Davidson Woods

May 9 , 2006 100 Miles
Anne and Chuck submitted on January 14, 1970
After hiking 4.3 miles this morning we were picked up by Ron, the owner of the Hiawassee Inn, and brought to town for showers, laundry, and a real bed. We've met many lovely people along the trail of all ages. Since we are hiking south we've met met prospective 'through-hikers'. It is late for them to start since it is a 5-6 month process, and most will probably 'flip', that is fly north to Maine and Mount Kahtadin and start hiking south. Some flip in Harpers Ferry and others at the Delaware Water Gap. We are doing well. Anne has a few blisters on her feet, but that is expected. Chuck is busy looking at the foliage and birds. We teach interested hikers the common bird songs. Most of the birding is 'by ear' since the birds like to hide in the trees.
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BLOG TITLEBLOG CONTENTAfter hiking 4.3 miles this morning we were picked up by Ron, the owner of the Hiawassee Inn, and brought to town for showers, laundry, and a real bed. We've met many lovely people along the trail of all ages. Since we are hiking south we've met met prospective 'through-hikers'. It is late for them to start since it is a 5-6 month process, and most will probably 'flip', that is fly north to Maine and Mount Kahtadin and start hiking south. Some flip in Harpers Ferry and others at the Delaware Water Gap. We are doing well. Anne has a few blisters on her feet, but that is expected. Chuck is busy looking at the foliage and birds. We teach interested hikers the common bird songs. Most of the birding is 'by ear' since the birds like to hide in the trees. We have 60-70 miles left if we do the approach trail in addition to finishing the Applachian Trail at the top of Springer Mountain. Greetings to all our family and friends. We hope to finish sometime late next week.
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Uncle Francis and Saint Francis
Mark W. submitted on January 14, 1970
We very recently found a fragile little notebook of old religious newspaper clippings, notes and writings from our Uncle Francis, Fr. Francis F. Woods. Grandma Woods (Anna, the mother of Francis, Norbert and Helen) wrote inside the notebook that it was written while Francis was attending St. Charles College, near Baltimore, Maryland, in 1925-27. He then went on to study in Rome, Italy, where he was ordained a Priest on September 24, 1932. When you’re in Schenectady, at 3 Douglas Road, ask to see the notebook, it’s in the living room. While just a very simple little school lined notebook, it really is a family treasure. It is in Uncle Francis’ handwriting. It even includes some little pictures drawn by our Dad, Norbert, when he was only about 3 or 4 years old. These were probably mailed to Francis, Dad’s big older brother, while he was away at college. We’re lucky to still have the notebook as it was in a box of partially burned papers from the attic fire at Aunt Helen’s house about 25 years ago.
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BLOG TITLEBLOG CONTENTWe very recently found a fragile little notebook of old religious newspaper clippings, notes and writings from our Uncle Francis, Fr. Francis F. Woods. Grandma Woods (Anna, the mother of Francis, Norbert and Helen) wrote inside the notebook that it was written while Francis was attending St. Charles College, near Baltimore, Maryland, in 1925-27. He then went on to study in Rome, Italy, where he was ordained a Priest on September 24, 1932. When you’re in Schenectady, at 3 Douglas Road, ask to see the notebook, it’s in the living room. While just a very simple little school lined notebook, it really is a family treasure. It is in Uncle Francis’ handwriting. It even includes some little pictures drawn by our Dad, Norbert, when he was only about 3 or 4 years old. These were probably mailed to Francis, Dad’s big older brother, while he was away at college. We’re lucky to still have the notebook as it was in a box of partially burned papers from the attic fire at Aunt Helen’s house about 25 years ago. This is one brief little story from the notebook of a young man, our Uncle and Great Uncle, written as he was preparing for the priesthood. It contains a very important message and reminder for all of us. With love, Mark W. Saint Francis of Assisi By Francis F. Woods, January 25, 1927 Saint Francis was different from other men in that he despised what they loved and loved what they despised. Yet no one can claim that his extraordinary way of conceiving life and lifes institutions made him despise the man of the world, the ordinary man. Quite the contrary, he loved man, for man was a human being. He loved the flowers, the birds, and the animals. For were they not all little mirrors, reflecting the beauty, the completeness of Him, whose love brought enlightenment to man and whose Blood flowing from Mount Calvary washed the crimes of paganism away? Yes, Saint Francis loved the birds and the animals, and he called them his little sisters and brothers. The words of Christ “unless you become as little children you shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven” seem to have seen their complete fulfillment in Saint Francis. He had a love like that of a child and yet his heart was big enough to enclose all creation in its embrace. The world called him a fool but he cared not, for a fool of Christ is greater than the kings of the earth. When earthly days are over these kings and their kingly power shall pass to dust, but he who made himself a fool for Christ shall receive a crown far surpassing all earthly crowns.
