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that-one-random-writer · 2 years

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Caution to the Wayward Son Chapter 1

Rooster x f! Not pilot Reader- Enemies to lovers

Summary: One bad first date. That's all it takes for an impression to be rotten. A reputation costs more than just the price of dinner. Six months deployed on an aircraft carrier across the hall from the date. That is priceless in the navy.

Warnings: Cursing, Drinking, 18+ eventually Words: 1,838 no use of Y/N I'm doing a lot of research into the navy. If I'm wrong about something, I deeply apologize. I'm not in the navy, I do know some military things not all.

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There was a big party at a navy officers house. He had invited everyone to come drink and be merry for his thirty year old birthday. He had invited a lot of people. There were huge groups of pilots, WSOs, NFOs, this man had a crowd all supplying and sharing each other booze.

You were standing in the kitchen. There were white cabinets, foliage, and baskets made of wood holding different treats on the marble countertop. You looked around, acknowledging that the birthday boy either really loves interior design or most definitely had a wife. You held conversations with your coworkers about the house and work, meeting new WSOs and pilots. You smiled as a new one introduced himself.

"I'm Omaha," you shake his hand, returning the introduction with your name.

The living room was open concept. Just across the hard wood floors covered by other party goers, hangman spoke to Rooster on the couch. "I told you to get off your perch. Now look Omaha is going in for the kill. You've been staring at the poor girl for twenty minutes." Rooster looked back at hangman who had a girl by his side. "You have to go up to her to get her number." Hangman added. Rooster looked back at you watching Omahas encounter with you. It seemed you were letting him down easy. Rooster held his head in his hands.

Hangman stood up. "Alright, I've had enough of this..." He trailed. The girl following behind him.

Rooster knew what he was doing. "Hangman..." He trailed.

Hangman called over his shoulder. "You said I could be your wingman anytime."

Rooster called back. "I meant in the air."

Hangman chuckled. "Not a chance you'll be my wingman up there. Down here, though. I'm your guy. Look, I've even got you a weapons system operator. She knows exactly what works picking up girls, dont you." The girl nodded, giggling. He stepped away with his girl on his hip. Rooster watched but looked nervously on his phone once hangman appeared in your conversation.

You stood talking casually to one pilot when another appeared next to him. "Omaha... do you mind if I speak with the lady?" This pilot had a woman by his side. You felt comfortable having another woman around. There were far fewer females within the navy. His voice spoke over the music playing. "I'm hangman. This is Tinsley." You introduced yourself, giving them your name. Hangman smiled.

"It's nice to meet you." He repeated your name back. "Look, I have a friend. He's a little shy. I was wondering if I could give you his number?" You smiled lightly about to shoot him down.

Tinsley read your expression. "Let me show you what he looks like." Tinsley pulled out her phone and pulled up a picture of Rooster from the teams beach adventures. "He's really funny. He wears these Hawaiian shirts. He's a sweetheart. He's not really shy. He just couldn't find an opening to come talk to you. We thought we would help him out. You look gorgeous. I love your outfit. "

You saw the pictures and had a different view of his personality from the insecure man hangman sold him as. Your expression gave off a different vibe to Tinsley than it did before. "Thank you. I like yours too." You complemented her outfit back.

She scrolled a couple more over. "He's got a nice body, too. We can give you his number and you can think about it. No pressure."

You nodded. "Alright. I like a funny guy."

Hangman gave you the number and walked back towards Rooster. "Alright, loser, it's done. She's got your number. I've got a night ahead of me." He glanced back at Tinsley. "I'm taking off. Don't forget we have some training to do tomorrow."

Rooster looked back up at you. You had walked out of the kitchen somewhere he didn't see. He eventually called it a night himself.

The sun had risen once again. Rooster rolled over, checking his phone. A text had appeared. Pheonix had been the messager. He responded and got out of bed. He took a quick shower and got dressed in his flight suit. He checked his phone once again, hoping you had texted him, but once again, Pheonix had been the only name that popped up. He walked out of his room and traveled down the barrack hallway. He made sure his key card was in his pocket as he closed the door.

Training began. They were studying maneuvers. "So..." hangman trailed. As they got up for a break.

"Nothing." Rooster shook his head at hangman.

"Don't worry. She seemed into it. Give her some time. Maybe she stays on a perch, too." Hangman shook his head, poking fun at Rooster's expense. They continued training after the break ended.

Rooster made his way back to his room and sat down in front of the T.V. Training was over for the day. The sun was still in the sky. It was five o' clock. He grabbed his phone. He checked the notifications just one last time. He saw a number with a simple message.

'Hey, are you the guy from the party?'

You had been training yourself. You are a naval flight officer. You were watching radars and listening to the comms that day. You hadn't texted him throughout the day. You were focused on getting the training done. You sat on your couch after getting back to your room. You kept thinking you were forgetting something. You looked down as your phone vibrated. You messaged your roommate back about needing some laundry detergent, and then it dawned on you. You flipped through the contacts and hit the phone number. You decided on something simple.

You got an answer fairly quickly. You both continued the ping-pong texts.

