this is a great reason for me to continue collecting rocks and carved stones and fossils! To find something like this woman just did .... god, the luck! I'm thinking that my next trip south will have to detour through Arkansas.
The Crater of Diamonds State Park is the world's only publicly operated diamond site where the public is allowed to search and keep any gems found, regardless of their value.
Speaking of which. Here's a question for ya me2. There appear to be reclaimed building stones setup at the end of Bruce Vento nature trail (the one along the bluffs near Cherokee park).
Any idea where those might've come from? They appear to be carved like they were part of a structure before. I've seen similar ones used in a west st paul park along a walkway.
that is awesome that the county takes such pride in their history. I'm starting to see these cool books popping up here about sonoma & napa county .. here is an example but they are just re-gurgitated crap that all the books seem to tell the same story. kinda a bummer.
I just so happen to know and am quite jealous. They are from the 2nd city hall/court house. I've heard that all/some where taken/donated from the Acacia Cemetery in Mendota Heights. Acacia was somehow given them when the court house was taken apart. I remember hearing a woman donated them to the cemetery and then over the last few years they were discovered looking like ruins in the cemetery.
The 2nd cityhall/courthouse sat on the same property as the Victory Ramp and the Pioneer Press Bldg is today (Victory Square Park once sat on this whole block too back in the late 1930s -40s).
It's got a lot of the dirt that went on a long time ago. Funny thing, many of the people ref as "evil" and Heublin (the evil empire) were friends and biz associates of my family.
My family got by without a mention in the book (whew!) but I now work for the company that was formerly Heublin. :eyeroll: I guess we all can't be good.
oh which begs a question. Anyone know about the winter carnival snowflake? Is it trademarked? You know, the one they have on their site and buttons and all...thought I might try having a snowflake on my coins somewhere, but unsure if I could use that particular design.
My roomate & I (at the small winery we are now both consulting for) are making some (I'm not sure what we are going to call it) can't call it cider, cause that is a different liq. license, so I guess we are going to have to call it wine.
mulled apple wine (closest I can come to describing it) It's going to be fermented apples, but then we are going to prespice and then carbonate it a little so it's bubbly.
Oktoberfests across the USA! wow! how fun of a road trip would this be? um, oh, that would probably be considered drinking and driving? :frown: you can also click on haunted houses :smile: :cool:
anyone going to Hinder tonight?
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I was just given a chunk of the old Mechanic Arts building and soon to have a piece of the 2nd courthouse (originally on Wabasha til 1932).
The Crater of Diamonds State Park is the world's only publicly operated diamond site where the public is allowed to search and keep any gems found, regardless of their value.
My mom went to school there. Brick? I think from the photos I've seen...
FYI: The latest issue of RCHS magazine has a big article on Mechanic Arts.
www.rchs.com
Any idea where those might've come from? They appear to be carved like they were part of a structure before. I've seen similar ones used in a west st paul park along a walkway.
The 2nd cityhall/courthouse sat on the same property as the Victory Ramp and the Pioneer Press Bldg is today (Victory Square Park once sat on this whole block too back in the late 1930s -40s).
this was a great book too http://www.amazon.com/Napa-Story-American-James-Conaway/dp/0618257985>
It's got a lot of the dirt that went on a long time ago. Funny thing, many of the people ref as "evil" and Heublin (the evil empire) were friends and biz associates of my family.
My family got by without a mention in the book (whew!) but I now work for the company that was formerly Heublin. :eyeroll: I guess we all can't be good.
I had hot pear cider the other day and it was wonnnderful
I've had all the ciders from Ace, as they are made about 5 minutes from my house. I'm not a fan of theirs. They have a brett problem.
The Widmer I dig, I like to mix half apple with half peach. The pear is yummy too.
What is really good is pear with guiness (or another local stout) for a snakebite
might have to try it hot.
Oh btw, are you still interested in that 1887 winter carnival token? I'm only making the offer to you because I know it'd be in good hands.
Thanks for sharing. I love that shit!!
the hot pear cider was actually bootleg :wink:
he is making pear wine in his basement as we speak with pears from his own apple/pear orchard.
cm, you know I took those photos myself :eyeroll: :cool: :sillygrin: -don't I age well?
kc, yah know? I'm gonna take you up on that offer. enjoy it for a bit longer :smile: and we can touch base soon - maybe an upcoming caching event?
Centris is buggin me to get my geocoin minted, if I get a design finalized soon I MIGHT have them done in time for it.
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mulled apple wine (closest I can come to describing it) It's going to be fermented apples, but then we are going to prespice and then carbonate it a little so it's bubbly.
should be interesting.
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Hey baby, do you have any German in you? Want some?! :pbpt:
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but this is my fall decadence .....
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just like something out of Dirty Dancing:
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ya..but lacrosse has a hunt...nuff said
hahaha
gonzo -heh!
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Green cars can often be chosen by people with hysterical tendencies.
Yellow cars signify someone who is idealistic and novelty loving.
Blue cars are chosen by the more introspective, reflective and cautious driver.
Gray cars represent those who are calm, sober and dedicated to their work.
Red cars denote those who are full of zest, energy and drive and who think, move and talk quickly.
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Cream cars are the least likely to be involved in accidents and denote self-contained and controlled owners.
nothing about gold cars.. my Saturn is gold, and THAT i did indeed pick. But I wouldn't include that as cream..
Wonder what that means...
not that that's a bad thing mind you :smile:
I think its based on race sterotyping to the cars