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Looking back
Norb submitted on January 14, 1970
This gives perspective.
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Who died?
Tom submitted on January 14, 1970
This morning I recalled another "family saying"--"Who died?" Again, this saying must be used in the appropriate context in order to get the full flavor. One should wait for an encounter with a person who is telling a story to another person or group; then in the midst of the tale, you should interrupt and ask "Who died?" This will provoke one or more of three possible reactions: a) merriment among the cognoscenti; b) the story teller will begin at the beginning, to the annoyance of the group that has been there from the beginning; and/or c) a response from one of the listeners, the substance of which is "Never mind. We'll tell you later". This may provoke an exchange which results in the story being summarized in an unsatisfacory fashion or eventaully being told all over again anyway. Use of the "who died?" rhetorical device can prolong a gathering around the kitchen or dining room table almost indefinitely or at least until someone has to go to the bathroom, the phone rings or your baby has awakened screaming, requiring you to attend to him/her.
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BLOG TITLEBLOG CONTENTThis morning I recalled another "family saying"--"Who died?" Again, this saying must be used in the appropriate context in order to get the full flavor. One should wait for an encounter with a person who is telling a story to another person or group; then in the midst of the tale, you should interrupt and ask "Who died?" This will provoke one or more of three possible reactions: a) merriment among the cognoscenti; b) the story teller will begin at the beginning, to the annoyance of the group that has been there from the beginning; and/or c) a response from one of the listeners, the substance of which is "Never mind. We'll tell you later". This may provoke an exchange which results in the story being summarized in an unsatisfacory fashion or eventaully being told all over again anyway. Use of the "who died?" rhetorical device can prolong a gathering around the kitchen or dining room table almost indefinitely or at least until someone has to go to the bathroom, the phone rings or your baby has awakened screaming, requiring you to attend to him/her. The reason I thought of this is that on today's obituary page in the Schenectady Gazette there was a notice concerning a memorial service for "John Stover". Thus, today one family saying could have been answered by another!
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Books as a Format for Stories/Journals
MarkD submitted on January 14, 1970
After watching how this was developing (and seeing Therese's excellent suggestion ), I thought that the best location for this material would to organize a book for Mom and Dad Woods. They can be accessed by going to "book" in the navigation block on the left side. Additional pages within each book can be created as part of the book just as easily as blog entries can be. Therese, you can post your word version as an attachment if you would like. I also wanted to mention that there must be many pictures (and perhaps other materials) that could accompany and help explain or illustrate these stories.
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BLOG TITLEBLOG CONTENTAfter watching how this was developing (and seeing Therese's excellent suggestion ), I thought that the best location for this material would to organize a book for Mom and Dad Woods. They can be accessed by going to "book" in the navigation block on the left side. Additional pages within each book can be created as part of the book just as easily as blog entries can be. Therese, you can post your word version as an attachment if you would like. I also wanted to mention that there must be many pictures (and perhaps other materials) that could accompany and help explain or illustrate these stories. Perhaps those of you who are helping Mom and Dad Woods could help them figure out to add them were desired or appropriate. Feel free to contact me if you need additional help.
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May 5, 2006 Franklin, N.C.
Anne and Chuck submitted on January 14, 1970
After a delightful visit to old friends in Lufkin, Texas we hustled eastward to prepare for our planned Appalachian Trail hike. We spent most of one night parked in a Louisiana rest stop and arrived at a Hiawassee, Georgia campground late the next afternoon. From there we spent a day making food drops at Wesser and Franklin, N.C. and Hiawassee and Neels Gap, Georgia. We then drove our rig to Amacolola Falls State Park where we checked in and parked our little Ford Focus. We then drove the motor home to Sylva where we spent the night at what will be our home the second half of this year.
