dapster


Biography

Born in JEB Stuart Circle Hospital in Richmond, Virginia in 1965. Reside in Henrico County, just North of Richmond.

Father, Husband, Surfer, Sailor, Snowboarder, Skier, Hiker, Kayaker, Canoeist, Photographer, PADI Certified DiveMaster, Rescue Diver, Wreck Diving Specialist, Blended Gas Diver, Aquarist, Retired Professional Musician.

Mechanical Engineer by trade. Journeyman Machinist prior to Engineering. 21 years at same employ.

CHNSRA Property Owner since 1993. Public Land Access Activist.



dapster's Most Recent Comments (view all)
  • 8/21/2009 11:10 pm - Surf Is Decidedly Up At Cape Hatteras National Seashore Thanks to Hurricane Bill : Sadly, this ol' "Gnarly Surfer Dude" is land-locked 250 miles from shore, but such is life... I will add this bit of GREAT news that precedes this storm: CHNSRA NPS biotechs were able to rescue ~200 pre-emergent/emerging turtle hatchlings prior to the storm surge, as well as relocating several other ...
  • 2/26/2009 2:30 pm - Cape Hatteras National Seashore Identifies Pre-Nesting Closure Areas For Piping Plover : Great article, Kurt! Thanks for keeping this very important issue alive on the pages of NPT! You have predicted that things may become "Testy" post 3/15/09, and I would say you will be proven correct in time, especially as visitors return to the area as spring fast approaches! I would ...
  • 2/26/2009 9:47 am - Tredegar Ironworks: A Civil War Icon Preserved at Richmond National Battlefield Park : [quote]I suppose it must have changed a good bit since 1964?[/quote] To say the least! It's changed dramatically since the [i]1990's[/i], so for you it would almost be like you'd never even been here before. The extensive renovations to the riverfront area alone would be worth the trip. Sounds like ...
  • 2/23/2009 1:56 pm - Tredegar Ironworks: A Civil War Icon Preserved at Richmond National Battlefield Park : Bob, Thank you so very much for your kind words on my first-time-ever article! It was enjoyable to create, to say the least, and Kurt was kind enough to allow me to do so for NPT! I must admit that I mentioned the privately operated American Civil War Center Museum ...
  • 12/18/2008 12:31 pm - Updated: Salazar Pick For Interior Secretary Labeled a Failure : You betcha! Here's a link to a local newspaper, "The Island Free Press", which has covered all the NPS Negotioated Rulemaking Committee meetings: http://www.islandfreepress.org/CatBeachAccessIssues.html You can also find links to the first 2 meetings to be videotaped. The viewing is interesting, but long. Watch some if you've got the time. ...
  • 12/18/2008 8:58 am - Updated: Salazar Pick For Interior Secretary Labeled a Failure : [quote]If the radical leftist Suckling doesn't like the pick, then I guess I love it. The Wilderness Society and NPCA are definitely more in tune with the average, working American.[/quote] Roger, I couldn't agree more. Just goes to show that the Radicalized Enviros can't win 'em all! I say let's ...
  • 12/11/2008 3:30 pm - What's the Latest On The Search for An Interior Secretary? : Perhaps Mr. Berry can find a middle-ground where motorized use can be balanced with conservation at all levels. Having someone in that post who can objectively look a both sides would be a boon to the DOI, not at all a detriment.
  • 12/10/2008 11:31 am - Wal-Mart Request Would Put a Super Center Next to The Wilderness Battlefield : Not too surprising, considering the "Yellow Tavern" battlefield just North of Richmond is the site of an expansive mall complex today. The site where JEB Stuart received his mortal wound can be found nearby, after a tedious search through suburbia, surrounded by homes. To have more of these sites compromised ...
  • 12/08/2008 3:13 pm - Did the Great Depression Save the Yorktown Battlefield? : Great article, Jim! Far too many of the Virginia Battlefields have been lost to developement over the years, and it would have indeed been a travesty for an area as important as the Yorktown site to have been turned into a golf course, of all things. I can point out ...
  • 12/08/2008 9:13 am - At 55 and Counting, Wright Brothers National Memorial Enjoys Its Monumental Facelift : Copy of the NPS Press Release detailing the 105th Anniversary Celebration Itinerary: (Wish I could make it for the flyovers alone. There's some really cool aircraft in that lineup!) dap [quote]National Park Service News Release Release Date: December 8, 2008 Contact: Wright Brothers National Memorial Phone: (252) 441-7430 Wright Brothers’ ...


dapster's Most Recent Articles (view all)

Tredegar Ironworks: A Civil War Icon Preserved at Richmond National Battlefield Park

When the Confederate Army needed artillery, ammunition, or other weaponry, it turned to the Tredegar Ironworks in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. While many of the original buildings were lost to war and time, some remain. One, in fact, serves as a visitor center at the Richmond National Battlefield Park