GLAD TO LIVE IN NH FROM HAMPTON NH
There are many reasons I'm glad to be in New Hampshire. The lack of crime and corruption is part of that reason. As bad as we all feel for the people of the Gulf coast region I can't help adding this article from the New York Times to the site today as food for thought. So here it is.
The New York Daily News, Sept. 4, 2005 Louisiana .... (Excerpted)
In the late 1990s, the state's school systems ranked dead last in
the nation in the number of computers per student (1 per 88), and
Louisiana has the nation's second-highest percentage of adults
who never finished high school. By the state's own measure, 47%
of the public schools in New Orleans rank as "academically
unacceptable."
These government failures are not merely a matter of incompetence.
Louisiana and New Orleans have a long, well-known reputation for
corruption: as former congressman Billy Tauzin once put it, "half
of Louisiana is under water and the other half is under indictment."
That's putting it mildly. Adjusted for population size, the state ranks
third in the number of elected officials convicted of crimes
(Mississippi is No. 1). Recent scandals include the conviction of 14
state judges and an FBI raid on the business and personal files of
a Louisiana congressman.
In 1991, a notoriously corrupt Democrat named Edwin Edwards ran
for governor against Republican David Duke, a former head of the Ku
Klux Klan. Edwards, whose winning campaign included bumper
stickers saying "Elect the Crook," is currently serving a 10-year
prison sentence for taking bribes from casino owners. Duke recently
completed his own prison term for tax fraud.
The rot included the New Orleans Police Department, which in the 1990s had the dubious distinction of being the nation's most corrupt
police force and the least effective: the city had the highest murder
rate in America. More than 50 officers were eventually convicted of
crimes including murder, rape and robbery; two are currently on
Death Row.
Ten billion dollars are about to pass into the sticky hands of
politicians in the No. 1 and No. 3 most corrupt states in America.
Worried about looting? You ain't seen nothing yet.
Like I said I'm Glad to be in Hampton NH! Get out and enjoy the day on our Seacoast!
DEERFIELD FAIR BEGINS TODAY FROM HAMPTON NH
"The Sport of Horsepulling"
In the early 1900's when farmers farmed with horses, can't you just visualize a farmer telling his neighbor. "I bet my horse can pull more than yours can". Then to prove it, the neighbor would take him up on that bet and soon there would be some competition between several farmers.
Horsepulling has come quite far from the early 1900's. Although the Amish use horses to do their field work, those horses who labor on the farm for many hours a day usually don't end up in the Pulling Arena on the week-end. The few farmers that use their pulling stock to haul manure, mow hay or cut hay, do not do this on a consistent basis.
So, the Sport of Horsepulling is exactly THAT. It is a sport with a team of equine athletes. The work that goes into them to get ready for competition is endless.
You'll see plenty of horsepulling at the Deerfield Fair today through October 2nd.
I believe the Deerfield Fair to be the closet we have in this area to a real old fashioned New England fair. The weather might not be the greatest for today but give it a try. Your suppose to get wet and muddy at fair anyway.
Have Fun at the Fair!
GIANT PUMPKIN FROM HAMPTON NH
See ya!
Olivia Zunino, 7, from Los Altos Hills, Calif., hugs her father's pumpkin that won the 'Most Beautiful Pumpkin' category in the 31st Annual World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, Calif., on Monday.
That's a big one! Don't forget the Deerfield Fair gets underway on Thursday and runs through Sunday. Another nice day in store to get outside and enjoy the Fall weather.
Have a great day!
VESPA FUN FROM HAMPTON NH
Great day for a ride around the Seacoast on your restored Vespa. I would reccomend keeping your feet inside the scooter! For more information go to www.vintagevespas.net
The weather looks great for today. Yesterday I took a ride by Applecrest Orchards and there were many people out picking apples and all the vegetable stands were filled with all local vegetables so get out and explore the back roads.
HOGTOBERFEST FROM HAMPTON NH
So, you thought they were all done with party's for this year. Nope. It's time now to get ready for Hogtoberfest at Seacoast Harley-Davidson in North Hampton NH. This is the big one folks with free food, deep discounts on in store merchandise. The dyno contest which the neighbors love will take place along with live music and a Ride-In-Bike show. This always brings in some interesting bikes. Plus Rick Middleton and Terry O'Reilly be be on hand to sign autographs. Also live music by STONECRAZY. You won't want to miss this one. And just a reminder all Seacoast Harley events are extremely FAMILY FRIENDLY! Lots of supervision! If you have never stopped into one of the events before, do so this time you don't need a bike to enjoy the show. The gift shop and motorcloths sections alone are with the trip. You'll find something that catches your eye.
See You there!
Fall is definitely in the air today so put on that sweater and get out there and enjoy our Seacoast!
