tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post514768462237792323..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Tiptoe Through the TalusBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-54665035453537802652010-07-28T15:54:26.520-05:002010-07-28T15:54:26.520-05:00Wet talus can be especially treacherous. It's ...Wet talus can be especially treacherous. It's also called "scree" and when in a fine form gives way in mini-landslides as you descend--we say "ski the scree."EcoRoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07294159049375690786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-24204808337824098552010-07-25T14:23:58.724-05:002010-07-25T14:23:58.724-05:00Now I know what Talus is....I learn a lot from you...Now I know what Talus is....I learn a lot from you :-) Great photos.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890796903959709429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-22447472158090329802010-07-23T15:57:53.445-05:002010-07-23T15:57:53.445-05:00Thanks for the beautiful journey to the falls, Bet...Thanks for the beautiful journey to the falls, Betsy. It appears that the footing can get rather treacherous and easy to slip and slide on.pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696361625481123431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-67837761025164407502010-07-23T12:49:05.627-05:002010-07-23T12:49:05.627-05:00I am trying to catch up...great photos and now I k...I am trying to catch up...great photos and now I know what talus are!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360476402810561433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-65638187366534799842010-07-23T05:00:56.420-05:002010-07-23T05:00:56.420-05:00That talus looks like it would be treacherous to h...That talus looks like it would be treacherous to hike on...but what a beautiful area!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06832295732819342873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-1311303901370250012010-07-23T02:43:18.856-05:002010-07-23T02:43:18.856-05:00Nice memories. Those caves are huge!Nice memories. Those caves are huge!Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-88421066951721342202010-07-23T02:43:17.646-05:002010-07-23T02:43:17.646-05:00Nice memories. Those caves are huge!Nice memories. Those caves are huge!Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-33668290346168347802010-07-23T02:37:51.469-05:002010-07-23T02:37:51.469-05:00This looks like a great place to hike (except for ...This looks like a great place to hike (except for the talus). It is nice to see a little ice and snow to cool things off. I know it must be hot over your way but so far we have had a mild summer, we have only hit the triple digits twice.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-28488667676311464202010-07-23T00:26:43.189-05:002010-07-23T00:26:43.189-05:00Hi Betsy,
Those pictures are amazing... I really l...Hi Betsy,<br />Those pictures are amazing... I really love it!<br />the waterfall with ice around...was really great, I never saw it in my country.<br />I bet you've got a great time.<br />You both are wonderful!!<br /><br />Thanks for the very interesting post!<br />nensaNENSA MOONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02124515153661111077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-77534915360760081282010-07-22T23:16:08.513-05:002010-07-22T23:16:08.513-05:00Sorry you didn't get any rain, Betsy. Hope it...Sorry you didn't get any rain, Betsy. Hope it cools off some for you. Nice shots, love the big overhangs. Hope you're doing fine, DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076978036919134529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-59607278440169797362010-07-22T22:53:18.209-05:002010-07-22T22:53:18.209-05:00Such magnificent pictures, Betsy! Looks like a lo...Such magnificent pictures, Betsy! Looks like a lovely place to visit. I don't think I'd like climbing around on that ice and talus though. Looks slippery! Hope you have a nice weekend! :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-77169276198867054242010-07-22T22:18:11.195-05:002010-07-22T22:18:11.195-05:00I LOVE cuke sandwiches, cukes cool from the fridge...I LOVE cuke sandwiches, cukes cool from the fridge, on rye bread with Smart Balance mayo and black pepper. yumElenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377371859667172825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-50434374067227723102010-07-22T22:01:55.434-05:002010-07-22T22:01:55.434-05:00Well, I'll be, we like the same sandwiches aga...Well, I'll be, we like the same sandwiches again. Your waterfalls cooled me off some, along with the fan. Always amazed at all the waterfalls you and George have visited. You go girl, when your leg is all healed, of course.<br />BlessYourHeartDarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642092433299872708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-54219364891147554272010-07-22T21:34:15.506-05:002010-07-22T21:34:15.506-05:00Thanks for the refreshing cool photos,they reminde...Thanks for the refreshing cool photos,they reminded me there will be an end to this heat!! The rain went all around us yesterday again also.Blessings to you.