Sud Rheinland Pfalz
South in English
I've spent the past couple of years living near the German wine strasse in Rheinzabern. In fact, I spent most weekends visiting this area. The German wine road parallels the Alsace region of France. It's about 30 kilometers (18 miles) in length and runs North to South. It ends just across the border in France near the town of Bad Bergzabern. The quaint little town of St. Martin is commonly known as the diamond in the wine strasse. Take the Edenkoben exit just a few kilometers North of Neustadt on autobahn 65 and follow the narrow road North. South of Edenkoben lies the vila of King Ludwig. Nope, not the crazy king that bankrupt Bavaria, the summer home of his grandfather. It's also the stop for a chair lift to the highest point in the Rheinland Pfalz.
My photo albums include the towns of Lauterbourg and Wissembourg located in the Alsace region of France. The Flickenstein castle album shows lots of terrain features.
Photos;
http://picasaweb.google.com/atkins.philip/STMARTINGERMANY#
http://picasaweb.google.com/atkins.philip/TOTHETOPOFTHEMOUNTAIN#
Monday, December 14, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
My Miracle
It was a nice spring day back in 1982 as I crossed the five lane street on foot between the laundry mat and the post exchange on Ft. Lewis.
I had my rain jacket tucked under my arm since it had rained for six straight weeks. I was trying to finish my errands for the day while half way across the street my life suddenly changed.
I was hit by a speeding truck as it turned onto the roadway. The impact caused my head to strike the hood of a large 4x4 of some sort and when I came to rest my head was under a portion of the front tire. It was the drivers side and had it rolled one half or perhaps a quarter turn more my head would have been under a large tire.
The paramedics arrived and since I hadn't moved I was taken away strapped to a board. I was placed in the emergency room and soon I had electrodes strapped all over my chest and head. I was covered with warm sheets and was beginning to go into shock. The doctors were also marking on my left leg with some sort of black maker. It actually reminded me of a game of tic tack toe.
The whole time this event was taking place I remember praying and asking God not to let me die. My reason, I was too young and had much to accomplish and that I would live a diligent life in His service. Whatever that might mean?
The medical staff left the room and while praying this whole time out loud I began to move and soon was pulling off the electrodes from my head and chest. I'd made up my mind that I was getting out of that place.
When one of the nurses appeared and asked what I was doing I simply explained that I was going home.
The doctors soon thereafter returned and marveled that I could move so I persuaded them to fetch my clothes.
I had a very large bruise and knot on the top left portion of my head where I had struck the truck hood. I had to eat soup for weeks because my jaw was stiff and sore.
I also had a very large bruise on the thigh of my left leg and had to use a kane for several weeks.
When I didn't show up for formation the next morning my lieutenant came knocking and when he saw my injuries was shocked. Lt. Kort was very understanding and as my platoon leader took care of all the details.
I'm not sure how far that truck knocked me after I was struck but interesting enough the rain jacket I was carrying was never returned.
Had the driver not delivered the exact amount of brake pressure at the precise moment it would have been another story all together.
I had my rain jacket tucked under my arm since it had rained for six straight weeks. I was trying to finish my errands for the day while half way across the street my life suddenly changed.
I was hit by a speeding truck as it turned onto the roadway. The impact caused my head to strike the hood of a large 4x4 of some sort and when I came to rest my head was under a portion of the front tire. It was the drivers side and had it rolled one half or perhaps a quarter turn more my head would have been under a large tire.
The paramedics arrived and since I hadn't moved I was taken away strapped to a board. I was placed in the emergency room and soon I had electrodes strapped all over my chest and head. I was covered with warm sheets and was beginning to go into shock. The doctors were also marking on my left leg with some sort of black maker. It actually reminded me of a game of tic tack toe.
The whole time this event was taking place I remember praying and asking God not to let me die. My reason, I was too young and had much to accomplish and that I would live a diligent life in His service. Whatever that might mean?
The medical staff left the room and while praying this whole time out loud I began to move and soon was pulling off the electrodes from my head and chest. I'd made up my mind that I was getting out of that place.
When one of the nurses appeared and asked what I was doing I simply explained that I was going home.
The doctors soon thereafter returned and marveled that I could move so I persuaded them to fetch my clothes.
I had a very large bruise and knot on the top left portion of my head where I had struck the truck hood. I had to eat soup for weeks because my jaw was stiff and sore.
I also had a very large bruise on the thigh of my left leg and had to use a kane for several weeks.
When I didn't show up for formation the next morning my lieutenant came knocking and when he saw my injuries was shocked. Lt. Kort was very understanding and as my platoon leader took care of all the details.
I'm not sure how far that truck knocked me after I was struck but interesting enough the rain jacket I was carrying was never returned.
Had the driver not delivered the exact amount of brake pressure at the precise moment it would have been another story all together.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
My twitter
A funny thing happened on the way to living the most interesting life anyone could have ever imagined.
It's not bragging if it's a fact, right?
On rare occasions have I met folks who have more of a diverse background than that of myself.
Of course, there's a reason, some years I've traveled around the world nearly a dozen times.
I'm interested in sharing stories, photos and messages just as much as the next person.
That's why I've been exploring some of the lastest sites such as twitter, facebook and blogs.
The world of social networking doesn't necessarly replace your family but it's possible.
I've lived abroad for more than 11 years and what a great way in which to stay in touch with your friends and family members.
Its become all about me!
Philip Atkins
http://twitter.com/atkinsp
Text via twitter @ 40404
It's not bragging if it's a fact, right?
On rare occasions have I met folks who have more of a diverse background than that of myself.
Of course, there's a reason, some years I've traveled around the world nearly a dozen times.
I'm interested in sharing stories, photos and messages just as much as the next person.
