Aesop's Fables #4-The Ant and the Grasshopper LbNA #37468 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Jan 6, 2008 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Versailles |
| County: | Morgan |
| State: | Missouri |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | moose and mamma  |
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| Found by: | Craw&Joey |
| Last found: | May 10, 2008 |
| Status: | FF |
| Last edited: | Jan 6, 2008 |
AESOP'S FABLES #4
Aesop's fabled animals are out of control. With a new spin on five old tales, antics abound in Versailles. Find one or find all five, it's up to you. Bring a compass and your own ink. If you're heading here from the north, I recommend using C road because of the Mennonite farms that dot the landscape. Watch out for buggies and bicycles, especially on Sunday. For more reference, a map can be had at http://www.versailleschamber.org/Community.htm.
First, it might help to know about our friend Aesop: Aesop was a slave who lived in Greece in mid-sixth-century BC. He was known for retelling tales based on animals. Each tale had an ending that emphasised some moral attribute (or shortcoming). We have taken the liberty of adding a bit to each tale to suit our means. The real tales can be found in many compliations at bookstores, public libraries, or online. There are even some cartoons on Youtube as well as virtual books available.
THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER
There is a stoplight (not to be mistaken for a yellow caution light) in Versailles. It is located at the junction of Highways 5 and 52. From the stoplight head EAST until you turn left on Fisher Street. Turn Right on McNair. When the road branches into three, stay on the middle road, which is Jefferson. Turn Right on Price Street and left on Magnolia. Dunham Park is on the left. Park in the lot in front of the pavillion.
The Tale:
In a park one day, a grasshopper was hopping about, chirping happily. Near the barbecue pit, he came upon an ant. The ant was bearing off a bit of hot dog that he had found at the base of the pit. The ant was laboring beneath the weight of his prize.
"Why don't you come and play with me on the swings?" The grasshopper said, "Instead of toiling away in the hot sun?"
" I am gathering food for the winter, and I suggest you do the same" Said the ant, continuing on an easterly path. "Why bother about winter, when we have plenty of food right now?" Asked the grasshopper. But, the ant continued on to the east, passing into the forest. Winter soon came, and the grasshopper found he had nothing to eat . He knew he was dying. One day he came upon the ant sitting upon a high boulder with a view of the creekbed. "Hello, Grasshopper," the ant hailed, "Would you like to dine with me? I have plenty of food stored up--enough to share with a friend. I guess you now know that it is best to prepare for the days of necessity!" Together they found the ant's hiding place beneath the boulder and ate together until spring.
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Aesop's fabled animals are out of control. With a new spin on five old tales, antics abound in Versailles. Find one or find all five, it's up to you. Bring a compass and your own ink. If you're heading here from the north, I recommend using C road because of the Mennonite farms that dot the landscape. Watch out for buggies and bicycles, especially on Sunday. For more reference, a map can be had at http://www.versailleschamber.org/Community.htm.
First, it might help to know about our friend Aesop: Aesop was a slave who lived in Greece in mid-sixth-century BC. He was known for retelling tales based on animals. Each tale had an ending that emphasised some moral attribute (or shortcoming). We have taken the liberty of adding a bit to each tale to suit our means. The real tales can be found in many compliations at bookstores, public libraries, or online. There are even some cartoons on Youtube as well as virtual books available.
THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER
There is a stoplight (not to be mistaken for a yellow caution light) in Versailles. It is located at the junction of Highways 5 and 52. From the stoplight head EAST until you turn left on Fisher Street. Turn Right on McNair. When the road branches into three, stay on the middle road, which is Jefferson. Turn Right on Price Street and left on Magnolia. Dunham Park is on the left. Park in the lot in front of the pavillion.
The Tale:
In a park one day, a grasshopper was hopping about, chirping happily. Near the barbecue pit, he came upon an ant. The ant was bearing off a bit of hot dog that he had found at the base of the pit. The ant was laboring beneath the weight of his prize.
"Why don't you come and play with me on the swings?" The grasshopper said, "Instead of toiling away in the hot sun?"
" I am gathering food for the winter, and I suggest you do the same" Said the ant, continuing on an easterly path. "Why bother about winter, when we have plenty of food right now?" Asked the grasshopper. But, the ant continued on to the east, passing into the forest. Winter soon came, and the grasshopper found he had nothing to eat . He knew he was dying. One day he came upon the ant sitting upon a high boulder with a view of the creekbed. "Hello, Grasshopper," the ant hailed, "Would you like to dine with me? I have plenty of food stored up--enough to share with a friend. I guess you now know that it is best to prepare for the days of necessity!" Together they found the ant's hiding place beneath the boulder and ate together until spring.
Please contact placer through LBNA