Where in the World is Deb?

[madrano]

LOL I wonder how that happened, as that was the image i saw when i clicked.

Both Dan & i left the Eisenhower site with an improved impression of both Dwight and Mamie. While this often happens to me, Dan surprised me. I figured he knew Ike inside & out. Wrong.

My biggest impact was this quote from DDE, “Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed."

How enlightened, particularly considering the present White House occupant.

[Alias Reader]

madrano wrote: "My biggest impact was this quote from DDE, “Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed."
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Yes ! I'm familiar with that wonderful quote. He did warn us about the military- industrial complex.

[madrano]

Yup. I also found it interesting that when he entered his first concentration camp, he made a point of encouraging photographers to take photos, so that in the future the pictures would be proof when people try to deny the camps existed. How forward thinking of him. Not that the deniers believed them ,either. *sigh*

[Alias Reader]

madrano wrote: "Yup. I also found it interesting that when he entered his first concentration camp, he made a point of encouraging photographers to take photos, so that in the future the pictures would be proof wh..."

I didn't know that.

[madrano]

I was impressed by his prescience in that case.

[madrano]

We are in Wyoming, Lovell, to be exact. Our Wi-Fi connections here and in Montana, where we’ve been the last 12 days, have been iffy. Lost phone calls, texts showing up days later and weak to no internet. So i have plenty of catch up when we get strong signals. Please know you are in my thoughts.

Yesterday we visited a site we never knew existed, a Medicine Wheel (circle) of rocks on a mountain top. Apparently there are dozens, at the very least, of these sacred sites in North America. Some compare them to Stonehenge but the stones are not erected, just placed. This link may explain more.

https://www.wyohistory.org/encycloped...

Artifacts place some wheels from over 3000 years ago. And so, we are here. More when possible. We turned our personal hotspot, via our phone, to connect for awhile but time is up. Hugs to all.

[Alias Reader]

madrano wrote: "We are in Wyoming, Lovell, to be exact. Our Wi-Fi connections here and in Montana, where we’ve been the last 12 days, have been iffy. Lost phone calls, texts showing up days later and weak to no in..."

Sounds like you are having fun exploring in Wyoming !

Enjoy.

[madrano]

True, Alias. It is a wonder.

[madrano]

Live and learn. Today we traveled the Bighorn National Recreation area, which included wild horses. We saw six horses, two families, with colts. Delightful.

While driving, i realized we had no phone access, which didn’t surprise me. However, this time we had a signal which declared “SOS”. We heard about that when in Montana. The only call we could make was in case of an emergency. We don’t know how that works exactly, but it was a comfort to see the notice.

[Alias Reader]

madrano wrote: "Live and learn. Today we traveled the Bighorn National Recreation area, which included wild horses. We saw six horses, two families, with colts. Delightful.

While driving, i realized we had no pho..."

The wild horses sound wonderful. They are beautiful animals.

I had no idea that so many places in the U.S. still have no internet or even cell phone access.
:(
Alias- Spoiled New Yorker.

[madrano]

When you see the vast, empty spaces out here, there seems to be no reason to try. It’s beautiful, fenced but not very populated. I suspect those with homes here pay high prices for prime internet service, which small town hotels may be unable to pay. Particularly since they are basically closed from Nov.-Feb, due to snow & ice. It’s a whole ‘nother world!

[Alias Reader]

madrano wrote: "When you see the vast, empty spaces out here, there seems to be no reason to try. It’s beautiful, fenced but not very populated. I suspect those with homes here pay high prices for prime internet s..."

Good point about cell/internet service. I guess it's expensive and doesn't turn a profit. And lord knows everything these days needs to turn a profit. :(

I recall in one of the books I read, sorry I forget which one, he was walking across the U.S. and noted back in the day much of the land wasn't owned. Now you do have to walk on private property to cross the U.S. It's sad.

[John]

madrano wrote: "When you see the vast, empty spaces out here, there seems to be no reason to try. It’s beautiful, fenced but not very populated. I suspect those with homes here pay high prices for prime internet s..."

I follow a You Tuber who moved to a remote location in Hawaii. She had to set up a satellite connection, no standard internet service available.

