Saturday, November 27, 2004

LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION 200 YEARS AGO TODAY 11/27/1804

The daily work on the fort progresses with interior walls on the huts being completed. The Lewis party returns from the Mandan and Hidata villages. Two of the Hidatsa chiefs accompanied the party back to Fort Mandan. Lewis has spent the last two days reassuring the Mandans and the Hidatsa that the Americans are not building the fort and forging an alliance with the Sioux. The men of the corps dance to entertain the Indians.

Friday, November 26, 2004

THE OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER, THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY!

I'm objective..........I object to everything!
A little grey hair....is a small price to pay.....for all this wisdom!

ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR GREENSCAPEGARDENS.COM
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LOYET MOTORSPORTS UPDATE!

Bradley Loyet racing in his second USAC National Midget Series Race placed ninth. A total of 54 cars entered for qualifications for the 64th Mopar "Turkey Night Grand Prix". Brad's qualifying time for the 1/2 mile oval was timed at 17.594 seconds. In the second qualifying race of 12 laps, Brad led the field to place first. In the feature race of 100 laps Brad was in seventh place until a yellow flag slowed the pace and on the restart he was overtaken by Cole Carter and J.J. Yeley, placing him at the checkered flag in ninth. Our congratulations goes out to Brad & Joe Loyet and chief mechanic Lance.

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LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION 200 YEARS AGO TODAY 11/26/1804

Just before sunrise a cold snap hits Fort Mandan. The warm weather from the previous day quickly turns cold and the prospect of snow is in the air. Little work is accomplished on completing the Fort due to the extreme cold, windy weather.

Thursday, November 25, 2004

OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER, THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Check out the racing team of Loyet Motorsports this evening on usaclive.com. Bradley Loyet a junior at Lindbergh High School is making his second USAC National Midget Race tonight. Bradley is racing a Midget racer built and sponsored by Bob East.

The race tonight is the 64th Mopar "Turkey Night Grand Prix" at Irwindale (California) Speedway has drawn a substantial list of high profile driver entries including USAC Tony Stewart, Jason Leffler of the Busch and Craftsman Truck Series, J.J. Yeley the Busch series 2004 rookie of the year.

Bobby East of Brownsburg, Ind. who has the lock on this year's USAC National Midget Car driving title will be present. Bobby East won the previous USAC "Old Pueblo Classic" doubleheader on Saturday. This was Brad's first National Midget Race where he finished 8th.

Defending champion Dave Steele, plus Michael Lewis, Jason Leffler and Jay Drake are not only former "Turkey Night" champions expected to complele at Irwindale, but they will certainly be amoung the the top contenders in this year's 100 lapper on the track's 1/2 mile pavement.

Bradley may also be participating in the California Ford Focus Midget Race which will consist of a 25 lapper on the 1/3 mile Irwindale oval.

LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION 200 YEARS AGO TODAY 11/25/1804

Lewis takes interpreters Charbonneau and Jusseaume and six other men to visit the Mandan and Hidatsa villages. The weather has been pleasant and warm. A Hidatsa chief comes to Fort Mandan for the first time and Clark gives him presents to welcome him. However they can not communicate since the interpreters are with Lewis.

Wednesday, November 24, 2004

OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER, THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY!

HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY.......JASON
Smile.........tomorrow may be worse! (it's snowing now)

Twas the night before Thanksgiving
And anticipations were high,
For there's a feast to prepare
Complete with spiced pumpkin pie!

The casseroles were all set to arrive
With aunts and with cousins and all who would drive
From states far away or fly in from school,
All ready to buy into the big football pool.

The leaves for the table were all put in place
With napkins and runners, ironed linen and lace;
The centerpiece glistened with ripe polished fruit
And eggnog awaited--with brandy to boot!

Stuffing and gravy, red cranberry sauce
And other dishes from recipes lost,
All handed down from generations past,
Have been reinvented from Thanksgiving last.

Though it's only a day, maybe it can last for two....
For tomorrow we'll all have warm turkey stew.
So, we're sending our blessings from the GARDENS to you
For a Happy Thanksgiving and great leftovers too!

LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION 200 YEARS AGO TODAY 11/24/1804

The men are hard at work completing their quarters before the harsh winter arrives. They are roofing the huts and continue finishing the interior walls with clay coating to draft proof the living quarters.

Tuesday, November 23, 2004

THE OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER, THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY!

My mother is a travel agent.....for guilt trips!
If you want breakfast in bed.....sleep in the kitchen!

LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION 200 YEARS AGO TODAY 11/23/1804

The changing weather has induced bad colds for several of the corps' members. The Mandan earth lodges were large and well insulated and averaged 10 inhabitants. Clark noted that horses and dogs were kept inside the lodges overnight.

Monday, November 22, 2004

THE OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER, THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

The Christmas shopping season
Has officially begun,
And post-Thanksgiving shoppers
Are now all on the run!

Pushing and shoving,
There's a SALE to get to!
I'm telling you, it's crazy,
The mall's become a ZOO!

Kiddies of all ages and temper
Some wide eyed with glee
Others squawking and screaming--
Make this a joyous shopping spree!

Santa's here for photos today
So even baby's been dragged along
To pose for holiday pictures--
Or to cry and scream for mom....

The merry Christmas carols
Have now all been drowned out
By multitudes of bratty children
Chaotically gallivanting about.

Grumpy hubbies and boytoys
Are forced to follow in tow
Because the misses won't stand
To hear them answer "NO".

They're whipping out their wallets
And carting loads of gifts,
Then muttering to themselves
As they assess all the debts.

It's sure to cause a headache
And a pair of sore feet too....
What a lousy, painful thing
We're putting ourselves through!

Actually though....You know what?
I think I can preserve the holiday cheer....
Because I got a grand idea,
Do all your shopping at Greenscape this year!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION 200 YEARS AGO TODAY 11/22/1804

Captain Clark rushes to Jusseaume's lodge upon hearing that a Mandan warrior is about to kill his wife. She had stayed at the lodge for a few days after a family arguement. Upon returning to her people, she quickly returned to the interpreter's, beaten and stabbed. Clark tells the husband that no such violence will be tolerated near Fort Mandan.

Sunday, November 21, 2004

LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION 200 YEARS AGO TODAY 11/21/1804

The weather has warmed up considerably. The men take the pirogue out to collect stones for the fort's chimneys. Drouillard, one of the best hunters suffers a severe hand injury. The new interpreter, Charbonneau, arrives at the fort with his wives and erect their lodge inside the compound.

CHRISTMAS TREES AND ACCESSORIES HAVE ARRIVED.
Check out our new display area. Over 100 hundred trees are uniquely displayed at the garden center. Stroll along the sidewalk along Dougherty Ferry and imagine your searching for the perfect Christmas tree in the woods. (We'll even offer you a saw to cut down your tree.)

Buy your tree now, we'll put a fresh cut on the bottom, and take it home and put the tree base into a bucket of water. This will guarantee the freshest possible tree, without needle loss at Christmas.