tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post2439389248066047684..comments2024-01-06T13:54:47.570-05:00Comments on The Retirement Chronicles: More This and That from the Woods....The Retired Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-22009270701586068562009-08-07T10:28:51.012-04:002009-08-07T10:28:51.012-04:00Ram: Thanks SO much...can you see me blushing? Wow...Ram: Thanks SO much...can you see me blushing? Wow, if I ever need motivation to keep taking photos, I will go back and read your compliments over and over. haThe Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-19384740507345534282009-08-06T10:13:53.075-04:002009-08-06T10:13:53.075-04:00The pictures are simply delightful, exqusite,beaut...The pictures are simply delightful, exqusite,beautiful - the green woods, the turtle, the mushroom, the snake, the flowers all of them.You are really a gifted and creative photographer. Really enjoyed this. Thanks. RamRamakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391020678534194379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-61847650921589131622009-08-05T21:49:49.816-04:002009-08-05T21:49:49.816-04:00Ratty: I am so glad you enjoyed them! I love the t...Ratty: I am so glad you enjoyed them! I love the turtles too...and they get spooked so easily, it is hard to capture them on film before they splash under water on me!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-39090818055552344402009-08-05T01:11:02.711-04:002009-08-05T01:11:02.711-04:00My favorite kind of pictures! And turtles are some...My favorite kind of pictures! And turtles are some of my favorite animals.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-79140400660582217652009-08-04T17:03:11.399-04:002009-08-04T17:03:11.399-04:00Catherine: It is really green now with all the rai...Catherine: It is really green now with all the rain we have been getting, but it has been a cold one. So weird when all the rest of the nation has such heat!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-59411647303753262422009-08-04T14:18:14.460-04:002009-08-04T14:18:14.460-04:00It's so pretty and green there! That's ho...It's so pretty and green there! That's how it usually looks here in the summer. That mushroom is really neat looking.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-40280075555227575432009-08-04T13:24:21.817-04:002009-08-04T13:24:21.817-04:00Shelly: Thanks so much. Ah c'mon, the snake wa...Shelly: Thanks so much. Ah c'mon, the snake was innocent...at least he didn't try and swim towards me to bite me! ha You would've heard me screaming from there! ha<br /><br />Alan: Thanks so much..hope you joined on as a Follower...I will be watching your photos too!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-91271846399782757032009-08-04T11:42:06.922-04:002009-08-04T11:42:06.922-04:00Fascinating Blog - a pleasure to read. This is wha...Fascinating Blog - a pleasure to read. This is what blogging is all about.Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-78520272831336367982009-08-04T08:47:30.639-04:002009-08-04T08:47:30.639-04:00These were beautiful photos! I would've love t...These were beautiful photos! I would've love to have hung out by this stream. This would've made a great commercial for why people should visit Northern Michigan! (minus the snake of course! lol!)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-40729353892007087932009-08-04T07:08:36.641-04:002009-08-04T07:08:36.641-04:00Insanity: I hope the spider wasn't on the date...Insanity: I hope the spider wasn't on the date with your hubby. Wowsa! <br /><br />Loree: That is exactly what I liked about it too! I hadn't seen one like that before seeing this one, either.<br /><br />Jientje: Someone told me it is in the same family as a Queen Anne's Lace but that it is not one. Yes, we have a lot of nature around us to take photos and 4 beautiful seasons to make it all look different during the year. <br /><br />Lotusleaf: Don't worry about being last in comments...I am just so grateful that you visit my blog and comment at whatever timeframe that works for you! That snake was very much alive, I assure you. haThe Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-92090986067070720272009-08-04T05:29:03.743-04:002009-08-04T05:29:03.743-04:00Sorry, I am always last with my comment although I...Sorry, I am always last with my comment although I love your blog. Its because of the huge time gap. The photos are lovely, as usual. Did the same taxidermist stuff the snake too, Ha!lotusleafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725791780240334964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-45351260609730574622009-08-04T04:59:08.542-04:002009-08-04T04:59:08.542-04:00It is Queen Anne's Lace, yes. I enjoy walking ...It is Queen Anne's Lace, yes. I enjoy walking along with you, you're so lucky to live in such a beautiful piece of paradise, and I can imagine the joys of making photo hunt walks there!Jientjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133675047491618720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-45560728604935826922009-08-04T02:18:35.804-04:002009-08-04T02:18:35.804-04:00What a gorgeous mushroom. I am amazed at it's ...What a gorgeous mushroom. I am amazed at it's colour and texture.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-27513813135450187132009-08-03T22:13:36.232-04:002009-08-03T22:13:36.232-04:00You inspired me to do a pictorial of my date w/ my...You inspired me to do a pictorial of my date w/ my hubby, especially since I got my *drool* new camera! <br /><br />Wait until you see the spider I got a pic of, coming soon!