tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post6128468889634113441..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Winnona Visits the PorkiesSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-61272284160139644642014-06-28T20:30:26.531-04:002014-06-28T20:30:26.531-04:00Glad your enjoying Michigan!! Glad your enjoying Michigan!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-83748715755283708412014-06-28T17:15:30.557-04:002014-06-28T17:15:30.557-04:00Looks like a great park and a beautiful hike -- bu...Looks like a great park and a beautiful hike -- but I'm with you, I prefer my hikes to start uphill and end downhill. But that's what CHOCOLATE is for!! So cool that you had others to share a Solstice celebration with -- even if they did mix things up a bit. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-33616740566518006122014-06-28T09:43:00.979-04:002014-06-28T09:43:00.979-04:00And yet another delightful location to visit along...And yet another delightful location to visit along the Lake Superior. Looks like you'll be very busy in this big park, if the rain stops. Nice to have a celebration, even if not everything jived with a true Solstice.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-38655865911949225512014-06-27T11:13:49.318-04:002014-06-27T11:13:49.318-04:00Great park! I am hoping we follow your route alon...Great park! I am hoping we follow your route along Lake Superior as we move west. You have found some beautiful hikes. Glad you made that hike down to the bridge. Sure looked like fun (til you had to come back up). Hope the weather improves a little but doesn't heat up.John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-6464632525592672652014-06-27T11:11:30.635-04:002014-06-27T11:11:30.635-04:00I am enjoying the jackets and long pants. It is m...I am enjoying the jackets and long pants. It is mentally helping me weather this humidity of the east I so don't enjoy. Oh, to be cold enough to need pants and a jacket:)<br /><br />What a neat hike down to the bridge!! Glad you made the journey:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-55253954995875096662014-06-27T07:35:04.686-04:002014-06-27T07:35:04.686-04:00Beautiful falls and nice selfie at the top! Impres...Beautiful falls and nice selfie at the top! Impressive park even if they are celebrating like it's Fall. Nice fire picture...those flames were celebrating!Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-64452161405051669772014-06-26T23:49:28.735-04:002014-06-26T23:49:28.735-04:00I'm sure you must know...The Dragonflies favor...I'm sure you must know...The Dragonflies favorite meal?........Skeeters!!!!<br />Love those winged dragons!!<br />DavidUpriverdavidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-6926610762386452252014-06-26T22:25:14.484-04:002014-06-26T22:25:14.484-04:00I'd like to throw into that fire a slip of pap...I'd like to throw into that fire a slip of paper saying I'd like to see less of Murphy...<br /><br />Hope you find the source of that antifreeze smell. Maybe the heater core is leaking, a know issue on older Winnies.Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-22439547991550421062014-06-26T21:47:06.589-04:002014-06-26T21:47:06.589-04:00Im not sure which is better, the rain/cold or the ...Im not sure which is better, the rain/cold or the hot and humid …we are sweating like crazy so I think I prefer your rain and cold for now. <br />The solstice celebration looks fun and interesting. I have never been to one.<br /><br />Sherry, I had to laugh watching you trying to take a pic of those big trees! And I can definitely relate to that.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-51426581734933338992014-06-26T20:46:48.536-04:002014-06-26T20:46:48.536-04:00Sylvania would be an outstanding area to exercise ...Sylvania would be an outstanding area to exercise the kayaksRTBaumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-8839991091744789062014-06-26T20:34:33.057-04:002014-06-26T20:34:33.057-04:00oh lord?! why am in the south in the summer? you&#...oh lord?! why am in the south in the summer? you're cold?! haha… oh, I remember… two little ol bitty babies… <br /><br />Shoot to kill wild hogs? aw man? they were there before you and all of us… poor ol things… they are mean and here in Arkansas .. .we do have our share … they're the States University's mascot… Arkansas Razorbacks… mean dudes … <br /><br />ahhhhh good to see those gorgeous big ol trees and what a fun celebration. !Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-84627230655095727412014-06-26T18:04:50.450-04:002014-06-26T18:04:50.450-04:00Thanks for letting us come along with you.
