Still frozen and waiting....

'Cathy, a silver ring offered freely from your mouth, and which I accepted so very long ago, still traps me even now... On those steps of Silas place and with innocent eyes wide open... I sealed this, our sacred bond, forever.' --- God help me now. As I am now only a poor reflection of my youthful self, I now wait for the next curtain to rise... I pray for God to catch me as a wanting soul. Failing that... Gee. Was your hair dyed black, Rae>??

Video tech!

On a lark, I purchased a two camera video surveillance system from a company called Uniden. I made the purchase so I'd be able to mess around with this technology to see if I could set up a camera that would upload to my web page on a regular basis. The other camera (both are wireless) will go in my remote parking garage to help keep an eye on the stuff I have stored there.

Like most things we buy, I'm sure that there will be a learning curve to overcome. The cameras are WiFi and will talk to a receiver that comes with the kit.

A path to drug deals? I hope not!

This seemingly innocuous path located in the back area of Taneycomo Terrace in Forsyth Missouri could be a drug access point, according to some.

Reports of 'unusual' activity has been reported by area residents as vehicles have been spotted drown the path only to emerge just five minutes later before driving away. As this was occurring at 2AM in the morning, one might easily conjecture that they weren't bird watching. And, if it was a guy and girl with amour in mind, then I'd tell that girl to dump him pronto – Only five minutes? Jeez dude!

Forsyth Patriot Day parade May 21st!

Parade starts at 2PM!

In these United States, Patriot Day, also known as the National Day of Service and Remembrance, officially occurs on September 11, of each year, in memory of the two thousand nine hundred and seventy seven men and women who were killed in the 2001 September 11th attack by members of extremist Islamic faith.

In Forsyth Missouri, there will also be a Patriot Day Parade held on the main street of Highway 160 on May 21st to honor these and all of our fellow service men and women, and all who have placed themselves into harms way. 

Details of the exact time of the parade had not been released as of this post, but I later discovered that it would start at 2PM on Coy Blvd. I would would encourage everyone to attend this event and to spend a moment, on that day, to reflect on the very brave both past and present who have died as free individuals on the fields of honor. See http://www.hometowndailynews.com/2016/05/18/forsyth-patriot-day-parade-this-weekend/ for more details!

Well, they have a deck anyway!

Rockaway Beach MO - After hearing a rumor that some sort of bar was going to open out behind the Taneycomo Market off Hwy 176 in Rockaway Beach, I drove down there to sneak a peek.

When I arrived there was all sort of lumber strew about the front of the establishment, but no one I could see was actually working. I came to find out the the carpenter that had been recently hired had also been fired! And, while there was a nice expansive deck situated behind the market, I could see little if anything else. No chairs, no tables... really, no nothing.

I inquired as to this state of affairs with one of the locals and was informed that things were pretty much at a standstill. Even the interior of the market itself looked partially gutted. I was told that there were problems with licenses and other paperwork (neither was substantiated) and that the owners were looking for a new carpenter.

Here's hoping to an eventual grand opening and I personally hope they have an open air bar and eatery as those types of establishments are pretty much non existent in my neck of the woods. And, while I may not know very much, I do know that this deck needs to be stained and treated pretty darn soon! Otherwise it might be a bit warped...

June 1, 2016 Update

I drove by this now closed gas station only to learn that they plan to reopen soon as a bar! Other rumors were that another gas station located just to the north in  Merriam Woods was also shuttered.Also, I have no information on when this new drinking emporium will open or even what it will be called, as the owners who have my email have failed to contact me....

Forsyth City wide Garage Sale!

Forsyth MO - On what was a picture perfect Saturday in May, the main drag on Highway 160 was the scene of a city wide garage sale with hundreds of vendors setting up tables and booths featuring everything from brick a brac to live plants! Everyone who was selling stuff I spoke with told me that business had been brisk with moderate to good traffic all morning and then stretching into the afternoon hours!

I had a chance to talk with a few of the men and women who were at the City Hall location across from the National Enzyme Company and was told that sales had been 'exceptional'. One vendor by the name of John, who had a large flatbed of assorted items, told me that earlier the surface had been covered with all type of  stuff and that now you could see lots of open space!

Seriously, garage sales can offer a real savings if you are willing to hoof it from display to display to find just the right items.

On this occasion, even the Mayor Eddie Coleman (below) was present to help promote what has become a much anticipated annual event!

Cincinnati chili!