<br /><br />Love your photos and commentary as always!!!Insanitykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026989747334897393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-75188145393660232062009-08-03T22:11:32.304-04:002009-08-03T22:11:32.304-04:00Sharon: If you ever want to come up to the U.P.,ju...Sharon: If you ever want to come up to the U.P.,just let me know. There are so many waterfalls and lakes and things to see!<br /><br />Fran: Funny! You wouldn't want the look of the split ends though!<br /><br />Barb: Thanks so much for stopping by my blog...I would LOVE it if you joined on as a Follower to my blog. Eagle Harbor is really nice...make sure you make it to Copper Harbor too..it is quite beautiful. There is SO much to see in the U.P.!<br /><br /><br />Boomer: And I love that you stop by...thanks so much!<br /><br />Aria: FUNNY! I think I CAN spot any type of snake in the grass. ha<br /><br />New England: It might have been his end had we not picked him up and moved him to the side. ha<br /><br />Grannyann: I have seen all kinds of mushrooms I have never seen before. Coming up in a post soon, we saw a set of rust colored ones growing along a tree and another one shaped almost like a star dish...amazing!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-68279768193056745032009-08-03T19:59:16.614-04:002009-08-03T19:59:16.614-04:00Thanks for the trip through the woods. I think I ...Thanks for the trip through the woods. I think I will by-pass the snake but loved the other pics. We had a few mushrooms this weekend but none that pretty.grannyannhttp://www.anntuckerblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-46338146924724766852009-08-03T19:58:56.408-04:002009-08-03T19:58:56.408-04:00When an ordinary day turns extraordinary. So many ...When an ordinary day turns extraordinary. So many wonderful things to see on a simple walk, even a snake! Poor turtle, all scared like that ; ) He probably thought it was the end!A New England Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-87911322081533685752009-08-03T19:47:49.343-04:002009-08-03T19:47:49.343-04:00I hope you winked at hubby and told him that you c...I hope you winked at hubby and told him that you could always make out a snake in the grass... ;-) lolAriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625682101666386299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-13740345905832035622009-08-03T18:43:15.876-04:002009-08-03T18:43:15.876-04:00I just love coming here and taking a walk with you...I just love coming here and taking a walk with you!!!!!♥ Boomer ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/11304000268484230167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-81884455508921681742009-08-03T17:54:09.225-04:002009-08-03T17:54:09.225-04:00Hello,
I'm visiting you from Wanda's blog....Hello,<br />I'm visiting you from Wanda's blog. Your pictures of wildlife and Nature are quite beautiful! I'll be visiting Eagle Harbor in the UP in Sept - my friends have a family cottage there. I look forward to seeing the beauty in person.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-18346524274294340212009-08-03T17:54:00.754-04:002009-08-03T17:54:00.754-04:00I am taking that picture of the mushroom to the ha...I am taking that picture of the mushroom to the hair salon with me tomorrow. I love the style.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-69127801436377684502009-08-03T17:14:56.647-04:002009-08-03T17:14:56.647-04:00I love where you live. What a guy that turtle was...I love where you live. What a guy that turtle was! I'd love to see that part of the country someday.Sharonhttp://www.napwithoutguilt.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-49009828331730761862009-08-03T16:56:35.772-04:002009-08-03T16:56:35.772-04:00Wanda: Isn't it funny? It looks like the same ...Wanda: Isn't it funny? It looks like the same kind of snake you had in your blog. <br /><br />Going: I DO see the Statue of Liberty on the turtle...I hadn't noticed that before. How funny!<br /><br />DJan: What a nice compliment...that it was me who got you interested in your camera! You made my day! Now when I see all your wonderful pictures, I will smile. The compliment that keeps on giving.ha<br /><br />Sue: True! He pee'd all over my husband's jeans. Probably out of fear...I mean a giant picked him up for a picture.I probably would end up doing the same thing! haThe Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-26506817063054244602009-08-03T16:06:55.531-04:002009-08-03T16:06:55.531-04:00Those darn turtles are NEVER thankful when you hel...Those darn turtles are NEVER thankful when you help them!<br />:D<br />Great pics!!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-40945723285892204592009-08-03T15:42:27.952-04:002009-08-03T15:42:27.952-04:00That mushroom looks very interesting. I myself thi...That mushroom looks very interesting. I myself think it looks lethal, too, so I hope you didn't harbor any thoughts about harvesting it! I also thought your snake decided to pose for you.<br /><br />I love my camera too, and it was you who got me interested. BTW, we do have dragonflies here, after looking at yours I have been noticing them, although not many, they are definitely there. Nobody has posed for me, though. Still working on it.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.com