Comments on: Of Horses’ Rears, Railroads, and Space Shuttles http://middlezonemusings.com/of-horses-rears-railroads-and-space-shuttles/ It's about lessons learned... from life! Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:07:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Hendrik http://middlezonemusings.com/of-horses-rears-railroads-and-space-shuttles/#comment-8051 Hendrik Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:28:07 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1456#comment-8051 The Romans did not make much of an inroad ( sorry!!) into Scotland but they did get as far as where Edinburgh is now. You could actually see the ruts made by the cart wheels ( and now I know why they were that size - common sense really) and it was fantastic to stand in them. There are a lot of Roman sites in the UK ( and way older - Orkney has sites from 5000bc!) but having one turn up right on the doorstep was magical. The Romans did not make much of an inroad ( sorry!!) into Scotland but they did get as far as where Edinburgh is now. You could actually see the ruts made by the cart wheels ( and now I know why they were that size - common sense really) and it was fantastic to stand in them. There are a lot of Roman sites in the UK ( and way older - Orkney has sites from 5000bc!) but having one turn up right on the doorstep was magical.

]]> By: Robert Hruzek http://middlezonemusings.com/of-horses-rears-railroads-and-space-shuttles/#comment-6674 Robert Hruzek Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:30:18 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1456#comment-6674 How interesting, Jackie! I've never seen one myself. Fascinating how much history there is, just below the surface, isn't it? Might be a good metaphor in there somewhere, don't you think? Hmmm.... How interesting, Jackie! I’ve never seen one myself.

Fascinating how much history there is, just below the surface, isn’t it? Might be a good metaphor in there somewhere, don’t you think? Hmmm….

]]> By: Jackie Cameron http://middlezonemusings.com/of-horses-rears-railroads-and-space-shuttles/#comment-6673 Jackie Cameron Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:09:36 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1456#comment-6673 I always learn something when I read your posts Bob! I have actually seen a real rutted Roman road ( great alliteration!!). Near to where I live they were excavating a site for a new insurance company building. During this the archeologists had to be called in - and yes indeedy it was the remains of a road from Roman times. The Romans did not make much of an inroad ( sorry!!) into Scotland but they did get as far as where Edinburgh is now. You could actually see the ruts made by the cart wheels ( and now I know why they were that size - common sense really) and it was fantastic to stand in them. There are a lot of Roman sites in the UK ( and way older - Orkney has sites from 5000bc!) but having one turn up right on the doorstep was magical. It was covered over and the building went ahead. The archeologists took what they found and wrote it up. Sometime in the future when that insurance company building is knocked down my great grandchildren might find even more. Jackie Camerons last blog post..<a href="http://www.consultcameron.com/2008/07/18/its-time-to-support-bloggers-writing-on-uk-hr-issues/" rel="nofollow">It’s time to support bloggers writing on UK HR issues</a> I always learn something when I read your posts Bob!

I have actually seen a real rutted Roman road ( great alliteration!!). Near to where I live they were excavating a site for a new insurance company building. During this the archeologists had to be called in - and yes indeedy it was the remains of a road from Roman times. The Romans did not make much of an inroad ( sorry!!) into Scotland but they did get as far as where Edinburgh is now. You could actually see the ruts made by the cart wheels ( and now I know why they were that size - common sense really) and it was fantastic to stand in them. There are a lot of Roman sites in the UK ( and way older - Orkney has sites from 5000bc!) but having one turn up right on the doorstep was magical. It was covered over and the building went ahead. The archeologists took what they found and wrote it up. Sometime in the future when that insurance company building is knocked down my great grandchildren might find even more.

Jackie Camerons last blog post..It’s time to support bloggers writing on UK HR issues

]]> By: Robert Hruzek http://middlezonemusings.com/of-horses-rears-railroads-and-space-shuttles/#comment-6670 Robert Hruzek Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:46:17 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1456#comment-6670 Thanks for the idea, Brad. Actually coincides with the one I've been mulling around in my head the last few weeks <i>(sound of idea, mulling around)</i> Sorry 'bout the mush thing; I'm sure it'll come back in the morning. :-D Thanks for the idea, Brad. Actually coincides with the one I’ve been mulling around in my head the last few weeks (sound of idea, mulling around)

Sorry ’bout the mush thing; I’m sure it’ll come back in the morning. :-D

]]> By: Brad Shorr http://middlezonemusings.com/of-horses-rears-railroads-and-space-shuttles/#comment-6615 Brad Shorr Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:39:41 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1456#comment-6615 Robert, Like Sam, I love this stuff. Here might be a great book topic for you - a compilation of stories like this. I wish I could contribute a story, but it's Friday afternoon, I've been working since 5am, and my mind has turned to mush. Brad Shorrs last blog post..<a href="http://www.wordsellinc.com/blog/copywriting/what-do-golf-and-writing-have-in-common/" rel="nofollow">12 Things Writing and Golf Have in Common</a> Robert, Like Sam, I love this stuff. Here might be a great book topic for you - a compilation of stories like this. I wish I could contribute a story, but it’s Friday afternoon, I’ve been working since 5am, and my mind has turned to mush.

Brad Shorrs last blog post..12 Things Writing and Golf Have in Common

]]> By: Robert Hruzek http://middlezonemusings.com/of-horses-rears-railroads-and-space-shuttles/#comment-6600 Robert Hruzek Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:00:09 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1456#comment-6600 So why is your curiosity endless, Sam? And why... oh, never mind! Hey, thanks for wave, Sam! So why is your curiosity endless, Sam? And why… oh, never mind!

Hey, thanks for wave, Sam!

]]> By: Sam http://middlezonemusings.com/of-horses-rears-railroads-and-space-shuttles/#comment-6591 Sam Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:21:33 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1456#comment-6591 Robert, I love that sort of stuff. Why? Because of my endless curiosity. Reminds me of James Burke and the Connections series on PBS. Bravo! -Sam Sams last blog post..<a href="http://samwrites2.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/my-son-spoke-to-god-last-night/" rel="nofollow">My Son Spoke to God Last Night</a> Robert,
I love that sort of stuff. Why?
Because of my endless curiosity.
Reminds me of James Burke and the Connections series on PBS.
Bravo!
-Sam

Sams last blog post..My Son Spoke to God Last Night

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