It's been my pleasure to share my perspectives and enjoyment of our wonderful Creek. As my wife and I prepare to head to the southwest (where water is even more precious) I will be discontinuing activity on this site effective 11/1/10. The URL http://www.conodoguinetcreekcritter.com//) will cease to exist in the very near future. The content from this page will be available at http://creekcritterchronicle.blogspot.com/
for those who desire access for historical (or hysterical) purposes. Thanks for following...... /guy
Thursday
Our Life Along the Creek is Drawing to a Close
To the readers/followers of this blog/website - many may know - some may not - after nearly 26 years living along the Creek, my wife and I are preparing to move on. You may have noticed my postings to this site have come to a virtual standstill. Preparations are underway for our move to our next "great adventure" in Tucson, AZ - yes - virtually waterless Tucson. :)
Most of my attention has been focused on finding employment in Tucson and preparing our house on the Creek for sale. If you have any contacts in Tucson, please let me know (guybrunt@comcast.net) - I'm working hard at expanding my network of contacts in that area. Likewise - should you know of anyone interested in living in Pine Brook (Hampden Twp) on the Creek, tell them to be on the lookout for the "For Sale" signs which hopefully will be "popping up" sometime in November.
I have enjoyed sharing insights and photos of our Creek, it's "critters" and the surrounding area. We will miss the Creek, but also look forward to experiencing desert life in our future home.
Thanks to all who have contributed to our wonderful experience along the Creek. /guy
Most of my attention has been focused on finding employment in Tucson and preparing our house on the Creek for sale. If you have any contacts in Tucson, please let me know (guybrunt@comcast.net) - I'm working hard at expanding my network of contacts in that area. Likewise - should you know of anyone interested in living in Pine Brook (Hampden Twp) on the Creek, tell them to be on the lookout for the "For Sale" signs which hopefully will be "popping up" sometime in November.
I have enjoyed sharing insights and photos of our Creek, it's "critters" and the surrounding area. We will miss the Creek, but also look forward to experiencing desert life in our future home.
Thanks to all who have contributed to our wonderful experience along the Creek. /guy
Sunday
Postcard on ebay 8-1-10
Carlisle Pennsylvania 1949
Conodoguinet Creek
Great 1949 view of Conodoguinet Creek seen looking West from the top of Cave Hill, just north of Carlisle Pennsylvania.
Wednesday
Civil War-era Shell Found in Conodoguinet
Civil War-era shell causes lockdown at Army Heritage and Education Center
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 4:18 PM Updated: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 8:46 PM
MONICA VON DOBENECK, The Patriot-News
A Civil War-era shell which a man tried to donate to the Army Heritage and Education Center caused a lockdown of the facility for about an hour Monday when employees thought the shell might be live. Jack Giblin, education director, said the man was trying to donate the shell, which he found in the Conodoguinet Creek, but a security guard recognized that it could still be dangerous.
Employees cordoned off the area and called the Carlisle Army Barracks, which notified Pennsylvania State Police. The shell was taken to a bomb disposal unit in Maryland. Giblin said he did not know if the shell was live, but it was treated as such as a safety precaution.
It's not unusual for munitions that old to still have the potential to explode, Giblin said. "Shells found in Europe and Asia dating from the 13th or 14th centuries have been found to be live," he said. "As long as they don't get wet."
The shell was plugged, which means the powder inside could still be dry, Giblin said.
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 4:18 PM Updated: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 8:46 PM
MONICA VON DOBENECK, The Patriot-News
A Civil War-era shell which a man tried to donate to the Army Heritage and Education Center caused a lockdown of the facility for about an hour Monday when employees thought the shell might be live. Jack Giblin, education director, said the man was trying to donate the shell, which he found in the Conodoguinet Creek, but a security guard recognized that it could still be dangerous.
Employees cordoned off the area and called the Carlisle Army Barracks, which notified Pennsylvania State Police. The shell was taken to a bomb disposal unit in Maryland. Giblin said he did not know if the shell was live, but it was treated as such as a safety precaution.
It's not unusual for munitions that old to still have the potential to explode, Giblin said. "Shells found in Europe and Asia dating from the 13th or 14th centuries have been found to be live," he said. "As long as they don't get wet."
The shell was plugged, which means the powder inside could still be dry, Giblin said.
Monday
Creek Clean-Up July 17
Volunteers are needed for the Conodoguinet Creek Watershed Association and the Mechanicsburg Area Environmental Club’s creek cleanup from 8:45 a.m. to noon July 17.
Volunteers should assemble at the Willow Mill Park pavilion. A van will transport volunteers to the work site and back.
Sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Volunteers should assemble at the Willow Mill Park pavilion. A van will transport volunteers to the work site and back.
Sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Friday
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