'I'm the guy. My name is Bradley, callsign Rooster.'

You texted your name introducing yourself. 'I heard you on the comms today. I'm an NFO.'

Rooster tensed, nerves hitting at the thought you were actually talking to him and so close during work.

'That's not fair. I don't know what your voice sounds like.'

You smiled.

'We can change that tomorrow after work.'

You hit send, and butterflies fluttered all around your belly.

Bradley read the message twice, then a third time. Then, he responded.

'Yeah, that sounds good. What did you have in mind?'

You thought for a minute.

'What about dinner at the Italian place on Main St.'

The corner of his eyes crinkled from the smile he had.

'That sounds good. I'll see you then. Im changing out of uniform before we get there.'

You jumped up and over the couch. You ran straight to your closet. You sifted through the clothes. You tried on one, then another, then another. You finally landed on something simple yet eye-catching.

You folded the outfit into a bag and put it next to the door for tomorrow.

Bradley replied 'Ill change too. I'll see you tomorrow',

He got up, calmly walk over to his closet. He chose his favorite hawaiian shirt, it was a bit of a good luck charm, a white undershirt and a pair of light wash jeans.

He sat back down and leaned his head back, wonder what tomorrow would be like.

The next work day went by fast. You had gone to the locker room and got changed into your datewear. You walked out to your car and drove to the Italian restaurant. You both made a time clear during the work day through text. You got a call from your roommate. She needed your keycard. She forgot hers in the room and was locked out. You huffed in defeat and drove back to the barracks. It was a fifteen minute drive there. You gave her the key card and got her inside. She couldn't find her key card inside. You both spent another ten minutes trying to find it. You started to text Bradley to explain why it would take you a little bit to get there, but she had interrupted you, saying she left it at work. You never pressed send on the message. You shook your head and told her you'd drop her off but then had to go.

You both were supposed to meet at five thirty. It was five fifteen when Bradley arrived. He walked in, and the waitress led him to a table. It was now six o'clock. He scrolled through social media as time passed. He had already given up the thought you would be coming, so he ordered and had one too many glasses of whiskey. The clock hands were going fast, but Bradley's whiskey was going down faster.

You finally made your way in and sat in front of him. "Hey, sorry I'm late. I had something really important to get done."

He smiled drunkenly. "It must have been important."

"It was, I'm sorry. I like your shirt." You complemented his hawaiian shirt. He was a very handsome man. The pictures didn't do him justice compared to what he looked like in person.

"It can come off if you'd like." He smirked the smell of whiskey coming off his words.

"Um, no, I would rather it stay on for the first date. I'm not that kind of girl." As much as you wanted to see his body in person, you didn't just want a one night stand with an obviously drunk man.

He smiled. "Okay, I can respect that. How was your day..." He trails off like he can't remember your name. You tell him your name again and respond. "It was one hell of a day. It was fine until my roommate..." "Let me buy you a drink." He interrupted. "No, thank you. I don't drink to feel better, I drink to feel even better. Now, it doesn't seem like the time." You didn't want to put yourself in a bad situation, not knowing a guy, and both of you would be drunk off your ass. He watched as people passed, seeming to be lost in thought, not paying any mind to you for at least three minutes. "Alright, I'm going to go. This isn't for me." You spoke calmly.

He rolled his eyes. "You just got here."

You scoffed. "Bradley you're drunk, and I'm not into that kind of thing."

He sat up. "You were late!" He raised his voice.

You stood up. "So you decided to get..." You were raising your voice back. You cut off before you finish your sentence. You continued in a calm voice. "You know what I'm going to go, and I'm just... I'm going to go." You couldn't find anything more to say. You walked off back to your car. He didn't follow you. You sighed in relief as you sat in the car. You called your roommate. She picked up. "Thanks for forgetting your key that was a nightmare." She chuckled at your failed efforts. "So, no second date?" You groaned. "Absolutely not. He was drunk and yelled at me. I can't stand him. He was yuck!"

You got home and settled in for the night. You got a call at about nine. "Yes, sir. I understand, sir." The call was quick. Your roommate gave you a look. Your head fell. "I got my orders. Deployment for six months. I have to pack. I leave tomorrow at noon."

You entered the new bunk you would be living in for the next six months. You unpacked everything into your locker.

You were expected to be in formation on deck in ten minutes. Once you got done unpacking, you opened the door to make your way to the deck. You saw a tall figure in front of the door opposite of yours. You followed up the figure to find none other than Bradley 'Rooster'. "It's going to be a long six months." You spoke out loud with a scowl. "Yup." He matched your angry tone and followed behind you to the deck.

Chapter 2

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aroundtheworldwithphillyfogg · 2 years

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December 4th: Buffaloes

“From ocean to ocean”—so say the Americans; and these four words compose the general designation of the “great trunk line” which crosses the entire width of the United States. The Pacific Railroad is, however, really divided into two distinct lines: the Central Pacific, between San Francisco and Ogden, and the Union Pacific, between Ogden and Omaha. Five main lines connect Omaha with New York.

