Midnight tonight marks the half-way point for the year … 2023 … For youngsters, can’t wait to get a drivers license … for municipalities, election time is just around the corner … actually begins in our area in a couple of months … Several dates depending on sizes and forms of government … Google NC State Board of Elections for more info … Photo IDs will be required for future voting…
Travel across the USA for the July 4th holiday is underway … various forms … Air, vehicle, not sure of much, if any rail … July 4th is upcoming Tuesday … who could forget … Large crowds expected at usual vacation locations … Including Bladen Lakes, especially White Lake…
For this senior citizen and his bride … Our travel will be limited … A few hours/days at White Lake is all the travel we care for…
Years ago, when there was rationing of gasoline, I had an uncle who dismantled the rear-end of his auto and made a cart that could be pulled by a mule or horse … labeled a ‘Hoover Cart’ … When fuel was no longer rationed, he re-installed and used it as an auto…
Been reading one of Nicholas Sparks’ latest books … ‘Dreamland’ … Good reading … Typical Sparks book…
Summertime in our area is Vacation Bible School time … A time for memories that last a lifetime. Most, if not all, welcome all youngsters, members or visitors.
Grass and weeds need cutting … again.
Typical weather forecast for this time of year…
A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms today, after 2 p.m. Patchy fog early, before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Tonight a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms … Mostly cloudy, with a low near 70 … Saturday, more of the same … High near 93…
Taking a peek at Tuesday, Labor Day early forecast … ’bout the same, except highs in the mid 90s…
“What kind of tea did the American colonists thirst for? Liberty!”
“Freedom of speech is wonderful – right up there with the freedom not to listen.”
“What did King George think of the American colonists? He thought they were revolting.”
robert g hester
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