David's Musing Page

This page includes some information that interests ME.  If you know anything about any of it or

would like to know more about what I know, please let me know at:   DREvans@GreatPeeDee.com

I also welcome corrections and additional information that can be added to the page!

Scouting in Hartsville--A chapter found in Wilmont Berry's book "Scraps of History, Hartsville, SC, 1950-2003" listing many of the Hartsville troops and mentioning several old-time scouting names.

old letter from Miss Mantie Brown to Lizzie Brown page 1

A Letter Full of Advice--This letter was written to his children by Colonel Olin M. Dantzler, CSA.  It was provided to me by Dr. Bill Dantzler, a retired veterinarian from Orangeburg, South Carolina.  Col. Dantzler gave his sons some good advice--much of which could be passed to our sons and daughters today.  The letter says a great deal about the "southern attitude" many of us see slipping-away today. 
Chesterfield and Lancaster Railroad--An abandoned rail line that used to connect Chesterfield County (SC) east to west. 
The McColl Museum....Located in McColl, SC this museum is in the old dentist office of Dr. C. W. Love.  Click on the picture to go to a page with more information on the museum.
The Godfrey Lumber Railroad.....This railroad originally ran through the middle of Cheraw State Park.  The folks at the State Park have often called the old bridge abutment at the head of Lake Eureka the "old number 1 bridge.  Click on the picture to learn more about the railroad.
The McQueen Millpond......This millpond is located at the end of Ridge Rd. in Bridlewood.  Click on the map at the left to learn more about it.
Cheraw, South Carolina, 1941......Click on the photo to the left to view some aerial photos of the Cheraw area from 1941.
The Pee Dee River....Since this site is GreatPeeDee.com, it is logical to have a section on the river at Cheraw.
Old Camp Coker and Scouting Slides.  This page was started after a dialogue on "things missing from Camp Coker" initiated by Scouter Phil Whittle.  Take a look at some of the old pictures.

Some additional pictures contributed by Phil Whittle.

 
Some words of advice I find helpful to live by:
     It is Better to Be Alone Than in the Wrong Company....
     Everyone Can't be In The Front Row!
    
"Good Timber" -or- "The Law of Life"

     "Wherever You Are, Be There" by Jim Rohn
     An Essay on "Maturity"
    A thought on Risky Behaviors!
    A few quotes I've heard!
    A poem on the value of play....
    "The Bridge Builder"
    "Teacher's Prayer" forwarded to me by my mother.
    Letter to a Kid That Didn't Get the Job
   "You Can Bank On It"--Something to think about when it comes to using your time.
   "The Non-Existent Man"