tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post1074742154411554234..comments2024-03-29T05:36:33.086-07:00Comments on DJan-ity: Raptor Ridge loop trailDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-51039388442402122672011-04-27T21:54:09.176-07:002011-04-27T21:54:09.176-07:00I finally got around to reading the article and wa...I finally got around to reading the article and watching the videos in the REI link you had in your post about the trekking poles. Great info., thanks for including it.justme_alivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912966969702106429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-64712233941586205452011-04-10T20:08:40.305-07:002011-04-10T20:08:40.305-07:00I agree with you about a sunshiny walk in the wood...I agree with you about a sunshiny walk in the woods. It makes my spirit soar too. But I don't need 9.5 miles and a steep grade. Congrats on another amazing hike.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-36990785734360170842011-04-10T12:06:33.824-07:002011-04-10T12:06:33.824-07:00Wonderful hike! All the great shades of green. I c...Wonderful hike! All the great shades of green. I continue to be impressed, both by the lengths of your hikes and the altitude gains. We've just begun using trekking poles - what a glorious invention!Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-26535788445186669012011-04-10T11:50:25.620-07:002011-04-10T11:50:25.620-07:00I am pleased that you had some sunshine. I watche...I am pleased that you had some sunshine. I watched the news and it was quite depressing, then I came up to my computer close to a window in front of all the trees and dogwoods in blossom under a full sun – and I felt much better. Sun and nature keep us sane – your beautiful treks are vital to you well being I am sure.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-6257885699444502552011-04-09T10:31:44.667-07:002011-04-09T10:31:44.667-07:00wow, parts of that hike look rough
beautiful thoug...wow, parts of that hike look rough<br />beautiful thoughDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-36013370058904266102011-04-09T09:53:53.722-07:002011-04-09T09:53:53.722-07:00You'r right on one thing for sure. With the ba...You'r right on one thing for sure. With the bad knees, before my replacement surgery, the "down" part shock was always far worse than the "up" part on every steep trail.troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-9997478669217318092011-04-09T09:40:29.926-07:002011-04-09T09:40:29.926-07:00Hi DJan, Another wonderful hike..thanks for the sk...Hi DJan, Another wonderful hike..thanks for the skunk cabbage photo..I always enjoy all your photos but I am partial to the flowers. How much wildlife do you see? I remember last summer you saw that bear...:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-78880961671994762672011-04-09T01:27:08.650-07:002011-04-09T01:27:08.650-07:00Shhhh, it's three am and my son knows not wher...Shhhh, it's three am and my son knows not where his notebook is.....<br /><br />My bad electrical karma continues...<br /><br />The second pic is where I want/need to be tomorrow .....<br /><br />Somewhere, on top of a hill, on a big rock. Away from plugs... :}Entre Noushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00186796216462041421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-87503424253936284952011-04-09T01:08:10.488-07:002011-04-09T01:08:10.488-07:00Glad to hear Al put out the extra flags so he didn...Glad to hear Al put out the extra flags so he didn't get you guys lost, :). Looks like the weather was pretty good, even a glimpse of sunshine. <br /><br />I've never tried trekking poles but I used to have the most wonderful hiking stick. It traveled many trails with me. But over the years and lots of moves it disappeared.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-51747156124044638432011-04-08T13:23:55.871-07:002011-04-08T13:23:55.871-07:00I think I'll get out of my pajamas, get dresse...I think I'll get out of my pajamas, get dressed and go for a walk in my neighborhood while the sun is still out.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-72980082456607100222011-04-08T11:16:12.473-07:002011-04-08T11:16:12.473-07:00I just used mine to balance trying to walk in my h...I just used mine to balance trying to walk in my husband's footprints in deep snow. They're handy.Sharon Wagnerhttp://www.sharonrwagner.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-8309049072703623422011-04-08T10:48:17.464-07:002011-04-08T10:48:17.464-07:00I as thinking as I read this of a trail I used to ...I as thinking as I read this of a trail I used to walk and then x country ski in the winter. I think I may need to pay it a visit. Excuses, be gone!Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-2450154849121206022011-04-08T09:40:54.022-07:002011-04-08T09:40:54.022-07:00You are an inspiration! Last weekend I took a sho...You are an inspiration! Last weekend I took a short bike ride, the first of the spring season, and had to stop and rest halfway through the ride. I am so out of shape...and you have me beat both in years and fitness! You go girl!