Monday, November 13, 2023
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Pine Ridge
Garden Club
Fort Hawkins
Landscape Project
I , Alan Thiese as a Member of Ridge Garden Club post this Blog Entry containing the information and pictures to assist in the planning for this Project.
The area West of the Sign Project!
Needs top soil and possible Sod!!
The Sign looking East!! Note that any planting
beneath the sign should not exceed 12 inches in height.
The Sign Looking West toward downtown!
The sign along Emery Highway!
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The Planting Project. The area is 8 feet wide by 22 feet long. The East side has a curb of concrete. It is suggested that the ends and the West Side have a steel edge! At least an 8 inch edge. An Eagle Scout did this Project in 2020. It needs new pine straw or mulch. It was reported that the Scout Troop from Lizella is considering this.   |
The Macon Federation of Garden Club, Inc.
is considering the placement of a Gold
Star Marker and/or a Blue Star Marker
besides the U.S. Flag which will
be placed on a flagstaff to be
placed directly in front of the
Fort Hawkins Visitor Center
Thursday, October 05, 2023
Number 24
Alan F. E. Thiese
5 October 2023
The President of the United States of America
The Senate Majority Leader
The House of Representatives Speaker (Gender/Name to be determined)
The Senior Senator for Georgia
The Junior Senator for Georgia
The Eighth District Representative for Georgia
Greetings,
I last wrote you on 13 July 2023. This is My 24th letter and I do not regret sending any of them. What I do have a lot of sorrow about is the fact that You, our duly elected leaders have ignored the “Will of We the People” for your own personal aggrandizement! This statement is more true for some of you and you know who you are!! Unfortunately many of our elected individuals who serve us in Washington, D. C. have forgotten the basic tenet that “This is Our America” and that we elected you to do your job. There are some of you that think and have even suggested that we need to amend our Constitution to fit your own selfish goals/needs. I would suggest that many of you need to simply read this document.
As I was formulating this letter in My own mind I recalled the Mantra or some would call it a creed of the many young citizens who serve in our U. S. Military.
A Soldier knows this Creed which is summed up in this statement: “Duty, Honor and Country!”
A Sailor knows this Creed which is summed up in this statement: “Honor, Courage and Commitment!”
A Marine knows this Creed which is summed up in either of these two statements: “Improvise, Adopt and Overcome” or “Always Faithful!”
An Airman knows this Creed which is summed up in this statement: “Fly, Fight and Win” or “Guardian of Freedom and Justice!”
The Members of the Space Force know this Creed which is summed up in this statement: “Character, Connection and Commitment!”
Coast Guard Coasties know this Creed which is summed up on this statement: “Always be at My station, alert and attending to My duties!” Coasties also have this Motto: “Always Ready!” which allows them to protect “Our Fame, Our Glory too!”
You each may be asking yourself as you read this letter, “Why is this letter writer telling us their respective Creeds that these Young Citizens learn in a few short weeks during a process titled “Basic Training” or “Boot Camp.” These training periods can run from nine weeks to eleven weeks depending on the organization. These young citizens are usually 18 to 22 years of age. So Young to grasp these concepts, yet they volunteer to serve our United States of America because they love their Country.
Now take the opportunity to reflect on why you ran for your respective office!
Only you know the real reason/s! I have the impression that some of you are power hungry and feel the need to meet your own selfish needs/desires at the expense of what is Good for the Citizens of America. Why would many of you simply lie to us? Some even have staff members who lie to us or the media which fails to investigate the lies and promulgate them as fact/s. This is a real shame. “We the People” deserve better! Such is not the case of our Young Volunteers who serve in our Military!
Today, October 5th we see members of the United Auto Workers Union on strike because they fear for the future of their jobs. They know that the Auto industry knows that it takes fewer workers to manufacture electric vehicles. The members of the UAW also know that there is no current program in place to dispose of the worn our batteries. Who of you can tell me today “What is the impact of disposing of all of these batteries when they are replaced?”
Electric vehicles may very well be the future, but we really need to know what plans, policies and procedures will be in place to insure a safe environment for future generations of us?
Health Care workers are on strike by the thousands. They really need a pay structure that allows them to earn a decent living. I understand that what they are asking for is to have a wage level that is decent and not just a few dollars per hour more than an entry level “burger flipper” at a fast food establishment.
I will not elaborate on our “Border Crisis” or the “Fentanyl Poisoning” that is impacting the daily lives of each of us. You all know about these situations even though you may now not desire to admit your failure as regards meeting the “Safety and Security” needs of the Citizens of the United States of America!
I am also confident that each of you know that the Suicide rates for our Nation’s Veterans as well as our Active Duty Military are increasing each year. This is simply not to be tolerated! Yes expending funds for the treatment of the Mental Illness which causes many of these deaths may be appropriate, however you each must realize that the policies and procedures currently in use by our Military are not appropriate in many cases to insure the “High Morale” necessary to keep our Troops alive and proud of their Service.
In closing, please re-read the Creeds that I have listed above of the Branches of our U. S. Military. These Young Citizens Volunteered to serve us all and as they graduate from their respective Basic Training or Boot Camp they are proud of their accomplishment/s!
So ask Your Self Today, and every day as you retire for your daily rest:
“Am I _______________ proud of what I have accomplished for the Citizens of the United States of America?
Warm regards,
Alan F. E. Thiese
Friday, July 14, 2023
Number 23 to My Top Six Government Officials that we have elected. I try to keep them advised on what "We the People" need!
