tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post544693453320300483..comments2024-03-28T09:59:30.631-07:00Comments on On My Own: Return to Lowell LakeSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-47169144353804486372021-10-04T07:56:01.878-07:002021-10-04T07:56:01.878-07:00How I wish I could share the 'soul thing' ...How I wish I could share the 'soul thing' and the magic with you. There are very few of us and I would love to have such a companion in my travels. I remember how Canyon Country spoke to me when we visited. Years before Winnona we tent camped in Chaco Canyon and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. This gray day actually did make me miss him more and feel the sadness. Thanks so much for your wonderful comment.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-10368012169765439992021-10-03T18:18:30.222-07:002021-10-03T18:18:30.222-07:00Finally home and getting back to catching up here....Finally home and getting back to catching up here. The book store was amazing. You don't see many of those around any more. I must say that returning to a place shared with someone you love can be ok, great, or sad and gray. Of course, it is different with a beloved friend than a spouse, but this last two weeks in Canyon Country made me miss Shera terribly. None of the people I was with felt it the same way we did when we were in the canyons. Not even Mo. They enjoyed it, but Shera heard the rocks singing with me, and could sit and drum in the silence until we heard the echoes go on forever. Hard to explain that soul thing to people who don't think that way. That life is far behind me now, with Mo being a very down to earth practical person who doesn't understand magic. I have trouble sometimes being in Florida too, when memories of Bel come up so strongly. Even though it can be bittersweet, I still love the feelings and the memories. Your gray day was a reminder I guess. Sending hugsSue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-61999452695179623952021-10-02T06:14:02.795-07:002021-10-02T06:14:02.795-07:00Is it your favorite too Paul or do you just have a...Is it your favorite too Paul or do you just have an amazing memory. JMC is the best but on a mushroom plate? Not too sure about that. ;-)Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-22086197660123886752021-10-02T06:12:54.802-07:002021-10-02T06:12:54.802-07:00Yes it is a risk going back to places that were ma...Yes it is a risk going back to places that were magical. We went twice and it was wonderful both times and very nice this time too. Perhaps it was just the day but I agree that it was probably the memories.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-11372039040288125512021-10-02T06:11:19.200-07:002021-10-02T06:11:19.200-07:00Bittersweet is just the word Laurel. Glad I could...Bittersweet is just the word Laurel. Glad I could show you a new novel you might like to read. Always so good to hear from youl.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-70267405141555123522021-10-01T16:02:17.197-07:002021-10-01T16:02:17.197-07:00Me too! That's why I wanted to go back.Me too! That's why I wanted to go back.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-34185261636663351782021-10-01T16:01:15.439-07:002021-10-01T16:01:15.439-07:00I'm glad to hear it gets easier. Thanks so mu...I'm glad to hear it gets easier. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-46676455912461730662021-10-01T15:58:46.071-07:002021-10-01T15:58:46.071-07:00I did read The Alice Network and liked it very muc...I did read The Alice Network and liked it very much. Thanks for mentioning it. I suspect the door goes to a staff area. I'd bet everyone wants to go through it. It is so neat.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-84343729869710051312021-10-01T15:47:41.295-07:002021-10-01T15:47:41.295-07:00Glad to get your vote Laurie. Thanks for the comm...Glad to get your vote Laurie. Thanks for the comment. I'd like to read the AT book though a biography probably means a history which I already. Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-89844886065795788642021-10-01T15:43:02.608-07:002021-10-01T15:43:02.608-07:00I know a lot of people who have id apps and hiking...I know a lot of people who have id apps and hiking apps but I don't seem to be able to do that for some reason. Operator error no doubt.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-91022458985330567022021-10-01T15:37:08.593-07:002021-10-01T15:37:08.593-07:00I agree that the parks should be able to tap volun...I agree that the parks should be able to tap volunteers for a once a year clean up and restoration for a week and they could make some money on renting them out. All too much trouble probably. It's a shame. Talk to your state parks. Whip them into shape!