US Claims to Fame
Jun 14th 2005, 10:09 pm
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Re: US Claims to Fame
Originally Posted by Dimsie
any advance on 1565 folks ?? 
If there is, it would be Native American and likely in the West.
Jun 14th 2005, 10:34 pm
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Re: US Claims to Fame
South Pasadena - City of Trees...apparently. More interestingly, also City of Michael Myers.
Jun 14th 2005, 10:42 pm
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Re: US Claims to Fame
[QUOTE=snowbunny]Yes, there are settlements that pre-date this, but I seriously doubt there is anything from 1565 still standing.
If there is, it would be Native American and likely in the West.[/QUOT
Well, shucks! I almost forgot something in Oklahoma which is VERY much older. We visited it several weeks ago - the Viking Runestone at Heavener in eastern Oklahoma. Dates between 600and 800AD so the experts say.
It's a 12ft high rock in a deep wooded ravine - very picturesque area. the rock contains carvings of Viking runes which have been translated as 'Glomes Valley". Smaller ones were found in the vicinity too. Thought to be territorial markers left by Vikings who managed (Lord knows how) to get to Oklahoma via the Mississippi river. Amazing! Well worth seeing.
If there is, it would be Native American and likely in the West.[/QUOT
Well, shucks! I almost forgot something in Oklahoma which is VERY much older. We visited it several weeks ago - the Viking Runestone at Heavener in eastern Oklahoma. Dates between 600and 800AD so the experts say.
It's a 12ft high rock in a deep wooded ravine - very picturesque area. the rock contains carvings of Viking runes which have been translated as 'Glomes Valley". Smaller ones were found in the vicinity too. Thought to be territorial markers left by Vikings who managed (Lord knows how) to get to Oklahoma via the Mississippi river. Amazing! Well worth seeing.
Jun 14th 2005, 10:50 pm
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Re: US Claims to Fame
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Yes, there are settlements that pre-date this, but I seriously doubt there is anything from 1565 still standing.
If there is, it would be Native American and likely in the West.
If there is, it would be Native American and likely in the West.
Jun 15th 2005, 12:09 am
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Re: US Claims to Fame
Originally Posted by Dimsie
any advance on 1565 folks ??
Chaco Culture National Historical Park, NM Anasazi ruins, ~850 AD.
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Jun 15th 2005, 12:17 am
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Re: US Claims to Fame
Originally Posted by Dimsie
Yes, thanks, snowbunny - that hadn't occurred to me. 7,000ft is quite a height - about halfway up Mount Teide in Tenerife (Canary Islands) I suppose.
Been up there many times and I do remember some people were having problems. We shall take it slow and easy!
Been up there many times and I do remember some people were having problems. We shall take it slow and easy!
- In summer, much hotter than you think (low humidity). Drink water by the six-pack.
- Sunblock, lots of. Don't mess with sunscreen.
- Beer will get you very drunk, very quick.
(Margaritas even quicker. )- The drynesss leads to nose bleeds and headaches for a few people. Don't be too surprised.
- Bring hand lotion (yes, even I use it sometimes...)
Jun 15th 2005, 1:12 am
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Re: US Claims to Fame
Originally Posted by AdobePinon
Hehe! If you're not used to it, some key points:
- In summer, much hotter than you think (low humidity). Drink water by the six-pack.
- Sunblock, lots of. Don't mess with sunscreen.
- Beer will get you very drunk, very quick. (Margaritas even quicker. )
- The drynesss leads to nose bleeds and headaches for a few people. Don't be too surprised.
- Bring hand lotion (yes, even I use it sometimes...)
- In summer, much hotter than you think (low humidity). Drink water by the six-pack.
- Sunblock, lots of. Don't mess with sunscreen.
- Beer will get you very drunk, very quick.
(Margaritas even quicker. )- The drynesss leads to nose bleeds and headaches for a few people. Don't be too surprised.
- Bring hand lotion (yes, even I use it sometimes...)
