Miscellaneous – Page 23 – Random Connections

Lunchtime Earth Day Encounter

April 22, 2009 Tom No Comments

On this Earth Day, 2009, I thought it would be nice to take a sandwich down to my new favorite lunch spot and contemplate nature with the sounds of the Middle Tyger flowing in the background. This is twice this week I’ve been out here, and I think I came down here at least twice … Read More “Lunchtime Earth Day Encounter” »

Wild Weather Weekend

March 2, 2009 Tom No Comments

Miscellaneous

The weekend started with rain. Despite that, I drove down to Prosperity, had a good visit with the parents, and was able to confirm two lookout towers (or, in this case, the lack thereof.) I was able to make it home before the really heavy rains hit. Sunday, the rain continue, then late in the … Read More “Wild Weather Weekend” »

A Tower for Lake Fairfield?

February 23, 2009 Tom 4 Comments

Miscellaneous, Weirdness

One of my Twitter friends alerted me to an Aermotor Fire Tower that was being sold by North Carolina as surplus. The tower is described as follows: Fire Lookout Tower,72’9″”H with 6×6 Cab Tower and Steps are in useable condition Radio antennae do not come with the tower. **Location of Building: Off US Hwy 23 … Read More “A Tower for Lake Fairfield?” »

Remembering Rascal

February 19, 2009 Tom 5 Comments

Miscellaneous

Tuesday evening Rascal curled up as usual on our bed, lying on his back and purring while I rubbed his tummy. At 3:30 am he wanted out, despite the fact that it was raining. It was the last time we would see him. Rascal was missing for two days, by the end of which we … Read More “Remembering Rascal” »

Searching for the Towers

February 17, 2009 Tom 2 Comments

Geocaching and Maps, Local, Miscellaneous

You would think that something that stands 100′ high would be easy to find. Certainly, when you’re close enough they are very visible. However, locating lookout tower sites on maps turns out to be harder than I had thought. I knew of several definite locations such as the Duncan Tower, Glassy Mountain, Paris Mountain, and … Read More “Searching for the Towers” »

A New Day Dawns

January 20, 2009 Tom 2 Comments

Miscellaneous

What can I say? I have lived to see many presidential inaugurations, and none have inspired as much hope as this one. I am very proud that Barack Obama is now President of the United States.

20 Years of Wedded Bliss

December 27, 2008 Tom 3 Comments

Miscellaneous

Twenty years ago today Laura and I got married. Christmas was on a Saturday, as was New Year’s, so we did the untraditional and got married on a Tuesday night. It was a small wedding, with my brother Stephen officiating, my brother Houston as best man, and Laura’s sister Amy as maid of honor. We … Read More “20 Years of Wedded Bliss” »

Holiday Update

December 24, 2008 Tom No Comments

Miscellaneous, Travel

It’s hard to believe that it’s already Christmas Eve. The year has been a busy one, and it seems like it has flown past. So this Christmas Eve we find ourselves doing some last-minute wrapping, tracking Santa on NORAD, and watching Ghost Hunters and the Dragnet Christmas Story on Hulu.com. So a quick update that … Read More “Holiday Update” »

The Season of Need

December 15, 2008 Tom No Comments

Miscellaneous

The time from Thanksgiving to Christmas always seems bring to our attention those that are less fortunate in our communities. Laura and I always try to participate in Angel Tree and other charitable works. This year, though, my friend Cindy Sanders from the Middle Tyger Community Center (MTCC) sent us some statistics that just floored … Read More “The Season of Need” »

That New Car Smell

November 28, 2008 Tom No Comments

Miscellaneous

My love/hate relationship with my VW Jetta has finally come to an end. This morning I traded it in for a 2009 Subaru Outback Wagon. When the car left me stranded Tuesday morning, and with the economy like it is right now, we decided the time was right. I had been considering the Outback as … Read More “That New Car Smell” »