tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post4686829082635156280..comments2024-01-06T13:54:47.570-05:00Comments on The Retirement Chronicles: This and That from the Woods and the Lake...The Retired Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-12486281437233282009-10-01T22:13:56.243-04:002009-10-01T22:13:56.243-04:00Ashley: I know! I was on a trip about 100 miles ea...Ashley: I know! I was on a trip about 100 miles east of here this weekend and the colors aren't half as nice as they are on our bay yet. We are very lucky to have the beauty surrounding us that we do.<br /><br />L.D.: Boy, if you ever come close to us in the U.P., please let us know..we would love to meet you and your wife. Glad you like the water lilies, I would love to see a picture of what you paint from them.<br /><br />Grannyann: Everything up here looks glorious in the fall when the leaves are in color and the sun is shining. It is all over too quick, though.<br /><br />Insanity: You are so sweet...glad my pictures make you happy, that is a great compliment!<br /><br />Kearsie: Believe me, that is EXACTLY what I do during the winter..I look a LOT at my spring flowers and lake photos from summer and fall too. Don't worry I will be whining on my blog when it gets cold again. haThe Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-37503872478848202162009-10-01T10:14:02.113-04:002009-10-01T10:14:02.113-04:00I'm so glad you were able to spend so much tim...I'm so glad you were able to spend so much time outside this summer getting as many sun rays as possible! When your toes are frozen this winter, read back through all your blogs and try to relive all these gorgeous shots.Kearsiehttp://soundsliketomatoes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-60082343393154789652009-09-30T21:51:36.777-04:002009-09-30T21:51:36.777-04:00I don't know what to say Joan I just feel like...I don't know what to say Joan I just feel like telling you how incredible they are just isn't enough! I can't even express it!<br /><br />I didn't know lily pads changed color, the dragonfly, WOW and the water and sunset photos lift my spirits, I can actually physically feel it!<br /><br />Just love them all!Insanitykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026989747334897393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-26431711268694261922009-09-30T10:54:52.692-04:002009-09-30T10:54:52.692-04:00Well, you are at it again...giving us some absolut...Well, you are at it again...giving us some absolutely beautiful pictures of nature at it's Fall best. Thanksgrannyannhttp://www.anntuckerblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-34586399405845609472009-09-30T10:33:25.870-04:002009-09-30T10:33:25.870-04:00Thanks for sharing those wonderful pictures. They...Thanks for sharing those wonderful pictures. They are so good to see. I still am a fan of your waterlilies and am planning to paint some this winter. You have gorgeous skies up there. Wow. I may have to take my wife for a fall trip to the North Shore for a couple of days. It is only seven hours away. Great skies!!!!L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-76962744599532892662009-09-30T10:21:42.475-04:002009-09-30T10:21:42.475-04:00Wow, you do have a beatiful view from your bay. T...Wow, you do have a beatiful view from your bay. The colors!ashley folkemahttp://www.ashleyfolkemaphotography.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-6661157326088207072009-09-30T08:56:56.290-04:002009-09-30T08:56:56.290-04:00Cheryl: thanks! I loved being outdoors and taking ...Cheryl: thanks! I loved being outdoors and taking them too.<br /><br />SquirrelQueen: Yes, I have been playing catchup with reading the blogs for about three weeks now..I probably won't catch up until winter!<br /><br />Eva: Once again, thank YOU for commenting and encouraging me! :-}<br /><br />Keats: I would really miss no changing leaves if we didn't have them here.<br /><br />Loree: We have two days of some sun coming over the next two days, so I hope to get out and take more photos..then rain again for about 5 days in the forecast!!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-64469184307283830832009-09-30T05:38:31.889-04:002009-09-30T05:38:31.889-04:00Autumn is always late in coming here and then, sud...Autumn is always late in coming here and then, suddenly, it's winter. I have never seen fall colours on water lilies. Very interesting. And all the pictures are gorgeous.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-24998230359428318292009-09-30T03:48:59.729-04:002009-09-30T03:48:59.729-04:00So much of the wonders of nature to enijoy from al...So much of the wonders of nature to enijoy from all your beautiful pics. No autumn colours here, I'm afraid, except for some deciduous trees.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-25168766070736673192009-09-30T01:44:09.363-04:002009-09-30T01:44:09.363-04:00once again, absolutely beautiful photos!once again, absolutely beautiful photos!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-24535669123568227702009-09-29T23:46:35.829-04:002009-09-29T23:46:35.829-04:00You are so lucky to live in a wonderful area like ...You are so lucky to live in a wonderful area like that, I would love to have a lake nearby. All of the photos are gorgeous. I especially like the butterfly and dragonfly, great captures. Thanks for sharing. <br /><br />We all get a little behind on reading and commenting sometimes, lately I feel like I always trying to catch up.<br /><br />JudySquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-16099457883114914002009-09-29T23:41:42.617-04:002009-09-29T23:41:42.617-04:00What a fabulous series of photos! Simply wonderful...What a fabulous series of photos! Simply wonderful -- thanks for sharing them.~Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350900851718423305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-45271858994417321672009-09-29T23:06:28.861-04:002009-09-29T23:06:28.861-04:00Wanda: Thanks so much!
