tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post4241672236762199734..comments2024-01-06T13:54:47.570-05:00Comments on The Retirement Chronicles: Winter Waterfalls!The Retired Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-50043270592240497662010-01-28T09:27:11.140-05:002010-01-28T09:27:11.140-05:00SquirrelQueen: You crack (or QUACK!) me up...I am ...SquirrelQueen: You crack (or QUACK!) me up...I am like you...I yearn for different kinds of shots when I post a lot of one type, especially in the winter...one can only take so much gloom and snow, right? I loved your duck shots!<br /><br />Ratty: I can! Trout jumping the falls at the same time. ha I still will try to catch some this spring...it is the neatest thing if you can find a spot where they are trying to get upstream to spawn.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-9924731669681431752010-01-28T06:20:22.502-05:002010-01-28T06:20:22.502-05:00I would love to be able to stand on that bridge. I...I would love to be able to stand on that bridge. I don't think there can be any better combination than a bridge and a waterfall.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-91205560702475119062010-01-27T23:26:07.307-05:002010-01-27T23:26:07.307-05:00Oh wow, gorgeous shots of the ice and water. The f...Oh wow, gorgeous shots of the ice and water. The fall is so pretty and it has created some fabulous patterns.<br /><br />My duck post wasn't actually planned. We have had fog and clouds for weeks. I had another post almost ready last night but the more I looked at it the more I realized how depressing it looked, it was so dark. The duck photos were taken last week when we got a quick peek at the sun. I'll save the dark gloomy post for a sunny day, lol.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-24959262560913271412010-01-27T17:29:47.133-05:002010-01-27T17:29:47.133-05:00Betsy: You can come visit us in the U.P. anytime!!...Betsy: You can come visit us in the U.P. anytime!!! You would find so many nature shots here, especially with your love of hiking.<br /><br />Grannyann: Ha, you would be cold probably...but the beauty of nature would warm you. :-}<br /><br />TechnoBabe: Thanks so much! I loved going there and taking these for you all too.<br /><br />Bernie: yes, he is awesome...he spoils me rotten and is a great nature partner to go look for photo opps. ha<br /><br />Sara: Thanks honey...I see the Ortho Dr. tomorrow, so keep your fingers crossed that he lets me stop wearing the boot and that it has healed.<br /><br />RNSane: Thanks so much. We live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan...not the part of the state that is shaped like the mitten, but the strip of land above that on Lake Superior, across from Canada. It is loaded with nature and wilderness and really is quite beautiful. Just cold, long winters.. ha<br /><br />Ginnymo: Yes, it is gorgeous in person here too.<br /><br />JJ: yes, it really was so pretty...you just have to put up with the cold along with it, too. :-}<br /><br />Insanity: Well, we pretty much enjoyed it quickly, hobbled back to the car and turned up the heater. ha<br /><br />Joanna: I told him you thanked him and he laughed...don't encourage him to say I am spoiled now...ha<br /><br />Loree: The ice formations are my FAVORITE in winter falls.<br /><br />New England: Thanks. I hope to snowshoe in to some "non manmade falls" soon too, to get more shots..but my foot has to heal first. :-}<br /><br />Jientje: I know you would!!! :-) He really is a sweetie, I am very, very lucky.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-30657296664891364402010-01-27T13:52:34.629-05:002010-01-27T13:52:34.629-05:00What a sweetie he is to take you there! And what a...What a sweetie he is to take you there! And what a daredevil you are to go there with a fractured foot! I would do exactly the same, and my hubbs would take me there too! ;-)Jientjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133675047491618720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-71882580932426465682010-01-27T07:04:46.805-05:002010-01-27T07:04:46.805-05:00Wonderful man-made falls! I can only imagine how b...Wonderful man-made falls! I can only imagine how beautiful it must be in the summer too! Great captures Joan. I really like the black and white images.A New England Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-53191557870128798942010-01-27T02:36:43.692-05:002010-01-27T02:36:43.692-05:00So many beautiful ice formations. Hope your foot g...So many beautiful ice formations. Hope your foot gets better soon.