New York and San Francisco are thus united by an uninterrupted metal ribbon, which measures no less than three thousand seven hundred and eighty-six miles. Between Omaha and the Pacific the railway crosses a territory which is still infested by Indians and wild beasts, and a large tract which the Mormons, after they were driven from Illinois in 1845, began to colonise.

The journey from New York to San Francisco consumed, formerly, under the most favourable conditions, at least six months. It is now accomplished in seven days.

It was in 1862 that, in spite of the Southern Members of Congress, who wished a more southerly route, it was decided to lay the road between the forty-first and forty-second parallels. President Lincoln himself fixed the end of the line at Omaha, in Nebraska. The work was at once commenced, and pursued with true American energy; nor did the rapidity with which it went on injuriously affect its good execution. The road grew, on the prairies, a mile and a half a day. A locomotive, running on the rails laid down the evening before, brought the rails to be laid on the morrow, and advanced upon them as fast as they were put in position.

The Pacific Railroad is joined by several branches in Iowa, Kansas, Colorado, and Oregon. On leaving Omaha, it passes along the left bank of the Platte River as far as the junction of its northern branch, follows its southern branch, crosses the Laramie territory and the Wahsatch Mountains, turns the Great Salt Lake, and reaches Salt Lake City, the Mormon capital, plunges into the Tuilla Valley, across the American Desert, Cedar and Humboldt Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and descends, viâ Sacramento, to the Pacific—its grade, even on the Rocky Mountains, never exceeding one hundred and twelve feet to the mile.

Such was the road to be traversed in seven days, which would enable Phileas Fogg—at least, so he hoped—to take the Atlantic steamer at New York on the 11th for Liverpool.

The car which he occupied was a sort of long omnibus on eight wheels, and with no compartments in the interior. It was supplied with two rows of seats, perpendicular to the direction of the train on either side of an aisle which conducted to the front and rear platforms. These platforms were found throughout the train, and the passengers were able to pass from one end of the train to the other. It was supplied with saloon cars, balcony cars, restaurants, and smoking-cars; theatre cars alone were wanting, and they will have these some day.

Book and news dealers, sellers of edibles, drinkables, and cigars, who seemed to have plenty of customers, were continually circulating in the aisles.

The train left Oakland station at six o’clock. It was already night, cold and cheerless, the heavens being overcast with clouds which seemed to threaten snow. The train did not proceed rapidly; counting the stoppages, it did not run more than twenty miles an hour, which was a sufficient speed, however, to enable it to reach Omaha within its designated time.

There was but little conversation in the car, and soon many of the passengers were overcome with sleep. Passepartout found himself beside the detective; but he did not talk to him. After recent events, their relations with each other had grown somewhat cold; there could no longer be mutual sympathy or intimacy between them. Fix’s manner had not changed; but Passepartout was very reserved, and ready to strangle his former friend on the slightest provocation.

Snow began to fall an hour after they started, a fine snow, however, which happily could not obstruct the train; nothing could be seen from the windows but a vast, white sheet, against which the smoke of the locomotive had a greyish aspect.

At eight o’clock a steward entered the car and announced that the time for going to bed had arrived; and in a few minutes the car was transformed into a dormitory. The backs of the seats were thrown back, bedsteads carefully packed were rolled out by an ingenious system, berths were suddenly improvised, and each traveller had soon at his disposition a comfortable bed, protected from curious eyes by thick curtains. The sheets were clean and the pillows soft. It only remained to go to bed and sleep which everybody did—while the train sped on across the State of California.

The country between San Francisco and Sacramento is not very hilly. The Central Pacific, taking Sacramento for its starting-point, extends eastward to meet the road from Omaha. The line from San Francisco to Sacramento runs in a north-easterly direction, along the American River, which empties into San Pablo Bay. The one hundred and twenty miles between these cities were accomplished in six hours, and towards midnight, while fast asleep, the travellers passed through Sacramento; so that they saw nothing of that important place, the seat of the State government, with its fine quays, its broad streets, its noble hotels, squares, and churches.

The train, on leaving Sacramento, and passing the junction, Roclin, Auburn, and Colfax, entered the range of the Sierra Nevada. ’Cisco was reached at seven in the morning; and an hour later the dormitory was transformed into an ordinary car, and the travellers could observe the picturesque beauties of the mountain region through which they were steaming. The railway track wound in and out among the passes, now approaching the mountain-sides, now suspended over precipices, avoiding abrupt angles by bold curves, plunging into narrow defiles, which seemed to have no outlet. The locomotive, its great funnel emitting a weird light, with its sharp bell, and its cow-catcher extended like a spur, mingled its shrieks and bellowings with the noise of torrents and cascades, and twined its smoke among the branches of the gigantic pines.

There were few or no bridges or tunnels on the route. The railway turned around the sides of the mountains, and did not attempt to violate nature by taking the shortest cut from one point to another.

The train entered the State of Nevada through the Carson Valley about nine o’clock, going always northeasterly; and at midday reached Reno, where there was a delay of twenty minutes for breakfast.

From this point the road, running along Humboldt River, passed northward for several miles by its banks; then it turned eastward, and kept by the river until it reached the Humboldt Range, nearly at the extreme eastern limit of Nevada.

