all in how much effort the parent wants to make in teaching a child.

With the correct positive approach the child will want to learn and learn and learn.
There will be no limit to what a child can accomplish when he or she is older and how they will impact someone's life.

Common Sense

We had 3 questions asked today which the answer to me should have been obvious.

-If the wind is blowing south and you launch a hot air balloon, which way would the balloon travel?

-Would a light color vehicle be cooler in the summer than a black one?

-When a glider is towed up to altitude by a tow plane and released will it hook back up to the tow plane before landing?

Now I know I am not the smartest kid on the block but really...

Old Coot

We were talking with another RV'er who is up here visiting his relatives and his mom.
He mentioned his sister and her husband added a suite to their house for their mom to live in. He said his mom is 93 years old and still active in blowing. She took the carpet up in one of her rooms but couldn't get the staples out of the floor. He told his mom he would do it for her but like most children never get around to doing it. So when they were out with friends she shamed him into coming over and taking care of it. We thought, tough old lady! Good for her. Now he is in his 70's and here his mother is 93 and still going strong. I am truly happy to hear older people are still getting out and enjoying themselves and not seeing themselves as old.

Nice Ladies

It has been a privilege to meet several very nice ladies here at the RV park in Bath NY.
The friendship of Diane, Judy, Barbara, Elaine & Mary are simply very warm and open. Their husbands are nice as well. We have had some good times sitting around talking at the ice cream social or around the camp fire. It has been a welcome treat to meet such nice ladies. All of them at one time or the other has worked camped here. A few come back each year simply because it is a nice area and the people are so friendly.

Some Very Nice People We Have Met

We have met some very nice people here in Bath, NY.
Jean & Harris Cook and their very sweet dog Sabrina from the Tampa Bay area in Fl.
Also, Bob & Van and their cute little dog Bo from Corpse Cristie, TX

I have always heard of people you just met and you feel like you have known them for a long time. Well these two wonderful couples are just that. We have had the best time joking and talking for hours on end. It has been a treat to have met them here.

It is our hope we will meet them again on the road.