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-83937235886443423652010-01-27T01:15:58.497-05:002010-01-27T01:15:58.497-05:00I'm so glad you begged your husband too! Plea...I'm so glad you begged your husband too! Please tell him I said THANK YOU!<br /><br />This pictures are STUNNING!<br /><br />Wow, just, wow!<br /><br />xoJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-24015553471706480302010-01-26T20:18:34.857-05:002010-01-26T20:18:34.857-05:00Ohhhhh so lovely! Truly amazing to catch in a pict...Ohhhhh so lovely! Truly amazing to catch in a picture and enjoy in real life! I bet it was just amazing! I could totally see taking a warm beverage and some blankets and chairs and enjoying that for a while! So nice!Insanitykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026989747334897393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-10421678564258720012010-01-26T20:06:10.062-05:002010-01-26T20:06:10.062-05:00Haha! Just when I was thinking "So pretty!&qu...Haha! Just when I was thinking "So pretty!"...I read "So pretty:"<br /><br /><i>Love</i> these!J.J. in L.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14394864319127058771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-83977895265634296682010-01-26T19:43:10.996-05:002010-01-26T19:43:10.996-05:00Wow! These are awesome shots Joan!! Perfect lighti...Wow! These are awesome shots Joan!! Perfect lighting. It must be so neat to see nature up close like that!! Great post!!Ginnymohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08865222893888430709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-67392319698301133262010-01-26T19:36:46.992-05:002010-01-26T19:36:46.992-05:00Spectacularly beautiful, I can feel the cold air, ...Spectacularly beautiful, I can feel the cold air, hear the babbling of the brook, delight in the beauty as though I were right there. Where is it you live? Lucky you to have this scenery close to you!RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-78947953378336315632010-01-26T17:54:53.649-05:002010-01-26T17:54:53.649-05:00Beautiful doesnt even explain the pics that you to...Beautiful doesnt even explain the pics that you took, all I can say is wow<br />and be careful with that foot of yours<br />Take care<br />SaraSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747765696446486573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-18606494361939750162010-01-26T16:17:01.618-05:002010-01-26T16:17:01.618-05:00Absolutely breathtaking Joan, love the bridge over...Absolutely breathtaking Joan, love the bridge over heaven scene. Hope your foot is healing well and yes I too think you have an awesome husband........:-) HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-41324286226314008732010-01-26T15:40:56.115-05:002010-01-26T15:40:56.115-05:00The joy that your outing brought will probably hel...The joy that your outing brought will probably help you heal faster anyway!!<br />Your enthusiasm is contagious. The shot from the bridge looking down on the waterfall is so peaceful.<br />The very first picture is like jewels.They are all wonderful.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-55728350314465144422010-01-26T13:56:23.148-05:002010-01-26T13:56:23.148-05:00Gorgeous water pictures!! Makes me cold thoGorgeous water pictures!! Makes me cold thoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474339462986922659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-19854479620393621012010-01-26T10:46:56.322-05:002010-01-26T10:46:56.322-05:00Oh Joan, I love LOVE LOVE these photos. Awesome...Oh Joan, I love LOVE LOVE these photos. Awesome!!!! The 3rd from the top is a fav --with the sun coming through. I love the one showing the bridge also. AND --the one from above is awesome.... <br /><br />Oh My Heart----I am coming!!!!! WELL--as soon as my hubby buys that private jet for me...ha<br /><br />Thanks for these.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-20997325277804428842010-01-26T10:43:13.588-05:002010-01-26T10:43:13.588-05:00Kearsie: It was a nice day, so there wasn't to...Kearsie: It was a nice day, so there wasn't too much Brrrr going on that day. ha<br /><br />Rainfield: isn't it great when nature provides us art pieces!