Inside an Abandoned Nazi Castle (Ep. 29)

I sailed there with students of International Field Studies in the late 70s. It was described in the Bahamas Yachting Guide as built in 1940 by a "Lord or Sir ?..." somebody from England. The guide, which I wish I still had, mentioned that on one side of the 7 acre i island was life stock, and on the other was fruit and vegetable being grown divided by a stone wall. Also, it mentioned the "Green Castle." We anchored outside, because the canal had been blown up by dynamite. so we dinghied into the island Where there was a strong concrete dock with large bollards. In the nearby maritime forest there was high antennaes sticking up, with machetes we cut through to see why? Underneath them were German radio parts and instructions scattered around a collapsed rotten wooden shack. There was no undergrowth on the well worn path to the "Green Castle" which was in good shape. We climbed onto the water tank to look in. There were nice furniture with modern German magazines lying around, which meant danger to us, so we left immediately. I asked an elderly Native on a nearby village, what was going on there. "I don't know Mon, all we did was gather food and put in on the dock, and in the morning it be gone, sir." I moved to California a couple of years later, and tried to get a document film maker to come back with me to document the place. The first thing I would do would be go to the library and obtain a Bahamas Yacht Guide before 1980, as that description above was in there annually into about 1980. I am sure you know that the deposed King, the Prince of Wales and his Hitler loving wife the Texan Divorcee were Nazis and I am sure the Sir? Englishman was a Nazi. They were "rescued" from the Nazis in Portugal and sent away to the Bahamas, which was under English Control. There are several books about them there, and they laundered money illegally. and supported Germany, helping finally. An American developer, evidently found out about them and was mysteriously murdered. The editor of YANKEE MAGAZINE interviewed several high ranking government officials, and went directly to Washington and told our president about his findings. He was told that it was well known and they were being watched carefully, READ: A CONSPIRACY OF CROWNS The True Story of the Duke Of Windsor And the Murder of Sir Harry Oakes by Alfred de Marigny with Mickey Herskowitz In my 8 plus wonderful years of sailing with Marine Science teachers and students, I wrote many logs and took many photos, which I could probably find if I looked hard enough. Yours in the truth of History. Ron Alexander I have interviewed Veterans for the Veterans History Section, The LIbrary of Congress. I have a small YouTube Channel which you can find Dog Tags and Body Bags - a Tribute to CWO Barry Alexander, by Ron Alexander (on Twitter, fb kicked me off when I posted the Russian connection to 45 election to over 330,000 ("likes" - sent to me by FB) early on in 2017, then they kicked me off permanently despite many testimonies by by friends and large Veteran Group.

Hidden History of the Bull Street Asylum Leasagna 5 months ago Its even scarier watching this as a person with autism and ADHD, knowing if i was born at this time i would probably have been put into one of these asylums aswell...

HELPING END THE RE-IGNITED CIVIL WAR, NON-VIOLENTLY WHERE IT STARTED IN CHARLESTON, S.C.

 Hello Brian, 

I usually agree with your columns. However I think you missed the mark on the one thatyou ended with "lets get together for a protest and march to cancel 2020. Assuming we can find a place to park." First of all the Confederate flag bearer was parking in a non-parking space. However, I have been protesting for every Sunday for last couple of months and plan to continue every Sunday as long as able. My purpose is to help end the re-ignited Civil War non-violently. 

I believe, like Biden, that violence is not acceptable from Left or Right.

How? I march as a Veteran for Peace supporting Black Lives Matters. I believe "All lives matter, 

when Black Lives Matter?"  I do not march on either side, I march in the middle, on the public 

sidewalk with a large Veterans for Peace flag. Our whole National Veteran for Peace org. support 

Black Lives Matter. The BLM protestors do not necessary belong to the BLM group. The ones I 

know and that is most of them are from three peaceful groups, Voices United, a non-profit run 

by Erica Cokley who are very active in Voter Registration. Justin Hunt, is president of 

other very diverse group called Stand as One. Rev. Thomas Dixon is a peaceful activist with

a group called "The Coalition, Bringing our Community Together". He is an elder mentor

to younger activists, and he asks "not to engage with the Confederates." 

