Subject: SHIVERCITY GAZETTE
04/07/04 WEDNESDAY grp 2
The present temperature is 50 degrees (outside) The wind is calm and a
light sprinkle is melting the neighbor girls puppy poop in the front
lawn.
Why is sugar free pop and regular pop the same price? Products made
with "real" sugar have a substantially longer shelf life than the
"artificial junk".
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"Profanity makes ignorance audible"
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L O C A L:
The Park River is back in it's banks, and Fifth Street south of the
Park is serviceable. I suspect many local residents have already
discovered how little a so-called flood insurance policy does for them.
Area residence are beginning to choose up sides for the "fight" on
flood protection issues. It might be, that the folks that lost many of
their possessions in the flood. Along with most of the folks that
"volunteer" to do the physical work involved with floods. Added to those
that must pay "highway robbery" prices for flood insurance that pays
little if anything in return, favor a flood protecting plan to eliminate
or substantially reduce flood issues of previous years.
I suspect, those not owning property in town, those not required to pay
ridiculous premiums for flood insurance, those that go south shopping
during the sand bagging operations, those that have already drained
their land to runoff as fast as possible, creating an even greater
possibility of flooding, could all be passing around petitions against
protecting our community. I suspect that many of those, that want
"everyone" to sign petitions, and vote to "save the family farm" will be
among those that don't think it's important to save the communities
residents. Those that have already signed the death certificate for
Grafton, North Dakota will be among flood protections greater opponents.
I am amazed each year, as the water rises in the spring, that so many
have solutions, yet so little is done. That so many say "they should",
yet so few say "I will". That so many are willing to criticize our
community leaders, yet so few are willing to take the lead. It is
surprising how many more folks there are, finding fault, than those with
finding solutions.
Personally, I feel (almost) equally strong both ways. To those that say
"we don't need all that flood protection". I can honestly say. That's
exactly what the folks in Grand Forks said, and, God knows, "we" are
every bit as smart as "they" are.
To those that say, "they have a better plan", I might simply ask. "For
who"? It is entirely possible the fox, can build a better hen house,
however, the question remains the same. For who?
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Yesterday I had the opportunity to "tour Grafton" on the back of a
centennial model Harley Davidson. It was a great ride on a wonderful
bike with a terrific person.
Lee Bratlie called yesterday afternoon and said he would stop by and
take me for a (news cruise) "bike ride". There's something about riding
on a motorcycle that's hard to describe to those that haven't. The
feeling of power, though less than a car, feels like so much more. The
sound, more like a rock band than a symphony orchestra, seems to open
ones vessels allowing blood to areas in the body not normally accustomed
to it.
To feel the wind in your face, at a rate you control, is exhilarating.
To have the wind whistle through,.... the area that used to have
hair,... makes me glad I have memories.
Thank you very much, Lee Bratlie, for allowing me to share such a
wonderful day. With such a wonderful person. Gary
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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"I am going to rise another day. I will be responsible for making it
the best it can be." Gary - GGP
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
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