tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post8400102996477998325..comments2024-02-07T05:23:10.467-05:00Comments on Happy Trails: TATE’S HELL STATE FORESTAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18386689689391401164noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-14308285032400650162013-12-09T14:11:25.223-05:002013-12-09T14:11:25.223-05:00EVEN IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT MEETIN...EVEN IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT MEETING, YOU CAN HELP BY SHARING THIS POST!<br />Many of you probably know that Eglin Air Force Base is trying to gain control of both the Blackwater River State Forest AND Tate's Hell State Forest. They want to use these forests, both of which were purchased by the State FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES (both forests include large numbers of endangered and/or threatened plants, birds and wildlife), for "robust military training" -- the phrase originally used by Eglin. From August 12 through September 12, they accepted public comment about this, and there were a couple of meetings held in Apalachicola and Milton; the public was invited to these meetings, but no questions were allowed. Questions that were asked were not answered. So, we rallied and we wrote letters...and letters...and letters. I wrote to all my representatives as well as numerous environmental groups expressing my opposition to this and my deep concern for the harm that would be done to these forests, the native plants and wildlife, the wetlands, the people who live nearby and use these lands to provide food for the families with hunting and fishing, and ultimately our Bay which is where this water ends up (and our bay, of course, is already in dire straits).<br />Now the Air Force has announced additional "townhall" meetings for questions and answers. WE NEED EVERY WARM BODY WHO CAN POSSIBLY ATTEND THIS MEETING TO BE THERE! This could be our last chance to show our opposition so LET'S MAKE SOME NOISE!<br /><br />The Air Force is in full propaganda mode on this, trying to convince us that "robust training" in these forests will be silent, safe, chemical-free, pollution-free, and we won't even know they are there. I and many others call BS. Their sneaky tactics never end. The original forms sent out by the Air Force on this back in August and September referred to "robust training exercises" (both ground and air). The new and improved version has now replaced the word "robust" with the term "low-impact". I can virtually guarantee you that NO plans have changed, only the terminology in the propaganda. And I will be asking that question, and many others, at the meeting in Apalachicola.<br /><br />It is NOT possible for Eglin to guarantee that the state forests will be protected from accidental damage since the GRASI proposal includes the use of airplanes, helicopters and humvees. In 2004, a USAF plane crashed into a marsh on St. George Island not far from Tate's Hell State Forest. Franklin County does not need any more accidental damage to fragile wetlands or other irreplaceable habitat.<br /><br />SO -- PLEASE ATTEND THIS MEETING IN APALACHICOLA ON DECEMBER 12TH from 6:pm to 8:pm at 1 Bay Ave. LET'S MAKE A HUGE SHOW OF OPPOSITION ON THIS. Please share widely and let's stop this from happening. These forests were purchased FOR CONSERVATION to prevent things exactly like this and protect them for future generations. The Air Force believes they are immune to all of that, regardless of what the "little people" want. Let's show them they are NOT. I'll be there -- will you?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Save Tate's Hellhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/SaveTatesHell/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-17199459974726278332013-11-19T07:35:40.445-05:002013-11-19T07:35:40.445-05:00Just wait until I take photos of the dwarf cypres...Just wait until I take photos of the dwarf cypress forest! Many of the trees are well over 100 years old, yet they never grow over 18' tall! Very rare! I just wish I had gotten here when they were dressed in Autumn colors! With 4 days of rain, foliage wll ne gone, but still beautiful!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386689689391401164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-15168407504015451142013-11-19T00:59:20.431-05:002013-11-19T00:59:20.431-05:00May be Tate's Hell but sure looks like a beaut...May be Tate's Hell but sure looks like a beautiful place not to get lost in.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-24027909973951468412013-11-19T00:50:14.066-05:002013-11-19T00:50:14.066-05:00I am sure we will when we get back from Bradenton,...I am sure we will when we get back from Bradenton, but for the time being. it will be the Eastpoint POBox.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386689689391401164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-46678339636350766232013-11-19T00:44:55.979-05:002013-11-19T00:44:55.979-05:00Jerry, we have seen more bald eagles here than we...Jerry, we have seen more bald eagles here than we ever saw out west! I think they like fresh seafood as well. Two years ago, a hunter had set up a critter cam in Tate's Hell, to see if deer were in the area. He captured a very rare black panther on his camera. Most thought they were extinct in these parts. I believe the video is on utube somewhere! I know it made National news, we were in Utah at the time we heard about it and saw it on the news!