Home » Public Forums » GMCnet » [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC.
| [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC. [message #287816] |
Thu, 24 September 2015 11:58  |
James Hupy
Messages: 6806
Registered: May 2010
Karma: -62
|
Senior Member |
|
|
After cruising the heart of Europe on a river boat with the gmc group, Judy
and I arrived at 7:00 A.M. Eastern Time in the big apple. Sitting on a
tour bus in times square. Thus place is NUTS. The Pope is coming tomorrow.
Only a couple of jillion cops present. Streets are blocked off. A madhouse.
Wish I was at the GMCMI with you all.
Jim Hupy
78 GMC ROYALE 403
Salem, Or.
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC. [message #287824 is a reply to message #287816] |
Thu, 24 September 2015 16:07  |
Bob de Kruyff
Messages: 4260
Registered: January 2004
Location: Chandler, AZ
Karma: 1
|
Senior Member |
|
|
James Hupy wrote on Thu, 24 September 2015 10:58After cruising the heart of Europe on a river boat with the gmc group, Judy
and I arrived at 7:00 A.M. Eastern Time in the big apple. Sitting on a
tour bus in times square. Thus place is NUTS. The Pope is coming tomorrow.
Only a couple of jillion cops present. Streets are blocked off. A madhouse.
Wish I was at the GMCMI with you all.
Jim Hupy
78 GMC ROYALE 403
Salem, Or.
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
Say hello for me.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC. [message #287837 is a reply to message #287816] |
Thu, 24 September 2015 23:14 |
|
|
We wish you were here as well, Jim
bdub
www.bdub.net/GMCLinks.html
On Sep 24, 2015 10:58 AM, "James Hupy" wrote:
>
> After cruising the heart of Europe on a river boat with the gmc group,
Judy
> and I arrived at 7:00 A.M. Eastern Time in the big apple. Sitting on a
> tour bus in times square. Thus place is NUTS. The Pope is coming
tomorrow.
> Only a couple of jillion cops present. Streets are blocked off. A
madhouse.
> Wish I was at the GMCMI with you all.
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
bdub
bdub.net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC. [message #287861 is a reply to message #287856] |
Fri, 25 September 2015 17:10 |
Bob de Kruyff
Messages: 4260
Registered: January 2004
Location: Chandler, AZ
Karma: 1
|
Senior Member |
|
|
""Jim and Judy with the Pope. What a traffic mess this is. Never seen this
many GMC suburbans and Cadillac Escalades with blacked out glass and
covered with whip antennas. Sinister looking stuff.
""
Uber black
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC. [message #287868 is a reply to message #287856] |
Fri, 25 September 2015 17:19 |
 |
USAussie
Messages: 15912
Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Karma: 6
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Jim,
New York is always a mess when it comes to traffic it's a matter of degrees!
Those GMC's and Escalades are protecting people from the sinister stuff ;-)
Tiny URL: http://tinyurl.com/p35vm7c
Full URL:
https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCgQtwIwAmoVChMI8uCul5uTyAIV4tu mCh0s9gkv&url=
http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DlkmBH-MjZF4&usg=AFQjCNFfvzj43jw62_DyZc6TlqtOaA3I1g&bvm=bv.103627116,d.dGY
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
-----Original Message-----
From: James Hupy
It doesn't float, last time I checked. But perhaps Kerry, or Hal St.Clair,
or Manny could come up with something? (L.o.l.)
Jim and Judy with the Pope. What a traffic mess this is. Never seen this
many GMC suburbans and Cadillac Escalades with blacked out glass and
covered with whip antennas. Sinister looking stuff.
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC. [message #287869 is a reply to message #287868] |
Fri, 25 September 2015 17:58 |
James Hupy
Messages: 6806
Registered: May 2010
Karma: -62
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Rob, you and I differ a bit about who needs protection from whom. My blind
trust in politicians has been a bit on the "show me, then I'll believe it"
side since the Kennedy era. You really need to have boots on the ground
here to comprehend this spectacle. The cost for protecting the Pope here
would feed a good sized country like Romania for quite a while. Management
of resources is not on any ones list here. Dwayne is right about a sea of
yellow, though.
