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The Hobbit Hole XXVII - And there are many paths to tread...
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Posted on 01/16/2006 6:56:15 AM PST by HairOfTheDog
Welcome to The Hobbit Hole!
And there are many paths to tread
New verse:
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Upon the hearth the fire is red,
Beneath the roof there is a bed;
But not yet weary are our feet,
Still round the corner we may meet
A sudden tree or standing stone
That none have seen but we alone.
Tree and flower and leaf and grass,
Let them pass! Let them pass!
Hill and water under sky,
Pass them by! Pass them by! |
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Still round the corner there may wait
A new road or a secret gate,
And though we pass them by today,
Tomorrow we may come this way
And take the hidden paths that run
Towards the Moon or to the Sun.
Apple, thorn, and nut and sloe,
Let them go! Let them go!
Sand and stone and pool and dell,
Fare you well! Fare you well! |
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Home is behind, the world ahead,
And there are many paths to tread
Through shadows to the edge of night,
Until the stars are all alight.
Then world behind and home ahead,
We’ll wander back to home and bed.
Mist and twilight, cloud and shade,
Away shall fade! Away shall fade!
Fire and lamp, and meat and bread,
And then to bed! And then to bed! |
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To: 2Jedismom
Been reading some of the analysis on the FReep side.
I just had my shower and am a little hesitant to wade into the sewer.
To: 300winmag; Sam Cree
Well said, Winmag. Any brand names/models you'd recommend?
To: RosieCotton; Overtaxed; HairOfTheDog
Evening - we have traveled with our cats quite a bit; two cats - two carriers, long as they faced each other, the old one was content. Later trips, we left the carriers open, they would look around awhile, use the litter box, but mostly stayed in 'their space' the carriers. Years back we traveled with one, he had the run of the car and only misbehaved once.
To: RosieCotton; RMDupree
AAA also offers discounts on most motels, if you show them the card when you arrive. I think the AAA website also creates a travel map for you, if you give them the departure and arrival points.
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posted on
01/30/2006 4:58:26 PM PST
by
SuziQ
To: SuziQ; RosieCotton
The very best thing to do is to go to the AAA travel office and have them do the map right there.
They highlight the route and mark off possible stopping points, including the hotels of your choice. They even let you know if you'd end up saving more go with a better place since the AAA discount brings down the price.
It's nice to have!
2,825
posted on
01/30/2006 5:06:07 PM PST
by
RMDupree
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To: RMDupree
Hm...they'll print it out for you and everything?
That could be worth doing. I've never been to one of their offices, but they do have one in town.
To: RosieCotton
Oh definitely. They're very helpful!
You are paying for it, so take advantage of what's offered.
2,827
posted on
01/30/2006 5:11:23 PM PST
by
RMDupree
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To: HairOfTheDog
Colombia Gorge....mmmmmmmm......cherries....
2,828
posted on
01/30/2006 5:13:41 PM PST
by
Overtaxed
(Free the hydrates!)
To: RMDupree
It's not an idea I woulda thought of - thanks for the suggestion! I think I'll do that.
To: RosieCotton
Evening, all. What'd I miss today?
~sip~
2,830
posted on
01/30/2006 5:47:54 PM PST
by
ecurbh
(Let's build a snowman! We can make him tall or we can make him not so tall...)
To: RMDupree
2424242424242424, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24 !!!!!!!!! So, what's up?
2,831
posted on
01/30/2006 5:50:51 PM PST
by
Corin Stormhands
(If you can read this tagline, thank Jack Bauer.)
To: Corin Stormhands
2,832
posted on
01/30/2006 5:51:37 PM PST
by
HairOfTheDog
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To: HairOfTheDog
back later with spoilers...
2,833
posted on
01/30/2006 5:52:58 PM PST
by
Corin Stormhands
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To: RMDupree; RosieCotton
The very best thing to do is to go to the AAA travel office and have them do the map right there. My dad does that every time he takes a road trip. Very much looking into.
When I drove here from MN, I picked up one of the Super 8 motel directories on my way out of town, and made a list of possible stopping points for each day. Then I just played it by ear each day, and stopped whenever I figured I was too tired to make it to the next 'checkpoint'.
2,834
posted on
01/30/2006 5:53:09 PM PST
by
ecurbh
(Let's build a snowman! We can make him tall or we can make him not so tall...)
To: Corin Stormhands
*2J shimmy*
Got the TV on now.
2,835
posted on
01/30/2006 5:58:31 PM PST
by
RMDupree
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To: ecurbh
I just love AAA. Can't live without 'em.
2,836
posted on
01/30/2006 5:59:28 PM PST
by
RMDupree
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To: ecurbh
What'd I miss today? Mostly a lot of me dominating the coversation...
...And some weirdness from Jen and Talon regarding strip Monopoly...dunno *where* that came from...
To: osagebowman
Any brand names/models you'd recommend?Eotech and Aimpoint are used a lot by the military. They're pricey, but must have something going for them. Other than that, any good name brand, with the understanding that you'll be paying $100+ for one. Beware of $19 Russian red-dot sights.
Most red-dot sights are 1x scopes with a half-silvered mirror in place of the standard reticle. This is where the dot is projected. The sights are short, because no magnification is required. But the fatter the tube, the bigger the viewing angle. Also, these sights have very long eye relief, so forward mounting is practical.
The Eotech (and a few Russian rifoffs) has no optical tube. It just has a square piece of glass (with metal rollcage) sticking up from the sight body. A hologram of a reticle is projected onto it, and from there, into your eye. It's more expensive, but has the advantage of an extremely wide angle of view. It also has a long eye relief.
Your best starting point is your local well-equipped gun shop, or online at Cabella's or Brownell's.
To: RMDupree; ecurbh
I'd never had it before...and now I'm wishing I'd known more when I came out. Likely there were times I could have saved a bit of money. Ah well!
My membership runs out in a few months, but I think I'll be renewing. Worth it just for the peace of mind. And considering my vehicle is just getting older...well, ya never know what could happen.
To: RosieCotton
I've been a member for 13 years and it has paid for itself every year. :-D
2,840
posted on
01/30/2006 6:11:26 PM PST
by
RMDupree
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