tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post3473423160383167406..comments2023-12-08T19:02:30.668-06:00Comments on Walk2Write in Florida: Bird (Pelican) Droppings, Moon Pie Hoistings, and Other Colorful Views from the Poor Man's Rivierawalk2writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-83868543316044604532009-01-15T14:45:00.000-06:002009-01-15T14:45:00.000-06:00Skeeter, I'll probably never see another man o'war...Skeeter, I'll probably never see another man o'war move like that one did. It bothers me just a little to think it might have been in some kind of death throes. And to think that "it" is actually a colony of creatures, not an individual. Like a whole community dying of thirst in the desert. Petty, he is something else now. I had never heard these two songs before, and I really like them.walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-48680322817327682282009-01-15T10:28:00.000-06:002009-01-15T10:28:00.000-06:00Your welcome! :-) That must have been really neat ...Your welcome! :-) That must have been really neat to see it moving like that in person! Way too cool...<BR/><BR/>Tom Petty today? AwesomeSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-29417329166946569472009-01-14T13:19:00.000-06:002009-01-14T13:19:00.000-06:00Hi, Skeeter. Wow, I don't think you missed anythin...Hi, Skeeter. Wow, I don't think you missed anything! As for the blue blob, it was moving on its own power, whatever that is. I thought they just drifted about aimlessly, but I guess that's in the water only. I have only ever seen jellyfish and the like lying about and never swaying back and forth, so I thought it would be interesting to capture on video. Thanks again for the video instruction, "teach."walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-11400703340458746812009-01-13T13:40:00.000-06:002009-01-13T13:40:00.000-06:00Catching up on some missed blog reading today! Hap...Catching up on some missed blog reading today! Happy New Year and I hope hubby is well by now… <BR/><BR/>We have a Redneck Rivera in GA called Tybee Island! Dropping Moon pies, now that should be a TN thing or maybe they drop Goo-Goo's. lol Atlanta drops the peach of course...<BR/><BR/>Is that Blue Blob alive and moving it's self or the wind blowing it around? Have never noticed them on the beach before but the clear Jelly fish instead. I love the blue colored water with white beaches. So beautiful to the eye…<BR/><BR/>Family portrait day looks wonderful. Lots of smiles and hugs by all....<BR/><BR/>Nothing like seeing the U-Haul pull up with all your missed treasures!Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-71627297871621531782009-01-12T23:39:00.000-06:002009-01-12T23:39:00.000-06:00Nothing to be apologized for. :)Nothing to be apologized for. :)Chandramouli Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532146969497878220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-29754809231330905572009-01-12T19:59:00.000-06:002009-01-12T19:59:00.000-06:00Jan, I suppose I shouldn't say things like floatin...Jan, I suppose I shouldn't say things like floating out to sea. Sometimes, though, the thought of being totally dependent on someone in extreme old age (and its cost!) puts irrational ideas in my head. Let's just hope that the powers-that-be don't have the same kind of ideas and put them into practice.<BR/><BR/>TUC, thank you for visiting. It's a struggle, isn't it? Remaining constant when everything else doesn't?<BR/><BR/>Chandramouli, I'm so pleased you stopped by and commented! And I apologize for not visiting you. I've seen your name and comments on so many other sites and have neglected to follow up on them by going to your site. This time of year, the beaches here are much more enjoyable (at least to me) precisely because they are not so crowded. The winters here in NW Florida are a bit cool for most tourists, and even locals tend to stay away from the beaches. Hubby is feeling fine now. Thank you!walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-1089937228536051882009-01-10T22:48:00.000-06:002009-01-10T22:48:00.000-06:00Ahhh! I love beaches, but these days beaches here ...Ahhh! I love beaches, but these days beaches here get so crowded that it isn't a lot fun. It's great to see birds at beach! They seem so lively there somehow. Hope your hubby's feeling better now.Chandramouli Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532146969497878220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-82064370426279045702009-01-08T23:05:00.000-06:002009-01-08T23:05:00.000-06:00I love the ways you say that gulf changes form mom...I love the ways you say that gulf changes form moment to moment. How trueJohn, an unlikely pastorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688838648252031328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-49336809848577569812009-01-08T08:47:00.000-06:002009-01-08T08:47:00.000-06:00I just read your comment...when you can't do i...I just read your comment...when you can't do it anymore you'll just 'float out to sea'...that is a very deep thought, really. It provokes both positive & negative images for me;) But, I can understand the sentiment:) JanJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-24722791378390783382009-01-06T15:47:00.000-06:002009-01-06T15:47:00.000-06:00TC, I'll bet "Louise" ranks up there too. No one e...TC, I'll bet "Louise" ranks up there too. No one else could sing that one like he does. <BR/><BR/>Wurzerl, I'm so glad to see you here! Good for you that you have a new laptop. You can sit outside in the garden when the weather gets nice, sip a glass of wine, and blog to your heart's content. Happy New Year to you!walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-4124019018615323842009-01-06T13:19:00.000-06:002009-01-06T13:19:00.000-06:00I like your photographs and the psalm of life! I '...I like your photographs and the psalm of life! <BR/>I 'm very late but I installed my new laptop! Today I wish you a Happy New Year 2009!!!