Having breakfasted, Mr. Fogg and his companions resumed their places in the car, and observed the varied landscape which unfolded itself as they passed along the vast prairies, the mountains lining the horizon, and the creeks, with their frothy, foaming streams. Sometimes a great herd of buffaloes, massing together in the distance, seemed like a moveable dam. These innumerable multitudes of ruminating beasts often form an insurmountable obstacle to the passage of the trains; thousands of them have been seen passing over the track for hours together, in compact ranks. The locomotive is then forced to stop and wait till the road is once more clear.

This happened, indeed, to the train in which Mr. Fogg was travelling. About twelve o’clock a troop of ten or twelve thousand head of buffalo encumbered the track. The locomotive, slackening its speed, tried to clear the way with its cow-catcher; but the mass of animals was too great. The buffaloes marched along with a tranquil gait, uttering now and then deafening bellowings. There was no use of interrupting them, for, having taken a particular direction, nothing can moderate and change their course; it is a torrent of living flesh which no dam could contain.

The travellers gazed on this curious spectacle from the platforms; but Phileas Fogg, who had the most reason of all to be in a hurry, remained in his seat, and waited philosophically until it should please the buffaloes to get out of the way.

Passepartout was furious at the delay they occasioned, and longed to discharge his arsenal of revolvers upon them.

“What a country!” cried he. “Mere cattle stop the trains, and go by in a procession, just as if they were not impeding travel! Parbleu! I should like to know if Mr. Fogg foresaw this mishap in his programme! And here’s an engineer who doesn’t dare to run the locomotive into this herd of beasts!”

The engineer did not try to overcome the obstacle, and he was wise. He would have crushed the first buffaloes, no doubt, with the cow-catcher; but the locomotive, however powerful, would soon have been checked, the train would inevitably have been thrown off the track, and would then have been helpless.

The best course was to wait patiently, and regain the lost time by greater speed when the obstacle was removed. The procession of buffaloes lasted three full hours, and it was night before the track was clear. The last ranks of the herd were now passing over the rails, while the first had already disappeared below the southern horizon.

It was eight o’clock when the train passed through the defiles of the Humboldt Range, and half-past nine when it penetrated Utah, the region of the Great Salt Lake, the singular colony of the Mormons.

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omahane · 2 years

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laceyconstructionus · 19 hours

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Top 5 Advantages of Building with Steel Frames in Omaha

Hey, Omaha folks! If you're considering building a new structure, have you thought about using steel frames? They come with some fantastic advantages that you won't want to miss out on. Check out these top 5 reasons why steel frames buildings are a game-changer for construction in Omaha.

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Steel frames are incredibly durable and can withstand extreme weather conditions, including heavy snow and wind. This durability ensures that your building will stand strong for years to come, even in the harshest Nebraska weather.

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Opting for steel frames can be cost-effective in the long run. They require minimal maintenance and are less susceptible to damage, saving you money on repairs and replacements down the line.

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thelilachill00 · 21 days

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Nebraska is known for its picturesque landscapes, expansive fields, and serene countryside, making it an ideal destination for a barn wedding. Couples looking for a unique and intimate wedding experience are increasingly choosing barn venues in Nebraska and smaller, more intimate wedding spaces in Omaha to tie the knot.

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Monument to US Naval Combat Demolition Units Dedicated at Normandy

June 6, 1944 witnessed the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy, which helped defeat the Germans and end World War Two. In commemoration, the Navy SEAL Museum in Florida dedicated a monument park on a Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer dune precipice at Omaha Beach. The U.S. Naval Combat Demolition Units/Scouts and Raiders Monument Park overlooks Dog Red, a mission-critical Allied landing zone.

The park features a series of slabs of French sandstone inscribed with events from D-Day. Sand is brought from locations worldwide where Navy SEALs and demolition units have seen combat service incorporated into the monument's interior. A rusted metal hedgehog barrier is set in this sandy stratum. Crafted from angled metal beams bolted together, the barrier halts the tanks' progress.

According to Studio X Design architect Matt Pearson, the park aims to celebrate and acknowledge the heroic events of D-Day rather than serve as a place of somber reflection. Elements of the 7,500-square-foot interactive park include stone benches, canopy trees, and an eight-foot, granite-hewn statue of a demolitioneer.

Garbed in combat gear, the statue represents a member of units that came on shore before regular troops, facing fierce enemy fire as they worked to clear beach real estate for a planned 2,000 Allied troops per hour. One initial team lost all members, while another lost all but one, as members worked to set off explosive charges. Of the 175 total demolition unit members, 71 were wounded, and 37 lost their lives. Despite these severe losses, they had a major impact, successfully clearing five main channels of obstacles and three partial channels before the tide role and necessitating their departure. In a single day, a third of the obstacles were removed or destroyed, allowing a full-scale invasion to commence.

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Te Arai Builders: Craftsmanship at Its Best

Te Arai, with its picturesque landscapes and serene environment, is fast becoming a sought-after location for new homes and renovations. At the heart of this transformation are the Te Arai builders, known for their exceptional craftsmanship and commitment to quality. These builders understand the unique demands of constructing homes that not only complement the natural beauty of Te Arai but also stand the test of time.

