Gerard’s Quote
In composing my series on the Overland Trail; in preparing other articles – at least in my mind; and in thinking about my now-only-annual road trip into the back country … and in reviewing some of Gerard’s works – I ran across this quote of his which seems appropriate to this place that I find myself.
I’m not so much interested in “discovering” new places anymore – I’ve been to most of those places that interested me … and been to quite a few that fit “I’m glad I went, now I don’t have to go again“. A few “shortcuts” come to mind …
I find I’d rather return to those places I once discovered for myself; the ones I passed by too quickly, or at the wrong time of year, or just those that stuck in my mind that “I need to get back here someday“.
Looking at those numbers on my drivers license makes me realize “someday” is more or less now – how many more years left to put something off until I get to it?
A few I suppose, barring accidents – I’m pretty healthy for my age and can still get around like a crippled 30 yo.
We live in a small enough town that the contractors for odd jobs beyond my ability – this time installing gas service to a now-we-need-it new stove that was electric and will be dual fuel – are also friends. Sometimes age is forgotten and Dude and I started talking investments just yesterday. He was enthusiastic about purchasing some land that’s not quite ready for development. “DT“, he says, “This will be a great payoff in 20 years“. He has early teenagers.
I could only look at him.
“Oh, Dude“, says I, “if only I could plan on 20 more years …“
So I swiped Gerard’s quote and put it up on the header – just to remind myself …
It was so much nicer having the luxury of saying “I’ll get to it later” and having it be true.
How good it is that you recognize that time is not for wasting, anymore.
May your re-venturing be rewarding and hopefully worth sharing.
DT, did you get my 2 emails?
Yes I did. Is the presentation what you hoped for?
It is. Thank you DT.
I spent the early years of my work life in the travel business. Didn’t get to every place I wanted, but did get to some of the most important (desired) places. I feel lucky to have that, but I am most fortunate in that I am living where I want to be! A place that millions of the world’s people dream of seeing.
We voted a straight R ticket in Montana this past November. The “developers” from out of state are beating down our doors. We–the very few people– have to unite and stand against the one thing that R party is absolutely dedicated to–the expansion of business. I keep trying to get the Republicans to reconnect to Teddy, but they seem hell bent for leather to expand development across our grasslands! It’s a conundrum for us to stand against the extremely liberal (teamsters) groups of the universities and demand an end to DEI, while at the same time supporting the liberal communities’ efforts to hold back the tide. However, they too are eager to make the incoming tide happy, because they “need the money”! Got any suggestions besides “load and lock”?
You’re not the only one who has swiped one of Gerard’s headers. I have his….
Duty, Beauty, Liberty
Country, Honor, Family
Faith
…on the Cover Photo of my Facebook page.
Trying to find some place to post it in my sewing room!
Words from Gerard I’ve enjoyed so much I’ve kept it in my quotes file….
“When the First Amendment fails the Second Amendment becomes the First Amendment.”