Calling all Texans...

If you think you own your land, you don't!!

Read this (click on link below)

http://www.indytexans.com/2012/02/18/sign-the-petition-letter-for-texas-hearings-on-transcanada-pipeline/

And sign the petition!!

You might also want to click on this link and read Julia's website

http://nacstop.org/standwithjulia/index.html



Arguing...

Things are happening around here and I don't like it but I'm trying to roll with the punches and stay on an even keel...Took a break this morning and read this article. Great article. Too bad more families, husband/wives, friends, etc aren't like this...Arguements can be a good thing...Please click on the link to read the article...

http://www.drlaurablog.com/2012/08/08/improve-your-relationship-argue/

Aaron Watson‪ - ‬Raise Your Bottle‪ (Official Video)‬

What a beautiful voice and a wonderful song...

We interrupt our vacation posts to bring some exciting news...

Fred has quit working for Border Swabbing and started working for RioTex Swabbing. It was a big step for Fred has he has been with Border on and off since basically the company was started. But lately Border Swabbing isn't what it use to be. There was no team work, it was everyone for himself. Fred was miserable and missed the team working together for the betterment of the company.

Yesterday Fred picked up his work truck over to his new bosses house and the boss had all the other operators and hands there to meet Fred. What a nice gesture, made Fred feel right at home. They are a team and they are working together for the company, yeah!!

It amazes me how a persons job can effect their personal life and family life too. I am behind Fred 100% and I'm glad he took this giant step. He's happy and so are we...Praying God continues to bless us!!

Day 3 - July 15 2012 - Point Park Lookout Mountain Battlefield

This wasn't a planned stop but after we got off the Incline Railway I saw the turrets from the front entrance and said "Hmmmm lets go check it out"...So glad we did! 

 Point Park established in 1890 by veterans of the Civil war to preserve and mark historical military maneuvers and fighting on the slopes of Lookout Mountain.

 Michael was so loving the canons and I was loving the history lessons...Battle above the clouds was fought here by the confederate and Union Soldiers...

 KaPOW!! Mom I just shot you...Ekk!

 Moccasin bend in the Tennessee river, so much history here...From the Trail of tears to the Civil war...

 New York Peace Memorial

 Garrity's Battery.

Confederate troops tried to bombard Union troops in Chattanooga (2 1/2 miles away) from this point but were unable to do so with the 12 pounder Napoleons they were using...

 Down the trail to the Ochs Memorial Observatory which was dedicated in November 1940

 Ochs Memorial Observatory built to honor Adloph S. Ochs who led the creation of the Park. Beautiful views from here of Chattanooga, Tennessee River and surrounding area.

 A description of the "Battle above the Clouds"...

 He was getting tired...we had a very busy day!

 Watching the rain move in...

 At the top of the New York Peace Memorial is a Union and Confederate soldier shaking hands under one flag, signifying peace and brotherly love...

 It's raining over there...

 Watching the valley below...

The Entrance gate was designed by Edward Betts in 1904 and built in 1905 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is the worlds largest replica of the Corps insignia. Constructed of Sand stone carved out of Lookout Mountain...Michael and I loved this...just beautiful!



Below is the Oil painting created by James Walker

Michael and I were both fascinated by the Park, Visitors center and store. I'm so glad we stopped!

For Michael it was a great day when he saw the artillery shells on display. It was interesting to learn what was inside of them. I always thought they were just solid steel but no there were different items placed inside to cause more destruction, ekk...

We had a pretty good day exploring everything on Lookout Mountain...We had one more stop and that was Ruby Falls...

1973 to 2012...Rock City Gardens Lookout Mountain Georgia

My sister and I in 1973...I would have been 7 yrs old at the time.

 Michael 2012 at 8 yrs of age....

 Michael near the falls and Lovers Leap in 2012, 8 yrs old.

My sister and I in pretty much the same spot 1973...

Too cool...Thank you Karen for sending me the photos!



Day 3 - July 15 2012 - Incline Railway Lookout Mountain Tennessee

Back over in Tennessee we rode the Incline Railway...

Another adventure begins...



 Michael checking out the view from the observation deck above the railway

 Referred to as "Americas most amazing mile" the trolley style railcars climb a 72.7% grade of track, making it the steepest passenger railway in the world...



 There goes the other railcar...

 And we are back at the top...It was an adventure and it was soo HOT that it wasn't very enjoyable. I think for us this was something we'd try once but not again...There are so many other wonderful things to do...

 The view from the observation deck of Chattanooga Tennessee

And another view looking down towards the railcars and the track....

Stay tuned as the Adventure continues of our 15 day trek....