Unmatched Expertise and Experience

Te Arai builders bring years of experience and a deep understanding of local building regulations to every project. They are skilled in various aspects of construction, from initial design and planning to the final finishing touches. This expertise ensures that every home they build is not only aesthetically pleasing but also structurally sound.

One of the key strengths of Te Arai builders is their ability to seamlessly integrate modern design elements with traditional construction techniques. This blend creates homes that are both contemporary and timeless, providing homeowners with spaces that are functional, beautiful, and enduring. In the middle of the construction phase, the builders pay meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of the project meets their high standards.

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Sustainability is at the forefront of the construction industry today, and Te Arai builders are no exception. They are committed to using eco-friendly materials and sustainable building practices to minimize the environmental impact of their projects. This approach not only benefits the environment but also results in homes that are energy-efficient and cost-effective in the long run.

Te Arai builders work closely with clients to incorporate sustainable features into their homes, such as solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, and energy-efficient appliances. These features not only reduce the carbon footprint of the home but also provide significant savings on utility bills.

Personalized Service

One of the hallmarks of Te Arai builders is their personalized approach to each project. They take the time to understand the unique needs and preferences of their clients, ensuring that the final product is a true reflection of the homeowner's vision. From the initial consultation to the final walk-through, Te Arai builders are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring complete satisfaction.

Omaha Builders: Excellence in Construction

Just a short drive from Te Arai lies Omaha, another stunning location that has seen a surge in new construction and renovations. Omaha builders are renowned for their dedication to excellence and their ability to deliver high-quality homes that meet the diverse needs of their clients.

Innovative Design Solutions

Omaha builders are at the forefront of innovation in the construction industry, constantly exploring new design solutions and construction techniques. They are adept at creating homes that are not only beautiful but also highly functional, incorporating the latest trends in architecture and interior design. In the middle of a bustling project, Omaha builders often implement cutting-edge technology and materials to enhance the overall quality and efficiency of the construction process.

These builders are also skilled at maximizing space and creating open, airy living environments that are perfect for modern living. Whether it’s a cozy beach cottage or a luxurious family home, Omaha builders have the expertise to bring any vision to life.

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Quality is a cornerstone of the work done by Omaha builders. They use only the best materials and work with skilled craftsmen to ensure that every aspect of the home is constructed to the highest standards. This commitment to quality is evident in the finished product, with homes that are not only visually stunning but also built to last.

Omaha builders also place a strong emphasis on transparency and communication throughout the construction process. They keep clients informed at every stage of the project, providing regular updates and addressing any concerns promptly. This level of communication helps to build trust and ensures that the final product meets the client’s expectations.

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In conclusion, whether you are looking to build a new home or renovate an existing one, Te Arai builders and Omaha builders offer the expertise, experience, and commitment to quality that you need. Their dedication to excellence and personalized approach ensure that every project is a success, resulting in homes that are beautiful, functional, and built to last.

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Fairmont Creamery Company Ice Cream Building

2306 W. 17th St.

Cleveland, OH

Located on the edge of Cleveland's Tremont Neighborhood, the Fairmont Creamery Company Ice Cream Building, at 2306 W. Seventeenth Street in Cleveland, Ohio, has now been converted into active business space, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Fairmont Creamery Company was founded in Fairmont, Nebraska, near Omaha, in 1884—an early “national dairy” with operations stretching from the Dakotas to Buffalo, New York. Fairmont was a pioneer in milk can pickup and one of the first creameries to provide farmers with their own hand-operated cream separators. In 1948 the company was re-branded as Fairmont Foods. It also became a Fortune 500 company and was granted a seat on the New York Stock Exchange in 1959.

Fairmont Creamery’s Cleveland operation opened in 1930 in a five-story building at 2306 West 17th Street, directly across Willey Avenue from what is now the Animal Protective League. Designed with two floors of manufacturing space and room for 75 delivery trucks, the facility also could accommodate railcar delivery input and output through its lower floor receiving room. For decades, a variety of dairy products were processed and distributed at the Cleveland facility. Local residents bought ice cream cones at a retail window. Employees from Tremont and Ohio City enjoyed short walks to work.

In the early 1980s all of Fairmont Foods’ properties and subsidiaries were either sold or closed, including the Cleveland operation. The West 17th Street building stayed largely empty for roughly 30 years, save for a small nickel-chrome-plating business that worked out of the basement. Dust, debris, and an occasional squatter were all that occupied the remaining spaces.

In 2013, a trio of aggressive young developers—recent graduates of Oberlin College—stepped in and brought new life to the old building. Ben Ezinga, Josh Rosen, and Naomi Sabe, founders of Sustainable Community Architects, purchased the building for $450,000. Comprising federal New Markets Tax Credits; state and federal historic preservation tax credits; a JobsOhio grant; city vacant property initiative funds; private equity investment; and a Goldman Sachs construction loan, $15 million was poured into a residential/commercial renovation, which was completed in 2015. The repurposed creamery includes 30 apartments and several ground-floor businesses.