Jim Hupy
On Sep 25, 2015 6:20 PM, "Robert Mueller" wrote:
> Jim,
>
> New York is always a mess when it comes to traffic it's a matter of
> degrees!
>
> Those GMC's and Escalades are protecting people from the sinister stuff ;-)
>
> Tiny URL: http://tinyurl.com/p35vm7c
>
> Full URL:
>
>
> https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCgQtwIwAmoVChMI8uCul5uTyAIV4tu mCh0s9gkv&url=
> http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com
> %2Fwatch%3Fv%3DlkmBH-MjZF4&usg=AFQjCNFfvzj43jw62_DyZc6TlqtOaA3I1g&bvm=bv.103627116,d.dGY
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Hupy
>
> It doesn't float, last time I checked. But perhaps Kerry, or Hal St.Clair,
> or Manny could come up with something? (L.o.l.)
> Jim and Judy with the Pope. What a traffic mess this is. Never seen this
> many GMC suburbans and Cadillac Escalades with blacked out glass and
> covered with whip antennas. Sinister looking stuff.
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC. [message #287871 is a reply to message #287869] |
Fri, 25 September 2015 20:27 |
|
USAussie
Messages: 15912
Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Karma: 6
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Jim,
Like yourself I am of the opinion that now a days there are very few statesmen and LOTS of politicians that don't serve the people,
they serve themselves!
You forgot I grew up in Hoboken, which is right across the Hudson from NYC. I am used to living in inner cities. I commuted to
school (7th & 8th grade) via the Number 63 Bus from Washington Street in Hoboken to the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) on 42nd
street. From there I took the 8th avenue IND subway line from the PABT to the Columbus Circle exit at 59th street. I saw lots of
events like the one you're experiencing. I will admit it is the biggest security operation ever; however, that's what is required.
In my opinion management of resources and cost is irrelevant when one considers this possible headline:
POPE SHOT AND KILLED IN NYC!
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: James Hupy
Rob, you and I differ a bit about who needs protection from whom. My blind
trust in politicians has been a bit on the "show me, then I'll believe it"
side since the Kennedy era. You really need to have boots on the ground
here to comprehend this spectacle. The cost for protecting the Pope here
would feed a good sized country like Romania for quite a while. Management
of resources is not on any ones list here. Dwayne is right about a sea of
yellow, though.
Jim Hupy
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC. [message #287873 is a reply to message #287871] |
Fri, 25 September 2015 21:25 |
k2gkk
Messages: 4452
Registered: November 2009
Karma: -8
|
Senior Member |
|
|
And there are certainly any number of evil-doers who would be only too glad to trade their lives for the infamy of being the one who brought that headline to pass!
Judy and I spent 14 of the first 16 days after the Oklahoma City Murrah Federal Building bombing providing comm to Salvation Army on the scene!
It's definitely a different world from the one in which we grew up!
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
~~ ~ D C "Mac" Macdonald ~ ~~
~ ~ Amateur Radio - K2GKK ~ ~
~ ~ Since 30 November '53 ~ ~
~ ~ USAF and FAA, Retired ~ ~
~ Member GMCMI and Classics ~
~ ~ ~ Oklahoma City, OK ~ ~ ~
~~ ~ ~ "The Money Pit" ~ ~ ~~
~ ~ ~ ~ TZE166V101966 ~ ~ ~ ~
~ ~ ~ '76 ex-Palm Beach ~ ~ ~
~~ k2gkk + hotmail dot com ~~
~ www.gmcmhphotos.com/okclb ~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
______________
|[ ]~~~[][ ][]\
"--OO--[]---O-"
> From: robmueller@iinet.net.au
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2015 11:27:18 +1000
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC.
>
> Jim,
>
> Like yourself I am of the opinion that now a days there are very few statesmen and LOTS of politicians that don't serve the people,
> they serve themselves!
