tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post8523150389978159896..comments2023-11-02T05:09:48.607-05:00Comments on PURE FLORIDA: Primal Pools Part DeuxUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-74209386220758849942008-06-11T20:41:00.000-05:002008-06-11T20:41:00.000-05:00Camryn,Hey! WELCOME TO PURE FLORIDA CAMRYN AND MOM...Camryn,<BR/>Hey! WELCOME TO PURE FLORIDA CAMRYN AND MOM!<BR/>I will drop by your Mom's blog and thank you for commenting here!R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-37540958065354980122008-06-11T19:09:00.000-05:002008-06-11T19:09:00.000-05:00hello this is camryn from n.c.............My mom a...hello this is camryn from n.c.............<BR/><BR/>My mom and I love your posts, we read them every day.<BR/><BR/>when you get a chance come check out my moms!!<BR/>www.garrettfollies.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>thank you,& keep your work up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-82824666429153866522008-06-10T22:33:00.000-05:002008-06-10T22:33:00.000-05:00Joe,The will often stand their ground.Lesle,Ha!Too...Joe,<BR/>The will often stand their ground.<BR/><BR/>Lesle,<BR/>Ha!<BR/>Too funny!R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-86148073598626457912008-06-10T19:24:00.000-05:002008-06-10T19:24:00.000-05:00...watch out for that moccasin under the log....He......watch out for that moccasin under the log....<BR/><BR/>Heck, FC, I'm still trying to find that hummingbird!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14159925934303299872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-66288073775317939622008-06-10T16:40:00.000-05:002008-06-10T16:40:00.000-05:00I will keep my distance from this specimen of the ...I will keep my distance from this specimen of the pit viper family, as I have watched one too many episodes on snakes that have discussed how aggressive they can be! The specimen that was being relaxed may have recently eaten and were in their lounging, digestive stance. I do enjoy your shots and would probably try to snap one from a safe distance.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12345154460382394758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-39568989486428634462008-06-10T07:31:00.000-05:002008-06-10T07:31:00.000-05:00Sharon,Mission accomplished.:) Those 2 babies are ...Sharon,<BR/>Mission accomplished.<BR/>:) Those 2 babies are about 4 feet long.<BR/><BR/>Rurality,<BR/>You don't know much about meteorology do ya'?<BR/>You never, ever, brag about your weather conditions unless you want the opposite weather conditions to occur the next day.<BR/>Sheesh!<BR/>I thought you were a nerdy engineer type and would be more up on these things.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-2317282372191185802008-06-10T07:02:00.000-05:002008-06-10T07:02:00.000-05:00Glad you got some rain. We were getting good rain ...Glad you got some rain. We were getting good rain here all spring... right up until I started bragging about what good rain we were getting. At which point it promptly stopped.Ruralityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616461213179182660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-52930440315984685042008-06-09T22:21:00.000-05:002008-06-09T22:21:00.000-05:00Yeah, the hair on my neck was standing up from the...Yeah, the hair on my neck was standing up from the first moccasin sighting. But you probably knew that :) I love the baby gator pic.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187791347178229107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-65862254321938959702008-06-09T21:57:00.000-05:002008-06-09T21:57:00.000-05:00Hoss,But I am very motivated to keep them inside o...Hoss,<BR/>But I am very motivated to keep them inside of me.<BR/><BR/>Miz S,<BR/>That was the idea, so thanks!<BR/>Chocolate cupcakes please.<BR/><BR/>Joe,<BR/>Well, I'm trying to dispel that myth. None of these three were the least bit aggressive. I couldn't get the under the log one to strike even when I prodded him.<BR/><BR/>Freste,<BR/>Caution (a little anyway) is good.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-74830732613941841402008-06-09T21:25:00.000-05:002008-06-09T21:25:00.000-05:00Yep. I think I'd be more cautious on your hike tha...Yep. I think I'd be more cautious on your hike than this one. Both look fun though.<BR/><BR/> http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1438490562Frestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06709407108656065720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-3689525235179366602008-06-09T21:14:00.000-05:002008-06-09T21:14:00.000-05:00I can handle the gators and other critters; howeve...I can handle the gators and other critters; however I do NOT want to run across a Moccasin! I have always read that they are nasty and unpredictable that will attack you with no warning!Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12345154460382394758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-68618826712109193712008-06-09T19:49:00.000-05:002008-06-09T19:49:00.000-05:00Wow, I feel like I just went on a nature walk with...Wow, I feel like I just went on a nature walk with you. Not that I would have gone with you. I would have stayed at the house and made cupcakes.Miz Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797076536055067930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-52160766788202834472008-06-09T19:41:00.000-05:002008-06-09T19:41:00.000-05:00You've got more guts than I have, Gunga Din.You've got more guts than I have, Gunga Din.OldHorsetailSnakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00865830344885164689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-27515937032799619672008-06-09T18:51:00.000-05:002008-06-09T18:51:00.000-05:00Mel,Dang! Is mine in the mail?Patti,Thanks! I do r...Mel,<BR/>Dang! Is mine in the mail?