San Fransico Bay before The Golden Gate Bridge was built.
"A unique aspect of the bridge's construction was the safety net set up beneath it, significantly reducing the expected number of deaths for such a project. 11 men were killed from falls during construction, and approximately 19 men were saved by the safety net. 10 of the deaths occurred near completion, when the net itself failed under the stress of a scaffold fall. The 19 workers whose lives were saved by the safety nets became proud members of the (informal) Halfway to Hell Club." Here
The Mighty Task is Done
By Joseph P. Strauss, Chief EngineerGolden Gate Bridge and Highway District
Written upon completion of the building of the Golden Gate Bridge in May 1937
At last the mighty task is done;Resplendent in the western sunThe Bridge looms mountain high;Its titan piers grip ocean floor,Its great steel arms link shore with shore,Its towers pierce the sky.
On its broad decks in rightful pride,The world in swift parade shall ride,Throughout all time to be;Beneath, fleet ships from every port,Vast landlocked bay, historic fort,And dwarfing all the sea.
To north, the Redwood Empires gates;To south, a happy playground waits,In Rapturous appeal;Here nature, free since time began,Yields to the restless moods of man,Accepts his bonds of steel.
Launched midst a thousand hopes and fears,Damned by a thousand hostile sneers,Yet Neer its course was stayed,But ask of those who met the foeWho stood alone when faith was low,Ask them the price they paid.
Ask of the steel, each strut and wire,Ask of the searching, purging fire,That marked their natal hour;Ask of the mind, the hand, the heart,Ask of each single, stalwart part,What gave it force and power.
An Honored cause and nobly foughtAnd that which they so bravely wrought,Now glorifies their deed,No selfish urge shall stain its life,Nor envy, greed, intrigue, nor strife,Nor false, ignoble creed.
High overhead its lights shall gleam,Far, far below lifes restless stream,Unceasingly shall flow;For this was spun its lithe fine form,To fear not war, nor time, nor storm, For Fate had meant it so.
Golden Gate, Opening Day May 27, 1937
TollsBridge tolls began at the modest sum of $0.50 each way, with a five cent charge for more than 3 passengers. In 1950, the fare dropped to $0.40 and by 1955, it was $0.25 each way! But in 1968, a southbound toll of $0.50 was instituted, with the northbound trip free of charge. Today, that southbound trip is $5.00.
On a personal note...
I like to read. A lot. I am never without any reading material of some kind. Anyone who knows me personally knows that it is true. What they don’t know is that I habitually read well over one hundred and fifty blogs (current updates) daily. Some of you may be thinking…gee, she doesn’t have that many on her sidebar. The links in my side bar are written by many wonderful men and women who challenge me to be better person, inspire me to greater heights, make me laugh and make me go hmmm, on a daily basis.
Does this mean that all the other blogs that are not in my side bar unworthy? Absolutely not. In fact, I just recently added a few new ones that I have read for over two years. Common, I am a woman…I can have secrets! Have you ever seen blogs out there that have hundred and hundreds of links simply for the exposure? I don’t see any thing wrong in doing so, it’s just not me. I’m just saying..
However...
It saddens me that there is so much bickering, bad mojo and some serious ass kicking karma flying around in our bl**ing community. Between three sites there have been threats, alleged police involvement, lies and a very real basis for a law suit that includes some undeniable and compelling evidence that could be filed anytime now. All of this could be avoided if all of us simply take the time to read this.
Please do not ask for links to any of the sites involved, I will not add any more fuel to the fire.
Educate yourself...its important! I did and so should you.
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The all new flavored Candy M&M'S! They sound so yummy!
This is for my friend Junebug, a huge collector of all things M&M's.
Important Saftey Notice:
The Menorah is constructed of plastic and could ignite if a candle burns all the way down, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Consumers should not use the item with lighted candles.
Sold only in the M&M'S WORLD® Store, M&M'S® Catalogue or online during 2005 for approximately $30.
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Today I am grateful for:
The sight of fresh green grass wet with dew.
My doctors appointment tonight. Lets hope that the angry mole turns out to be nothing serious.
Sunny days and clear, cool nights.
That my son Punky is no longer with Volcom Girl.
Twin A and Twin B finally, finally have a room of their own to share!
For everyone that reached out to help the twins! Thank You and Bless You.
For my commenters…A standing ovation from me to all of you!
Tell me what are you grateful for?
N Posted by Rain at 5/25/2006 12:05:00 AM
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Ballantyne also did much advertising work for other national clients, including Sylvania TV, Dow Chemical, Coca-Cola, and Schlitz Beer. She painted pin-ups for the calendar companies Louis P Dow and Goes and illustrations for such magazines as Esquire and Penthouse.
"The trick is to make a pin-up flirtatious," Joyce said. "But you don't do dirty. You want the girl to look a little like your sister, or maybe your girlfriend, or just the girl next door. She's a nice girl, she's innocent, but maybe she got caught in an awkward situation that's a little sexy. Mine always had some clothes on or at least a towel on. I didn't go in for dirty stuff like they do today."
I agree with her, leaving a little to the imagination is always best. And like my Aunt Yvonne used to say "If there are two girls in a room (full of men) one dressed and the other naked, the girl that is naked will always be olged at, but the dressed one always gets the marriage proposal."
Joyce B Brand will truly be missed and if by chance you have any of her art work on hand hold on to it, prices are now going thro the roof!
When I got home this evening I was given a present from my Dad. Tickets for both days...Just because he loves me, isn't that neat? I am so excited! Again this year The San Diego STREET SCENE 2006 will be held at Qualacomm Stadium on August 4 & 5. Four Stages will headline feature artists KANYE WEST, TOOL, YEAH YEAH YEAHS, MODEST MOUSE, SOCIAL DISTORTION, AFI & SEAN PAUL. Oh yeah...we will be shaken some serious bootay and eating some fabulous food! I am doing a happy dance. Come on and join me...Happy, happy,dance...Shake, shake your bootay! Thanks Dad, I love you!
I wonder...
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Name... Rain
From... West Coast, United States
I am a strong, sexy, intelligent, candid and loving woman who would do anything for her family. I am a mother of two.I have a sarcastic sense of humor,love to read and I am trying to stay positive in a difficult world.This is the place that I will use to perserve my sanity on the path that is called my life.
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity.It can turn a mealinto a feast, a house into a home,a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.~Melody Beattie
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