Sustainable Community Architects worked to retain and celebrate the building’s history. Walk-in coolers were transformed into bedrooms and gym locker rooms. Huge concrete columns and beams, along with brick interior walls (originally glazed for food safety) became interior highlights. Windows, doors, and signs were rebuilt in the 1930s style. According to Josh Rosen, “the building is a reminder that people make stuff in this city; we wanted to expose the building’s original features rather than hide them.”

At the same time, the property also incorporates the best of the new. Natural light permeates living spaces. Each apartment has a unique design and layout. A 3,500-square-foot rooftop deck offers a place to lounge, garden, picnic and enjoy panoramic views of downtown Cleveland. However, the best juxtaposition of old and new may be that Fairmont Creamery is concurrently a Cleveland Landmark and a site on the National Register of Historic Places, placed there on February 23, 2015, and conforms to modern eco-friendly standards such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Enterprise Green Communities.

The once abandoned 107,000 square foot Fairmont Creamery offers a variety of units ranging from efficient studios to spacious two bedrooms. Every unit features large windows, historic elements like concrete beams and exposed, yellow-glazed brick, and modern amenities. Underground garage parking is also available and multiple roof decks showcase 360º views of downtown Cleveland with more than 17,000 square feet of retail and office space. The building is once again an activate stop between Ohio City and Tremont after sitting vacant for more than thirty years.

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OMAHA PORTA POTTY RENTALS

When planning any sizable outdoor event or overseeing a construction project in Omaha, NE, one essential factor you can’t overlook is the provision of adequate restroom facilities. This is where porta potty rentals come into play. From basic units to luxurious trailers, the options are diverse and tailored to meet various needs and standards of comfort. Here, we explore the different types of porta potty rentals available in Omaha, NE, and how to choose the right one for your specific requirements.

Regular Porta Potties

The standard porta potty is the most common choice for basic sanitation needs and is commonly seen at construction sites, outdoor concerts, and festivals. These units are typically equipped with a toilet and a hand sanitizer dispenser. They are designed to be highly functional and cost-effective, offering privacy and basic sanitary facilities without any added frills. For event planners and project managers who need to provide essential restroom facilities for a large number of people, regular porta potties are often sufficient.

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A step up from the regular porta potty, the deluxe models include additional features such as a flushing toilet and a small sink with running water, providing a more comfortable user experience. These units are especially popular for events where guests might be dressed in formal wear, such as weddings or corporate gatherings. The inclusion of a sink encourages better hygiene among users, which is particularly important in settings where food is served.

Wheelchair Accessible Porta Potties

Accessibility is a crucial consideration for any event or construction site. Wheelchair-accessible porta potties are larger than standard units and designed with features like handrails, a wider door, and more interior space to accommodate wheelchairs. These facilities ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, making them a must-have for public events and sites with inclusivity in mind.

Portable Handwashing Stations

For enhanced hygiene, especially in the context of health and food safety, portable handwashing stations are indispensable. These standalone units are equipped with soap dispensers, water tanks, and paper towels, allowing users to wash their hands after using the restroom or before eating. They are an excellent addition to any event where meals are served or where a high level of cleanliness is necessary.

Luxury Trailer Porta Potties

For upscale events such as outdoor weddings, VIP gatherings, or corporate events, luxury trailer porta potties offer the ultimate in comfort and elegance. These trailers typically feature multiple stalls, air conditioning, interior lighting, full-size mirrors, and even sound systems. Some luxury models provide amenities comparable to those found in high-end indoor restrooms, including wooden cabinetry, granite countertops, and deluxe fixtures. Offering a premium experience, these luxury trailers ensure that guests can attend to their needs without compromising on comfort or style.

Choosing the Right Porta Potty Rental in Omaha, NE

When selecting a porta potty rental, consider the nature of your event or project, the duration for which you will need the units, and your budget. For large events, a mix of regular, deluxe, and accessible units can cater to varied needs, ensuring that all guests are accommodated. It’s also important to consider the location and the ease of access for service trucks that will handle the delivery, setup, and maintenance of the rented units.

In Omaha, several reputable rental companies offer a wide range of porta potty solutions tailored to different needs. These providers typically include delivery, setup, and maintenance services, making the rental process smooth and hassle-free. Additionally, it's wise to book the units well in advance, especially during peak seasons when demand is high.

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Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne

CHAPTER XXVI. IN WHICH PHILEAS FOGG AND PARTY TRAVEL BY THE PACIFIC RAILROAD

The journey from New York to San Francisco consumed, formerly, under the most favourable conditions, at least six months. It is now accomplished in seven days.

Such was the road to be traversed in seven days, which would enable Phileas Fogg—at least, so he hoped—to take the Atlantic steamer at New York on the 11th for Liverpool.

Book and news dealers, sellers of edibles, drinkables, and cigars, who seemed to have plenty of customers, were continually circulating in the aisles.

There were few or no bridges or tunnels on the route. The railway turned around the sides of the mountains, and did not attempt to violate nature by taking the shortest cut from one point to another.