>
> You forgot I grew up in Hoboken, which is right across the Hudson from NYC. I am used to living in inner cities. I commuted to
> school (7th & 8th grade) via the Number 63 Bus from Washington Street in Hoboken to the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) on 42nd
> street. From there I took the 8th avenue IND subway line from the PABT to the Columbus Circle exit at 59th street. I saw lots of
> events like the one you're experiencing. I will admit it is the biggest security operation ever; however, that's what is required.
> In my opinion management of resources and cost is irrelevant when one considers this possible headline:
>
> POPE SHOT AND KILLED IN NYC!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Hupy
>
> Rob, you and I differ a bit about who needs protection from whom. My blind
> trust in politicians has been a bit on the "show me, then I'll believe it"
> side since the Kennedy era. You really need to have boots on the ground
> here to comprehend this spectacle. The cost for protecting the Pope here
> would feed a good sized country like Romania for quite a while. Management
> of resources is not on any ones list here. Dwayne is right about a sea of
> yellow, though.
> Jim Hupy
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC. [message #287881 is a reply to message #287880] |
Sat, 26 September 2015 06:42 |
James Hupy
Messages: 6806
Registered: May 2010
Karma: -62
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Yes. We were sitting in times square yesterday about noon right under the
huge video screens and the big ball that decends on new years eve. Having a
steaming hot cup of Starbucks coffee. People of the world passing by with
cameras. A hundred different languages spoken within earshot. Micky and
Minnie, the Incredible Hulk, Wonder Woman, the Pope, Oscar the Grouch, Big
Bird, Hot Dog and pretzel vendor carts, News trucks with reporters,
Hovering Helicopters, cabs, tour busses, sky scrapers, ABSOLUTELY GOT TO
SEE IT. WOULDN'T HAVE MISSED IT FOR ANYTHING. But, it will be good to be
home, too. Alive in New York.
Jim Hupy and Judy Countermine
Salem, Or.
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Sep 26, 2015 3:59 AM, "Robert Mueller" wrote:
> Kerry,
>
> Sorry mate but I'm going to disagree because in NYC you've got (in no
> specific order):
>
> The Statue of Liberty
> Ellis Island
> 9-11 Memorial and New World Trade Center
> American Museum of Natural History
> Metropolitan Museum of Art
> Guggenheim Museum
> Carnegie Hall
> Lincoln Center of the Performing Arts
> Empire State Building
> Broadway
> The Apollo Theater
> The Stage Deli (Worlds best tasting hot pastrami on rye sandwich and
> Kosher dill pickle!)
> Macy's Department Store
> Fulton Market
> Chinatown
> Little Italy
> Central Park
> Rockefeller Center (Great ice skating in the winter)
> Times Square
> Coney Island
> Radio City Music Hall
> Battery Park
> Bronx Zoo
> Washington Square
> St. Patrick's Cathedral
>
> And more!
>
> The BIG APPLE is a great place to visit!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kerry Pinkerton
>
> There isn't anything in NYC (or most other big cites for that matter) that
> I need to see bad enough to be there in order to see it.
>
> Selling Manhattan to the white man was one of the few times that the
> American Indian got the better end of the deal. :twisted:
> --
> Kerry
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC. [message #287907 is a reply to message #287881] |
Sat, 26 September 2015 15:48 |
James Hupy
Messages: 6806
Registered: May 2010
Karma: -62
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Today. September 26th, 2015. Pope flew out to Philadelphia this morning
early. New York exhaled. Except for Bill Clinton, who claims that he never
inhaled. Hopped the subway to the world trade center. Walked a short bit to
ground zero. Photo op for sure. Stood in long lines to buy a ticket, then,
other lines to enter the memorial museum. WORTH EVERY BIT OF THE WAIT !
