tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post8641031809447399793..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: I Get to do a VolksmarchSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-4454868582889933682016-04-27T20:31:43.829-04:002016-04-27T20:31:43.829-04:00P.S. You would likely not enjoy a volksmarch with ...P.S. You would likely not enjoy a volksmarch with a whole herd of other people. At least not one in which you were hoping to see wildlife...<br />Razzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-88184525496270897742016-04-27T20:30:14.231-04:002016-04-27T20:30:14.231-04:00Love the picture of the profiles of the egret and ...Love the picture of the profiles of the egret and the morhen next to each other. Those hangy down dark pink flowers are really pretty. Sorry but the woodstorks are only attractive to other woodstorks. What strange looking birds- they look like little old bald men. The quacking ducks- that would be me and Beek. I'd be the one quacking- shocking I know! I've never seen a squirrel like that with the l o n g tail and the white on his face.Razzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-77338368600920119722016-04-27T17:21:53.387-04:002016-04-27T17:21:53.387-04:00Wonderful bird pictures...the quacking duck tale w...Wonderful bird pictures...the quacking duck tale was funny :) Looks like it was a perfect weather day for that hike. And, finding the fox squirrel at the end...success!!Carrie C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07904027116034931818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-83436695589489938152016-04-26T17:11:49.825-04:002016-04-26T17:11:49.825-04:00I've done a few Volksmarchs with Susan and Bob...I've done a few Volksmarchs with Susan and Bob when we've spent the winter in TX. Looks like you discovered another great one, they are great for getting folks in areas they might not otherwise go. Faye N Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630343244281603759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-79201037582242857712016-04-25T21:36:47.810-04:002016-04-25T21:36:47.810-04:00President Sullivan is a Volksmarcher. They've...President Sullivan is a Volksmarcher. They've had one in C'ville since she's been here. It may have been for her inauguration. I think it was around Grounds. Glad you enjoyed it.Pam Sprousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08911993909677818986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-568826815005660232016-04-25T20:21:13.141-04:002016-04-25T20:21:13.141-04:00That would be Wekiwa Springs State Park, not Wekiv...That would be Wekiwa Springs State Park, not Wekiva. I don't think I'll ever be able to keep them straight. Wekiwa-Wekiva. Crazy!! Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-7517684272198192022016-04-25T20:19:43.612-04:002016-04-25T20:19:43.612-04:00We loved the trails at Wekiva State Park. So much ...We loved the trails at Wekiva State Park. So much variety, and so easy to access from the campground. Your early morning walks inspire me. :-) How cool that you saw a fox squirrel!! I've wanted to see one forever, and finally got my wish when we were on Dauphin Island. I'd love to be in Florida sometime for the wild blueberries, but I'm not sure that I would be able to tolerate the heat and humidity. I seem to have lost my tolerance, even though I lived there for 30 years. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-66891353795108582662016-04-25T13:23:47.606-04:002016-04-25T13:23:47.606-04:00Great photos! I will continue to wish that I can j...Great photos! I will continue to wish that I can join you on your early morning walks. One day for sure this will happen. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-79093179536705779592016-04-25T12:59:36.086-04:002016-04-25T12:59:36.086-04:00That snowy really shows how big his stork friend i...That snowy really shows how big his stork friend is! I've seen that mallard's "look" when I'm quacking :-) That stop at the lake was a real treat, glad you found that left. Delightful pic of you having your wonderful day. I'm sure the long tail has its advantages, but it looks like it would get in the way of limb hopping.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-35264886193634843152016-04-25T11:31:13.917-04:002016-04-25T11:31:13.917-04:00Another great hike or should I say march.Another great hike or should I say march.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-78192174644433204772016-04-25T10:46:41.503-04:002016-04-25T10:46:41.503-04:00What a terrific Volksmarch! By the look of those ...What a terrific Volksmarch! By the look of those palmettos it sure doesn't look used very often. So many cute little flowers:) Love that fox squirrel's face! You did a great job capturing so much expression in the birds. Boy, those woodstorks are really ugly birds...poor things!John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-74759195261389460192016-04-25T10:13:01.345-04:002016-04-25T10:13:01.345-04:00If your legs were as tall as your shadow, you'...If your legs were as tall as your shadow, you'd be needing a longer kayak. ;c) Another great hike with more interesting things to see, sometimes I'd swear you have x-ray vision to spot those creatures with the amazing camouflage.Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-90271644391592875752016-04-25T09:17:40.468-04:002016-04-25T09:17:40.468-04:00Glad to see how well your early morning plan worke...Glad to see how well your early morning plan worked on this day. Getting out early definitely has its rewards, and peace and quiet are a big part of it.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739352885582343624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-73726716825460268652016-04-25T07:30:07.012-04:002016-04-25T07:30:07.012-04:00Looks like a beautiful walk. Looks like a beautiful walk. Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-36003414715292691092016-04-25T05:38:25.350-04:002016-04-25T05:38:25.350-04:00It is always amazing to me that people miss the mo...It is always amazing to me that people miss the most special time of the day by not hiking early. You really did have the trail to yourself:o))Nancy and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923426994795610528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-57014071965609727682016-04-24T22:51:32.693-04:002016-04-24T22:51:32.693-04:00I have read about the Volksmarch, but forget to lo...I have read about the Volksmarch, but forget to look them up when I am stopping in different areas. nice, peaceful hike. Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-57928731761825981882016-04-24T19:20:48.728-04:002016-04-24T19:20:48.728-04:00Wouldn't it be great to be tall like our shado...Wouldn't it be great to be tall like our shadow. If I hiked this 5 mile trail with so much to see, plus the nice side trip, I wouldn't be back until dinner. Guess a group hike wouldn't be the best for me. Those needles are amazing. I have a purse my Grandmother made.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-14488460218058139332016-04-24T18:07:46.859-04:002016-04-24T18:07:46.859-04:00Sherry,
So happy you found a Volksmarch to do. You...Sherry,<br />So happy you found a Volksmarch to do. You had the trail to yourself and it is so nice when you can spend as much time as you want birdwatching, photographing and just enjoying nature. Thanks for the mention too.<br /><br />We did a Volksmarch today in Gruene, Texas, sponsored by a local Volksmarch club so we had the trail marked out with orange arrows on signs. There were two checkpoints along the way staffed by club volunteers who punched our walk cards and had water and candy on hand for us. Quite a few people participated as the event took place on both Saturday and Sunday.<br /><br />In the May/June issue of Escapees magazine, you will find an article on Volksmarching that I wrote. I'm so excited about getting published (and paid)!<br /><br />Have a good week. Hopefully we'll see more Volksmarch blogs from you!<br />SusanTravelBug-Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974719934652737928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-90682702264144090602016-04-24T17:55:13.769-04:002016-04-24T17:55:13.769-04:00Like you I would be far more interested in spendin...Like you I would be far more interested in spending time with the local wildlife than making time on the trail. If you had been with a group you would have been unlikely to even see the birds as the noise that a crowd generates would probably frightened them to start with.... You would have only seen the tail feathers as they sought retreat. klbexploreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294131539793643894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-72595693958042085502016-04-24T17:12:44.000-04:002016-04-24T17:12:44.000-04:00I still make pine needle baskets now and then. Tho...I still make pine needle baskets now and then. Those needles looked really long! A great hike. I'd get lost for sure, even with a trail map!Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-56242989471073295912016-04-24T17:10:48.998-04:002016-04-24T17:10:48.998-04:00Glad you had the trail to yourself, or you may not...Glad you had the trail to yourself, or you may not have been able to admire the waterfowl. owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-83545481924668046842016-04-24T16:40:36.620-04:002016-04-24T16:40:36.620-04:00That quacking duck and her buddy are just too funn...That quacking duck and her buddy are just too funny!Toothfairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03966912011392453901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-44923785056290431432016-04-24T16:33:30.136-04:002016-04-24T16:33:30.136-04:00What an abundance of bird life you had on that tra...What an abundance of bird life you had on that trail. The squirrel is certainly different than the ones I'm used to.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.com