The train entered the State of Nevada through the Carson Valley about nine o’clock, going always northeasterly; and at midday reached Reno, where there was a delay of twenty minutes for breakfast.

Passepartout was furious at the delay they occasioned, and longed to discharge his arsenal of revolvers upon them.

CHAPTER XXVII. IN WHICH PASSEPARTOUT UNDERGOES, AT A SPEED OF TWENTY MILES AN HOUR, A COURSE OF MORMON HISTORY

During the night of the 5th of December, the train ran south-easterly for about fifty miles; then rose an equal distance in a north-easterly direction, towards the Great Salt Lake.

Passepartout, about nine o’clock, went out upon the platform to take the air. The weather was cold, the heavens grey, but it was not snowing. The sun’s disc, enlarged by the mist, seemed an enormous ring of gold, and Passepartout was amusing himself by calculating its value in pounds sterling, when he was diverted from this interesting study by a strange-looking personage who made his appearance on the platform.

This personage, who had taken the train at Elko, was tall and dark, with black moustache, black stockings, a black silk hat, a black waistcoat, black trousers, a white cravat, and dogskin gloves. He might have been taken for a clergyman. He went from one end of the train to the other, and affixed to the door of each car a notice written in manuscript.

Passepartout approached and read one of these notices, which stated that Elder William Hitch, Mormon missionary, taking advantage of his presence on train No. 48, would deliver a lecture on Mormonism in car No. 117, from eleven to twelve o’clock; and that he invited all who were desirous of being instructed concerning the mysteries of the religion of the “Latter Day Saints” to attend.

“I’ll go,” said Passepartout to himself. He knew nothing of Mormonism except the custom of polygamy, which is its foundation.

The news quickly spread through the train, which contained about one hundred passengers, thirty of whom, at most, attracted by the notice, ensconced themselves in car No. 117. Passepartout took one of the front seats. Neither Mr. Fogg nor Fix cared to attend.

At the appointed hour Elder William Hitch rose, and, in an irritated voice, as if he had already been contradicted, said, “I tell you that Joe Smith is a martyr, that his brother Hiram is a martyr, and that the persecutions of the United States Government against the prophets will also make a martyr of Brigham Young. Who dares to say the contrary?”

No one ventured to gainsay the missionary, whose excited tone contrasted curiously with his naturally calm visage. No doubt his anger arose from the hardships to which the Mormons were actually subjected. The government had just succeeded, with some difficulty, in reducing these independent fanatics to its rule. It had made itself master of Utah, and subjected that territory to the laws of the Union, after imprisoning Brigham Young on a charge of rebellion and polygamy. The disciples of the prophet had since redoubled their efforts, and resisted, by words at least, the authority of Congress. Elder Hitch, as is seen, was trying to make proselytes on the very railway trains.

Then, emphasising his words with his loud voice and frequent gestures, he related the history of the Mormons from Biblical times: how that, in Israel, a Mormon prophet of the tribe of Joseph published the annals of the new religion, and bequeathed them to his son Mormon; how, many centuries later, a translation of this precious book, which was written in Egyptian, was made by Joseph Smith, junior, a Vermont farmer, who revealed himself as a mystical prophet in 1825; and how, in short, the celestial messenger appeared to him in an illuminated forest, and gave him the annals of the Lord.

Several of the audience, not being much interested in the missionary’s narrative, here left the car; but Elder Hitch, continuing his lecture, related how Smith, junior, with his father, two brothers, and a few disciples, founded the church of the “Latter Day Saints,” which, adopted not only in America, but in England, Norway and Sweden, and Germany, counts many artisans, as well as men engaged in the liberal professions, among its members; how a colony was established in Ohio, a temple erected there at a cost of two hundred thousand dollars, and a town built at Kirkland; how Smith became an enterprising banker, and received from a simple mummy showman a papyrus scroll written by Abraham and several famous Egyptians.

The Elder’s story became somewhat wearisome, and his audience grew gradually less, until it was reduced to twenty passengers. But this did not disconcert the enthusiast, who proceeded with the story of Joseph Smith’s bankruptcy in 1837, and how his ruined creditors gave him a coat of tar and feathers; his reappearance some years afterwards, more honourable and honoured than ever, at Independence, Missouri, the chief of a flourishing colony of three thousand disciples, and his pursuit thence by outraged Gentiles, and retirement into the Far West.

Ten hearers only were now left, among them honest Passepartout, who was listening with all his ears. Thus he learned that, after long persecutions, Smith reappeared in Illinois, and in 1839 founded a community at Nauvoo, on the Mississippi, numbering twenty-five thousand souls, of which he became mayor, chief justice, and general-in-chief; that he announced himself, in 1843, as a candidate for the Presidency of the United States; and that finally, being drawn into ambuscade at Carthage, he was thrown into prison, and assassinated by a band of men disguised in masks.

