Political messages on Government websites

 I was disturbed by the statement:

"The Radical Left Democrats shut down the government. This government website will be updated periodically during the funding lapse for mission critical functions. President Trump has made it clear he wants to keep the government open and support those who feed, fuel, and clothe the American people."

Even worse is the statement found on USDA.Gov

"Senate Democrats have now voted 12 times to not fund the food stamp program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Bottom line, the well has run dry. At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01. We are approaching an inflection point for Senate Democrats. They can continue to hold out for healthcare for illegal aliens and gender mutilation procedures or reopen the government so mothers, babies, and the most vulnerable among us can receive critical nutrition assistance."

Sad Day.

16mm Films

 This past summer, in July, our Pole Barn burned to the ground.  Probably caused by an electrical issue with my Kawaski Engine on the Zero Turn, and everything was lost.

Insurance has helped, but I lost 3 working 16mm projectors and 3 used ones (for parts).  I also lost all of my films and some real classics like

So my task is to find replacements and some will be impossible to find.

I have found, however, Night of the Living Dead, and recently purchased two Three Stooges shorts, Fail Safe and Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum.  I also found Crazy Nights.

Others will be hard to find, but I will keep searching.

Before Cell Phones along the AT

 Pics next to the former AT Route in Massachusetts.

As the lime kiln faded from operation, the Appalachian Trail was being built across the Sheffield valley.  An early description of the trail and kiln is found in The Guide to the Appalachian Trail in New England that was published by the Appalachian Trail Conference shortly after completion.  The trail followed an unnamed dirt road by the “old deserted limekiln which is worth examining” (ATC 1939:113).  Early hikers had the opportunity to observe the site shortly after operations ceased.

Appalachian Trail Conservancy. 1939. Guide to the Appalachian Trail in New England. Publication no. 13. Washington, DC: The Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

Good sales of Appalachian Trail Book (update)

 While printed by Amazon, this title is published by the Appalachian Trail Museum, and they receive ALL of the proceeds.

• Best Sellers Rank: #1,737,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #629 in Walking (Books)
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And only $14.95!

Today, the 8th of October it is even higher.

Best Sellers Rank: #459,863 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

#143 in Walking (Books)

More Archaeological Tourism

 More rocks to see in Wales.

First we have St Lythans Chambered Tomb

Next, we move further from Cardiff to find Llantrithyd Place

Then we head west to Ogmore Castle.

enuff for now. Enjoy.

Folks don't come to the US for food.

National Travel and Tourism Office 

Releases Landmark Study on the 

International Competitiveness of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Industry

"From the perspective of overseas visitors analyzed in Section 1 of the study, the United States had a competitive advantage in five of the 10 categories analyzed (Tourist Information Centers, Shopping, Culture & Leisure, Beach & Water, and Local Hospitality & Safety Feeling), was competitive in four (Transportation, Environment, Historical Heritage, and Accommodation Experience) and had a competitive disadvantage in one (Food Experience)." 

Source: Travel and Tourism Reports