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I am loving this particular post even more because of the memories of family vacations visiting Hot Springs and skiing and camping all over Arkansas, especially on Lake Oachita....so beautiful, I know I wrote a post years ago about memories of sleeping on its banks and skiing on earling morning water of glass; I can close my eyes now and smell the fresh mountain air. Â And years later, I have memories of riding on Amtrak through the Oachita Mountains through the far eastern edge of Oklahoma as I traveled from Kansas City down to Henderson, Texas to see my grandparents....the tracks pushing through lush forest as I lay back in my bed with a bandaged knee and imagined the Indians and Pioneers who traversed these trails in years past.
posted by
Krisles
on August 19, 2015 at 10:58 AM
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Nice writing I can see them. Lovely stories of your ancestors. I guess the baby didn't live either. Sad but strong the people of that day were.
posted by
Justi
on August 17, 2015 at 3:40 PM
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🍓In this one, you develop the setting well love. BC-A, Bill’s Roost
posted by
BC-A
on August 17, 2015 at 2:36 PM
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I think I would have called it a day, but obviously they were looking for adventure or just wandering lost in thoughts.
posted by
C_C_T
on August 17, 2015 at 11:47 AM
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i don't think that a team of horses could have moved me from such a lovely place. LOL
posted by
Kabu
on August 17, 2015 at 10:16 AM
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TAPS
A beautiful location to share with us and thank you love.
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 17, 2015 at 9:37 AM
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You have recreated places and moments so well.
posted by
shamasehar
on August 17, 2015 at 8:18 AM
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I've been through Hot Springs. Lovely place.
And you bring back some wonderful memories with the young Ben's singing and playing "Danny Boy." One of our family's keynote songs, too. I am loving this whole story, Taps, thank you so much for writing it.Â
posted by
Pat_B
on August 17, 2015 at 5:50 AM
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I wonder what it is like moving so much.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on August 17, 2015 at 5:26 AM
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TAPS
One has to admire B.A.'s spirit...And you are painting a picture of that Arkansas valley that one is tempted to saddle one's horse get behind the wheel and drive down to visit and enjoy it...
posted by
Nautikos
on August 17, 2015 at 1:36 AM
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