Passepartout was now the only person left in the car, and the Elder, looking him full in the face, reminded him that, two years after the assassination of Joseph Smith, the inspired prophet, Brigham Young, his successor, left Nauvoo for the banks of the Great Salt Lake, where, in the midst of that fertile region, directly on the route of the emigrants who crossed Utah on their way to California, the new colony, thanks to the polygamy practised by the Mormons, had flourished beyond expectations.

“And this,” added Elder William Hitch, “this is why the jealousy of Congress has been aroused against us! Why have the soldiers of the Union invaded the soil of Utah? Why has Brigham Young, our chief, been imprisoned, in contempt of all justice? Shall we yield to force? Never! Driven from Vermont, driven from Illinois, driven from Ohio, driven from Missouri, driven from Utah, we shall yet find some independent territory on which to plant our tents. And you, my brother,” continued the Elder, fixing his angry eyes upon his single auditor, “will you not plant yours there, too, under the shadow of our flag?”

“No!” replied Passepartout courageously, in his turn retiring from the car, and leaving the Elder to preach to vacancy.

During the lecture the train had been making good progress, and towards half-past twelve it reached the northwest border of the Great Salt Lake. Thence the passengers could observe the vast extent of this interior sea, which is also called the Dead Sea, and into which flows an American Jordan. It is a picturesque expanse, framed in lofty crags in large strata, encrusted with white salt—a superb sheet of water, which was formerly of larger extent than now, its shores having encroached with the lapse of time, and thus at once reduced its breadth and increased its depth.

The Salt Lake, seventy miles long and thirty-five wide, is situated three miles eight hundred feet above the sea. Quite different from Lake Asphaltite, whose depression is twelve hundred feet below the sea, it contains considerable salt, and one quarter of the weight of its water is solid matter, its specific weight being 1,170, and, after being distilled, 1,000. Fishes are, of course, unable to live in it, and those which descend through the Jordan, the Weber, and other streams soon perish.

The country around the lake was well cultivated, for the Mormons are mostly farmers; while ranches and pens for domesticated animals, fields of wheat, corn, and other cereals, luxuriant prairies, hedges of wild rose, clumps of acacias and milk-wort, would have been seen six months later. Now the ground was covered with a thin powdering of snow.

The train reached Ogden at two o’clock, where it rested for six hours, Mr. Fogg and his party had time to pay a visit to Salt Lake City, connected with Ogden by a branch road; and they spent two hours in this strikingly American town, built on the pattern of other cities of the Union, like a checker-board, “with the sombre sadness of right-angles,” as Victor Hugo expresses it. The founder of the City of the Saints could not escape from the taste for symmetry which distinguishes the Anglo-Saxons. In this strange country, where the people are certainly not up to the level of their institutions, everything is done “squarely”—cities, houses, and follies.

The travellers, then, were promenading, at three o’clock, about the streets of the town built between the banks of the Jordan and the spurs of the Wahsatch Range. They saw few or no churches, but the prophet’s mansion, the court-house, and the arsenal, blue-brick houses with verandas and porches, surrounded by gardens bordered with acacias, palms, and locusts. A clay and pebble wall, built in 1853, surrounded the town; and in the principal street were the market and several hotels adorned with pavilions. The place did not seem thickly populated. The streets were almost deserted, except in the vicinity of the temple, which they only reached after having traversed several quarters surrounded by palisades. There were many women, which was easily accounted for by the “peculiar institution” of the Mormons; but it must not be supposed that all the Mormons are polygamists. They are free to marry or not, as they please; but it is worth noting that it is mainly the female citizens of Utah who are anxious to marry, as, according to the Mormon religion, maiden ladies are not admitted to the possession of its highest joys. These poor creatures seemed to be neither well off nor happy. Some—the more well-to-do, no doubt—wore short, open, black silk dresses, under a hood or modest shawl; others were habited in Indian fashion.

Passepartout could not behold without a certain fright these women, charged, in groups, with conferring happiness on a single Mormon. His common sense pitied, above all, the husband. It seemed to him a terrible thing to have to guide so many wives at once across the vicissitudes of life, and to conduct them, as it were, in a body to the Mormon paradise with the prospect of seeing them in the company of the glorious Smith, who doubtless was the chief ornament of that delightful place, to all eternity. He felt decidedly repelled from such a vocation, and he imagined—perhaps he was mistaken—that the fair ones of Salt Lake City cast rather alarming glances on his person. Happily, his stay there was but brief. At four the party found themselves again at the station, took their places in the train, and the whistle sounded for starting. Just at the moment, however, that the locomotive wheels began to move, cries of “Stop! stop!” were heard.

Trains, like time and tide, stop for no one. The gentleman who uttered the cries was evidently a belated Mormon. He was breathless with running. Happily for him, the station had neither gates nor barriers. He rushed along the track, jumped on the rear platform of the train, and fell, exhausted, into one of the seats.

Passepartout, who had been anxiously watching this amateur gymnast, approached him with lively interest, and learned that he had taken flight after an unpleasant domestic scene.

When the Mormon had recovered his breath, Passepartout ventured to ask him politely how many wives he had; for, from the manner in which he had decamped, it might be thought that he had twenty at least.

“One, sir,” replied the Mormon, raising his arms heavenward —“one, and that was enough!”

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