[madrano]

Wow, John, i cannot imagine it. Being in Hawaii would make it worthwhile, though.

[madrano]

Alias Reader wrote: "I recall in one of the books I read, sorry I forget which one, he was walking across the U.S. and noted back in the day much of the land wasn't owned. Now you do have to walk on private property to cross the U.S. It's sad ..."

I must admit that i think of that fact quite often. Even when we are on Reserves, there are fences in places. It’s a different country now!

[Alias Reader]

John wrote: I follow a You Tuber who moved to a remote location in Hawaii. She had to set up a satellite connection, no standard internet service available..."

I can understand not liking city living. However, I don't want to be so remote that I don't have internet, cell service and the nearest hospital is an hour away. I also like stores, malls, theater, etc. That is too remote for me !

[madrano]

Visiting and living there means the difference for me. The isolation calls to me, though.

[madrano]

Alas, while we are near the end of our sojourn, we are quite busy, particularly visiting family. Therefore i am quite behind in reading & responding on the boards. Apologies for that.

On the upside, next week we settle into our Dallas condo rental. This means i’ll have much more time, as well as my desktop, which is easier to use for this group. I’ll catch up!

deb

[Alias Reader]

Deb, no apologies necessary ! Please, just enjoy your travels and family visits.

[madrano]

Thank you, Alias.

[madrano]

I wondered to myself, where to put this update on my daughter's world travels. I decided here, so i can locate the info later. I know not everyone visits all sites, so i'll link to this on the General Discussion thread, too.

Last night our daughter called from India. In September, she met up in Uzbekistan with a guy she's traveled with previously. Now, they are in India. As we spoke, she was taking a walk in the countryside near the place she's staying. Within 20 minutes she saw two cows face-to-face and others from a distance. Apparently, she had no idea that the sacred beasts roamed wherever they wanted, including what we would call Interstates. lol

After the rough time in Uzbekistan, they decided to spend a week of transition at a yoga retreat. They are going crazy there. It was funny to hear her complain about all the meditation time. LOL But they are both happier with the meals offered there, as opposed to Uzbec, because they are vegetarians. Almost all meals there were meat-based, not many veggies. In India, they have their choice of 5 different millets each meal.

The retreat has different focuses for various visitors. The point of one is to vomit daily, so they are served a very special millet! Can you imagine? I gag just thinking of it.

After mentioned the several different ways they have been meditating, including a Singing Bowl meditation. The providers claim it will end cancer in your body. She laughed, not believing it, but appreciated the experience. Looking this up, i found the following.
https://www.healthline.com/health/dan...

Now, when the retreat ends, they will head toward New Delhi, where they will join in the Diwali celebrations. It's the only thing i would enjoy doing in India, i must add.

[Alias Reader]

You sure raised an adventurous daughter ! Good for her.

The Free mediation app Insight Timer has numerous singing bowl meditations, including both guided meditations and ambient music tracks using crystal and Tibetan singing bowls.

Thanks for sharing !

[Bella (Kiki)]

madrano wrote: "I wondered to myself, where to put this update on my daughter's world travels. I decided here, so i can locate the info later. I know not everyone visits all sites, so i'll link to this on the Gene..."

I did enjoy India, but it's too crime-riddled for me. I think if one sticks to the main streets, sites, all is well except for pickpockets. Being a lover of the countryside and quiet, the festivals drove me nuts.

Hope she stays safe, Deb as well as enjoys herself.

[madrano]

Thank you both for the comments.

I meant to also mention that India has only one time zone. She said that in speaking with locals, they are baffled by the idea of having time zones. They ask her, "Is it true you have many different times in the US?" lsn't that neat?

[Alias Reader]

madrano wrote: "I meant to also mention that India has only one time zone. She said that in speaking with locals, they are baffled by the idea of having time zones. They ask her, "Is it true you have many different times in the US?" lsn't that neat?."

It intersting to see what people from other countries pick up on. Often it's something we have given little thought.

Again, thanks for sharing. I'll never visit these places so I'm living vicariously through you and your daughter ! :)