Dick Pellek

Open Borders

Open Borders
On the road...again!!! Essays, Stories, Adventures, Dreams Chronicles of a Footloose Forester By Dick Pellek   Open Borders   Sorry if the subject matter touches a political nerve, but…  But in the personal view of the Footloose Forester , the subject of open borders vs. secure borders has always been a...
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What Terminal Is Sun Country Airlines At JFK

Sun Country Airlines operates out of Terminal Five at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. Terminal Five is one of the extra modern and vibrant terminals at JFK, known for its glossy design and passenger-pleasant facilities. This terminal is ordinarily used by JetBlue Airways, however, it additionally contains...
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Dick Pellek

Sooner or Later, It Was Going to be About Dodge City

Sooner or Later, It Was Going to be About Dodge City
On the road…again!!! Essays, Stories, Adventures, Dreams Chronicles of a Footloose Forester By Dick Pellek   Sooner or Later, It Was Going to be About Dodge City   The On the road…again!!! Chronicles of the Footloose Forester were tucked away in his mental notebook for many years.  Many came to light...
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Emma Marie

How to Take Pleasure From a Grand Vacation in Grand Canyon

How to Take Pleasure From a Grand Vacation in Grand Canyon
  Found in Arizona, the Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon which was sculpted by the Colorado River and housed by the Grand Canyon National Park. Former US President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent in the preservation of the area and he had visited the canyon a number of times....
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Hallie Green

Youth Culture in Turkey

Culture refers to the accepted practices of a particular community. It encompasses the language, art, norms and the religion of the communities. Communities indulge in diverse activities that contribute to their culture. For example, in China, various cultural ceremonies are practiced that are a symbol of national unity. Religion also contributes...
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Millard Don Carriker

Racing A Thunderstorm

Racing A Thunderstorm
It was the trip of a lifetime, the fulfillment of a long-held dream  I was flying from St. Louis to California in my small plane exulting as I watched the West Texas pastureland unfold below me.  I had a chart across my lap to keep track of my progress but I’d been so enthralled with...
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Millard Don Carriker

The Camshaft

“There’s spalling on one of the camshaft lobes,” the mechanic said matter-of-factly.  He understood that he was dealing with a buyer-seller situation and what he was saying was a huge stumbling block in the path of closing the deal and that a poker face was in order.   The owner of the...
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Millard Don Carriker

Why So Passionate?

Do you want to know why some people,when the conversation turns to flying,enter into an almost rapturous state;their eyes a’gleam like an Old Testament prophet and begin saying such things as “Reached out my hand and touched the face of God?   Why will they spend fifty dollars to fly a hundred...
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Dick Pellek

Going Inside An Egyptian Pyramid Wasn't On the Bucket List

Going Inside An Egyptian Pyramid Wasn't On the Bucket List
On the road…again! Afghanistan to Zambia Chronicles of a Footloose Forester By Dick Pellek    Ancient history meant too many things about too many places when Footloose Forester was a child.  He only knew that it was complicated and that people who studied such things didn’t know the complete story.  So...
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Dick Pellek

Hitchhiking Is Now Just A Memory

Hitchhiking Is Now Just A Memory
On the road…again! Afghanistan to Zambia Chronicles of a Footloose Forester By Dick Pellek   The Hitchhiker Years before he would call himself the Footloose Forester , a restless boy who liked to be on the road, again…and again…and again, often saw places near home by hitchhiking there. His parents did...
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Diane J. Adams

Church History Tour with BYU - July 23 - Aug 2, 1971 - Kirkland to Nebraska Part 4

Church History Tour with BYU - July 23 - Aug 2, 1971 - Kirkland to Nebraska Part 4
At 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 29 th we boarded the bus and drove to Kirkland, Ohio to visit the first temple of this dispensation.  We learned of the unfolding of many keys and truths in this early headquarters of the Church. It was in this place where the Savior appeared...
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Diane J. Adams

Church History Tour with BYU - July 23 - Aug 2, 1971 - Niagara Falls - Part 3

Church History Tour with BYU - July 23 - Aug 2, 1971 - Niagara Falls - Part 3
On Wednesday, July 28 th , we boarded the bus at 9:00 am and drove to Mendon to visit the home of Brigham Young and several other early leaders of the church. We then continued on to Niagara Falls for overnight on the Canadian side of the border. We spent most...
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Diane J. Adams

Church History Tour with BYU - July 23 - Aug 2, 1971 - Church History Part 2

Church History Tour with BYU - July 23 - Aug 2, 1971 - Church History Part 2
While in Palmyra, New York,  we walked up to the top of the Hill Cumorah and overlooked Palmyra New York.        At the top of Hill Cumorah stands a monument with Angel Moroni at the top. This is where Joseph Smith was told he would find the plates that...
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Diane J. Adams

Church History Tour with BYU - July 23 - Aug 2, 1971 - Church History Part 1

Church History Tour with BYU - July 23 - Aug 2, 1971 - Church History Part 1
On July 25 th we began our Church History tour by driving to Sturbridge Village and visiting a community representing a New England agricultural village of the 18 th century similar to those where the ancestors of Joseph Smith lived.   We then drove to Springfield, Massachusetts to attend sacrament service....
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Diane J. Adams

Church History Tour with BYU - July 23 - Aug 2, 1971 - New York City

Church History Tour with BYU - July 23 - Aug 2, 1971 - New York City
At 5:15 am on July 23, 1971 I prepared to leave for my ten day tour covering New York City and the areas travelled by my ancestors while migrating to Utah. My family and I arrived at the Salt Lake Airport at 8:40 am at which time we met Sister Backman...
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About Denmark Green Card

With Denmark Green Card, popularly known as Danish Green Card , Denmark Immigration has made easy for foreign nationals to migrate to Denmark. It has been made easy by Denmark Immigration for immigrant enthusiasts to migrate to Denmark. This was made through Denmark Green Card. Features of this program are salient...
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Tom Cormier

My First Real Vacation

My First Real Vacation
With nine siblings vacations were at a premium during my childhood. I can only remember going on vacation one time.  I think Dad knew someone from work who had a cottage down on Cape Cod in Barnstable. I'm sure he couldn't have afforded to rent a cottage so he took advantage...
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Jeff Herman

Todos Santos

Todos Santos
BAJA MEXICO During our visit to Cabo, we took a bus tour up to Todos Santos. What a wonderful little town. We had WAY to many margaritas, but check out this food. I would eat this food every day! This piece of art was just amazing.      And then there is...
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Hermannus Thiessens Family Association (HTFA)

2013 Heritage Matters-1: Let's Go Fly a Kite!

By Arlene Thiessens Terry, President What was more fun than a wide open field, a warm breeze, and a dancing kite? For our young fliers, it was an educational adventure. They learned about science, physics, history, culture, weather and ecology without even thinking hard. And for us Adults, it was a...
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Dick Pellek

Snackin' On Crocodile At The Carnivore

Snackin' On Crocodile At The Carnivore
  On the road… again! Afghanistan to Zambia Chronicles of a Footloose Forester By Dick Pellek   Snackin’ On Crocodile At The Carnivore If and when you go on that safari to Africa, rest assured that you will get the chance to see African wildlife up close…real close.  You won’t need...
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