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Post by Sasquatch on Feb 29, 2024 19:14:23 GMT -5
I was told a number of details but at the same time ordered not to get too specific in terms of what I share, so I'll share what I think can't do any harm. He was from Georgia and had rode a motorcycle all the way up here. He had been staying in the campground and was thinking about being a camp host. I worked with him Saturday installing a split-rail fence at one of the residences, let's call it a trial run. He struck me as an average guy going through a hard time. Who knows what his full story was, or how many problems he had; one thing is now for certain: He'll never get a chance to work through them.
Life can take some quick turns. One day he was working with me, often regaling me with some tale from his past that related to the task at hand. A couple of days later he's lying dead in the grass hundreds of miles from home, within sight of my beloved North Gate. He did profess to be a man of faith, which makes me feel a little better. C.O.'s packed up his tent and whatever meager possessions he had this afternoon. It makes you think.
As I said I am thankful no one else got caught up in this dispute. Everybody else was in other parts of the park, though one of us had to identify him. I was choice away from driving right into this. Having finished my tasks I was "making a lap" checking on things as the day wound down. I came to the turn from the campground road...left takes you around a one-way to the inn. Right takes you toward the North gate. I hesitated, and eventually turned left. before I made it around everything had happened. If I had went right and saw his motorcycle, would I have looked closer and seen a heated confrontation going on and went over to cool it down? Most likely. What then?
Very sad situation. No matter what was going on, who started what, etc... there is one life ruined, and one gone. Potential never realized. devastated relatives. So much waste.
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Post by Sasquatch on Feb 29, 2024 7:17:58 GMT -5
After a day of reassembling flushing mechanisms, picking up debris on a gator, and other non-offender related activities ( no work crew yesterday ) my son called me and said someone had told him they heard about a shooting at Clifty Park. I hadn't heard anything, but called my boss and he said yes, there were cops everywhere. From what I understand a man was found shot dead somewhere near the North entrance. There is a suspect but it was unclear from the news if he was in custody. I am just thankful that no staff or other park guests were nearby. It's a terrible thing anywhere but it seems ( to me at least ) even worse in such a setting. The property Manager said we will learn some more details at the "morning meeting" today.
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Post by Sasquatch on Feb 29, 2024 6:33:14 GMT -5
The difference between your response and that of the honking baboons is illustrative of society in general; it also proves there are some bits of cotton sticking up amid the weeds. Thanks for being a good guy!
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Post by Sasquatch on Jan 18, 2024 1:52:50 GMT -5
Clifty has this program going on, including the flag a third flag on the poles. I remarked that I appreciated the sentiment but to me it seemed A: poorly named and B: a solution in search of a problem. After five seasons at the gate I can tell you that every Race, Creed & color under the sun utilizes our fine park system.
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Post by Sasquatch on Jan 14, 2024 9:31:38 GMT -5
A toasty 3 degrees in madison on Jan. 14. The truck gave me a scare. Went out to warm it up for Church and though it started, initially the little electronic window that displays the odometer and gear selector was dark. After the truck warmed for a few minutes it was lit again. *sigh*
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Post by Sasquatch on Jan 13, 2024 23:48:46 GMT -5
The Following never happened. There was recently a meeting at a totally hypothetical workplace that began with the assistant manager coming up to the employee with a grave expression and saying, "I'm going to have Bob take over for you after lunch. You have to go to the conference room and meet with a couple of HR people from Indianapolis. Oh, don't worry, you aren't in any trouble." The employee walked into the room where a too-friendly guy with a notepad and a woman typing on a laptop were already seated. First question: "Does management ever make any comments about race or gender?" Other questions: Is there any problem with bad language? Do YOU use bad language? How do you feel about your managers? How do you feel about co-worker A? B? C? Specifics? DO you feel there are any problems here? ( all the while the woman typed away on her laptop } Our hypothetical employee used his experience with such corporate types to plant all the right seeds. The hypothetical employee in our story was later informed that the company received a good rating. Are these ( totally hypothetical ) meetings a thing now? YIKES.