Alan F. E. Thiese
13 July 2023
The President of the United States of America
The Senate Majority Leader
The House of Representatives Speaker
The Senior Senator for Georgia
The Junior Senator for Georgia
The Eighth District Representative for Georgia
Greetings,
Since I last wrote on 13 May 2023 in My 22nd letter I as a U. S. Citizen and a U. S. Navy Veteran have been doing a lot of thought on why we as a Nation, the United States of America, has been experiencing such a difficult time here in the 2020s!
During My life I have observed many fellow peoplekind that I would classify as enablers. I looked the definition of the word “enabler” and this is what I found:
en·a·bler as a Noun:
a person who encourages or enables negative or self-destructive behavior in another.
"being an enabler to an addict does more harm than good"
It is my opinion that anytime you enable an “abuser” you are devaluing your own values and principles. I have witnessed many of My peers and also Your peers enable others. There are some among us, including Myself, that feel that we have a good number of enablers in the Very Highest levels of Government.
Why else do we have a shortage of vital supplies to conduct any potential war/s? This is just one example. There are many other concerns and challenges that we as a Nation have not met simply because someone is usually making an excuse for anyone/s or any organization/s poor performance.
I recall watching many “History Channel” programs on what our Nation accomplished in a very short time span to Win World War II. Yet today we cannot even meet such a simple challenge a producing enough bullets to help Ukraine without depleting our supply should we need bullets to keep our own U.S.A. safe and secure.
In fact I have recently learned that we cannot even keep our own White House secure. We all know that is the temporary home of our Commander-in-Chief. This is a shocking development.
I close today, as I also closed My letter of 13 May 2023:
“Wishing You a Safe and Healthy Future as You Serve Us –“We the People.””
Warm regards.
Alan F. E. Thiese
Wednesday, July 05, 2023
Macon Bacon
versus
Florence Flamingos
The Fourth of July 2023
at
Luther Williams Ball Park
A great evening for Baseball in Macon, Georgia. We attended this Game using our Tickets on the All You Can Eat Program.
After the very filling meal we took the opportunity to pose at the Special Fourth of July Backdrop prior to entering the Stadium.
Pior to the end of the First Inning I took these pictures of the Teams in their respective Dugouts.
The First Inning Batter for the Bacon was Antonio (Tony) Brown a Player who Attends Mercer University here in Macon. He is a Base Stealer who reminds me of Vince Coleman who played in Macon many years ago and at the Major League Level for the Saint Louis Cardinals.
During the Game Bacon Players closely watched their Teammates.
It was a long game but the Macon Bacon broke the tie in the Ninth Inning and Won 10 to 9. Many pitching changes and the between the innings family entertainment made for a very fun filled evening.
The crowning event of the evening was the terrific Fire Works display which was enjoyed by all including the visiting players who assembled on the field to watch!!
Conclusion - A perfect Fourth of July Event which was most enjoyable!!!
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Macon Bacon
2023
My Bride and I enjoy the Macon Bacon Baseball Games and this year we purchased Two Five Game Plans which include all you can eat.
The first game we attended was on 2 June. Once inside the gate we were greeted by a Macon Bacon Player who handed us a program.
He was Logan Wash who attends South Alabama who is a Left Handed Pitcher. He had played on 1 June so we would not see him in action. I had him sign my program so when he became famous I would have his autograph.
A Group from Christ Lutheran Church in Perry, Georgia sang the National Anthem.
During the course of the game it was announced that the Jerseys worn by the Players would be auctioned off. I went to the proper table to Bid on a Large Size Jersey. It turned out to be Number 22 and the Jersey was the one worn by Logan.
This Team is part of the Coastal Plain League and is very civic minded. One of the Sponsors, Tractor Supply donates 200 pounds of Dog and Cat Food to All About Animals for each Stolen Base. On 2 June 1000 pounds was donated!
After the Game I went to see the players and the first player met was Logan. We chatted and I wished him well in his Career.
A few days later I received a phone call informing me that I had won the Bid and that I should pick up the Jersey.
We enjoy the Macon Bacon Games because the food is great and the entertainment between innings is "Family Friendly!" Fun for the Kids and even us Mature Citizens. Following are pictures of Myself wearing the Jersey and a photo of the Program that Logan gave us!
The Program!
We are looking forward to attending more games and several include a terrific Fire Works show as we also enjoyed at the end of the 2 June 2023 Game!!!
Monday, May 29, 2023
Memorial Day
Linwood Cemetery
Macon, Georgia
29 May 2023
The 2023 Observance had the most attendees that I have seen in the years I attended this event. What made this observance special is that many 4-H Club members participated by Handing Out Programs and also giving each Veteran a neat "Thank You" Note signed by Bibb County 4-H.
The Program started with a prayer by Mr. Manuel Jackson, Sr. a Pleasant Hill Resident!
The Presentation of Colors was conducted by Members of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office and the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department!
The National Anthem was performed by Ny-Kerria Battle, Bibb County 4-H Club Member! Shown here with the microphone!
The Speaker was introduced by Yolandra Latimore Macon Cemetery Preservation Corporation Board President!
The Speaker for this Observance was Ms. Nicole Persley, Great Niece of Architect Louis H. Persley/Artist/Realtor!
The Placing of the Wreath was conducted by 1st Sergeant Wilmer Smith and Sergeant First Class Jimmy Orange of Charlie Company 148th!
TAPs was played with two players with an echo effect. Very Moving!
The following pictures are included for Your Information and also Appreciation of the large number of participants and attendees at this Observance:
A Very Appropriate Observance for Memorial Day 2023. Thank You!
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