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BLOG TITLEBLOG CONTENTAfter a delightful visit to old friends in Lufkin, Texas we hustled eastward to prepare for our planned Appalachian Trail hike. We spent most of one night parked in a Louisiana rest stop and arrived at a Hiawassee, Georgia campground late the next afternoon. From there we spent a day making food drops at Wesser and Franklin, N.C. and Hiawassee and Neels Gap, Georgia. We then drove our rig to Amacolola Falls State Park where we checked in and parked our little Ford Focus. We then drove the motor home to Sylva where we spent the night at what will be our home the second half of this year. The next morning, Saturday, April 29, our friend Mary Anne drove us to the parking area at the southern end of Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Fontana Dam (the highest dam in the East and the one featured in "The Fugitive") where we began our walk south on the Appalachian Trail. Our desitination is the southern terminus of the trail at Springer Mountain, Georgia. From there we have to walk down the mountain to our car. Our return East was welcome. The land became progressively greener as we traveled across Texas to Lufkin. There it was "late spring." The azaleas were largely finished blooming and the termperatures were warm. When we arrived at the high mountains of north Georgia and western North Carolina we found the trees leafing out. The dogwoods were in bloom and everything looked fully watered. We have now completed six days of hiking and are taking a "short day" and visiting town. We have bathed and laundered. We will eat out for supper. Anne stopped at the optician to have her frames adjusted from damage sustained in a fall (no serious injury - bruise only). The hike has gone well. At the highest elevations the trees are barely in bud. In the valleys they have leafed out fully. In the mid-range the bright young leaves and flowers are spectacular. Many wildflowers including triliums, lady slippers, bluettes, and delphiniums are in bloom. The mountain laurel and rhododendrums are only in bud. Our feet and legs were sore for a few days, but that is almost over. We are becoming trail strong. The rain has mostly left us alone except at night. Four heavy rains and all at night. Showers only during the day. Our feet are still dry. The trails are good, mostly smooth earth, but there are plenty of ups and downs. The mountains here top mostly in the 4500 to 5400 range. The valleys range from 2000 to 3000 ft. The warblers are back on the mountain and we love to see them before the leaves make them invisible. Lots of ovenbirds and black and white warblers everywhere. Flashy hooded warblers in the ravines and yesterday afternoon numerous brilliant blackburnian warblers around our campsite at Panther Gap near Siler Bald. Also American redstarts, black-throated blue warblers, Canada warblers, and chestnut-sided warblers. Rose-breasted grosbeaks are common and have a beautiful song sometimes described as like that of a robin that has taken voice lessons. The thrushes seem to have just arrived. Yesterday we heard the first songs of both wood thrush and veery. Last evening a veery strolled through our campsite giving his classic "veer" call from time to time. While tonight will be our first "off the trail", we did lodge one night in a hostel at the Nanthahala Outdoor Center at Wesser, N.C. This resort is located on the trail at the Nanthahala River which cuts a dramatic gorge through the high mountains. A high pedestrian bridge crosses the river there. Below are gates for a kayak course through the white water. The restaurant there served us a large breakfast before we resumed our walk the morning after our arrival. We have completed a little less than 60 miles so far and have about another 120 to go. We will savor each day of the walk.
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For Travelers
Tom submitted on January 14, 1970
Here's an article about an etiquette guide for Americans who will be travleing abroad. It says it has been distributed widely on cmapuses. I wonder if Brian, Kara or Dan got copies. It might be distributed with passports in the future. "Etiquette Guide"
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BLOG TITLEBLOG CONTENTHere's an article about an etiquette guide for Americans who will be travleing abroad. It says it has been distributed widely on cmapuses. I wonder if Brian, Kara or Dan got copies. It might be distributed with passports in the future. "<a href="http://www.opinionjournal.com/taste/?id=110008336">Etiquette Guide</a>"
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Stephen Colbert & the White house Press Corps Dinner
Tom submitted on January 14, 1970
I know some of you saw this broadcast on Sat. night and inquired what was written about the event in the press. Here is an article in the NYT discussing it. "blogging on Colbert"
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BLOG TITLEBLOG CONTENTI know some of you saw this broadcast on Sat. night and inquired what was written about the event in the press. Here is an article in the NYT discussing it. "<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/03/arts/03colb.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1146679392-vK9KITuk0TbREdQ7ab5sqA">blogging on Colbert</a>"
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Important article about how the past controls us
Tom submitted on January 14, 1970
Not another article about how awful one political point of view is, but an attempt to understand why certain positions and arguments seem to work in how the West acts. I thought about this after reading Dan's paper which discusses the theory about leading a country by creating a national myth. Lest you think the article is negative, I refer to the last paragraph, which points out an observation that Mr. Steele, a black intellectual, makes about our society today: "Possibly white guilt's worst effect is that it does not permit whites--and nonwhites--to appreciate something extraordinary: the fact that whites in America, and even elsewhere in the West, have achieved a truly remarkable moral transformation. One is forbidden to speak thus, but it is simply true. There are no serious advocates of white supremacy in America today, because whites see this idea as morally repugnant. If there is still the odd white bigot out there surviving past his time, there are millions of whites who only feel goodwill toward minorities."