Ratty: yes, I was surprise...Wanda: Thanks so much!<br /><br />Ratty: yes, I was surprised to see butterflies and dragonflies still out there, too. There are still miles and miles of wilderness here, so we can drive everywhere and hike and sometimes never see anyone else...then other times, we are out in the middle of nowhere and here comes a truck. :-)The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-8997171591146268352009-09-29T21:42:30.365-04:002009-09-29T21:42:30.365-04:00You've picked a good variation of photos. It&#...You've picked a good variation of photos. It's good to see butterflies and dragonflies still there. I haven't seen a butterfly in awhile. I like the wide open spaces you show, because despite my daily hikes, my nature parks are still confined to the middle of the city.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-13179961596853767122009-09-29T21:37:45.745-04:002009-09-29T21:37:45.745-04:00Mitzi: The neat thing about the beautiful nature a...Mitzi: The neat thing about the beautiful nature around me is that I only have to capture it...nature did all the work!<br /><br />Wendytb: That is what I love about blogging too...bringing you along to see what I see...<br /><br />Brian: Thanks so much! I feel the same way about your writing--it is often breathtaking, too.<br /><br />Judy: What a lovely complement. Thanks so much. <br /><br />Cathy: Believe it or not, as of yet, I have never used a tripod. We have one, but it is packed away somewhere and we can't remember where we put it. I need to find it by next summer because I want to experiment with slow shutter speeds and need a tripod to do it!<br /><br />Gaston: Wow! A museum??? You made my day! :-}<br /><br />DJan: I feel the same way when you post mountain photographs. I just HAVE to travel west and see them in person and take some photos of them too! You have inspired me.<br /><br />Shelley: I feel pretty lucky to live in Michigan too...it offers intimacy with nature everywhere. I just have issues with our long, long winters, but I am learning to even appreciate that when we get a big old blizzard where I can go out and capture the beauty of it.<br /><br />JJ: Thanks so much, JJ. You are such a doll.<br /><br />Blushing Rose: sorry to hear about the accident, that is terrible. I hope the love and support of fellow bloggers will help. Thanks so much for your kind words and praise of my photos...you all are so motivating for me!!!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-28503083241756777312009-09-29T20:47:26.471-04:002009-09-29T20:47:26.471-04:00Joan you are having way too much fun with THIS and...Joan you are having way too much fun with THIS and THAT....Your photos are just all so beautiful...all the time.Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-37771013933996597552009-09-29T19:43:55.780-04:002009-09-29T19:43:55.780-04:00I just LOVE your photography ... the pics are brea...I just LOVE your photography ... the pics are breathtaking. TY for sharing them. IF only I could do 1% of what you see....<br /><br />Terry needs prayers & support. Her hubby was in a bad accident today. Terrytreasures.blogspot.com<br /><br />Have a lovely autumn week. TTFN ~ Marydonblushing rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185573384597526789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-9145245858450310192009-09-29T19:41:43.674-04:002009-09-29T19:41:43.674-04:00These are some of the prettiest pictures you'v...These are some of the prettiest pictures you've taken. I <i>love</i> the 'Color on our bay' picture.J.J. in L.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14394864319127058771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-12767229616785872562009-09-29T19:31:55.841-04:002009-09-29T19:31:55.841-04:00Wonderful! Especially loved the sunset and the lil...Wonderful! Especially loved the sunset and the lily pads! Michigan is one of the most beautiful states. The proof is in your photos!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-57754740828200792312009-09-29T19:23:35.540-04:002009-09-29T19:23:35.540-04:00As usual, your pictures are to die for. Just stunn...As usual, your pictures are to die for. Just stunning. I love the fall feeling of them, and the dragonflies and sunsets... well, just beautiful. Thanks for sharing this with me.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-41069412505109165442009-09-29T19:05:19.276-04:002009-09-29T19:05:19.276-04:00Stunning photos, as usual, but that first one shou...Stunning photos, as usual, but that first one should be in a museum.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813508472498593787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-79353211500590853122009-09-29T18:50:30.653-04:002009-09-29T18:50:30.653-04:00You just keep getting better and better; good eyes...You just keep getting better and better; good eyes and a steady hand! Or a tripod??? Is hubby your pack mule?? Dan says he feels like one at times!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-50252428158740923962009-09-29T18:22:14.165-04:002009-09-29T18:22:14.165-04:00Love your photos as usual but I really like the su...Love your photos as usual but I really like the sunset and the green plant inside the hollow log.<br />You always take such wonderful pictures.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078537002880283509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-38518744418890705112009-09-29T18:19:58.694-04:002009-09-29T18:19:58.694-04:00love the vibrant colors today. the first one caugh...love the vibrant colors today. the first one caught my eye in reader and they only got better...the lake sunset..breathtaking!Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-61008644766573728432009-09-29T16:58:46.339-04:002009-09-29T16:58:46.339-04:00This is what i enjoy about your blog! You take us...This is what i enjoy about your blog! You take us to places we might not otherwise see. Thank you!wendyytbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11958628213008688022noreply@blogger.com