<br /> Marilyncarolina nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17300773317928721703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-60302718487211425002010-07-22T21:20:13.916-05:002010-07-22T21:20:13.916-05:00Waterfalls with ice - now that's a new perspec...Waterfalls with ice - now that's a new perspective. I bet it was gorgeous though!<br />I had cucumbers for dinner with red onions in vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. It's yummy!<br /><br />I'll be away for the next few days so you and George have a wonderful weekend!Carlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178161514195582965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-76561223321281872732010-07-22T19:06:47.277-05:002010-07-22T19:06:47.277-05:00Walking on those rocks and with ice all around,sou...Walking on those rocks and with ice all around,sounds dangerous to me.I am sure you are always very careful.Stay cool,if possible,fall is on the way.<br />Did I just say that?I am not ready for summer to end just yet.<br /> Blessings,RuthRuth's Photo Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10906250839947271541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-48193268848151888792010-07-22T18:11:13.606-05:002010-07-22T18:11:13.606-05:00I've hiked on many a talus slope, and I must s...I've hiked on many a talus slope, and I must say, it's not my favorite thing. With ice on the rocks, the walk must have been treacherous. <br />The falls are lovely, though. I hope you can go back soon.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-91642238723155998002010-07-22T17:49:49.854-05:002010-07-22T17:49:49.854-05:00It feels like 102 degrees in Ky today with the hea...It feels like 102 degrees in Ky today with the heat and humidity. It is so gross outside I can't stand it. <br />I need to go back to Zona :) A dry 104 I can take.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03046185769415629274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-41253164283430602302010-07-22T17:38:50.419-05:002010-07-22T17:38:50.419-05:00Yum! And wow!
I'd love to go there.
I did pos...Yum! And wow! <br />I'd love to go there.<br />I did post a meal yesterday or so...scroll back a post. After you see my FIND ;)PCovi https://www.blogger.com/profile/04908877691167450198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-86423287366496231442010-07-22T17:14:35.652-05:002010-07-22T17:14:35.652-05:00Lovely trip into the Talus! Oh, and your cuke sand...Lovely trip into the Talus! Oh, and your cuke sandwich for lunch sounds delish! And the young crisp cukes are the best, aren't they! Enjoy your week-end!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953073381987950597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-51551697759568118742010-07-22T16:25:25.849-05:002010-07-22T16:25:25.849-05:00It took me a minute to see you in that one picture...It took me a minute to see you in that one picture. You were WAY DOWN there! Plans were made to go to a small village on Lake Ontario (NY) this weekend. We were going to spend the weekend with our friends. The four of us would have ridden by motorcycle from here to there. The weather forecast put a stop to our plans. The weatherman is calling for hot and humid weather for Friday and Saturday with excellent chances for rain and thunderstorms. I was so looking forward to going away this weekend. Oh well, there will be another time .. and we do need the rain ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-91030086768861752342010-07-22T15:55:25.053-05:002010-07-22T15:55:25.053-05:00I know the feeling....if any rain falls in our are...I know the feeling....if any rain falls in our area it just circles around us....despite my rain dancing.....uh oh that may be why it is avoiding us! hanannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627958113283042574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-17714525726029048362010-07-22T15:55:06.854-05:002010-07-22T15:55:06.854-05:00Love those crispy cucs too! And freshly sliced ga...Love those crispy cucs too! And freshly sliced garden ripe tomatoes are so good on bread. Seems we all wish for cool in summer and warm in winter. yet The summer has advantages like growing stuff in the garden.Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-63718636086797403692010-07-22T15:50:38.984-05:002010-07-22T15:50:38.984-05:00I feel like I am on a vacation each time I visit y...I feel like I am on a vacation each time I visit your blog. A lovely area with great people enjoying it. Have you stopped the blog suggestions? I had to get someone to redo my header and background. I received a pop-up stating whatI was using would be eliminated this Friday.LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853494568526683537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-75871356710077991232010-07-22T15:13:55.487-05:002010-07-22T15:13:55.487-05:00Betsy I like tomato sandwiches...I don't have ...Betsy I like tomato sandwiches...I don't have a garden either but my brother does and he has given me fresh tomatoes...never have tried a cucumber sandwich...don't know that I will either...I like them in salads. TrishLove Of Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15498962484760408202noreply@blogger.com