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How things usually turn out, are caused, etc.

What Lies Beneath 04

Most of the formations in the cavern have stopped growing.  The geologists tell us that these amazing things grow, stop, shrink according to the slow drip of water and the chemistry of the water. This one is called the Crystal Dome.  It is still active and you can see its wet, it sits in a pool, and that really makes it all the more beautiful.

The Crystal Dome.

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Now here’s what may b the most amazing fact about this whole series: Carlsbad Cavern is a public treasure that u can visit.  The oldest known in the region it was found (by white men) over a hundred years ago.  But there are many others nearby that the park service is exploring.  The area where this cave is located is laced with many caverns like this.  This is just the tip of the stone iceberg.

Series links:  01 02 03 04

Oahu, Waikiki

Ah, the roving correspondent is officially back in the States.  If you have been following his progress he was at the south pole, and lately has been moving further and further north.  Because if you leave the south pole, u pretty much have to. Go north that is.

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If you look at the first picture u can see Diamond Head.  It’s the peak of the volcano that formed the island.  Though it doesn’t look very tall from the picture it is the island’s highest point.  I have visited this island, it is totally awesome.  I even surfed.  You should too if u ever have the chance.

 

What Lies Beneath 01

So u may or may not know, in Carlsbad NM, or actually under Carlsbad, is a great cavern (cave). This natural wonder is quite amazing. In the next few week(s) i will be sharing some of the pictures we took when we visited there. It is really something to see if u have a chance. I highly recommend it.  I went through our pics so here r a few to get started.
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Ye Olden Pontiac

This is a ’64 Pontiac Bonneville a friend of mine owns.  They brought it over a while back, thought u might like to see it. He bought it in the Midwest sometime after 2000.  Mileage just over 72,000.  An amazing car.  Actually this is more than a car.  While not as big as a motor-home i think it still falls into the same category:  LAND YACHT

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That sucker is huge. HUGE i say.

 

Digital Cameras

Hey this is a blast from the past.  The not too distant past.  Wabak in October 2002.  These pictures were taken when our family just got a digital camera.  Some of the first shots taken by it.  So that’s what, eleven and a half years?  In the digital age we are in that’s like an eon and a half.  Take a look:

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Yes your’e right, i didn’t take these pictures.  One of the offspring did.  But how awesome is the fact that anyone can take pictures, have them available instantly, send them anywhere, keep thousands of them on a little stick, etc. Some things about this digital age are really cool.