Clint Stallard

Stinky Bottom

It’s Wednesday and on this day in history:
Gold Discovered in California
1848 New York Herald is the first major eastern newspaper to report the discovery of gold in California
> > > Clint’s comment: The Trigger: Gold was initially discovered months earlier on January 24, 1848, by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California, but news traveled slowly to the East Coast.
The Report: The Herald's coverage brought the discovery to a massive audience, setting off rumours and excitement that began drawing thousands of fortune seekers westward.
National Impact: Full-blown "Gold Rush" fever took hold later that year in December, when President James K. Polk officially confirmed the vast gold deposits in an address to Congress, leading to the massive 1849 migration of the "Forty-Niners."

Clint Stallard

Stinky Bottom

It’s Tuesday and on this day in history:
Queen's Hospital
1917 The Queen's Hospital opens to provide pioneering plastic surgery for WWI soldiers, led by Harold Gillies in Sidcup, England
> > > Clint’s comment: Key Leadership: The facility was established and directed by New Zealand-born surgeon Harold Gillies, widely regarded as the "father of modern plastic surgery."
Medical Breakthroughs: Gillies and his team developed innovative reconstructive techniques, including the pedicle flap and tubed pedicle, to repair catastrophic facial wounds caused by shrapnel, gunshots, and burns.

Melina Popovic

Pooltown

Clint Stallard

Stinky Bottom

It’s Monday and on this day in history:
Fulton's Trip up the Hudson
1807 Robert Fulton's steamboat Clermont begins its first trip up the Hudson River
> > > Clint’s comment: The Maiden Voyage: The steamboat departed from New York City and traveled 150 miles up the Hudson River to Albany, New York, completing the trip in approximately 32 hours at an average speed of about 5 mph.
Impact: Before Fulton's successful run, sailing sloops took around four days to complete the same journey depending on wind conditions. Fulton demonstrated that steam propulsion was a reliable and practical mode of commercial transport for passengers and freight.

Diana Berry Pedranti

Positive Town

Delanie, thank you for being a great connection! ❤️

Neil Gamble

Cheeso

thanks for the souvenir

Diana Berry Pedranti

Positive Town

Good
Sunday Morning
My Metropolis Friend

May your day be filled with peace and joy.

May you find reasons to smile all along the way.

May your heart be light and your worries be few.

And may you feel God's love in everything you do.

Enjoy the little things and make beautiful memories!

Have a WONDERFUL week ahead.

Hugs :•)

❤️ Diana

Clint Stallard

Stinky Bottom

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Clint Stallard

Stinky Bottom

Happy Sunday, have a wonderful day. If you want to make the list below, pay me a visit and leave a message :)

The number of mayors signing the Stinky Bottom visitor book each day this week - Sunday: 19, Monday: 15, Tuesday: 20, Wednesday: 19, Thursday: 18, Friday: 19 & Saturday: 19, a total of 129.

Thanks for being such a great connection and one of the 70 most recent mayors to visit and sign the Stinky Bottom visitor book. The 70th post was on Sunday 21-Jun-2026, which is 56 days ago. Below, the last 70 cities:

Moist Valley
Amsterdamm
Braga
Ebsiii
Bythesea
West West Stonia
Playstation
Nox Arcana
Stacystan
Johnsenville
Or Other
Cheeso
Kworld
Icy Cold North Bay
Pine Hills
Florence On The Rose
Aek Original
White Dreams
West Dobechester
Setback
Positive Town
Nibiru
New Rob City
Benny Shores
Sundgauer
My Sweet Ginger
Blue Castle
Hanko Sun City
Cornu Copiae
The Sleeper Wakes
Londonopolis
Taylaramish
Katetown
Andersonville
Tintinstad
Bugztown Canada
N E W B E N D
Sosueme
Nikos Xalkoutsi
Holy Shit
Stegosaur Quarry
Kleinstadt Am Rhein
Hopeland
Hinotama
Graestoke
Wormriders of Arraki
Pooltown
Bondilandia
Heliotropolis
Arrakis
Potato Pie
Whooooville
Hot Mess
Giantcfr
Quiltville
Eske City
Delwood City
Jeep Duck Town
Portlandia
Grand Lasima City
Carmel by the Sea
Healthialways
Nikos The Greek
Stelios Hellas
Truckers Safe Haven
A E K Fc Athens
Oogaboogavilleclosed
New Finntastic Twin
Ever Thankful
Gretavanfleetville

Clint Stallard

Stinky Bottom

It’s Saturday and on this day in history:
The Wizard of Oz
1939 The Wizard of Oz, an American musical fantasy film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood; directed by Victor Fleming and King Vidor with a cast featuring Judy Garland (Dorothy), Ray Bolger (Scarecrow), Jack Haley (Tin Man), Bert Lahr (Cowardly Lion), Frank Morgan (Wizard), Billie Burke (Glinda), and Margaret Hamilton (Wicked Witch); songs by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg
> > > Clint’s comment: I didn’t realise the novel was written in 1900…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz

Clint Stallard

Stinky Bottom

It’s Friday and on this day in history:
Elizabeth I Turns Down the Netherlands
1585 Queen Elizabeth I of England refuses sovereignty of the Netherlands
> > > Clint’s comment: I never knew this!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_political_intrigue_during_the_Dutch_Revolt

Diana Berry Pedranti

Positive Town

Delanie, thank you for the money. ❤️

GOOD MORNING, WHERE PEACE BEGINS

This morming, let this picture speak to you.
The mountains stand tall The trees stretch wide.
The waters move with gentle rhythm. Everything is calm, Everything is steady,
Everything is possible.
Sometimes peace doesn't come from the world around you - it comes from the world within you.
So today..
Let your mind be as quiet as the mountains. Let your spirit be as fresh as the ocean breeze. Let your heart be as open as the sunrise sky.
YOU don’t have to prove anything. You don t have to have every answer. Just_ begin the day with peace - and watch how everything else aligns.

Happy Friday

Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!

Hugs :•)

❤️ Diana

Clint Stallard

Stinky Bottom

It’s Thursday and on this day in history:
Mars' South Polar Cap
1642 Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens discovers Mars's southern polar cap
> > > Clint’s comment: Two links for this one. Christiaan Huygens name was given to a probe made by ESA that landed on Saturn's giant moon Titan.
Some history of Mars observation and exploration: https://www.britannica.com/list/10-important-dates-in-mars-history