I really can't say too much about Deming. The RV folks were odd enough and friendly enough, but the sad thing was there were clearly a few semi-homeless tent dwellers there... some with kids. I am not going to go all soapbox here as to do so, I would need to have some glib solutions to spew.
I do not. But I do suspect this is a growing phenomena in this country.
John and and his wife Alicia are very nice and gracious hosts -- we have already been fed twice! We are very glad to be here given the fun fun fun we had in the wind today.
I do need to do a retro-blog here. Somewhere between Buckhorn and Silver City Marty and I went to a convenience store to refuel. We had magnificent frozen burritos for breakfast and as we were reviewing the bulletin board, the super-friendly clerk perked up.
We noticed that a World Record elk had been shot by bow. She quickly explained with great disdain that she knew that elk had been farm-fed and the hunt was in a confined area. Not very sporting. In addition to damning the faux heroism of killing a big fat encumbered beast, she noted that the world record antlers were the result of CALCIUM supplements.
Today as we rolling along we were chuckling about this particular episode and Marty said, "can you believe she thought they made the antlers big with COW SEMEN?"
Yeah Marty, you will find that in the GNC right next to the Bull Milk.
Have a great night!
Jake
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ReplyDeleteIm writing on behalf of a community problem solving team who also participate in Future problem solving! I cant imagine how exciting this adventure must be and how furfilling it is! Also, i cannot thank you enough for contributing your funds towards the school! You are an inspiration to many and i hope you have a safe and exciting trip! =]
Quick breakfast tip for those cold mornings. Many people do not know that armadillo is actually gourmet eating in the Southwest. Kind of a 'possum on the half shell' if you will. If you cook them in their own shell all you need is a fire, a knife and some seasoning.
ReplyDeleteIt is important to note that armadillos are one of the few animals that can transfer lepercy to humans if bitten. I suggest that you guys collect a couple freshly dead ones during the course of the day rather than attempt to take down a live one.
I'm not sure they have any nutritional value but sometimes a hot meal in and of itself is enough to get you up and at it.
Good luck, stay safe.
The people of Temple Beth Shalom in Palm Coast are following your progress and cheering for you all the way, Jake and Marty. Our schools and the teachers in those schools are essential ingredients to a free, democratic and vibrant society.
ReplyDeleteWe would like to tell our friends in similar congregations on your journey to come out and greet you. Are you planning on going through Austin or bypassing it? How about east from Austin--what major cities will you pass near, enter or bypass?
You guys are great. We're working to call even more attention to what you are doing!
Merrill Shapiro, Rabbi
Temple Beth Shalom
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Palm Coast, Florida 32164
386-445-3006
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Rabbi Shapiro,
ReplyDeleteIt is very kind of you to offer support. We will pass either through or around Austin - this will probably be in a week and a half or more. Texas is a big state!
All the best
Jake