tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post4400711235536751837..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: A Day at Tamarac with JudySherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-33651870881167704982014-07-20T12:17:49.077-04:002014-07-20T12:17:49.077-04:00Are damsel flies the same as dragonflies? We had t...Are damsel flies the same as dragonflies? We had tons of them around us when we went tubing on the James last summer. They made those interesting shapes. Love the swans- so graceful looking! Also the flowers-<br />XXXOOORazzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-66691132186108084252014-07-13T07:27:43.725-04:002014-07-13T07:27:43.725-04:00Great tour! I'd love to see those swans spread...Great tour! I'd love to see those swans spreading wings as wide as I am tall. Wow! Beautiful area and some neat finds. I definitely liked the dragonfly hearts. Even the lunchtime squirrel was cute :) Thanks to Judy for a great day!Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-74747388958572210342014-07-12T20:29:17.824-04:002014-07-12T20:29:17.824-04:00Well, as I was reading your post, I kept thinking ...Well, as I was reading your post, I kept thinking of things to comment on...but then that last photo of Judy took it all away except for what a great guide Judy is. Our tour in the back roads of Anahuac were her were a high point of our winter months. So glad you were able to see so many wonderful things with her knowledge and willingness to share. Happy days! oh yeah...those dragonfly hearts were incredible!Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-25697114493177519372014-07-12T17:37:39.821-04:002014-07-12T17:37:39.821-04:00Interesting thing about the swans, from about Dece...Interesting thing about the swans, from about December to February they all come to a small section of the Mississippi near Monticello Mn. Not some, but pretty much the entire midwestern population. All 2000-3000 are fed in a backyard of a standard city lot.RTBaumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-31660998478280857332014-07-12T15:59:21.492-04:002014-07-12T15:59:21.492-04:00What a wonderful day full of knowledge from a &quo...What a wonderful day full of knowledge from a "local!" Judy did give you the deluxe tour. Glad you helped out the turtles:) Those damsel flies are gorgeous. Love the hearts! Beautiful flowers. Cool beans is right:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-65812607769499768002014-07-12T15:39:43.143-04:002014-07-12T15:39:43.143-04:00If I had seen the dragonflies in a movie, I would ...If I had seen the dragonflies in a movie, I would have said CG!! How amazing that they are the real thing. Had no idea the Trumpeters were that large. Wow, such great info and pictures - I had a great time :-))).Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-39753185003012820322014-07-12T15:18:31.524-04:002014-07-12T15:18:31.524-04:00What a wonderful day -- your narrative and photos ...What a wonderful day -- your narrative and photos were terrific, as always -- sure wish we could have tagged along! For many years there were trumpeter swans in Lithia Park (in our hometown of Ashland, OR). Eric worked for the parks department and took charge of the young swans -- they thought he was ""Mom" and would come running whenever we were in the park. They weren't too nice to anyone else, though. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-32202393582117372192014-07-12T13:30:22.289-04:002014-07-12T13:30:22.289-04:00It's always nice to have an appreciative audie...It's always nice to have an appreciative audience for my ramblings...Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-12353500675073276522014-07-12T13:29:34.567-04:002014-07-12T13:29:34.567-04:00I like your version better. :)I like your version better. :)Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-54497105368305282502014-07-12T12:49:25.830-04:002014-07-12T12:49:25.830-04:00Great day with Judy. Very interesting story about...Great day with Judy. Very interesting story about the Spirit houses.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-19018506999221816402014-07-12T11:14:08.079-04:002014-07-12T11:14:08.079-04:00This tour was marvelous and a special treat by Jud...This tour was marvelous and a special treat by Judy. Love fried pickles.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-62421712842693114672014-07-12T10:47:57.915-04:002014-07-12T10:47:57.915-04:00What a fantastic day you had!What a fantastic day you had!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-40405469256837702952014-07-12T10:30:15.845-04:002014-07-12T10:30:15.845-04:00We've taken a tour with Judy a couple of years...We've taken a tour with Judy a couple of years ago, she is so knowledgeable on nature's wonders, it was a once in a lifetime thrill. We hope to repeat it again. ;c)<br /><br />Nice post, great to see two of blog lands greatest nature lovers together enjoying the sights and beauty.Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-58632772924172626742014-07-12T09:27:22.152-04:002014-07-12T09:27:22.152-04:00So fun to see Judy shooting a Sulphur Cinquefoil a...So fun to see Judy shooting a Sulphur Cinquefoil as I was doing the same thing recently! Meeting Judy is on my bucket list, but I'll wait until she's somewhere that has less ticks and mosquitoes. I saw that pic of everyone walking through the field and all I could think of was how bad the ticks probably were there!Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/05979446142128610261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-34913190334494173832014-07-12T09:24:05.308-04:002014-07-12T09:24:05.308-04:00Normally around Thanksgiving, we begin to expect t...Normally around Thanksgiving, we begin to expect the first major storm. Colors usually peak around late September to mid October.RTBaumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-63044757666286821452014-07-12T08:49:39.885-04:002014-07-12T08:49:39.885-04:00We also loved meeting Judy. Looks like you guys h...We also loved meeting Judy. Looks like you guys had a great day!Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-10095504209957175602014-07-12T08:18:59.459-04:002014-07-12T08:18:59.459-04:00Very cool to get a tour with Judy. Love the drago...Very cool to get a tour with Judy. Love the dragonflies pictures too! Swans too!owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-61770143999723462512014-07-12T07:33:24.918-04:002014-07-12T07:33:24.918-04:00How nice that you got a personally guided tour. I...How nice that you got a personally guided tour. I can see you and David volunteering at a place like that. It would seem to be right up your alley. <br /><br />We learned about fried pickles several years ago and have them whenever we find them. Yummy! We've met Tom and Marci in Florida somewhere. You just never know who you'll run into next, do you?<br /><br />Great pictures and a very nice tour of the refuge. Those damsel flies are beautiful and interesting when they form the hearts. Judy certainly does have a nice spot.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-74136727572786523622014-07-12T07:01:25.852-04:002014-07-12T07:01:25.852-04:00Great day with Judy in such a beautiful place!! R...Great day with Judy in such a beautiful place!! Really nice that you got to meet up with Tom, Marci and The Boys. But to top it off with FRIED PICKLES...it just doesn't get much better than that ;o)Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-6050009142323373942014-07-12T00:57:08.600-04:002014-07-12T00:57:08.600-04:00We're jealous, we want to meet Emma, oh and Ju...We're jealous, we want to meet Emma, oh and Judy too :-)<br />Bob and Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128674200250063454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-86339601921874711282014-07-12T00:56:56.243-04:002014-07-12T00:56:56.243-04:00Wow, you got some great pictures on your tour! Jo...Wow, you got some great pictures on your tour! John and Bridget took the 4 of us out, too, but unfortunately, we got rained on!! We were still able to get some pictures of the eagles and the swans. Such a beautiful place - I sure wish we could have stayed in the area longer! It was great meeting up with old friends and fellow bloggers!!Tom and Marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14805164497862128975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-42957396325259036542014-07-11T23:50:10.841-04:002014-07-11T23:50:10.841-04:00A tour with Judy! How wonderful is that! My favori...A tour with Judy! How wonderful is that! My favorite photo is the damsel flies today. Hello to Judy from us!Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-36923832532010831362014-07-11T23:46:53.725-04:002014-07-11T23:46:53.725-04:00We enjoyed meeting y'all and spending time wit...We enjoyed meeting y'all and spending time with fellow bloggers. It was a great day!FD5, Retiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16978147245351525654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-32576357497200908972014-07-11T23:45:26.739-04:002014-07-11T23:45:26.739-04:00How cool you got to meet and spend time with Judy....How cool you got to meet and spend time with Judy. She's a special lady.Gail Houlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514395566282599562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-49867937050251349092014-07-11T23:21:51.721-04:002014-07-11T23:21:51.721-04:00Minnesotans are a hardy group of people. They wea...Minnesotans are a hardy group of people. They wear short sleeves and pants nearly all year around! Your post brings back so many memories of my visit there last year. Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.com