Yes, I was shouting. Every one should see what can happen when you fail to
remain vigilant. Also, a wonderful reminder of what made, and continues to
make, America the greatest country on this planet. I am humbled. See it if
you can.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
78 GMC ROYALE 403
Yes. We were sitting in times square yesterday about noon right under the
huge video screens and the big ball that decends on new years eve. Having a
steaming hot cup of Starbucks coffee. People of the world passing by with
cameras. A hundred different languages spoken within earshot. Micky and
Minnie, the Incredible Hulk, Wonder Woman, the Pope, Oscar the Grouch, Big
Bird, Hot Dog and pretzel vendor carts, News trucks with reporters,
Hovering Helicopters, cabs, tour busses, sky scrapers, ABSOLUTELY GOT TO
SEE IT. WOULDN'T HAVE MISSED IT FOR ANYTHING. But, it will be good to be
home, too. Alive in New York.
Jim Hupy and Judy Countermine
Salem, Or.
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Sep 26, 2015 3:59 AM, "Robert Mueller" wrote:
> Kerry,
>
> Sorry mate but I'm going to disagree because in NYC you've got (in no
> specific order):
>
> The Statue of Liberty
> Ellis Island
> 9-11 Memorial and New World Trade Center
> American Museum of Natural History
> Metropolitan Museum of Art
> Guggenheim Museum
> Carnegie Hall
> Lincoln Center of the Performing Arts
> Empire State Building
> Broadway
> The Apollo Theater
> The Stage Deli (Worlds best tasting hot pastrami on rye sandwich and
> Kosher dill pickle!)
> Macy's Department Store
> Fulton Market
> Chinatown
> Little Italy
> Central Park
> Rockefeller Center (Great ice skating in the winter)
> Times Square
> Coney Island
> Radio City Music Hall
> Battery Park
> Bronx Zoo
> Washington Square
> St. Patrick's Cathedral
>
> And more!
>
> The BIG APPLE is a great place to visit!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kerry Pinkerton
>
> There isn't anything in NYC (or most other big cites for that matter) that
> I need to see bad enough to be there in order to see it.
>
> Selling Manhattan to the white man was one of the few times that the
> American Indian got the better end of the deal. :twisted:
> --
> Kerry
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC. [message #287918 is a reply to message #287816] |
Sat, 26 September 2015 19:09 |
jhbridges
Messages: 8412
Registered: May 2011
Location: Braselton ga
Karma: -74
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Having spent summers in New Yark, I sort of side with Kerry... but... The primo museum in the country is to me the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago,
For classical music, the Met used to come to Atlanta, save the trip to Manhattan. I had the privilege of hearing E Powerr Biggs play the Wurlitzer in the castle on the Hudson. American history? Boston - Faunial(sp?) Hall or the Old North Church. Motorhead nostalgia? The corner of Grand and Spaulding, Chicago.
Scenery and a nice walking path? about 30 miles from my house, the Appalachian Trail starts and runs North and East for a couple thousand miles.
But... to each his own 
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC. [message #287921 is a reply to message #287907] |
Sat, 26 September 2015 19:55 |
|
USAussie
Messages: 15912
Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Karma: 6
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Jim,
I have visited Ground Zero twice, once with Helen back in 2008 and alone last year. It wasn't finished the first visit but was the
second. The lines weren't too long either time. Both times when I reached the memorial I was DEEPLY moved. I thought it was a
wonderful tribute to the 2,997 casualties of the 9/11 attack:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casualties_of_the_September_11_attacks
Last year there was a guy giving a guided tour of the memorial and I listened in and heard a great story. He pointed out a tree that
was next to the memorial and explained that it was at the site on 9/11 and was covered with rubble but alive. When the construction
workers found it they dug it up and it was moved to a nursery in upstate NY. There it was nursed back to health and when it was
determined that it was strong enough to be transplanted it was returned to the memorial. I felt that was a clear demonstration of
the spirit of the memorial.
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
-----Original Message-----
From: James Hupy
Today.September 26th, 2015. Pope flew out to Philadelphia this morning
early. New York exhaled. Except for Bill Clinton, who claims that he never
inhaled. Hopped the subway to the world trade center. Walked a short bit to
ground zero. Photo op for sure. Stood in long lines to buy a ticket, then,
other lines to enter the memorial museum. WORTH EVERY BIT OF THE WAIT !