<BR/>Have a great time WurzerlWurzerlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502884449024330990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-7168664053016477052009-01-06T09:35:00.000-06:002009-01-06T09:35:00.000-06:00We both had a good laugh, he then proceeded to aut...We both had a good laugh, he then proceeded to autograph a fan's guitar. Yes, someone brought their acoustic guitar and had Leo autograph it. <BR/><BR/>As for his singing, well, it's better on some songs than it is on others (if you heard me sing "Fire On The Mountain" and then "Freeborn Man," you'd hear a distinct difference in presentation). If I had to choose voice or instrument, it'd be his phenomenal guitar playing. However, that isn't to say I don't like his voice. In particular, "Flattened Brain" from his 1995 <I>Live</I> album is one tune I love hearing him sing. There are others.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005938156720914381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-44411247529030150552009-01-06T09:15:00.000-06:002009-01-06T09:15:00.000-06:00And what was his reaction? Did he have a look of b...And what was his reaction? Did he have a look of bewildered surprise and then reach for his wallet? Or did he wink and keep on walking? Another question: do you prefer his instrumental pieces or the vocal ones?walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-19281488705677622142009-01-06T07:21:00.000-06:002009-01-06T07:21:00.000-06:00I saw Leo in concert in Pittsburgh years ago. He c...I saw Leo in concert in Pittsburgh years ago. He chatted with the crowd after his performance and I was quite flattered when he approached me and asked, "Do I know you?" I said, "Yes, and you owe me for the session guitarist job I did for you back in '78."TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005938156720914381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-78259159612157206262009-01-05T23:30:00.000-06:002009-01-05T23:30:00.000-06:00Glad you like the Kottke, Mr. S. I've been listeni...Glad you like the Kottke, Mr. S. I've been listening to him for more than 30 years and never tire of his music. I will admit, though, to preferring his instrumental pieces much more than the vocal ones.walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-19804557655791031272009-01-05T21:13:00.000-06:002009-01-05T21:13:00.000-06:00I usually am turned off by music thrust upon me, b...I usually am turned off by music thrust upon me, but I have twice gotten Leo Kotke here and it brings back a memorable evening 20 years ago when he opened for Nanci Griffith.Wayne Stratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607523027034143603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-78827265046791957432009-01-05T12:10:00.000-06:002009-01-05T12:10:00.000-06:00Frances, you are welcome. I'm glad to be of servic...Frances, you are welcome. I'm glad to be of service in promoting literature. The poem has special meaning for me too.walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-65340028550296358152009-01-05T11:02:00.000-06:002009-01-05T11:02:00.000-06:00Hi W2W, I was reading along, putting my comment to...Hi W2W, I was reading along, putting my comment together in my mind when I came to the poem. It was one my father recited all the time, ad nauseum, "Life is real, life is earnest" until we would groan, it was a bit of a joke. When he died I wanted it to be part of his service, but we could not find it, pre internet. So just those few lines were read. Seeing the whole of the piece brings tears to my eyes, tears of gladness to see it in entirety. Thank you.<BR/>FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-62821571236737001592009-01-05T09:18:00.000-06:002009-01-05T09:18:00.000-06:00You're welcome, PJ. I'm enjoying taking tours of t...You're welcome, PJ. I'm enjoying taking tours of the area with you on your site.walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-19035565117630075442009-01-04T21:56:00.000-06:002009-01-04T21:56:00.000-06:00Thanks for the tour of our part of the Gulf and fo...Thanks for the tour of our part of the Gulf and for the brilliant poem.PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059415005282675289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-78530577092962036772009-01-04T20:55:00.000-06:002009-01-04T20:55:00.000-06:00I'm glad you liked your virtual visit. Maybe somed...I'm glad you liked your virtual visit. Maybe someday you can visit in person, and we can take a walk together on the beach.walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-41822969628945773762009-01-04T18:09:00.000-06:002009-01-04T18:09:00.000-06:00I've never seen your beaches in person. They cert...I've never seen your beaches in person. They certainly look lovely. The colors of the water are amazing.<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-41828827669218729252009-01-04T17:03:00.000-06:002009-01-04T17:03:00.000-06:00TC, I think the state motto for AL is Stars Fell o...TC, I think the state motto for AL is Stars Fell on Alabama. I never imagined that moon pies would follow suit! Moon pies are a favorite item to throw from floats at Mardi Gras, so I guess that's the origin of the Pie in the Sky idea. Don't they go better with milk, though? And what do you mean, Longfellow's song is "too ambitious to act upon?" You are "still achieving, still pursuing." Don't give up, young man!walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-82021723497777923142009-01-04T16:52:00.000-06:002009-01-04T16:52:00.000-06:00MBT, maybe instead of a Spring Fling in Chicago, t...MBT, maybe instead of a Spring Fling in Chicago, there ought to be a Winter Beach Thing in Florida. I'll help organize if anyone's interested!walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999389688482604348.post-26092419899125019872009-01-04T16:48:00.000-06:002009-01-04T16:48:00.000-06:00Gel, I thought you might like that bit o' green. Y...Gel, I thought you might like that bit o' green. You know, I think Hubby contracted something while he was in Illinois packing up things and moving back. Maybe it's more than just a cold. Same thing happened to both of us last February in Illinois. Some sort of nasty viral thing. Best thing is plenty of sunshine and rest. Hope your Gem is over it now. Thanks for visiting!walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.com