Events and happenings - an examination of the signs of the times by Senior Squids
Events, happenings, festivals, fiestas, occasions, and remembrances -- all types of events -- are showcased on this page which is comprised of the creative efforts of Senior Squid lensmasters here on Squidoo.
Example: The man in the tube to the left is accepting his camera, getting ready to go deep underwater to enjoy a little oceanic photography. Is this the kind of event you would enjoy? Personally I'd get a wee bit claustrophobic in the tube, but I know many others would think it was grand.
Each event showcased on this page is meaningful to somebody somewhere, and could be meaningful to you too. Onward, now, to the first eventful production on the page...
John Ernest Williamson (1881-1966) entering his "Photosphere" - a deep sea tube from which he could photograph underwater. The tube invention was also used for ship salvage and underwater repair. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress. More information: John Ernest Williamson
Strawberry Fields Festival
The first eventful production showcased here will remind you of the Beatles but will sound like Procol Harum and over a dozen other rock groups and performers. After the USA's Woodstock, Canadians put together a rock festival of their own. Strawberry Fields forever!
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Canada's Woodstock - 1970
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This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival. This got me thinking about Canada's Woodstock - The Strawberry Fields Festival - held in Mosport, Ontario - August 7th, 8th and 9th, 1970. I was a young teenager at the time and l...
Highland Games
Our next eventful production takes us to North Carolina where America's Scottish people have rediscovered their roots and culture. They put on a good show with games, music, and dance -- enough to satisfy any Scotsman's need for bagpipes, caber tossing, and kilts.
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Highland Games Of Grandfather Mountain
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Every July, a cultural gathering known as the Highland Games takes place at the base of Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. Embedded with Scottish traditions, the games are held annually. The legendary origins of the games are said to be dated f...
Thanksgiving in Louisiana
Our next eventful production is a traditional holiday, Louisiana style, starting with wild turkeys strutting through the forest. This event lens includes everything you need to know about Thanksgiving, and even includes holiday activities for the kids!
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Wild Turkey Thanksgiving a la Louisiane
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Unlike their domestic cousin, the wild turkey is an intelligent and fascinating creature. The domestic turkey does not have the survival instincts nor the hardiness of the wild turkey. When our country was being formed, Benjamin Franklin suggested t...
A Walk in the Woods
And now for something simple, quiet, and solitary - a walk in the woods. This is what forest people do for fun. Is it a genuine eventful production? Well, look at the pictures and decide for yourself.
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West Branch Campground - Klamath National Forest
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The West Branch Campground is ten miles north of Happy Camp on Grayback Road - the road that connects our town with Oregon during the summer months. This is my favorite campground in the area and many times I've gone there to just be alone, enjoy nat...
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Every day I come to this site to see if I've got any new comments. It will please me greatly if you'll leave a note to let me know you were here.
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- mbgphoto mbgphoto Sep 14, 2009 @ 9:47 am
- Well done lens! Yea Senior Squids!
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- boutiqueshops boutiqueshops Sep 13, 2009 @ 11:19 am
- October is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month, sponsored by the ASPCA; an important event in my heart! Thanks for making a great showcase for us, Linda!
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- Joan4 Joan4 Aug 31, 2009 @ 2:42 pm
- Wow! beautiful display of lenses! I still cannot find an event to write about! duh!
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- 24websurf 24websurf Aug 31, 2009 @ 2:32 pm
- Very nicely presented! I can't wait to hit the rest of the events at this festival!
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- drifter0658 drifter0658 Aug 31, 2009 @ 1:40 pm
- What a cool photo..."The Photosphere". There is so much story in that simple picture.
A solid showcase for our lenses, as well. Thanks!
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