Hidden Worlds:
Nov. 26, 2022. Eudora, Kansas.
The Gulleys are a family of 5 that represent an “off-the-grid” lifestyle. The family lived in a ranch styled home, basically in the middle of nowhere just 40 minutes outside of KCMO.
An interesting fact about their land is that they always have a furry little friend to greet them on their way out the door. For as long as the Gulleys lived there, they’ve always had outdoor cats living on their property. They have a surplus of kittens, therefore they started to breed and give the new felines a loving home!
The Gulleys own 15 acres of land and with that comes wildlife. No one can walk around the property without a gun due to safety reasons. Because they live out in the middle of no where, they tend to see a lot of wild animals. Larry Gulley, a resident of the home stated, “we have a camera set in the tress throughout the property so we can keep track of the wildlife. Just a couple of days ago we caught a bobcat on video.” They also use their land for hunting purposes because it’s a way for them to obtain free food.
Not to long ago the Gulleys switched from well water to city water. For the longest time the family was living off water they received from their own property. Having your own water can be time consuming and expensive. To save money, Larry Gulley dug through his property to gain access to the city water line. The family saved $12,000 by doing this.
You can’t go anywhere in this house without finding a single gun in each room. From hunting to protecting themselves, the Gulleys own over 30 guns. When asked about the exact amount of guns in the household, the owner couldn’t quite say because there are so many.
With just a short drive on the Gulleys property, you’ll run into a pack of bison. Instead of using the bisons meat for nutritional foods, the Gulleys simple have these huge animals for fun. Sam Gulley said, “we have these bisons just for the hell of it because they’re like big dogs.” The Gulleys do have a lot of land to do as they please with it.
Because the family tends to stay on their property, they get creative at times. For example, they built a 4 wheeler over covid because they had the materials and time to do so. “We have so much fun out here. Because no one is around us, we can do whatever we want without repercussions really” said Larry. They even once built a potato gun!
Another thing the Gulleys use their property for is used cars. No matter how beat up the car is, they keep it for repurposing car parts. They have so much land to where they can park cars randomly without the cars being seen to the public eye. Instead of wasting money by taking a car to the shop, the Gulleys do it themselves.
Hurricane Ian:
Nearly a month after Hurricane Ian rolled through St. Augustine, locals and tourists can still see the visible damages that were caused by the category 4 hurricane. From trees being ripped from the roots to bridges being destroyed, the historic town is still recovering. Some of the beaches in town are still closed, fallen trees can still be seen laying around, and erosion has gotten worse due to the storm surge. In addition, Tropical Depression Nicole made landfall earlier today which means St. Augustine has a lot of work to do in the near future!
Nov. 10, 2022.
Women's Volleyball Flagler v. USC Aiken:
The Women’s Flagler College Volleyball Team faced off in their last home game of the 2022-23 season against USC Aiken on Sunday, Nov. 6th. After a long match for the Saints, the final score ended as 2-3.
1.) The entire Women’s Flagler College volleyball team huddles together to prepare for the match as it is just minutes from starting.
2.) The girls stand for the National Anthem.
3.) No. 1, Annie Bart. Outside Hitter. Sophomore from Wauconda, Ill. No. 12, Molly Boyd. Middle Hitter. Sophomore from Chicago, Ill. Bart and Boyd can be seen blocking a shot sent from the opposing team.
4.) Head coach, Skylar Lopes, in his first year of coaching at Flagler College. The team is huddled around him during a timeout. As players rest, Lopes goes over the game strategy.
5.) No. 8, Cameron Fenner. Setter. Sophomore from Jacksonville, Fla. Fenner dives to save a ball and is successful!
6.) Coach Lopes is very engaged in the game as No. 16, Eddie Lamoreaux is preparing to serve. Her main position is a Libero. Lamoreaux is a Sophomore from New Braunfels, Texas.
7.) No. 12, Molly Boyd and No. 14, Kennedy Muff are in the process of blocking a shot from the other team. Muff is a Setter. She is a Senior from Antioch, Ill.
8.) The girls celebrating a point after a long run.
9.) No. 4, Brooke Singleton. Defensive Specialist and Libero. Sophomore from Kissimmee, Fla. Singleton observes the game from the sidelines as she cheers her team on.
10.) No. 14, Kennedy Muff. No. 13, Jordan Berglin. Outside Hitter. Sophomore from Pewaukee, Wis. The girls pose for the camera as they take a quick break during a timeout.
Great game Saints!💛❤️
Hidden Worlds:
Regan, 45, St. Augustine, Fl. St. George street.
“I used to be a registered nurse, now i’m homeless. It’s crazy how fast life can change.”
Regan sits on St. George street when she gets the chance in hopes that onlookers will be generous enough to help her obtain her next meal. Although she has faced some hardships in her lifetime, she now has a companion to keep her company.
In the past, Regan was a registered nurse until she developed a lung condition. She went from having a stable job to bouncing from job to job. She eventually found herself working for Flagler College on the cleaning staff where she was responsible for keeping the dorms clean. Unfortunately Covid-19 hit and she was let go. She fell into substance abuse and wound up becoming homeless.
Hurricane Ian had a huge impact on Regan, but in a good way. One of her friends sailboat capsized in the Mantanzas River. Her friend could no longer take care of the dog seen in the second and third picture, Luna. Regan will be taking care of Luna from now on which is something she is looking forward too.
Regan is proud to admit that she is one year sober and is continuing to better herself each day. She currently is looking for a job, but when she’s not, she can be found on the infamous St. George street writing an autobiography about her life.
She really hopes to someday educate others on the hardships of being homeless and let everyone know that it does get better.
