Strange Rock Carving, page 2

reply to post by nenothtu

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(I give to you Appalachia as I too share that branch) I spent 10 years of my youth in the burbs of WV. You referenced hunting in your post. "Huntin" is a prevalent past time as is " Keepin ur opinion to urself ". The seldom known wonder of these hills is a freedom ("Dem hills provide"). WV is a lost outpost of free thought, ("Tree huggin hippies") deep faith ("Fire and brimstone") and rebellion ("This is my land, my life") Judging by the patina on the actual carving compared to the surrounding rock, I imagine that perhaps some 50 years ago a young man went out huntin, found himself bored and at odds with his "kin". Instead of " keepin an eye out ", he spent his time sitting quietly, carving an inscription that encompassed his loathing of senseless violence, love of nature, and respect for what it is to live. ( A circled tree- serenity- balance- strength) What’s lovely about this observation is no matter the time, place, person or perspective the inscription delivers the same definition. Truth is always just beyond what we see day to day. Truth is what catches the eye and motivates the heart to share. Perhaps other young man years later came upon "good cover" and found himself thinking the same thoughts

reply to post by prof-rabbit

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I agree, admire, do not meddle until the source is known and understood.

However you seem very sure that "Indians" have nothing to do with it.

Implying you do know what is the maker or cause.

Care to expand on this for us?

Kind Regards,

Elf

Originally posted by prof-rabbit

Originally posted by JohnnyCanuck
You might, but your avatar suggests that you might not exactly spend a lot of time in the neighbourhood, and your cryptic message suggests the possibility of unsubstantiated knee-jerk New Age drama...not that there is any on ATS. No offence, eh?...just a skeptic.

Besides, sending a photo to a university would not defile the site.

[edit on 30-3-2010 by JohnnyCanuck]

Correct, I have never been there. New Age? no. photo's? know what a campfire or Chinese whisper is? curiosity? have you seen what happens to sites that become common knowledge?

Certainly...which is why Archaeologists keep mum about sites. I'm not suggesting that an inquiry be sent to a grade school Jr. Indiana Jones Club...I'm saying do a web search on the closest University or State archaeologist and ask if it is an item of interest.

As to sites that become common knowledge? I would refer you to the Peterborough Petroglyphs. www.ontarioplaques.com...

Originally posted by JohnnyCanuck

As to sites that become common knowledge? I would refer you to the Peterborough Petroglyphs. www.ontarioplaques.com...

And I would refer you to the Georgia Guidestones, vandalism and the call for their destruction.

www.prisonplanet.com...

Originally posted by prof-rabbit

Originally posted by JohnnyCanuck

As to sites that become common knowledge? I would refer you to the Peterborough Petroglyphs. www.ontarioplaques.com...

And I would refer you to the Georgia Guidestones, vandalism and the call for their destruction.

www.prisonplanet.com...

Which brings us back to the concept of sending a pic to a State or University archaeologist and asking questions. As an avocational, I can tell you that discretion is taken very seriously.

Further...the Guidestones are a bad example as they are politically charged as well. But I am not going to dismiss the knucklehead factor...I'll give you that.

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