tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post6168728337610697220..comments2024-01-06T13:54:47.570-05:00Comments on The Retirement Chronicles: More Florida Sunsets, Etc.....!...The Retired Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-50138757079484565262010-06-16T23:32:21.846-04:002010-06-16T23:32:21.846-04:00Beth: thanks..I am so saddened by the gulf disaste...Beth: thanks..I am so saddened by the gulf disaster, I can't even stand it.<br /><br />Bernie: we SHOULD have had the rules that Canada has about the drilling back up plans..that is the true problem. Accidents will happen, and when they do, we have to have a quick action plan.<br /><br />Shelley:How wonderful that you have signed up to volunteer...I would love to hear more about it...where do you sign up and how do they notify you?<br /><br />RNSane: I have been to New Orleans (before Katrina) and LOVED it. I feel bad about their tragedies too.<br /><br />Far Side: thanks! I feel honored to have been able to have been there to see all the wildlife I did/do see.<br /><br />James: Thanks so much! I am a sucker for sunset photos...I am usually too lazy to get up for sunrise photos. haThe Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-39597598137245062482010-06-16T15:40:08.986-04:002010-06-16T15:40:08.986-04:00I love, love , love these shots! Especially the on...I love, love , love these shots! Especially the ones with the sailboat.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13938841714182436845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-76046020903801354292010-06-15T23:49:52.749-04:002010-06-15T23:49:52.749-04:00Stunning sunsets..the Gulf is so beautiful, I shud...Stunning sunsets..the Gulf is so beautiful, I shudder to think of all the oil killing beautiful birds in their homes..it is not fair. Thanks for sharing these images that look so fresh and clean:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-5312759324185852712010-06-15T23:08:58.711-04:002010-06-15T23:08:58.711-04:00Having gone to nursing school in New Orleans and w...Having gone to nursing school in New Orleans and with so many dear friends still in the area ( our Charity pin has a pelican on it ), I am heartbroken about the oil spill. I am also a little irate, whenever I'm in N.O. which people call "the city that care forgot" to see how little has been done since Katrina...and now this horrible tragedy has happened. It seems that it is "the city that the government forgot" - now their main livlihood, other than tourism, is desperately threatened.<br />I don't think tourism has recovered to its pre-Katrina numbers.<br /><br />I love the sunsets ( and sunrises ) and is one of my favorite things to photograph in my travels about the world.RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-51972964692009326842010-06-15T20:03:42.201-04:002010-06-15T20:03:42.201-04:00Beautiful series! So happy to see photos of pelica...Beautiful series! So happy to see photos of pelicans that don't have oil on them. I am beyond upset what has happened down there. Greg and i have signed up to volunteer for clean up, hopefully they call us down.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-64526047522172552832010-06-14T21:15:26.200-04:002010-06-14T21:15:26.200-04:00I am praying so hard for the people and the wildli...I am praying so hard for the people and the wildlife in the Gulf. Just seems so unfair those people have to suffer more....I just want BP to fix it now.<br />We have oil rigs in Canada but we have back up that kicks in should there be an accident, it is mandatory or they can't drill. This is all so horrible....:-)HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-75159900357021010002010-06-14T20:31:45.466-04:002010-06-14T20:31:45.466-04:00You remind me, I need to go see the Gulf ASAP befo...You remind me, I need to go see the Gulf ASAP before BP ruins the landscape. Gorgeous sky pictures! And I love the birds, too.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06999741671175495307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-34443841301897120972010-06-14T08:16:06.218-04:002010-06-14T08:16:06.218-04:00Diane: I sure hope the earth is resilient--we sure...Diane: I sure hope the earth is resilient--we sure have abused her.<br /><br />Jimmy: I know! I can hardly watch the news anymore.<br /><br />Mike: I know...and that doesn't even cover the tragedy from the aspect of the plants that the oil is destroying that the animals and birds depend on to eat.<br /><br />SquirrelQueen: Yes, they flew in right beside the pool and causeway we stayed at, so I could get very close..there were a few times where I could have reached out and tried to pet them, but of course I didn't try (especially after the "toe incident") ha<br /><br />Biana: OH good! I am so glad you are going to enter the contest..I'll be waiting to see what you submit..thanks so much!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-62088931274475733922010-06-14T02:42:39.228-04:002010-06-14T02:42:39.228-04:00Whenever I see it on the news, I really feel bad. ...Whenever I see it on the news, I really feel bad. It disgusts me, poor animals. But your sunset photos are amazing as always. Oh and I've shot some flowers this weekend. I will pick one out for your june photocontest :) Haven't looked at them yet, so hopefully there are some good photos.Bianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03574196705699708604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-41884060802301081602010-06-14T02:38:05.414-04:002010-06-14T02:38:05.414-04:00Gorgeous skies and fantastic birds, I love it. I a...Gorgeous skies and fantastic birds, I love it. I am amazed at how close you were able to get to the pelican and Ibis, it would have been a great experience as long as you kept a close watch on your toes.<br /><br />I remember the pristine beauty of the Gulf Coast and it is heartbreaking to realize how much damage the oil will cause. I hope it doesn't reach the coast but it is almost inevitable. I saw the aftermath of the Valdez spill and it was small in comparison but still devastating.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-59726385523739881672010-06-13T23:26:12.638-04:002010-06-13T23:26:12.638-04:00Your shots of the pelicans are great, Joan! It...Your shots of the pelicans are great, Joan! It's both sad and shocking to see the ones covered in oil on the news.Mike Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167963162800194532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-30270490438720703582010-06-13T22:21:27.179-04:002010-06-13T22:21:27.179-04:00Beautiful Pictures!!
