Comments on: In the quiet http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/04/26/in-the-quiet/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:15:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Becca http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/04/26/in-the-quiet/#comment-4308 Becca Tue, 03 May 2005 05:32:13 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1395#comment-4308 Beautiful post ... thank you. Beautiful post … thank you.

]]> By: AJ Marden http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/04/26/in-the-quiet/#comment-4307 AJ Marden Mon, 02 May 2005 20:52:11 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1395#comment-4307 I am a citizen of beautiful Vermont where I enjoy snowboarding and snowmobiling. There are many more wonderful ways to spend our free time. Here is one way: All Out Snowmobiling… Safely Cadet Sgt. A.J. Marden, Age 15 Millersburg Military Institute Creative Writing Class There’s nothing like a ride over new snow in the rolling trails of beautiful Vermont! It is here that I see the beauty of God’s creation and feel at peace. I’ve experienced the same in Alaska, Michigan or Montana. I take every chance to snowmobile and I like to go fast. I just won’t take risks that might cost a limb or my life. Snowmobile safety is extremely important because accidents can be fatal. Helmets, proven chest protectors such as the Tek Vest, hard shell boots, and shin pads can minimize injuries. Whether you’re out for a nice slow cruise or pushing it to the limit, safety is a must. Safety gear isn’t the only thing to consider. Wear layers to maintain your body temperature to avoid hypothermia. A good base layer should be absorbent to prevent sweat from cooling your body. Over this wear warm clothing and a water resistant quality winter jacket. Make sure you’re completely covered to avoid frostbite and windburn. When pushing it to the limit, remember braking at higher speeds is risky. Adjust your speed according to trail and weather conditions. Avoid snowmobiling alone, or if alone, remember to inform someone of your route and destination. Be aware of your surroundings. Slow down on ice, and maintain a safe speed on a fresh groomed trail. Never drink and ride. A friend left a Vermont pub late one night to go home on his snowmobile. He wasn’t dressed properly and he was drunk. He went home alone. He missed the corner and went into the woods and remained there unable to move until he was found hours later. He developed hypothermia, fractured some bones and punctured a lung. Luckily he made a full recovery and hopefully learned an important lesson. Snowmobiling can be hazardous. Using common sense and taking precautions can prevent serious injury or death. Dress properly and use the right protective gear. Adjust your speed according to trail and weather conditions. Most of all never drink and ride, enjoy the beauty of God’s good earth, and have fun! I am a citizen of beautiful Vermont where I enjoy snowboarding and snowmobiling. There are many more wonderful ways to spend our free time. Here is one way:

All Out Snowmobiling… Safely
Cadet Sgt. A.J. Marden, Age 15
Millersburg Military Institute Creative Writing Class

There’s nothing like a ride over new snow in the rolling trails of beautiful Vermont! It is here that I see the beauty of God’s creation and feel at peace. I’ve experienced the same in Alaska, Michigan or Montana. I take every chance to snowmobile and I like to go fast. I just won’t take risks that might cost a limb or my life.

Snowmobile safety is extremely important because accidents can be fatal. Helmets, proven chest protectors such as the Tek Vest, hard shell boots, and shin pads can minimize injuries. Whether you’re out for a nice slow cruise or pushing it to the limit, safety is a must.

Safety gear isn’t the only thing to consider. Wear layers to maintain your body temperature to avoid hypothermia. A good base layer should be absorbent to prevent sweat from cooling your body. Over this wear warm clothing and a water resistant quality winter jacket. Make sure you’re completely covered to avoid frostbite and windburn.

When pushing it to the limit, remember braking at higher speeds is risky. Adjust your speed according to trail and weather conditions. Avoid snowmobiling alone, or if alone, remember to inform someone of your route and destination. Be aware of your surroundings. Slow down on ice, and maintain a safe speed on a fresh groomed trail.

Never drink and ride. A friend left a Vermont pub late one night to go home on his snowmobile. He wasn’t dressed properly and he was drunk. He went home alone. He missed the corner and went into the woods and remained there unable to move until he was found hours later. He developed hypothermia, fractured some bones and punctured a lung. Luckily he made a full recovery and hopefully learned an important lesson.

Snowmobiling can be hazardous. Using common sense and taking precautions can prevent serious injury or death. Dress properly and use the right protective gear. Adjust your speed according to trail and weather conditions. Most of all never drink and ride, enjoy the beauty of God’s good earth, and have fun!

]]> By: dh http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/04/26/in-the-quiet/#comment-4306 dh Wed, 27 Apr 2005 23:37:20 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1395#comment-4306 Bene, this is beautiful absolutely beutiful post. The poems and the other was great. This was a breath of fresh air. You truly encouraged me, Bene. :) Bene, this is beautiful absolutely beutiful post. The poems and the other was great. This was a breath of fresh air. You truly encouraged me, Bene. :)

]]> By: MMM http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/04/26/in-the-quiet/#comment-4305 MMM Wed, 27 Apr 2005 17:40:54 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1395#comment-4305 I liked the poems. I also liked the perspective exercise. The multigazillion gianormous new casino...ah, well. If I go to Vegas, I'll take a look. That's about it. :) I liked the poems.
I also liked the perspective exercise.

The multigazillion gianormous new casino…ah, well. If I go to Vegas, I’ll take a look.

That’s about it. :)

]]> By: Arthur http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/04/26/in-the-quiet/#comment-4304 Arthur Tue, 26 Apr 2005 22:24:25 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1395#comment-4304 We'll condone spending such enormous amounts of money on shrines to hedonism, but balk at the idea of our church spending money on repairs to the roof. People spend their entire pay cheque at the casino, but will not put a dime into the plate on Sunday. Go figure. We’ll condone spending such enormous amounts of money on shrines to hedonism, but balk at the idea of our church spending money on repairs to the roof.
People spend their entire pay cheque at the casino, but will not put a dime into the plate on Sunday.

Go figure.

]]> By: irene http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/04/26/in-the-quiet/#comment-4303 irene Tue, 26 Apr 2005 18:13:46 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1395#comment-4303 Malaysia already has a casino that draws 11mil visitors a year. Singapore's government has just announced the establishment of two mega resort casinos there at the cost of $5bil, the island's largest property development, despite objections from various religious groups. Singapore is our southern neighbour and used to be formerly very conservative & moralistic. Former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew said if the government were to reject the project, they would be sending a message to the world that Singapore is "not a fun place". Read about it here: http://tinyurl.com/av2ky Malaysia already has a casino that draws 11mil visitors a year. Singapore’s government has just announced the establishment of two mega resort casinos there at the cost of $5bil, the island’s largest property development, despite objections from various religious groups. Singapore is our southern neighbour and used to be formerly very conservative & moralistic. Former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew said if the government were to reject the project, they would be sending a message to the world that Singapore is “not a fun place”. Read about it here:

http://tinyurl.com/av2ky

]]> By: Tom Reindl http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/04/26/in-the-quiet/#comment-4302 Tom Reindl Tue, 26 Apr 2005 14:29:27 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1395#comment-4302 It's hard to quiet down just reading about this monstrosity. :) It’s hard to quiet down just reading about this monstrosity. :)

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