Yes, I was shouting. Every one should see what can happen when you fail to
remain vigilant. Also, a wonderful reminder of what made, and continues to
make, America the greatest country on this planet. I am humbled. See it if
you can.
Jim Hupy
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC. [message #287922 is a reply to message #287918] |
Sat, 26 September 2015 20:17 |
|
USAussie
Messages: 15912
Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Karma: 6
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Johnny,
This is a GREAT thread; sharing sites we've seen and enjoyed around the USA will help people when they plan tours.
When Helen and I were in Chicago we missed the MS& I; I just visited their website and it looks like a return visit is in order!
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
-----Original Message-----
From: Johnny Bridges
Having spent summers in New Yark, I sort of side with Kerry... but... The primo museum in the country is to me the Museum of
Science and Industry in Chicago, For classical music, the Met used to come to Atlanta, save the trip to Manhattan. I had the
privilege of hearing E Powerr Biggs play the Wurlitzer in the castle on the Hudson. American history? Boston - Faunial(sp?) Hall
or the Old North Church. Motorhead nostalgia? The corner of Grand and Spaulding, Chicago.
Scenery and a nice walking path? about 30 miles from my house, the Appalachian Trail starts and runs North and East for a couple
thousand miles.
But... to each his own :)
--johnny
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC. [message #287927 is a reply to message #287921] |
Sat, 26 September 2015 21:21 |
k2gkk
Messages: 4452
Registered: November 2009
Karma: -8
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Rob, that is quite similar to our experience here in Oklahoma City. A decades old American Elm tree was almost directly across the street from where the bomb blast that destroyed the Murrah Federal Building and 168 lives. With lots of tender and loving care, that tree has survived in place and every year, seeds from that tree are distributed to almost every state in the US for starting new life. The tree is literally labeled "The Survivor Tree" and is the copyrighted symbol of events memorializing the events including the Oklahoma Memorial Marathon, held the fourth Sunday in April.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
~~ ~ D C "Mac" Macdonald ~ ~~
~ ~ Amateur Radio - K2GKK ~ ~
~ ~ Since 30 November '53 ~ ~
~ ~ USAF and FAA, Retired ~ ~
~ Member GMCMI and Classics ~
~ ~ ~ Oklahoma City, OK ~ ~ ~
~~ ~ ~ "The Money Pit" ~ ~ ~~
~ ~ ~ ~ TZE166V101966 ~ ~ ~ ~
~ ~ ~ '76 ex-Palm Beach ~ ~ ~
~~ k2gkk + hotmail dot com ~~
~ www.gmcmhphotos.com/okclb ~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
______________
|[ ]~~~[][ ][]\
"--OO--[]---O-"
> From: robmueller@iinet.net.au
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2015 10:55:06 +1000
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Cruising without our GMC.
>
> Jim,
>
> I have visited Ground Zero twice, once with Helen back in 2008 and alone last year. It wasn't finished the first visit but was the
> second. The lines weren't too long either time. Both times when I reached the memorial I was DEEPLY moved. I thought it was a
> wonderful tribute to the 2,997 casualties of the 9/11 attack:
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casualties_of_the_September_11_attacks
>
> Last year there was a guy giving a guided tour of the memorial and I listened in and heard a great story. He pointed out a tree that
> was next to the memorial and explained that it was at the site on 9/11 and was covered with rubble but alive. When the construction
> workers found it they dug it up and it was moved to a nursery in upstate NY. There it was nursed back to health and when it was
> determined that it was strong enough to be transplanted it was returned to the memorial. I felt that was a clear demonstration of
> the spirit of the memorial.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
|
|
|
|
Goto Forum:
Current Time: Mon Nov 18 15:33:47 CST 2024
Total time taken to generate the page: 0.01518 seconds
|
GMCforum
Search
Help
Register
Login
Home