I can just see your husband ...Beautiful Pictures!!<br /><br />I can just see your husband jumping up after having the baby toe mistaken for food, I would have done the same thing, probably would have said some words I didn't know I knew :^)<br /><br />I am like you this oil spill disgusts me as it should have been taken care of by now, we have too much at stake to be lost by this nonsense, hope a solution is here soon.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-72480460279996944412010-06-13T19:51:29.801-04:002010-06-13T19:51:29.801-04:00Your pictures are stunning and I enjoyed the story...Your pictures are stunning and I enjoyed the story about Howie. So sad about the oil disaster and the suffering it has caused. The earth is resilient and I am hopeful the gulf will be clean and healthy again someday.Diane AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304549124035767882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-12841520278297063932010-06-13T17:13:54.043-04:002010-06-13T17:13:54.043-04:00Carol :What a sweet thing to say. I feel like phot...Carol :What a sweet thing to say. I feel like photography is a calling for me of some sort...probably like you do about designing your beautiful cards.<br /><br />Kirsten: I wish I lived closer to there so I could volunteer to clean up the birds or something.<br /><br />Bossy: You are most welcome..I am so glad you enjoy my photos. I loved taking them.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-48594910166282685132010-06-13T12:25:32.388-04:002010-06-13T12:25:32.388-04:00Thank you so much for reminding us how beautiful t...Thank you so much for reminding us how beautiful this area is. OH, and that picture of the wing span is GORGEOUS! Oh Mama!!!!Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-75674416857406956182010-06-13T11:59:12.133-04:002010-06-13T11:59:12.133-04:00Gorgeous photos...thanks for sharing them. I live ...Gorgeous photos...thanks for sharing them. I live near the Gulf..and I feel as you do....my heart has been very heavy lately....not just for my own concerns, but for the wildlife....Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04548042032878390723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-9779023027548265372010-06-13T11:25:52.889-04:002010-06-13T11:25:52.889-04:00The heat down here in SC makes me think I am on th...The heat down here in SC makes me think I am on the shore and seeing the beauty. Thanks for sharing. You are a great photographer. You have the eye.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544156452126099112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-79662369068552722872010-06-13T08:59:07.826-04:002010-06-13T08:59:07.826-04:00Ratty: Thanks so much!
Loveable: I sleep in more ...Ratty: Thanks so much!<br /><br />Loveable: I sleep in more than I did when I worked, that's for sure...I used to have to get up at 6:00 am and now? I roll out around the crack of 8a or 9a. hahaa<br /><br /><br />Michelle: Oh, honey..you HAVE to go and see the ocean again soon...!! I know I want to go and see the gorgeous mountains like where you live soon too, I have never seen HUGE mountains...only the Appalachians and the Blue Ridge mts. of Tennessee...so we both have goals, right? haThe Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-67538621194901364652010-06-13T07:37:51.719-04:002010-06-13T07:37:51.719-04:00So pretty to see the colors of the sky. I have no...So pretty to see the colors of the sky. I have not seen the ocean in at least 20 years... I would love to see it some day. But yes, about the oil... grrrrr... don't even get me started about that. I am devastated about what has happened to the wildlife-dolphins, sea turtles, birds, etc... it breaks my heart and I cry...Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02324458825591614167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-17109406240513286002010-06-12T23:46:58.880-04:002010-06-12T23:46:58.880-04:00Thanks for sharing the images of the healthy, clea...Thanks for sharing the images of the healthy, clean pelicans preparing to fly. It's a welcome sight after all the horror of the oil spill. The poor animals. <br /><br />On a lighter note, I'm glad you are really living it up in your retirement! Tell me: Do you sleep in too? ;)Ashley Ashbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05268928207063175136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-54233673647582825482010-06-12T21:58:17.151-04:002010-06-12T21:58:17.151-04:00Beautiful photos, both the birds and the scenery.Beautiful photos, both the birds and the scenery.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-63553837377835344082010-06-12T21:32:17.117-04:002010-06-12T21:32:17.117-04:00Ginnymo: thanks! Yes, I agree with you, I can bare...Ginnymo: thanks! Yes, I agree with you, I can barely watch the news when they show the birds, especially the pelicans soaked in oil.<br /><br />Aria: I love Florida BEFORE it hits the 90's with all that humidity AND if I can be beside the ocean or pool with beverages in hand.. ha<br /><br />Pat: Thanks, I am WILD about pelicans...just in LOVE with them!<br /><br />Wanda; WOW...that was SOME compliment. I think I LOVE you. ha<br /><br />Ann: I know..the GOVERNMENT did not demand a safety valve and now they are acting like they had nothing to do with this problem.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-61877800136106391082010-06-12T21:19:55.434-04:002010-06-12T21:19:55.434-04:00Great pics, makes me sad to think of the animals t...Great pics, makes me sad to think of the animals that will die from oil. Today they have show person after person who have machines, etc to help get the oil and knowing Obama has not allowed them to do so makes me want to send him a can of oil.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474339462986922659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-33850626774348947642010-06-12T20:50:27.535-04:002010-06-12T20:50:27.535-04:00Really great photos, Joan...as good as National Ge...Really great photos, Joan...as good as National Geographic!!!<br /><br />♥...WandaWanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-50649251362925804482010-06-12T15:21:52.068-04:002010-06-12T15:21:52.068-04:00Great photos Joan. You know how I am about pelican...Great photos Joan. You know how I am about pelicans!!!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.com