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Post by Sasquatch on Jan 13, 2024 23:29:28 GMT -5
This kind of thing is always scary. The loss of familiar conditions and valued co-workers and friends is a very uncomfortable thing. I trust that your skills and experience will have you landing on your feet in the end! Best wishes for you and your co-workers.
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Post by Sasquatch on Jan 13, 2024 21:12:41 GMT -5
Sometimes the park residents don't get on well.
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Post by Sasquatch on Jan 1, 2024 8:44:04 GMT -5
Happy New Year!
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Post by Sasquatch on Dec 21, 2023 6:29:15 GMT -5
I never worried about many of the traditional fears of being "full of years" like Baldness or failing eyesight ( and a good thing, too ) However, the idea of diminishing faculties does give me pause. While I haven't reached the Joe Biden stage just yet, there can be no doubt that the old elevator doesn't reach the top floor as fast as it used to. By way of example, one thing I did on the slow days back when I still manned the gatehouse at Clifty was take the time to learn the ancient language of Anglo-Saxon. Not as hard as it may sound, as it is written left to right just like English and some of letters more or less directly translate. In a week or two of scribbling I could read and write it fairly well. Then I put it aside for a bit before once again pulling out the notebook. To my distress I found that I had forgotten a few of the letters. I know, you have to practice and all that, but what struck me is that a few years ago this would not have happened. Once I memorized something like that it was a done deal. ( at least for a few weeks, lol) I have also noticed that I can't remember where I put things anymore. A fairly common thing, I suppose, but still unsettling. I am curious, for those of you in the middle years and beyond-- what scares you the most, if anything?
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Post by Sasquatch on Dec 21, 2023 6:07:52 GMT -5
Sorry to hear it. Losing a furry friend is never easy.
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Post by Sasquatch on Dec 21, 2023 6:06:12 GMT -5
I just thought it was a funny picture - first the lefties scraping away, now the righties. People tickle me...🤣🤣 I get what you're saying, greyhair. It is funny. A tactic that seemed pretty bulletproof a year ago is suddenly not. Ah, the road of life, and it's many sudden turns. *** DICLAIMER *** My seeing this phenomenon as humorous should in no way be construed as an endorsement of the Meat Puppet that currently occupies the White House, or his lefto/commie policies.
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Post by Sasquatch on Dec 19, 2023 20:29:58 GMT -5
I remember an article in NAW years ago featuring really obsessive shed hunters and a couple of them claimed they often found the biggest sheds in December. The biggest buck on cam from last year still was carrying it's headgear in March. A man who's word I trust as much as my own eyes ( hell, more...I cant see S*** anymore ) saw a decent buck still wearing both antlers at the tail end of March once.
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Post by Sasquatch on Dec 19, 2023 7:55:39 GMT -5
I remember an article in NAW years ago featuring really obsessive shed hunters and a couple of them claimed they often found the biggest sheds in December.
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Post by Sasquatch on Dec 11, 2023 7:36:10 GMT -5
Good advice. Sounded like the old thunderbolt was right around the corner. Glad you dodged it.
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Post by Sasquatch on Dec 4, 2023 18:05:48 GMT -5
Good heavens, what a horror.
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Post by Sasquatch on Nov 28, 2023 20:00:34 GMT -5
Nice un!
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Post by Sasquatch on Nov 28, 2023 4:20:53 GMT -5
I'm the same, but never hesitate to ask! Paul told us "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
May the Lord strengthen the minds & steady the hands of any and all medical staff, and comfort both you your wife as you confront what lay ahead.
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Post by Sasquatch on Nov 27, 2023 23:11:15 GMT -5
I'd say you made the right choice! A fine buck.
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Post by Sasquatch on Nov 27, 2023 23:02:43 GMT -5
Some whopper bucks!
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