<BR/><BR/>Patti,<BR/>Thanks! <BR/>I do remember that wonderful wet year. My pond rejoiced.<BR/><BR/>Bluebird,<BR/>Sounds wonderful. No moose here, but black bear are around ... not that I've ever seen a wild Florida bear.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-82428796113303622692008-06-09T17:12:00.000-05:002008-06-09T17:12:00.000-05:00Thanks for the excursion into the Florida wilds. W...Thanks for the excursion into the Florida wilds. Wish I could reciprocate with a trip in the north woods, where we likely would run into lots of moose and perhaps a black bear.bluebird of paradisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088253406120452608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-87886258006906932832008-06-09T17:09:00.000-05:002008-06-09T17:09:00.000-05:00FC,I love looking at your pictures!! My heart was ...FC,<BR/><BR/>I love looking at your pictures!! My heart was starting to race looking for the eyes. Remember when the prairie flooded? I took my niece to the overlook and on the way back to the car there was a gator checking everyone out. I almost threw her on top of the car! It was strange to cross the prairie and see the gators sunning themselves on 441. Enjoy your summer!<BR/><BR/>PattiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-77109764816690213392008-06-09T15:14:00.000-05:002008-06-09T15:14:00.000-05:00ew...yet, again. Cupcakes are dark chocolate with ...ew...yet, again. Cupcakes are dark chocolate with "Mexican hot chocolate" frosting. Mmm mmm good!ImagineMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03997806954000549002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-50888217589857393162008-06-09T11:52:00.000-05:002008-06-09T11:52:00.000-05:00Sophie,Rained south of you too. We got another sho...Sophie,<BR/>Rained south of you too. We got another short thunderstorm yesterday.<BR/>Glad you liked the scaley shots!R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-88881030336294793592008-06-09T11:08:00.000-05:002008-06-09T11:08:00.000-05:00Super adventures! Your fish-eating moc pics are ou...Super adventures! Your fish-eating moc pics are outstanding! (Nothing like stating the obvious, eh?) I've pointed and shot within spitting distance of the gator young'uns, but the the zoom is just fine for those big gals. Wise move backing out at that point.<BR/><BR/>It rained north of us yesterday. *sigh*SophieMaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396958301555933308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-16681785188068483912008-06-09T10:12:00.000-05:002008-06-09T10:12:00.000-05:00Bro J,We should get more this week. I could guaran...Bro J,<BR/>We should get more this week. I could guarantee that by taking the top off the JEEP, but I think I'll wait and see.<BR/><BR/>Dani,<BR/>I thought you might like 'em. Pretty snakey.<BR/><BR/>Susan,<BR/>I do.I try and stay out of big animal's comfort zones.<BR/><BR/>3C,<BR/>Me neither!<BR/><BR/>Doc,<BR/>Cops don't have gator proof tires?<BR/><BR/>roger,<BR/>i think that is very true.<BR/><BR/>Robin,<BR/>Well, I do teach middle school ya' know.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-24282941397377716412008-06-09T10:01:00.000-05:002008-06-09T10:01:00.000-05:00Snakes and alligators! Yikes. You do like to hang ...Snakes and alligators! Yikes. You do like to hang out with a tough crowd.robin andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390482190562312928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-37368422054111315652008-06-09T09:20:00.000-05:002008-06-09T09:20:00.000-05:00you do have some dangerous wildlife. i feel safe h...you do have some dangerous wildlife. i feel safe here in the woods with bears and mountain lions and rattlesnakes, tho i am of course wary. i suppose we're all more comfy with the dangers we grew up with.rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05910951099847351232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-67656550552865984392008-06-09T09:14:00.000-05:002008-06-09T09:14:00.000-05:00Yup, FC, those alligators can be real "water hazar...Yup, FC, those alligators can be real "water hazards" -- don't mind the divots. Glad you were prudent. Just ask the Jacksonville Police Department how easily a 7 foot 'gator can shred and rip a steel belted radial off its rim -- while still on the cruiser, and in one bite.<BR/><BR/>As for the shoes, mine aren't worn in until they are spattered with the debris from 20 odd explorations. Only girly-men (which there are an alarmingly growing number of in Dead-Lanta) worry about how white their shoes are while traipsing through a swamp. You're not a girly-man, are you FC? ;-)Dr. Knowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08035212475787264261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-24194005584166343202008-06-09T08:31:00.000-05:002008-06-09T08:31:00.000-05:00Glad you didn't get eaten. That is one headline I ...Glad you didn't get eaten. That is one headline I don't ever want to read and say, "Hey, I know that guy."<BR/>Also glad I am seeing this fascinating place from my dining room in upstate NY....just about a comfortable distance from a gator...threecolliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811004278088768813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-29738127415501610102008-06-09T07:49:00.000-05:002008-06-09T07:49:00.000-05:00Just three words... Remember Steve Irwin?Just three words... Remember Steve Irwin?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com