#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-50182283832742063332011-04-08T08:03:36.451-07:002011-04-08T08:03:36.451-07:00Sounds like a great hike and forest photos are won...Sounds like a great hike and forest photos are wonderful -- all that green! lol Treking polls, eh, look very useful and are a wise choice to take along just in case. I can sympatise on the knees...mine are not what they use to be.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-58454844666571986942011-04-08T07:30:56.375-07:002011-04-08T07:30:56.375-07:00Beautiful as always. Spring has sprung a little e...Beautiful as always. Spring has sprung a little earlier in your neck of the woods vs. here in the NE. <br />You are really inspiring me to want to start hiking! I would even be happy to just be able to walk around the block at this point. Which I guess I could do in the snow and rain, but I'm not so inclined! It needs to be a little more above freezing and drier for me!Leave a Legacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08736682143653420541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-60966848584892803632011-04-08T07:14:21.162-07:002011-04-08T07:14:21.162-07:00Very interesting post.I looked at the one photo sh...Very interesting post.I looked at the one photo showing the trail disappearing in the distance, through the trees and grass and I wondered how long a person would have to wait on that trail before another human being came along?<br /><br />When I am on a road or country road I try to remember the last time I was on that road. Sometimes I turn onto a road and don't remember ever being on it before so it is a new one for me. Then I try to imagine how long it might be before I return and get on the same road again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-81993795543465569622011-04-08T06:31:47.985-07:002011-04-08T06:31:47.985-07:00loved your trek. I use hiking poles when I walk a...loved your trek. I use hiking poles when I walk around our 3 acre yard (1/2 woods) checking for new signs of spring. Yesterday I spotted some jack-in- the pulpits just peeling up.Pamela Kiefferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10627605593041223171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-70550640004586185052011-04-08T04:51:21.806-07:002011-04-08T04:51:21.806-07:00Loved the last photo of the moss covered trail...I...Loved the last photo of the moss covered trail...I know what you mean about moods and sunshiny woods!Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-17272403534569294432011-04-08T01:05:12.859-07:002011-04-08T01:05:12.859-07:00oh, and thanks for the link! that REI piece on hik...oh, and thanks for the link! that REI piece on hiking poles is very interesting and informative! definitely provides me with food for thought...CrazyCrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512240982215608638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-25023812228674825072011-04-08T00:57:20.891-07:002011-04-08T00:57:20.891-07:00Signs of Spring are always delightful!
I used to ...Signs of Spring are always delightful!<br /><br />I used to wonder of the hiking poles were really worth the hassle of having something in your hands all the time while hiking, but after a couple of really steep bits during hikes in Belgium -in which a couple of people lent me a pole- I came to appreciate them! Still don't know if I'd use them on a regular basis though...CrazyCrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512240982215608638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-36763316654148568852011-04-08T00:33:20.567-07:002011-04-08T00:33:20.567-07:00You are totally amazing. I'm truly in awe of ...You are totally amazing. I'm truly in awe of your energy and ability.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-70356250446381542042011-04-07T20:44:48.372-07:002011-04-07T20:44:48.372-07:00RAPTOR ridge. Yikes. That name alone would keep me...RAPTOR ridge. Yikes. That name alone would keep me away. <br />TrishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-88006436505401418162011-04-07T19:50:54.654-07:002011-04-07T19:50:54.654-07:00I always look forward to hearing about your hikes....I always look forward to hearing about your hikes. Who selects these hikes? How did you all meet?<br /><br />I'm glad you had some sunshine.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-84001347217985711932011-04-07T19:50:14.136-07:002011-04-07T19:50:14.136-07:00It sure is greening up out your way. I always enjo...It sure is greening up out your way. I always enjoy "our" hikes. ;) Thanks for having us along.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-16791221095413746842011-04-07T19:48:20.327-07:002011-04-07T19:48:20.327-07:00"And great companions to hike with. I am amaz..."And great companions to hike with. I am amazed at what a difference a little time outside in the sunshiny woods does for my mood."<br /><br />What a beautiful thing to say, DJan! Just love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com