Wordless Wednesday: Flume Brook, Dixville Notch, New Hampshire

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Are You Too Close If A Moose Charges You?

Friday, at Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, I stopped at a "wildlife viewing area." I thought this meant the animals would be happily waiting for us to take their photos. (Yes, I'm joking!) This viewing area was right next to the road (and New Hampshire drivers are very fast and noisy), so I couldn't figure out what animal would be nuts enough to hang out here. I then ran across this sign. I have to post this photo because it states facts that are so obvious that you wonder why New Hampshire used a tree to make the sign:

Are You Too Close For Comfort?
Look for clues.

Always allow animals to carry out their normal behavior and activities. They will give you clues to let you know when you are too close. Pay attention to these clues and you will have a safe and responsible wildlife viewing experience.

YOU ARE TOO CLOSE IF:

1. The animal turns its back toward you, stops eating, changes direction of travel, or stands when resting.
2. An animal flees into the woods.
3. The animal you are looking at has its head up and ears pointed toward you.
4. The animals are nervous or jumpy whenever you move or make a noise.
5. A moose's ears are at a 45° angle and the hair on the bak of the neck is standing up.
6. An animal begins to charge you. Be afraid for your life.

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Photo Hunters: Rows of Graves

Dixville Notch, New Hampshire

Here lies buried the first and only settlers of Dixville until 1865, John Whittemore and his wife Betsey. Dixville had been granted to Colonel Timothy Dix in 1805 on the condition that thirty settlers be established here within five years. Colonel Dix died in the War of 1812. The town was taken over by Daniel Webster, a sponsor of Colonel Dix.

After the Whittemore's (sic) arrived in 1812 they endured extreme privations for three years. A road through the notch was opened, but not broken out in the winter, causing them to be isolated. In December, 1815 Betsey died. Her husband was obliged to keep her body frozen all winter before he could bury it. Following her death John moved to Colebrook where he lived until his death in 1846. He was laid to rest here by his wife's side.

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The other graves were not identified.

BETSEY, Wife of JOHN WHITTEMORE, DIED Dec. 15, 1815. AE. 36 y's.7m's.21 dys.

JOHN WHITTEMORE. DIED Jan. 19, 1846. AE. 69 y's. 10m's. 17 dys.

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First In The Nation

New Hampshire has held the first-in-the-nation presidential primaries since 1920. With the first presidential "beauty contest" in 1952, our citizens have personally met the candidates and by popular ballot have declared their preference for their party's nominee. Since 1960, Dixville has been the first community in the state and country to cast its handful of votes in national elections. On election eve 100% of the eligible voters gather in the Ballot Room of The BALSAMS. At midnight polls open and a few minutes later promptly close. The results are broadcast around the world.

The Balsams

Dixville Notch as seen from The Balsams.

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