New Hampshire - Week Two

Hubby was able to fly his drone last week. He was brave and flew it over the rushing waters and under the bridge. It was a very gorgeous day, and it was so nice to have sun instead of rain. After all this rain over the summer, I believe I would not make it if I lived in Seattle. I need the sun and the Son. 

These are a few still pictures from the drone flight. See the flag off to the right?

Roaring rapids.

About to go under the bridge.

I started thinking about the motto of New Hampshire: "Live Free or Die" that started on a deep dive about the flag and what it looks like, is the motto on the flag? Or even the color of the flag. Coming from Texas, we Texans know all about our flag, but I haven't seen too many New Hampshire flags. The New Hampshire flag was adopted by the State Legislature in 1909. This flag displays the State Seal of New Hampshire on a blue field surrounded by Laura leaves and nine stars. The nine stars represent that New Hampshire was the ninth state to join the union. The New Hampshire Historical Society recommended in 1931 to the New Hampshire Legislature to modify the State Seal. 

This is a 1916 flag.

"The Flag is the embodiment, not of sentiment, but of history." 

Woodrow Wilson

So, the weather last week, for three of our days, was rainy. Fortunately, we were able to get out last Wednesday and Thursday. 

Wednesday, we went down the street to watch the rapids of Eastman Brook. It was very cool to just watch the water flow down and crash into the rocks.

So fun to watch God's creation.

Lots of trees around, hubby was nervous to see how the drone 

would work, so he opted not to use it this time.

Hubby was able to play this video on his desk top, I hope you can play it as well.

Thursday, we went to see the Flume Gorge at the Franconia Notch State Park. It was a beautiful day and walking around the park was nice due to the coolness from the rushing water, trees and an occasional breeze.  I told hubby that I would like to come back to New Hampshire, it is a truly beautiful state.

Just loved walking and see the water rushing over the rocks.

Table Rock is a section of Conway granite that is 

500 feet long and 75 feet wide.

More of Table Rock.

On our way to the Flume Gorge.

Enjoying our time.

The Flume.

Hubby with Avalanche Falls behind him.

At the top of the Flume is a close view of Avalanche Falls. The 45-foot waterfall 

creates a roaring sound as the Flume Brook enters the gorge. The falls were 

formed during the great storm of 1883, which took away the hanging boulder. 

There is a picture in the gift shop and I tried to take a picture of it, but it didn't 

turn out well. Sorry.

The Flume Covered Bridge is one of the oldest in the state. It was built in 1886 

and has been restored serval times. It was built across the scenic Pemigewasset River. 

Fun fact: Pemigewasset means "swift or rapid current" in the Abenaki Indian language.

Just another picture of God's beautiful creation.

Clouds at our RV site.

Friday, even though it was a rainy day, is our last day in New Hampshire so we went out to eat. We went to The Dam Brewhouse in Campton, New Hampshire that is located the Campton Pond and dam. This area has been an important part of history for the town of Campton. This first dam was built in the early 1890's by the Winnepiseogee Paper Company. It was used to hold the 16’ logs that came down the Mad River in the spring from the logging operations in Waterville Valley. The sawmill here cut the logs into 4’ length for the area pulp mills, and used the best quality wood in the making of pianos. 

The Mad River

The present concrete dam is 20’ downstream from the original. This dam was built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps that also worked on extending Tripoli Road into Waterville Valley. 

The dam now.

The first bridge here was a covered one and known as the Grist Mill Bridge. It was destroyed by fire and not re-built. The replacement bridge was also destroyed in 1867 when a team of horses, pulling a load of supplies, collapsed the structure. The third bridge was made of iron and lasted until 1926. At that time, a “Lombard” tractor hauling a load of logs caused a collapse, resulting in the loss of one life. The present bridge is an 86-foot clear span concrete arch bridge. 

The bridge.

“Keeping it real” the past week was filled with prayer for others as well as myself. So many women are having health, marriage and money issues. I know that “for we walk by faith, not by sight” 2 Corinthians 5:7 NASB, and my prayer is that we will all see God’s hand in all we are going through. Thank You, Lord, for allowing us to lift-up our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank for new mercies every morning and for Your peace that You give so freely. My focus is still what my part is to help end sex trafficking. A couple of years ago, a different Small Group that I attended was involved in a couple of ministries in the Houston area, one night we watched a documentary, "Nefarious: Merchant of Souls", I highly recommend this movie. It is a little rough, sad, informational and many positive results came about because of this documentary. Two other ministries hubby and I have been a little involved with are A21 lead by Christine Caine (who is right now celebrating 15 years of ministry) and Love 146, a ministry that also has homes with counseling for those who have been sex trafficked in the Philippines. I am not sure what the Lord is going to do, but I can’t wait to see where it leads.

A great documentary. 

Christine Caine and her family.

Wonderful ministry we met through The Met Ministry Fair years ago.

We arrived in Colchester, Vermont yesterday and are only here for one week. Hoping today finds us sightseeing we heard that Vermont is a beautiful state with wonderful friendly people. I also have a desire to see the Inn where “Newhart” was filmed. Wish us luck.

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