From: muratlanne@gmail.com   
      
   "Richard Smith"  wrote in message news:m1qzrlx69e.fsf@void.com...   
      
   I have this winter watched videos of American mining enthusiasts going   
   out into the wilderness finding gold and other resources.  Bright,   
   experienced and practically skilled.  Only enough findings to hopefully   
   cover costs and maybe make a few bucks on-top, but my goodness they are   
   alive and that is where hope for America resides - that spirit.   
      
   Best wishes   
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   It seems to me that the percentage with that spirit is declining and most   
   settle for fitting into in the herd. The small local sources for hobby   
   metalworking and even woodworking tools and supplies have largely vanished   
   since the 1980's. DIY rooftop TV antenna installations to avoid the $200   
   monthly fee for cable are very rare.   
      
   https://www.riversidelocalschools.com/downloads/pedestrian%20short%20story.pdf   
      
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