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BLOG TITLEBLOG CONTENTNot another article about how awful one political point of view is, but an attempt to understand why certain positions and arguments seem to work in how the West acts. I thought about this after reading Dan's paper which discusses the theory about leading a country by creating a national myth. Lest you think the article is negative, I refer to the last paragraph, which points out an observation that Mr. Steele, a black intellectual, makes about our society today: "Possibly white guilt's worst effect is that it does not permit whites--and nonwhites--to appreciate something extraordinary: the fact that whites in America, and even elsewhere in the West, have achieved a truly remarkable moral transformation. One is forbidden to speak thus, but it is simply true. There are no serious advocates of white supremacy in America today, because whites see this idea as morally repugnant. If there is still the odd white bigot out there surviving past his time, there are millions of whites who only feel goodwill toward minorities." "This is a fact that must be integrated into our public life--absorbed as new history--so that America can once again feel the moral authority to seriously tackle its most profound problems. Then, if we decide to go to war, it can be with enough ferocity to win." The full article is here: "<a href="http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110008318">White guilt and the Western past</a>"
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Go - Live is tomorrow and we're moving soon!
Mike submitted on January 14, 1970
Well 3 months of hard work is about to come to fruition tomorrow when my client starts using SAP entirely for all of their business. This project has been my most demanding to date for a few reasons. Not only did I take responsibility for the main object on the critical path but I also took my first leadership role and was team lead for data conversion. Overall it's been a really good experience and I think we've done a great job. It's likely that I will be retained at this client for a while longer to assist with on going data quality efforts. Sam and I are also really close to finally getting a place of our own. A closing date of May 12th is what we're currently aiming for. After we close we'll probably take our time to move in since there's no immediate rush. It's been a long process trying to find a place and we've hit a couple road bumps along the way but we're hoping this one's going to work out. It's in Rahway, NJ which is about 40 minutes from NYC. Rahway is currently undergoing a lot of redevelopment and we're expecting it to be a much different town in a few years. A few benefits of living in Rahway are that it has a brand new train station with trains to many nearby locations (NYC, Newark Airport, Jersey Shore), it's still relatively cheap cost of living compared to other towns around NYC, and it's not that far from Philly.
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BLOG TITLEBLOG CONTENTWell 3 months of hard work is about to come to fruition tomorrow when my client starts using SAP entirely for all of their business. This project has been my most demanding to date for a few reasons. Not only did I take responsibility for the main object on the critical path but I also took my first leadership role and was team lead for data conversion. Overall it's been a really good experience and I think we've done a great job. It's likely that I will be retained at this client for a while longer to assist with on going data quality efforts. Sam and I are also really close to finally getting a place of our own. A closing date of May 12th is what we're currently aiming for. After we close we'll probably take our time to move in since there's no immediate rush. It's been a long process trying to find a place and we've hit a couple road bumps along the way but we're hoping this one's going to work out. It's in Rahway, NJ which is about 40 minutes from NYC. Rahway is currently undergoing a lot of redevelopment and we're expecting it to be a much different town in a few years. A few benefits of living in Rahway are that it has a brand new train station with trains to many nearby locations (NYC, Newark Airport, Jersey Shore), it's still relatively cheap cost of living compared to other towns around NYC, and it's not that far from Philly. Below is a link to the community we're moving into (Our model's the Brighton). <a href="http://www.riverwalkatrahway.com/">http://www.riverwalkatrahway.com</a>
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