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« on: July 08, 2009, 04:06:07 PM » |
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 took my mare down to the river today. heck of a haul in and out of there, but worth it. not to hot, a little overcast, and just about perfect. great way to settle the mind. |
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"Nay, it [this constitution of government] must perish, if there be not that vital spirit in the people, which alone can nourish, sustain, and direct all its movements. It is in vain, that statesmen shall form plans of government, in which the beauty and harmony of a republic shall be embodied in visible order, shall be built up on solid substructions, and adorned by every useful ornament, if the inhabitants suffer the silent power of time to dilapidate its walls, or crumble its massy supporters into dust; if the assaults from without are never resisted, and the rottenness and mining from within are never guarded against. Who can preserve the rights and liberties of the people, when they shall be abandoned by themselves? Who shall keep watch in the temple, when the watchmen sleep at their posts? Who shall call upon the people to redeem their possessions, and revive the republic, when their own hands have deliberately and corruptly surrendered them to the oppressor, and have built the prisons, or dug the graves of their own friends?
– Justice Joseph Story, "Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States," Volume II, Chapter XIII: Mode of Passing Laws, Sections 900-901, pp. 364 (1833)
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« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2009, 09:25:33 PM » |
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that looks like a great place to ride, just relax and let your mind take a breather. I think it is nice to just be in a quiet place and just listen to all of the sounds of nature.
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« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2009, 11:09:53 PM » |
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That indeed looks like a wonderful place to lose yourself.
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« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2009, 10:08:10 AM » |
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it's an awesome ride. starts out really mild, then hits switchbacks down into the river canyon. getting down is almost as hard as getting back up. it can be a little scary if you don't have a good stomach and good horse!
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"Nay, it [this constitution of government] must perish, if there be not that vital spirit in the people, which alone can nourish, sustain, and direct all its movements. It is in vain, that statesmen shall form plans of government, in which the beauty and harmony of a republic shall be embodied in visible order, shall be built up on solid substructions, and adorned by every useful ornament, if the inhabitants suffer the silent power of time to dilapidate its walls, or crumble its massy supporters into dust; if the assaults from without are never resisted, and the rottenness and mining from within are never guarded against. Who can preserve the rights and liberties of the people, when they shall be abandoned by themselves? Who shall keep watch in the temple, when the watchmen sleep at their posts? Who shall call upon the people to redeem their possessions, and revive the republic, when their own hands have deliberately and corruptly surrendered them to the oppressor, and have built the prisons, or dug the graves of their own friends?
– Justice Joseph Story, "Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States," Volume II, Chapter XIII: Mode of Passing Laws, Sections 900-901, pp. 364 (1833)
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« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2009, 10:41:52 AM » |
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Sandy River? That sounds like a blast Kathy! It's cooled off nicely (after the 90°s) eh? Does your mare like to get in the river?
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« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2009, 11:08:01 AM » |
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it is. it's a part of oxbow, but not the part that most know. she'll go into anything. i don't take her into the river anymore because twice she sank in soft sand out there. it's just to dangerous. + that river is really cold and fast!
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"Nay, it [this constitution of government] must perish, if there be not that vital spirit in the people, which alone can nourish, sustain, and direct all its movements. It is in vain, that statesmen shall form plans of government, in which the beauty and harmony of a republic shall be embodied in visible order, shall be built up on solid substructions, and adorned by every useful ornament, if the inhabitants suffer the silent power of time to dilapidate its walls, or crumble its massy supporters into dust; if the assaults from without are never resisted, and the rottenness and mining from within are never guarded against. Who can preserve the rights and liberties of the people, when they shall be abandoned by themselves? Who shall keep watch in the temple, when the watchmen sleep at their posts? Who shall call upon the people to redeem their possessions, and revive the republic, when their own hands have deliberately and corruptly surrendered them to the oppressor, and have built the prisons, or dug the graves of their own friends?
– Justice Joseph Story, "Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States," Volume II, Chapter XIII: Mode of Passing Laws, Sections 900-901, pp. 364 (1833)
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« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2009, 05:38:12 PM » |
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I was thinking about that danger (vs fun!) factor when I posted. I'm sure it's still very cold with the snow melt-off. & didn't that river used to be called (by Lewis & Clarke) the "quicksand river"? hahaha doesn't sound too safe does it? Still, the image of riding a horse into a river after a strenuous trek to cool off sure sounds enticing.  I've not been there on foot but I flew over quite a bit of the Sandy River in a light-sport plane not long ago. I was surprised at how deep the canyon was.  |
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« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2009, 06:26:18 PM » |
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didn't that river used to be called (by Lewis & Clarke) the "quicksand river i didn't know that, but i looked it up and sure enough. thanks for the info. maybe i should research my rides a little more. going up to camp at timothy in a couple of weeks. guess i'll look that up...although i have never run into trouble there...except a bear once. |
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"Nay, it [this constitution of government] must perish, if there be not that vital spirit in the people, which alone can nourish, sustain, and direct all its movements. It is in vain, that statesmen shall form plans of government, in which the beauty and harmony of a republic shall be embodied in visible order, shall be built up on solid substructions, and adorned by every useful ornament, if the inhabitants suffer the silent power of time to dilapidate its walls, or crumble its massy supporters into dust; if the assaults from without are never resisted, and the rottenness and mining from within are never guarded against. Who can preserve the rights and liberties of the people, when they shall be abandoned by themselves? Who shall keep watch in the temple, when the watchmen sleep at their posts? Who shall call upon the people to redeem their possessions, and revive the republic, when their own hands have deliberately and corruptly surrendered them to the oppressor, and have built the prisons, or dug the graves of their own friends?
– Justice Joseph Story, "Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States," Volume II, Chapter XIII: Mode of Passing Laws, Sections 900-901, pp. 364 (1833)
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