Meridian

 We are sitting here enjoying the rain drops falling on the awning. Could have made it back to Alvord very easy but confess to total lack of desire to do so.

 A couple of items worth noting.

 This park, as well as many Texas state parks, owe their existence to the hard work of the CCC's back in the 1930's. In fact the Mission in Goliad would have been lost if not for their efforts. Mary's Dad served in the CCC's and helped build a park in Phoenix. We have enjoyed Texas parks for decades and always think of the hard work done.People today would consider being in the CCC's as punishment. My how far down the slope we as a people have slid. Work ethic replaced by self centered "what's in it for me" attitude.

 The park at Canyon Lake, Cranes Mill, was not a state park but a Corp of Engineer's park. Most of it was closed due to spring flood damage. We rode bikes thru the closed area and suspect a team of CCC's could have it cleaned and functioning inside a week. Sad

Writer steps down from soap box for the moment...



carpe diem...