Written here are my thoughts, and opinions. Agreeing with them is not a requirement, but respecting them, and those that belong to any of the others that comment here is required.
Yesterday's Answer: Richard Dawkins
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Today's Quote:
"I'm living so far beyond my income that we may almost be said to be living apart."
Yesterday's Answer: Leon Trotsky
Today's Quote:
"We are all atheists about most of the gods humanity has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further."
Yesterday's Answer: Sir Winston Churchill
Today's Quote:
"You may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you."
Yesterday's Answer: Albert Einstein
Today's Quote:
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on."
Yesterday's Answer: Saint Augustine
Today's Quote:
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
Yesterday's Answer: Soren Aabye Kierkegaard
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Today's Quote:
"Give me chastity and continence, but not yet."
Can you guess who said this? Comment your guesses, and tune in tomorrow for the answer.
As some of you know, my in-laws are visiting us from the United Kingdom. We are always so happy to have them visit. They are a true pleasure for my entire family, and the days spent with them are full of fun activities, get-togethers, bar-b-ques, and sight seeing.
When they visit in the summer we celebrate the Fourth Of July Holiday, and afterward travel about the great state of Nevada to see what we can in the few short days remaining. Last year we drove from the western border of Nevada to the eastern border to see Great Basin National Park, and The Lehman Caves. It was a spectacular, and long drive down Highway 50, but well worth the trip. Especially when you think of all the things we got to see on the way, such as the Shoe Tree. Yes, we left a pair that we all signed and dated for posterity.
Today we decided to travel to the Black Rock Desert. To get there we traveled through the Paiute Indian Reservation, and the tribal towns of Wadsworth, Nevada, Nixon, Nevada, and past Pryamid Lake.
Once past those towns we stopped at Snoopy Rock.
We also other picturesque views along the way.
There were two other smalls towns that we passed on our way to the Black Rock Desert. They were Empire, and Gerlach. Both were very small, but offered the basics, and had a lot of character.
From Gerlach, we traveled only a bit further to enter the Black Rock Desert. We were on a search for Hot Springs, which there are supposedly many, but we found none, and weren't too sure about driving aimlessly across the desert playa to locate them. We did happen across another sight that made the trip worth it. Visible from the road was a shelter in the playa, that we decided we would risk the drive to. Upon arrival, we discovered it was The North American Eagle and they are making an attempt to break the land speed record.
Captain Dramatic was beside himself with utter glee. We were all impressed, and happy to have been present as well. All of those there with the team making the attempt were so kind, and very informative. It was an amazing experience. Here are some photos:
The Car:
Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS II at 2009-07-08
Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS II at 2009-07-08
Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS II at 2009-07-08
Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS II at 2009-07-08
Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS II at 2009-07-08
Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS II at 2009-07-08
Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS II at 2009-07-08
Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS II at 2009-07-08
Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS II at 2009-07-08
Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS II at 2009-07-08
My Family with the car:
Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS II at 2009-07-08
Just as an FYI, if you think the playa of the Black Rock Desert looks like a harsh environment, you are right. Despite this, thousands venture onto the playa every year to participate in the Burning Man festival. A vast majority of them live on the playa for over a week. They are either brave or stupid, or maybe a little of both, but there is never a doubt that they enjoy their time there.
Yesterday's Answer: Ayn Rand
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Today's Quote:
"People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid."
Yesterday's Answer: Charlton Heston
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Today's Quote:
"You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality."
Yesterday's Answer: George S. Patton
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Today's Quote:
"Political correctness is tyranny with manners."
Yesterday's Answer: Abba Eban
Today's Quote:
"If a man does his best, what else is there?"
Very moving. For anyone who doesn't know the story of the Star Bangled Banner this is a must watch. I cry every time I hear this song, and the story behind it is why.
The Star Spangled Banner, like you've never heard it
Happy Birthday to The United States of America. To those who fought and died to bring this great nation what it has, for those whose raised their children with this knowledge, and a love for those who sacrificed so much, I give my thanks.
For such a young country, we have a very colorful past full of strong people who believed. Don't forget that.
Yesterday's Answer: Golda Meir
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Today's Quote:
"His ignorance is encyclopedic"
Yesterday's Answer: Savielly Grigorievitch Tartakower
Today's Quote:
"Don't be so humble - you are not that great."
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