I have been supported by the Indigo Sangha, a Mindfulness Community and the Unity 

Church at Dorchester and Leeds and of course Veterans for Peace with over 25,000

members. We support veterans, however not veterans that fought against our country.

The monument there maintains "To the Confederates Defenders of Charleston". My belief

is that the Federal Soldiers the victims at Fort Sumter, when fired upon from the Battery

are innocent and should the celebrated. Not the soldiers who started the war, which in 

reality did not "defend" Charleston, but really "offended" Charleston leading to our 

beautiful city's destruction and the deaths of many, including my mislead ancestors

four of five brothers and five of Six on paternal side of family, all from S.C. 

Therefore, I believe like the Calhoun Statue, this monument should be removed  

but not violently by mob violence. HIstory has been white-washed here and most 

of South. I have been a Volunteer at the V.A. and one function was to interview

veterans for the Library of Congress. I have interviewed several courageous

local WW 2 veterans locally, and was shocked at of the brutality of their stories. 

African American veterans have especially very tragic stories of their treatment even 

as valiant soldiers fighting for U.S. Subsequently, I have been an avid student of 

WW 2, and know how much Nazis are NOT honored in Germany. Treated as 

traitors in their home country, as Confederates ought not to be honored here. 

Furthermore, a big reason I am pro-peace, is that my dear Brother was killed in Nam, with

only 2 weeks left in combat a day after his 22nd party. He loved the Vietnamese people

and preferred to fly his helicopter on medi-vac missions, which he was on when killed.

I was in training to go, but he advised me not to go, so I ended up in the medical corps

in Alaska. I have had a very hard time with "survivors guilt" and deep grief since, even 

after all these years. I am not "anti-war" as wars happened and some appeared to 

be necessary, esp. the Civil War and WW2. However I am fervently pro-peace, as if 

"there is a World War 3, WW4 will be fought with sticks and stones" (Albert Einstein)

I believe was are all born innocent, but taught toxic and sometimes violent ways to

 solve problems. My family in a village about a hundred miles from here, were subtly

racist, and I never heard of the KKK growing up in the Fifties. However it was aparthied 

time, with "separate but equal schools". There was one all purpose athletic field, however

it was sadly segregated. Behind the tall outfield fence was the Black Community of

unpainted houses and dirt roads. A few miles away was a poor white community with

mostly unpainted homes and dirt roads. One time,at about 8 or 9 years old, I watched

some of my friends tossing rocks over the outfield wall toward the unpainted houses, 

while yelling racist slurs. Wanting to be accepted, I joined them. Very soon later, a 

white policeman (the only one in town) drove up and told us if we ever do that 

again, he would throw us in jail. This scared me enough to never do that again. However, 

l learned the lesson of mob mentality, and have been against it ever since.

Sadly I learned racism growing up and have been working to unlearn it, and help 

other veterans and colleagues to see the darkness and harm done by Systemic Racism.

To sum up, I believe the first step in non-violently ending this re-ignited Civil War is to 

remove this president and disband the GOP as it is. Plus I disagree with you about "cancelling

2020 but to be grateful for the uncovering the racist shadow of this county and to 

have Black Lives Matter voices heard with peaceful protests continued. I believe 

as in Germany, Nazi Swastika and Confederate flags and white supremacist groups

need to be banned. And park in only legal places.   yours in Peace, Ron A.

The monument there maintains "To the Confederates Defenders of Charleston". My belief

is that the Federal Soldiers the victims at Fort Sumter, when fired upon from the Battery

are innocent and should the celebrated. Not the soldiers who started the war, which in 

reality did not "defend" Charleston, but really "offended" Charleston leading to our 

beautiful city's destruction and the deaths of many, including my mislead ancestors

four of five brothers and five of Six on paternal side of family, all from S.C. 

Therefore, I believe like the Calhoun Statue, this monument should be removed  

but not violently by mob violence. HIstory has been white-washed here and most 

of South. I have been a Volunteer at the V.A. and one function was to interview

veterans for the Library of Congress. I have interviewed several courageous

local WW 2 veterans locally, and was shocked at of the brutality of their stories. 

