this seems pretty benign. I really enjoy teaching kids about water science. My moniker "Waterboy" was long before that goofy movie but I guess the parallels are not an accident. I am active locally, in the state, regionally, and actually some nationally with the American Water Works Association in promoting the advancement of water resource preservation and efficiency. It's not as glamorous as giving a Musk Ox an enema at the arctic circle but I've not lived a very exciting life. Over the last 34 yrs. I have had the opportunity to address and or give tours to thousands of young people. Occasionally a young 30 something will recognize me and ask if I'm "that water guy", remembering when their school toured the water plant.
Oct. 2 (just before HHC 2018)I am slated to be the "star" at the local middle school "Science Fair". Big screen Power point, interjected with visual aids, (3) 20min. spots, for the 4th,5th, 6th grades. I have the opportunity to teach 900 kids where their water comes from and what it takes to make it safe to drink, how important it is. I pray they leave that day smarter than most people, including their parents whom I hope they tell all about it. It's no glory for myself, just a humbling chance I have to instill a memory in these little kids who will be tomorrow's citizens. While I cannot preach Christ to these children I can reinforce the fact water was made just once. It's the same water our ancestors drank. Where it's tied up in the water cycle is what we are allowed to manage as a life-giving resource. I sure don't want to screw it up.
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- Jim Taylor, 2018-09-12, 06:30
- In the Late 70s I was a 3 time - Brant, 2018-09-12, 17:01
- Humnae Wildlife Eviction and Exclusion - R.J. Fitzgerald, 2018-09-12, 14:42
- Falconry for 8 years, Red-tailed Hawk on cottontails, possum - Rsim, 2018-09-12, 13:30
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Although not considered a Misfit
- steve todd, 2018-09-12, 11:26
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And why wouldn't you be a Misfit?...
- Huey, 2018-09-12, 13:55
- Thank you - steve todd, 2018-09-12, 15:22
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And why wouldn't you be a Misfit?...
- Huey, 2018-09-12, 13:55
- Wuzza - Da Duke, 2018-09-12, 10:11
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I was a White Water river guide and trainer
- Blake, 2018-09-12, 09:58
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I think my wife and I rode through there in 94?
- WB, 2018-09-12, 10:27
- Yep that’s how it works. TVA dam controlled water flow (nm) - Blake, 2018-09-12, 12:55
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I think my wife and I rode through there in 94?
- WB, 2018-09-12, 10:27
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Did a LOT of motorcycle road racing back in the 90s.
- Amede, 2018-09-12, 07:12
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Never did any racing, it still do track days
- Blake, 2018-09-12, 13:18
- If my math is right that's about a 98-99 mph average! (nm) - WB, 2018-09-12, 13:59
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Never got the chance to ride there. Alcorn
- Amede, 2018-09-12, 13:22
- Great track layout. Three blind corners if - Blake, 2018-09-12, 17:50
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Never did any racing, it still do track days
- Blake, 2018-09-12, 13:18
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Anytime Jim asks a question I brace myself, but
- WB, 2018-09-12, 06:52
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Bravo Scotty. (nm)
- SPB, 2018-09-12, 09:51
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my earlier life was pretty dull compared to these guys
- Gary Reeder, 2018-09-12, 16:01
- I'm sure i ain't the only one - steve todd, 2018-09-12, 19:27
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Talking to a guy about U'r tower climbing the other day!
- WB, 2018-09-12, 18:47
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I forgot about that. Working at the radio station I
- Gary Reeder, 2018-09-12, 20:52
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I don't think I could have done that. No. I know I couldn't. (nm)
- Jim Taylor, 2018-09-13, 17:00
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I was much younger and dumber then. In my mid 20s. (nm)
- Gary Reeder, 2018-09-13, 17:06
- It's amazing as I get older - Jim Taylor, 2018-09-13, 17:18
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I was much younger and dumber then. In my mid 20s. (nm)
- Gary Reeder, 2018-09-13, 17:06
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I don't think I could have done that. No. I know I couldn't. (nm)
- Jim Taylor, 2018-09-13, 17:00
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I forgot about that. Working at the radio station I
- Gary Reeder, 2018-09-12, 20:52
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my earlier life was pretty dull compared to these guys
- Gary Reeder, 2018-09-12, 16:01
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Bravo Scotty. (nm)
- SPB, 2018-09-12, 09:51