New Name!

I’ve decided to rename my blog. When I first started it, I had intended to use it for my sewing projects. It ultimately became about the family. So in keeping with that theme I’ve decided to to call it “Our World Now”. I feel that this is a more appropriate title. All of my old posts will still be here.

So remember to come back often and check it out. I will be updating more often.

Fun of the day:

HELL'S DOOR - TURKMENISTAN

Located in the Kara-Kum desert of Turkmenistan is the village of Darvaza (Derweze) near to where, in 1971, a team of Soviet prospectors allegedly drilled into a large chamber filled with natural gas. The roof of the cavern collapsed leaving a crater-like sinkhole some 25 metres deep with a diameter of approximately 60 - 70 metres. It soon became evident that natural gas was still rising into the crater from even deeper sources and the story goes that the decision was made to ignite the emissions rather than risk either a concentrated build-up of gas or local poisoning. According to various sources it has burned continuously since then and has apparently been named “The Gate to Hell” by the local people. However, another source that spoke with the guides from the region claims that it is a wholly natural phenomenon.