In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Happy Place.”
Sebago Lake, Standish, Maine
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Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July everyone.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_%28United_States%29
“Independence Day of the United States, also referred to as Fourth of July or July Fourth in the U.S., is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress declaring that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, the United States of America, and no longer part of the British Empire.
Historians have long disputed whether Congress actually signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, even though Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin all later wrote that they had signed it on that day. Most historians have concluded that the Declaration was signed nearly a month after its adoption, on August 2, 1776, and not on July 4 as is commonly believed
Coincidentally, both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the only signers of the Declaration of Independence later to serve as Presidents of the United States, died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was the 50th anniversary of the Declaration. Although not a signer of the Declaration of Independence, but another Founding Father who became a President, James Monroe, died on July 4, 1831, thus becoming the third President in a row who died on the holiday. Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President, was born on July 4, 1872, and, so far, is the only U.S. President to have been born on Independence Day.”
A few years back I spent the 4th in Guatemala and I had a great time but it was really weird.
Today I thought I’d share some photos of some of my favorite July 4th spots.
Here we are at the beginning. Only kidding.
Boston
right near here the best concert ever! Pops goes the 4th.
Sebago Lake , Maine My Happy Place
Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
New Mexico
Sitting on a sailboat in Elliot Key
Key West
Key West
Stuart
Jensen Beach
Happy 4th of July!
AMERICA (1924) — D.W. Griffith, Neil Hamilton, Carol Dempster, Lionel Barrymore
AMERICA (1924)
Starring: Neil Hamilton, Carol Dempster, Lionel Barrymore, Louis Wolheim
Directed by D.W. Griffith
SFWMD: Dirty toilets affront to citizens.
SFWMD: Dirty toilets affront to citizens. Big giants spiders a bonus!
http://www.courierpress.com/business/dirty-toilets-an-indicator-of-larger-issues
“Dirty toilets,” I repeat. “They signal customers and employees that management does not care about them as people. Most people take toilets seriously. A dirty toilet is an affront to people who care about themselves, their families, and their fellow citizens. Management can always blame the users of the toilets for persistent filth and disarray, but ultimately it’s management’s responsibility.”
The Bathroom at STA 5/6 gross inside and filled with spiders.
Here are instructions. Please share with your staff.
http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Toilet
Today I want to talk about toilets. I’m a nurse. It goes with the territory. I know I’m totally perseverating but that toilet at STA5/6 was really disgusting. Does the toilet at the facility reflect on the people who run that facility? Does that then reflect on its bosses? If that’s the case then SFWMD does a really crappy job. I hardly doubt that anyone from the Board of Governors have been to this place.
https://cyndi-lenz.com/2015/06/09/our-sta-56-and-their-good-neighbor-us-sugar-corp/
SFWMD invite you to recreate.
“Located on approximately 17,000 acres in eastern Hendry County, Stormwater Treatment Area 5/6 (STA-5/6) has become one of the premier bird-watching areas in Florida through a long-standing partnership with the Hendry-Glades Audubon Society. More than 200 bird species have been spotted at STA-5/6 on the seasonal, guided bird-watching tours offered by the local Audubon chapter. The site is also popular as a waterfowl hunting area managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Access to STA-5/6 was expanded in 2013 with a public use area with shell-rocked parking, an informational kiosk, restrooms and a trail that includes a covered shade shelter and a boardwalk. Hiking, bicycling and bird-watching are among the activities visitors can enjoy from the public use area. In addition, a portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail runs along the L-3 levee on the west side of the STA.”
I’m quite used to out houses. When I was kid our camp at Sebago Lake in Maine was the first camp in the area to have a toilet. Yet, we all loved the Balin’s outhouse across the road.
My dad took us camping in the woods of New Hampshire.
When my son was in 9th Grade we went on a camping trip to Oleno State Park near Gainesville.
http://www.stateparks.com/oleno.html
We camped in primitive camping
Primitive Camping
Three youth camping areas, each with a covered pavilion, campfire circle, cold showers and restroom facilities. This is primitive camping with NO ELECTRIC. Youth Camping Area reservation can be made up to 11 months in advance by calling the park office at 386-454-1853. Sweetwater Lake Camping Area – primitive camping with fire circle and privy. You must hike approximately 6.5 miles to camping area and pack in all supplies needed including water. Horse Barn Camping Area – primitive camping with fire circle, centrally located bathhouse and 20 stall horse barn are available. Please call the park office at 386-454-1853 for more information.
This place was no problem even for West Boca Ninth Graders.
I’ve been to the outhouse at Splitrocks, WY
http://www.outdoorlife.com/photos/gallery/diy/home/2010/07/best-and-worst-outhouses/?image=0
The best and worse outhouses.
Here I’m even providing directions
I hope this helps! How can we even think your taking care of our water with a restroom like the one at STA5/6.
cyndi lenz 