That's why I've been exploring some of the lastest sites such as twitter, facebook and blogs.
The world of social networking doesn't necessarly replace your family but it's possible.
I've lived abroad for more than 11 years and what a great way in which to stay in touch with your friends and family members.
Its become all about me!
Philip Atkins
http://twitter.com/atkinsp
Text via twitter @ 40404
Linkedin.com
Linkedin.com
December 12th., 2009
I've been surfing the Internet for more than 20 years and have grown accustomed to most of the hipe.
However, I've recently used the free service at linkedin.com to join several of my websites together.
Joined today via linkedin.com
* My profile page at google
* My tweeter account
* My blog
* Tacomaclub @ Yahoo!
In addition linkedin provided me with a means in which to upload my resume and present a very professional looking profile.
I'm sending this to ask you for a brief recommendation of my work that I can include in my LinkedIn profile. If you have any questions, let me know.
Thanks in advance for helping me out.
-Philip Atkins
http://www.linkedin.com/in/philipatkins
December 12th., 2009
I've been surfing the Internet for more than 20 years and have grown accustomed to most of the hipe.
However, I've recently used the free service at linkedin.com to join several of my websites together.
Joined today via linkedin.com
* My profile page at google
* My tweeter account
* My blog
* Tacomaclub @ Yahoo!
In addition linkedin provided me with a means in which to upload my resume and present a very professional looking profile.
I'm sending this to ask you for a brief recommendation of my work that I can include in my LinkedIn profile. If you have any questions, let me know.
Thanks in advance for helping me out.
-Philip Atkins
http://www.linkedin.com/in/philipatkins
New website offers thousands of books for free
Monday, December 07, 2009
By Daily Crux Editor Justin Brill:
ManyBooks.net is now offering 25,472 popular (and not so popular) eBooks at no cost.
The site allows you to browse by numerous categories such as authors, titles, languages, most popular, and recommended, and you can also read reviews from other visitors.
The website doesn't offer the wide selection of other online stores, but hey, you can't beat the price.
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By Daily Crux Editor Justin Brill:
ManyBooks.net is now offering 25,472 popular (and not so popular) eBooks at no cost.
The site allows you to browse by numerous categories such as authors, titles, languages, most popular, and recommended, and you can also read reviews from other visitors.
The website doesn't offer the wide selection of other online stores, but hey, you can't beat the price.
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
Links > Music > Jessica Mauboy
Hey folks,
Check out Jessica Mauboy's music videos in our links section.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tacomaclub
Links > Music > Jessica Mauboy
I've provided a link for a free music download to the hit single Up/Down.
Good Day,
Philip
"Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding." - Albert Einstein
Check out Jessica Mauboy's music videos in our links section.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tacomaclub
Links > Music > Jessica Mauboy
I've provided a link for a free music download to the hit single Up/Down.
Good Day,
Philip
"Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding." - Albert Einstein
Saturday, December 5, 2009
The Gospel Truth
Hi Everyone,
I'd like everyone to consider the following story provided in the link below very closely.
Last Sunday I began to write a short message concerning the gospels.
In fact, I'd been wanting to write this story for several weeks but have been very busy working on other projects.
I wrote this message from one of our upstairs bedrooms which is probably the only story that I've ever composed on this particular computer.
I was about halfway through my message and on the television I began to hear that four Lakewood police officers had been killed at the Forza coffee shop in Parkland, Washington.
I live in Parkland too and this incident occurred just a few miles from my home.
This incident stunned our community for days as you might imagine.
Also, this incident occured only about a month after the two Seattle police officers were shot in their patrol car in which one of the officers perished.
My point? Life is short and know one knows what tomorrow will bring.
In addition to this one of my co-workers died this week. Her name was Dee Grylls. It was the second co-worker that I've lost in five short years. My other co-worker to perish was Sean Riley who worked along side of me in Iraq during my overseas duty from June 2005 until June 10, 2006.
Therefore, I earnestly ask that you read the following story and consider sharing it with your friends, family and co-workers.
Its perhaps the greatest form of kindness that you can perform this holiday season.
God Bless,
Philip Atkins
Tacoma, Washington
The Gospel Truth
December 5th. 2009
Continue to the story below....
John 18:33-38 - King James Version
Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did ohers tell it thee of me?
Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done ? Jesus answered , My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.
The Gospel Truth
revelations.zoomshare.com/files/gospels.htm
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I'd like everyone to consider the following story provided in the link below very closely.
Last Sunday I began to write a short message concerning the gospels.
In fact, I'd been wanting to write this story for several weeks but have been very busy working on other projects.
I wrote this message from one of our upstairs bedrooms which is probably the only story that I've ever composed on this particular computer.
I was about halfway through my message and on the television I began to hear that four Lakewood police officers had been killed at the Forza coffee shop in Parkland, Washington.
I live in Parkland too and this incident occurred just a few miles from my home.
This incident stunned our community for days as you might imagine.
Also, this incident occured only about a month after the two Seattle police officers were shot in their patrol car in which one of the officers perished.
My point? Life is short and know one knows what tomorrow will bring.
In addition to this one of my co-workers died this week. Her name was Dee Grylls. It was the second co-worker that I've lost in five short years. My other co-worker to perish was Sean Riley who worked along side of me in Iraq during my overseas duty from June 2005 until June 10, 2006.
Therefore, I earnestly ask that you read the following story and consider sharing it with your friends, family and co-workers.
Its perhaps the greatest form of kindness that you can perform this holiday season.
God Bless,
Philip Atkins
Tacoma, Washington
The Gospel Truth
December 5th. 2009
Continue to the story below....
John 18:33-38 - King James Version
Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did ohers tell it thee of me?
Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done ? Jesus answered , My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.
The Gospel Truth
revelations.zoomshare.com/files/gospels.htm
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