African American veterans have especially very tragic stories of their treatment even 

as valiant soldiers fighting for U.S. Subsequently, I have been an avid student of 

WW 2, and know how much Nazis are NOT honored in Germany. Treated as 

traitors in their home country, as Confederates ought not to be honored here. 

(Official Movie) THRIVE: What On Earth Will It Take?

Soul leaving body caught on camera in china

LET YOUR SPIRIT DANCE

LET YOUR SPIRIT DANCE

Cinque de Mayo at Senior Center near by last night, and I was thinking of the Mambo and Tango, which I can fake pretty well. However, there was most line dancing to country western music, which only one looked like the participants were having a really good time. There was some partner dancing like the Shag, which I rebelled against when a young rebellious hippie/sailor. I tried to learn it later but too many straight lines for me. I even took some lessons in "partner dancing" at this Senior Center, yet still, I don't enjoy dancing like that. I have always been a free dancer, to rock and roll and reggae! You know the seventies mostly - disliked the disco dancing period mostly! Love the Free Spirit Yoga Dancing like at Kripalu - where you just mostly let yourself go to Spirit and really feel IT!
Well, last night was not a complete waste. I asked one of the most popular guys there (and maybe best dancer) that I met at partner dancing, and really enjoyed (he said he was an "old hippie" too) if I could sit at his table. He gracefully declined, so I went and sat in an almost empty corner, where this gentlemen said, humorously, it was the "bad boy's table". I laughed and said, "I will fit right in.". I was drinking some alcoholic free Margaritas, and he offered me a sip of his "real -thing" tequila with triple sec in it, a little I added to my drink. A couple of ladies joined us, and were duly warned, however one got it and enjoyed the humor, while the other lady just seemed desperate. Eventually, after a lot of small talk and complaining that the line dancers had taken over the D. J., the man and woman started dissing Obama harshly. The other lady, sitting across the table,  raised her eyebrows at me, apparently signaling me that she did not enjoy sitting in between such toxic conversation. Soon, she moved over between me and the next man, and she obviously wanted to dance. I told her about my line dancing phobia, and she said she could follow on a slow dance. So the first one of those that came up, we danced - just a regular slow dance dance, while the other "trained" dancers did the shag or something which we both agreed did not go along with the beat. And there was no doubt about that, and we just looked at each other and giggled.
I told her about my devotion to mindfulness Stress Relief, and later she told me about her hobby as a potter. "That is mindful activity." I told her and we agreed on creativity. She had told the whole table that she and her husband (divorced or deceased) were told they were Bohemians. She said this inquisitively, so I told her that bohemians were the name of free spirits before "hippies - peace and love children." She appeared to agree while the other couple sort of rolled their eyes and continued to wish the worst for Obama and all democrats,
Later, while the line dancers commandeered the dance floor, the real slow Tennessee Waltz came up, which became a circle dance, she asked me if I could dance the waltz, and I replied but not in a circle. She said that we could dance it in the middle of the circle, which I agreed to and had a ball!
Finally, a good old rock and roll song came up and I joyously led her out to the floor, and few other old codgers joined us when they saw what a good time we were having. Most of the old timers appeared to either envy us or to disapprove us? I know the line dance teachers "best dancer" introduced us, after congratulating me for finally getting to dance my free spirited way.
That pretty much ended the night for K., as she was on call tomorrow as a nurse. As we walked out, she stated that most people seemed so sad there, and asked me if I was happy, and with a big smile, I wished her good night. I am still high this morning on finally meeting a local woman who understands "out of the box" - LET YOUR SPIRIT DANCE:

 

Getting to Know Me Better

WORD FOR THE DAY - www.gratefulness.org

Theda Parks Sometimes.. feeling safe within boundaries of what we know (or perceive)about ourselves can be very comforting, but also limiting. During my six-week trip out West last summer, I wanted to do at least one thing that terrified me.. so I chose to get in a hot air balloon. Oddly enough, just taking the steps, making the phone call to set it up made most of the fear leave me. The ride was nothing I had previously envisioned. To say it was liberating is a really big understatement. I would do it again. It opened the self-imposed gate to freedom. It was all good. XOXO

 

Ron Alexander Good for you Theda Parks! I really admire you. thanks for your support and inspiration. They used to float over Napa State Hospital where I worked, and when there was not enough wind (or hot air?) the baskets would bounce off the knoll tops - shaking up the passengers. I have heard of injuries occurring like that, so I don't plan any rides on them. I have proved myself with enough dangerous activities like hang-gliding, mountain climbing (hiking to mountains with Grizzlies, Moose, Cougars, snakes and marijuana farmers) lots of free diving with sharks around, blue water sailing, skiing, et. al. so feels good to not have to prove my "manhood" anymore!