<br /><br />Catherine: yes, we do...I really didn't appreciate it half as much until I was a photographer, but now I am in constant awe. Isn't it funny how life provides you wake up calls?<br /><br />Mitr: I haven't heard from you in a while...it is so good to have you back!<br /><br />L.D.: Boy it did hurt BAD for about 3 days, but now, if I wear the cast most of the day, it is so much better..only if I step on it the wrong way, then it reminds me. <br /><br />Dreamwalker: yes, it was! I can't wait for my foot to heal so I can snowshoe into some other areas I want to capture before spring comes!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-54721380876217767222010-01-26T10:37:01.433-05:002010-01-26T10:37:01.433-05:00Oh wow! I'd never get to see that here. I am ...Oh wow! I'd never get to see that here. I am sure that was worth the trek!dreamwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03161214380573839270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-42058838287383079702010-01-26T10:35:36.774-05:002010-01-26T10:35:36.774-05:00I have had bones broken in my foot and that is so ...I have had bones broken in my foot and that is so painful. I hope yours will heal fast. It is so hard to walk and it is hard not to walk. <br />The waterfalls are so special and your shots of them fantastic. Our blizzard is done for now and we are just so very cold. Do take care and don't over do on that foot. It hurts!!! I know.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-83131576029005118202010-01-26T10:35:33.226-05:002010-01-26T10:35:33.226-05:00The melting snow is so beautiful...
Driving thru ...The melting snow is so beautiful...<br /><br /><a href="http://flutteringandwandering.blogspot.com/2010/01/vazhachal-forest.html" rel="nofollow">Driving thru Vazhachal Forest</a><br /><a href="http://thefashionpanache.blogspot.com/2010/01/shopping-in-paris-france.html" rel="nofollow">Shopping in Paris</a>Bhushavalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558027745101085778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-28486722243346942982010-01-26T10:30:21.464-05:002010-01-26T10:30:21.464-05:00How did I miss that you fractured your foot? So s...How did I miss that you fractured your foot? So sorry to hear that, hope it heals quickly!<br />Those pictures were definitely hobbling out there for. You have so much natural beauty where you live!Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-19377782169412072312010-01-26T10:20:22.042-05:002010-01-26T10:20:22.042-05:00The first one is an art piece. Magnificient.The first one is an art piece. Magnificient.rainfield61https://www.blogger.com/profile/01334864123466123667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-84274797907361328062010-01-26T09:59:24.833-05:002010-01-26T09:59:24.833-05:00Cathy: Thanks! Believe it or not, I worked so hard...Cathy: Thanks! Believe it or not, I worked so hard on a treadmill that one night my foot ached and ached..I went and got it Xrayed and I had a stress fracture...have to wear a removable boot cast for a few weeks..I get it reXrayed tomorrow and will find out if it is healing or not.<br /><br />Joanie: Thanks!<br /><br />DJan: thanks! I overdid it walking on a treadmill very fast and hard for a few weeks and it began being very painful...went and got it Xrayed and found out I got a stress fracture on my right foot. I am wearing a removable cast and see the Ortho Doc tomorrow for another Xray so we can track the progress of the healing. Sigh. Only I can get hurt exercising. ha<br /><br />Lynn: Thanks...see explanations above regarding my foot. That's what I get for exercising. ha<br /><br />Wanda: thanks honey. I have been wanting to snowshoe into some really pretty spots, but now I have to wait...dang!!!<br /><br />Eva: Back atcha..I wait for your humor too.<br /><br />Jeanette: yes, it was gorgeous out there!<br /><br />Brian: Yay! Then I reached my goal...to get more folks to get outside this time of year....because before photography, I was pretty much a couch potato in the winter. haThe Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-64103451334870000742010-01-26T09:57:46.158-05:002010-01-26T09:57:46.158-05:00Brr! and awesome!!Brr! and awesome!!Kearsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761802871601144652noreply@blogger.com