My ver...Thanks for letting us come along with you.<br /><br />My very first ever backpacking trip was on the Little Carp River trail to Lake Superior. It was mid July, hot hot hot and the black flies were biting. But I had the time of my life. Love the Porkies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-91681062059628314172014-06-26T17:57:47.632-04:002014-06-26T17:57:47.632-04:00Dragonflies and a sweet puppy - and, all the rest!...Dragonflies and a sweet puppy - and, all the rest! Lovely! I'm not sure about killing the pigs though...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-43279025272173106782014-06-26T17:40:09.493-04:002014-06-26T17:40:09.493-04:00What a cool way to celebrate the solstice! Sounds ...What a cool way to celebrate the solstice! Sounds like another great place to visit for sure. Love the view from the top!owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-15620869496209686452014-06-26T14:54:47.444-04:002014-06-26T14:54:47.444-04:00Sending your troubles up in flames . . . a great i...Sending your troubles up in flames . . . a great idea. We saw a British mystery that had that as an opening scene, and I thought at the time that it was a great idea. If no campfire is available, perhaps a shredder would do! ;-> <br /><br /> Virtual hugs,<br /><br /> Judie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-22346677550868161582014-06-26T14:53:00.229-04:002014-06-26T14:53:00.229-04:00This is fun...you guys are now beyond where we tra...This is fun...you guys are now beyond where we traveled in the UP, so I love seeing new things through your eyes. The Summer Solstice party sounds so cool. (If you haven't read your update yet, we got GREAT news yesterday. One of the first things Bill said to me was, "you've got to let David and Sherry know.")Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-42001652059369705362014-06-26T14:30:27.853-04:002014-06-26T14:30:27.853-04:00Looks like a great area to visit! I'll guess ...Looks like a great area to visit! I'll guess there will be much more hiking in your future in that beautiful place. The selfie is awesome!Mike and Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533734325496528187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-40938533897823460562014-06-26T13:11:07.458-04:002014-06-26T13:11:07.458-04:00Beautiful photos of the dragonflies! The Solstice...Beautiful photos of the dragonflies! The Solstice celebration sounds like something I would love, although I would probably rather they stick to the traditional rituals. Anything is better than nothing though.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-66046033894311400022014-06-26T12:02:15.531-04:002014-06-26T12:02:15.531-04:00Interesting that they seemed to sort of mix up sev...Interesting that they seemed to sort of mix up several holiday traditions in their celebration, but as you said it is delightful to find an honoring of the Solstice. Here we danced in the bright, very hot, sunshine and embraced the power of the season - whew, did I mention hot?! Love your "no destination" hike in the wilderness, it was beautiful :-).Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-55194521938503129112014-06-26T11:34:07.934-04:002014-06-26T11:34:07.934-04:00Great pictures--especially of the dragon flies! I ...Great pictures--especially of the dragon flies! I never heard of a solstice celebration. Seems I learn a lot of new things every time you post. Somewhere along the line I missed where you are going before heading back (either that or my memory is failing). Love the way you are wandering. I was curious about the "porkies". I had heard we have a large population. I know you may not have the bandwidth but I found this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYwmDr7Is78 They are HUGE!Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371157074687319596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-25348787926248596612014-06-26T11:00:48.187-04:002014-06-26T11:00:48.187-04:00The Porkies are one of our favorite destinations, ...The Porkies are one of our favorite destinations, we have stayed at Union Bay many times. We will stop just for an overnight if we are in the area. We have traveled US 2 all the way from Glacier NP back to the Bridge. Another area we like is the Sylvania Wilderness and Recreation Area further west in the UP near Watersmeet. If you are headed that way you may want to check it out.Powers Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03062801355691496359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-28960296153228033422014-06-26T10:25:15.820-04:002014-06-26T10:25:15.820-04:00Wonderful place! Great to have a Solstice Celebra...Wonderful place! Great to have a Solstice Celebration of any kind. Although some of my fondest life memories are the 8 holiday rituals that I did with my women's group in Idaho for almost 20 years. I do miss them, but in this life I seem to have no one around who "gets it". All that stuff sorta freaks Mo out, and my Rocky Point friends don't have a clue. Ah well. I remember most fondly Winter Solstice bells, jumping Beltane fires, and fire burning in a bowl of water at Candlemas.Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-72110177519302913502014-06-26T10:13:39.279-04:002014-06-26T10:13:39.279-04:00Super views - even with the fog!. Super views - even with the fog!. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-56447867279954098672014-06-26T09:51:57.154-04:002014-06-26T09:51:57.154-04:00There has been a huge hatch of those same kind of ...There has been a huge hatch of those same kind of dragonflies here too.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-34117995433276651672014-06-26T09:48:39.942-04:002014-06-26T09:48:39.942-04:00A nice celebration. I am always glad that the day...A nice celebration. I am always glad that the days will start getting shorter.<br />Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.com