 

Theda Parks Hey.. it took me 70 years to do it! XOXO

 

Ron Alexander Alright Theda Parks, like I say I admire you! I am turning 70 in Oct. and plan for it to be awesome start of something very new and probably daring? In fact this past year I pretty much gave up my life of economic privilege, and this may have been the most daring move yet. I may write a book on True Privilege/Wealth?

 

Theda Parks What would have prompted such a decision? XOXO

Ron Alexander Short version Theda Parks: "liberal" is a dirty word in rest of my family - they wake up to Faux Fatcat news and go to bed with it! And they hate Obama! And you can imagine the rest of story? Then 2 trophy "wives" - one I married and the other I didn't thankfully. This time last year I was living in million dollar beachhouse, and driving a Passat TDI plus a Volvo "boat wagon". Like I said, I might write a book about whole process - for my growth and understanding of privilege...

 

Theda Parks Not sure what your family's political preferences have to do with you.. other than they might want you to conform to their thinking. Being of similar age and raised by very conservative parents myself, I do understand the pressure that can be applied. Was there any love involved with the "trophy wife/girlfriend"? Just trying to understand here.. were the toys (beach house, cars, etc.) in addition to yourself, or was that your identity at that time? I'm not saying money can't be an issue, but only if we give it power in a wrong way. Your postings have been very clear you are on a different kind of search internally, and I take my hat off to you. You just don't have to be poor to have a different experience. In fact, it gives you the opportunity to put $ in a place that will do a lot of good and feed your heart too. Again--these are only observations based on what I've been reading. I don't really know you on a personal level, so please understand.. there's no intention to step on any toes or ruffle feathers. Just trying to know you better. Namaste XOXO

 

Ron Alexander No, Theda Parks - the main thing, since letting go of my families' fortune, I feel better about myself. I am happier and starting to feel successful! That sense of privilege was great security growing up and in all my adventures. However, there was something false about it - it was feeling secure in my future inheritance, and not really in myself. With my two "trophy partners", there was lust mainly, and then them wanting what I had - material things - I found it was not me, but my toys and possessions that attracted them more than anything. However, I was guilty of using my possessions to attract women too. Now, that I have nothing left to lose, I know the right person will come into my life or not. I am getting happier and happier with myself, the more I live mindfully in the moment! Oh, I would love to be rich again, however more importantly is feeling that way independently. thanks for trying to get to know me better!

A River of Joy Moving in You

When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.

Jalaluddin Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks
We Are Three(gratefulness.org)

 

Evelyn Leonard Wright yes, a most precious joy!!!

 

Ron Alexander thanks Evelyn - almost have my bilge cleaned out - whole boat will be looking good for possible buyer tomorrow. You would like her, she is a vet. who plans to use boat as some kind of therapy boat for vets. in the Bahamas! Hope she can afford FLYING FREE?

Evelyn Leonard Wright Man, I hate to see you part with your boat, Ron--but sometimes, that's the way it should be--hopefully, she can afford it, too! and hey! aren't you a vet? I imagine she could take you for a sail or two once in a while! right?

 

Ron Alexander Did you not hear Evelyn Leonard Wright that I have something called Mienere's disease - inner ear problems that cause vertigo. I am just not comfortable sailing anymore. Also, the expenses around my boat led to me missing out on a scholarship to study with a meditation master teacher at Omega. Also, I was reminded by a young man at health food place how messed up my skin was by sun poisoning last summer. And yes, possibly I may be able to join with her in the Bahamas, if my condition becomes cleared. I was diagnosed over 2 years ago and then it went away for over a year and a half. Then I came up with an inner ear infection with a bad cold in Feb. and it came back, and has stayed with me since. I am feeling good about new adventures though, thanks for replying dear Evelyn!