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Comment on Springtime in Cataloochee, April 2005 by Sherry

Sherry — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 17:11:05 +0000

We just returned from the same trip,my famimly and I spent Christmas in Maggie Valley, it was fantastic.

Comment on Vandals Target Family of Slain Soldier by Floyd E. Gautreaux

Floyd E. Gautreaux — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 14:32:50 +0000

When I read about the”Vandals Target Family of Slain Soldier” was down right disgusting. I am going to be 81 years old and the way things are tearing our country down, I am glad I do not have much more time
to live to see our country destroyed. I fought eleven months in combat in World War II and now see our country being destroyed. We were five siblings in WW II to keep our country free.
Floyd E. Gautreaux

Comment on A Day in the Everglades, November 2004 by Tiffany H.

Tiffany H. — Thu, 11 May 2006 07:16:43 +0000

Hello there, I was just browsing your page and saw that you had a photo mislabeled. Your second photo on page one is labeled as being a White Heron, a relative of the Great Blue Heron. While it is true that a White Heron is a morph of the Great Blue (Smithsonia Handobooks “Birds of Florida”), your photo actually depicts a Great Egret, a rather common bird here in South Florida. The way I was taught to tell the difference (from a kind gentleman at the Wild Bird Santuary in the Florida Keys) is that White Herons look VERY much like Great Blues (especially), just white, and have fleshy colored legs (also mentioned in the Smithsonian book). Great Egrets, on the other hand, have black legs and much more yellow beaks. The following website has images of both; the differences are easier to see when next to each other. (http://themarksman.us/birdwatching/birdwatching_g.htm)
Seems to be a common mistake though. I wouldn’t have known unless I’d heard it from the Sanctuary, since the differences are so small.
Sorry to intrude…
~Tiff

Comment on Day 4 — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, May 2005 by Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 22:03:23 +0000

Hi;
I am going on a trip to the Black Canyon this June or July and I want to hit the Salmon Fly Hatch as close as I can. Did you fish while you were there. Do you know where I can get some info on it? Also, What advice would you give if to someone who hasn’t hike there before? What type of closes shoes…ect?
Thanks,
-Aaron

Comment on Day 6 — Canyonlands National Park, May 2005 by Robby

Robby — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 13:53:20 +0000

Thank you both for the comments.

Caryn, I can understand why you love Canyonlands. My wife and I had been to Arches in 2001, but we didn’t have time on that trip to visit Canyonlands, and as it was while we were planning this trip, we didn’t plan on visiting either Arches or Canyonlands, but we took a slight detour. And I am certainly glad that we did. Canyonlands is a beautiful place (as is Arches). Our visit was too short — just a couple of hours; we are definitely going to go back and spend more time there some day.

Comment on Catching Up with Photography by Weekend in Connecticut | Photos | robbyedwards.com

Weekend in Connecticut | Photos | robbyedwards.com — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 20:21:37 +0000

[...] Earlier this month, Rachelle and I visited her brother Philip and his family in Connecticut. While we were visiting, a blizzard happened. You can read more about our trip to Connecticut in my blog, Abstract Musings. The trip also gave me an opportunity to use my new camera, a Canon Digital Rebel XT. [...]

Comment on Weekend in Connecticut by Weekend in Connecticut | Photos | robbyedwards.com

Weekend in Connecticut | Photos | robbyedwards.com — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 20:17:22 +0000

Comment on Return to Cataloochee, October 2005 by Heather

Heather — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 01:03:27 +0000

You all are funny. Rachelle, you did a very lovely job on the photo!

Comment on Day 6 — Canyonlands National Park, May 2005 by jerome reyes

jerome reyes — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 22:35:33 +0000

Thanks for posting your photos. I am considering a trip to the NM / CO / AZ area in May, and I came across your website. Your photo account is giving me a decent idea of what to expect in terms of snow and greenery. Much appreciated.

Comment on Picture This! by dougpetch.com

dougpetch.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 19:00:54 +0000

Coming Full Circle

Robby says his contribution Instapunk’s Rewrite The Cartoon contest was inspired by this post, so it’s only fair that I complete the circuit by linking to his excellent twist on the controversial Tom Toles cartoon from last Sunday. Besides - it’s an…

Comment on Day 6 — Arches National Park, May 2005 by Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 15 Jan 2006 14:47:04 +0000

I loved going to Arches National Park when I went there. And these pictures are great.

Comment on Happy Birthday, Marines! by Bob

Bob — Sat, 12 Nov 2005 12:46:57 +0000

Hooyah!

Comment on Happy Birthday, Marines! by Happy Veterans Day | Abstract Musings

Happy Veterans Day | Abstract Musings — Fri, 11 Nov 2005 13:49:02 +0000

Please remember to take time today and thank any veterans you know for their service. It is by such service and sacrifice that we and the freedoms we hold dear are protected. To those who have served, both past and present, I want to say thank you for your time and commitment in protecting our nation and on behalf of the cause of freedom and liberty.

Comment on Day 6 — Canyonlands National Park, May 2005 by Caryn

Caryn — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 21:44:22 +0000

Very nice photos! I love Canyonlands.

Comment on Ready, Set . . . Reboot! by Sumeet

Sumeet — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 00:11:33 +0000

Interesting design. I don’t see too many sites that display so much information on their front page, but it seems logical enough because you have so much content. The photos are rockin’ and the Excursions are neat quick-read type of thing. I like it. I am curious, however, why the search is so front-and-center in the design? Do you notice a lot of users searching on your site?

The navigation at the top and bottom is excellent for a site with this length. Good call - lots of sites are skipping that nowadays.

Comment on Home by Ready, Set . . . Reboot! | Abstract Musings

Ready, Set . . . Reboot! | Abstract Musings — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 16:22:22 +0000

[...] Plus, while I was redoing things, I also rebooted my linkblog, Excursions, which was one of the more significant changes. I was using a second install of WordPress to run it, but I discovered a nifty plugin called wp-recent-links. A bit of hacking later, and I had a nice solution to eliminate one extra interface for posting. Tags: reboot , redesign , web design Filed under Uncategorized [...]

Comment on Happy Blog Birthday to Me by Amit Karmakar

Amit Karmakar — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:04:21 +0000

Happy Blog Birthday!

Comment on Return to Cataloochee, October 2005 by Robby

Robby — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 17:11:45 +0000

Thanks, you’re right it is. Although, I must confess, it was taken by my wonderful wife. I would have mentioned that in the post, but the last time I did that, she was upset with the disclaimer. So, I opted not to this time around.

Love you, dear.

Comment on Return to Cataloochee, October 2005 by Rachelle

Rachelle — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 16:49:20 +0000

The photo of the mountains with the tree and fence in the foreground is awesome!

Comment on UT to Admit Displaced Students by Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 22:04:50 +0000

The College of William and Mary adds to the list: http://www.wm.edu/