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Posted by curtm on May 2, 2006, at 14:26:11
I would like to share something about me because I am starting to feel more comfortable with the "babblers."
Obviously my name is Curt. I am from place called South Dakota, USA (Black Hills area to be specific.) Anyone been there- seen Mt. Rushmore? I don't say y'all or yippee. I am married with three boys (4, 11, 13.) I am a CAD drafter and have been working here for 15 long years! I enjoy camping, fishing, boating, skiing, but I rarely get time to with all the kids. My immediate family lives here also. The nut doesn't fall far from the tree. It is really nice and peaceful here, that's why many people who come to visit come back to stay. Most people are very nice, too. Except for bipolars like me, I'm nice only half the time. We have a helluva lot of cattle here, so enjoy your steaks. I love the USA.
Posted by Declan on May 2, 2006, at 14:46:53
In reply to A little something, posted by curtm on May 2, 2006, at 14:26:11
Everyone knows the song, I guess; I used to sing it as a kid, and always wondered about the black hills of Dakota and the beautiful Indian country, and the mournful homesick feel of it all.
Declan
Posted by curtm on May 2, 2006, at 14:55:49
In reply to Re: A little something, posted by Declan on May 2, 2006, at 14:46:53
>> and the mournful homesick feel of it all.
** Could that be classified as deppression?
Posted by Declan on May 2, 2006, at 15:18:28
In reply to Re: A little something » Declan, posted by curtm on May 2, 2006, at 14:55:49
No way. That's sadness, nostalgia. And it has a nice feel. Doesn't feel dead. Full of longing.
Posted by curtm on May 2, 2006, at 15:36:01
In reply to Re: A little something, posted by Declan on May 2, 2006, at 15:18:28
Hey Declan, I'm Irish too. First line son. Love Guiness, too.
Posted by crazy teresa on May 2, 2006, at 16:10:26
In reply to A little something, posted by curtm on May 2, 2006, at 14:26:11
Posted by Phillipa on May 2, 2006, at 21:22:32
In reply to Re: A little something » Declan, posted by curtm on May 2, 2006, at 15:36:01
Mount Rushmore where all the Prsidents are carved in the Mountains? Love Phillipa
Posted by 10derHeart on May 2, 2006, at 21:53:14
In reply to A little something, posted by curtm on May 2, 2006, at 14:26:11
>>Anyone been there- seen Mt. Rushmore?
Oh yeah. And it never ceased to thrill me...I'm a sucker for that place.
I lived in Rapid City for 8 years total. I was stationed at Ellsworth twice during my AF career (retired now) My one and only child was born and raised for 7 of her first 8 years there. Her dad's family are all from SD. Love that place. I think the Black Hills are one of the most beautiful places I've ever been/lived, and I've traveled a fair amount...
Miss it now I think about it. I mean, really, who wouldn't miss 40 below wind chills and softball-sized hail...? ;-) I'm teasing (though as you well know those things happen...and worse) - the crazy and extreme weather was well worth the peace, safety and beauty. I always tell people they should visit and that it was an awesome place to raise a child.
ps - and it's great you're feeling more comfortable here...this is a special and good place.
Posted by 10derHeart on May 2, 2006, at 21:57:23
In reply to Re: A little something, posted by Phillipa on May 2, 2006, at 21:22:32
> Mount Rushmore where all the Prsidents are carved in the Mountains? Love Phillipa
nah...only four of them...it'd take a mighty big mountain to fit ALL of them...!!
lol ;-)
10der, pulling Phillipa's leg a little
Posted by Phillipa on May 2, 2006, at 22:33:17
In reply to Re: A little something » Phillipa, posted by 10derHeart on May 2, 2006, at 21:57:23
10der okay by me!!!!!!Love Phillipa
Posted by Declan on May 3, 2006, at 2:22:59
In reply to Re: A little something » Phillipa, posted by 10derHeart on May 2, 2006, at 21:57:23
Really? In Dakota (north or south?) I'd imagined it was above, I dunno, Washington, New York, or Hollywood. Makes no sense I know, but the Australian sense of geography is so very different.
Declan
Posted by curtm on May 3, 2006, at 8:16:44
In reply to Re: A little something » Phillipa, posted by 10derHeart on May 2, 2006, at 21:57:23
>> Mount Rushmore where all the Prsidents are carved in the Mountains? Love Phillipa
>> nah...only four of them...it'd take a mighty big mountain to fit ALL of them...!!
That's witty and funny. Started my day off with a laugh. Thanks
Posted by 10derHeart on May 3, 2006, at 16:36:14
In reply to Re: A little something » 10derHeart, posted by Declan on May 3, 2006, at 2:22:59
South Dakota. Sculptor needed right height of mountains, a large expanse, good light and a certain quality of granite to carve....
Here's the basics:
http://www.nps.gov/moru/park_history/carving_hist/carving_history.htm
....and that is NOT even a good [quality] photo. I have taken many myself and they just don't come out badly on any halfway clear day. My amateur stuff looks professional, the monument is so incredibly photogenic....
one of my fav subjects...now curt's gone and got me started.... ;-)
Posted by 10derHeart on May 3, 2006, at 16:37:39
In reply to Re: A little something » 10derHeart, posted by curtm on May 3, 2006, at 8:16:44
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