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386689689391401164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-43082496511793426282013-11-18T23:10:27.168-05:002013-11-18T23:10:27.168-05:00Your post ignited some good memories. we visited ...Your post ignited some good memories. we visited Tate's Hell and the dwarf cypress forest a couple of years ago. Saw a bald eagle on the ground with some kind of critter as we entered the roadway for the dwarf forest. It took off with its prize as we got out of the truck. Some pretty country, in its own way. We didn't expect such wild looking areas just a few miles from the Gulf.JerryChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00630641695411518427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-29300506737776699962013-11-18T22:47:05.886-05:002013-11-18T22:47:05.886-05:00Will you be changing your mailing address? Rememb...Will you be changing your mailing address? Remember Carrabelle.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348249181973757508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-20516086961271695252013-11-18T13:51:08.738-05:002013-11-18T13:51:08.738-05:00It really is peaceful !!! Wish they could use a wo...It really is peaceful !!! Wish they could use a workamper there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386689689391401164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-77960426624489399672013-11-18T13:50:18.526-05:002013-11-18T13:50:18.526-05:00LOL Chuck feels the same way!LOL Chuck feels the same way!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386689689391401164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-16612942078934214462013-11-18T13:49:23.888-05:002013-11-18T13:49:23.888-05:00We are looking forward your visit !!!!!We are looking forward your visit !!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386689689391401164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-67287665402474622862013-11-18T13:14:48.217-05:002013-11-18T13:14:48.217-05:00Cash Creek certainly does look peaceful.Cash Creek certainly does look peaceful.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-87838257504930587082013-11-18T13:03:39.688-05:002013-11-18T13:03:39.688-05:00'Alligators in this creek....' Um yeah, th...'Alligators in this creek....' Um yeah, that would keep me out of the water for sure, boat or no boat!Ladybughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10403933298999123494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-50334345302404674782013-11-18T12:53:01.360-05:002013-11-18T12:53:01.360-05:00Beautiful pictures. And as Sue said, 'You bot...Beautiful pictures. And as Sue said, 'You both shine with happiness'. Hope we make it out that way next year.Bill and Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13785694565140966233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-90231275349092076862013-11-18T12:29:50.067-05:002013-11-18T12:29:50.067-05:00Franklin County, Florida. The link at the very to...Franklin County, Florida. The link at the very top of the blog will tell you more! It is a nice forest! The rare Florida Panther makes his home there, as well as black bears and mean wild hogs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386689689391401164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-12000194182337371012013-11-18T12:27:58.185-05:002013-11-18T12:27:58.185-05:00Chuck says "thank you Sue, I lost about 4lbs ...Chuck says "thank you Sue, I lost about 4lbs when my ponytail came off!" hahahaha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386689689391401164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-86008459425223694152013-11-18T12:04:47.906-05:002013-11-18T12:04:47.906-05:00such a nice forest wanna visit also where is it ??...such a nice forest wanna visit also where is it ???world travelhttp://world-visits.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-31906534844247490292013-11-18T11:36:58.398-05:002013-11-18T11:36:58.398-05:00Hi, Geri,
I enjoyed this post for many reasons, b...Hi, Geri,<br /><br />I enjoyed this post for many reasons, but, most of all, the happiness shining through your text and photos. Your zest for life is one of the many things I love about you. <br /><br />You're wise to keep your canine crew away from the water's edge. Those gators move fast. <br /><br />I don't know why, but I missed your last post, so today I got to look at two! <br /><br />In that previous post Chuck looks like he's lost weight. Maybe it's the hair being gone... Anyway, you both look great! <br /><br />SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-47814110849943486242013-11-18T11:18:33.830-05:002013-11-18T11:18:33.830-05:00The sale of this park had us scrambling for sure. ...The sale of this park had us scrambling for sure. The other one we liked, SeaAire, filled up quick, the 3rd choice charges over $1,000 a month for the priviledge of parking there! No thanks. We will be in Carrabelle, east of here, but still in Franklin County!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386689689391401164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378593047440849657.post-48663232075669613172013-11-18T11:03:55.143-05:002013-11-18T11:03:55.143-05:00Glad to read you have found a place when you come ...Glad to read you have found a place when you come back. Whew.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348249181973757508noreply@blogger.com