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-88867425177873041672021-10-01T15:35:51.255-07:002021-10-01T15:35:51.255-07:00Great analysis Judilyn thanks.Great analysis Judilyn thanks.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-56677959362208947482021-09-30T17:27:01.367-07:002021-09-30T17:27:01.367-07:00Looks like a great bookstore. You can't go hom...Looks like a great bookstore. You can't go home again. I am always dubious about returning to places with wonderful memories. Hard to do Lynne Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07409091906696436021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-81571220581872040102021-09-30T08:05:08.678-07:002021-09-30T08:05:08.678-07:00The only thing that would make those dessert sized...The only thing that would make those dessert sized mushrooms look better is if they were filled with Jamaica-Me-Crazy ice cream. ;c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-62157578279313158972021-09-30T05:21:31.069-07:002021-09-30T05:21:31.069-07:00Such a lovely, but I'm sure bittersweet paddle...Such a lovely, but I'm sure bittersweet paddle on the lake. I like those little watery trails leading into the marsh, too. And the beautiful water lily and the hints of colorful fall leaves. (I can't decide which photo I like best, good that you posted both.)<br /><br />That is a wonderful bookstore, so cozy and filled with a jumble of books! I haven't read the Alice Hoffman novel, but I've thoroughly enjoyed most of her novels so I'll put it on my list. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-37969590493478736302021-09-29T18:44:48.993-07:002021-09-29T18:44:48.993-07:00I rather like the bookstore.I rather like the bookstore.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-27824734090335887512021-09-29T18:16:08.464-07:002021-09-29T18:16:08.464-07:00Ah yes. Revisiting a place that you enjoyed with y...Ah yes. Revisiting a place that you enjoyed with your husband and now he's gone. Been there, done that. And mine has been gone longer than yours...so I can tell you it gets easier in some ways. <br />But that special person and that special time, something to hold close. .JudithKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00624192907254384403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-53703684137938620782021-09-29T17:37:06.489-07:002021-09-29T17:37:06.489-07:00I also like the second close up picture. Gorgeous ...I also like the second close up picture. Gorgeous color! And, too bad about the cabins...what a lovely view you'd have from them. I'd love to know where that book door goes!! Did you ever read The Alice Network? I liked that one about the women who worked as spies in WWII. Carrie C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07904027116034931818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-85028327889603086142021-09-29T17:15:34.607-07:002021-09-29T17:15:34.607-07:00Hmmm, have to agree with judilyn, love the second ...Hmmm, have to agree with judilyn, love the second one the best. Love bright fall colors. Not a fan of reading that type of book, so can't recommend, but the one about the AT sounds good!owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-70132198221011633932021-09-29T15:39:22.075-07:002021-09-29T15:39:22.075-07:00So glad you got on the water. This paddle should ...So glad you got on the water. This paddle should be different than the last. The cabins would make nice housing for employees. I always carry too many books, mostly field guides and reference as I'm just not into the app thing.Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-4609237502197171842021-09-29T13:49:05.837-07:002021-09-29T13:49:05.837-07:00Re the Cabins: “ I guess the upkeep is too much f...Re the Cabins: “ I guess the upkeep is too much for them.”. What a lot of hooey! Imagine the response if they put the word out for volunteers to restore and maintain them in exchange for being able to stay in one for a night or two. <br /><br />I think it all boils down to being lazy. Period. Or perhaps the fear of thinking outside the gov’t’s box? <br /><br />Looking forward to your return sometime 🐶❤️Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558615537469913305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790583569537123678.post-47221079393188001972021-09-29T11:48:41.408-07:002021-09-29T11:48:41.408-07:00Second photo of the tree over the water for "...Second photo of the tree over the water for "Taste of Fall" is much more pleasing to the eye, in my opinion. The plethora of lily pads in the first shot overpower the loveliness of the tree branch with its flowers. The less obtrusive reflection in the second photo is a real plus!<br /><br /> Virtual hugs,<br /><br /> Judie ;-> judilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640947046484366376noreply@blogger.com