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Off The Tracks - April 6, 2000 +++++++++++++
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Dear Bunkiens,
Jacquie Nibert Writes:
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Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 4:38
PM
Subject: OFF THE TRACKS
Do you know why porches were always
painted blue? It was supposed
to keep the flies away. And grandma's kitchen was painted apple green
because it was supposed to be soothing to the nerves. (And to keep her
from thinking about such dreadful things as a career and voting).
++++++++++++++++++++ Some of the other projects the
parish-wide strategic planning committee talked about
promoting as tourist attractions were: hunting and
fishing availability; the local festivals; ag tours;
RV camping; Mardi Gras celebrations combined on one
weekend ( "I Love a Parade Weekend"); and bird watching.
"Birding" is a fast growing hobby in the U. S.... long
been prominent in England. For sure, chere, we got
dem birds. We need to have better access to the
places the birds haunt, like our National Preserves.
++++++++++++++++++++ Have you read any of the Mitford series
books?? Trust me on this one, you'll love them.
Refreshing, and so small town.
++++++++++++++++++++ We have a German couple in the
parish who are selling ads for parish and city maps. Please be generous
and respond to them.... we need maps badly, give out about 1000 a year.
++++++++++++++++++++ Recently I saw where it was the
anniversary of Howard Hughes death. Those of us who were here then
remember that Hughes Tool Co. had an office in Eola during our "oil
boom", 30's and 40's. Howard Hughes often came to the Blue Moon to eat
supper. I remember him standing on the edge of the dance
floor watching us. Tall and skinny, he never changed
expression, just stood there. Strange guy.
++++++++++++++++++++ The depot lamps are so great looking.
Perhaps it's not exactly as would like to have the depot
done.... but it is getting done and looks so much better.
Can't wait for it to open, probably June. CeCe says
she can't handle moving and getting straight AND the
Corn Fest. She has a point, there. The Chamber will
be asking for volunteers to handle the visitors during the
day, so think on it. Sounds like
fun.
++++++++++++++++++++ The Corn Fest shirts are in and so snazzy
looking. Bright yellow for the millenium (haven't
heard that word in a while). I love it when the
committee chooses a colored shirt... to see so many people
on the festival grounds, all wearing the same
color... adds to the fun flavor. Off the 'Net:
Big shots are only little shots who kept on shooting.
Christopher Morley
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