tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post1443498292527484421..comments2024-03-28T17:23:47.590-07:00Comments on DJan-ity: Misty Blanchard MountainDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-36251864416473120252013-05-08T10:37:56.787-07:002013-05-08T10:37:56.787-07:00Even in the rain, you managed such impressive phot...Even in the rain, you managed such impressive photographs and 10 miles of hiking... I am impressed!Karen (formerly kcinnova)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16705613736966783261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-10856492528891154242012-05-01T06:21:30.920-07:002012-05-01T06:21:30.920-07:00Oh these are beautiful photos I love the wildernes...Oh these are beautiful photos I love the wilderness and I would so love to be there sharing this awesome place with you. AWESOME photos. BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-58922208912761770562012-04-29T06:23:05.673-07:002012-04-29T06:23:05.673-07:00The bold adventurous hikers conquer another mounta...The bold adventurous hikers conquer another mountainside in less that ideal weather. Such elan! :)troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-40854995530528572592012-04-28T22:39:17.178-07:002012-04-28T22:39:17.178-07:00whew!
I'm tired just reading about this! lolwhew!<br /> I'm tired just reading about this! lolAkanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513632434353119491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-414914519973674462012-04-28T11:31:16.706-07:002012-04-28T11:31:16.706-07:00The photo of the cathedral of trees is gorgeous.The photo of the cathedral of trees is gorgeous.California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-43897425912385516792012-04-28T09:04:33.616-07:002012-04-28T09:04:33.616-07:00I am envious of your jaunts
up and down the trails...I am envious of your jaunts<br />up and down the trails you go<br />looking, hoping, and finding old haunts<br />where violets used to grow.<br /><br />Wish I could walk with you.<br />Now I got to price the eVent Jacket and see<br />if it is something I might try on my walks<br />from chair to pee before breakfast; we'll see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-35382720222068657542012-04-28T05:09:38.744-07:002012-04-28T05:09:38.744-07:00That top photo is wonderful! I love the rain, but ...That top photo is wonderful! I love the rain, but muddy trails not so much. You are so dedicated and I am, as always, inspired by it. Now, to actually do something about it.:)Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-28418566160534559542012-04-27T21:01:44.519-07:002012-04-27T21:01:44.519-07:00That first shot is awesome!!!That first shot is awesome!!!Judy Cosgrovenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-84714964349644476322012-04-27T17:01:39.902-07:002012-04-27T17:01:39.902-07:00Lovely rainy photos! Those skunk cabbages are ver...Lovely rainy photos! Those skunk cabbages are very pretty..I will pass on smelling them! You guys had a cold day, I hope you are warmed up by now:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-45015509606113502432012-04-27T11:25:09.991-07:002012-04-27T11:25:09.991-07:00That first picture is magical! You can really see...That first picture is magical! You can really see how the rain was coming down in most of your snapshots. I think I'm glad I don't know what skunk cabbage smells like, though. ;)<br /><br />Your jacket got a real workout. I hope it performed well. Yours and Linda's. :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-19274309208204001412012-04-27T08:30:55.909-07:002012-04-27T08:30:55.909-07:00Personally, I'll take rainfall in the mountain...Personally, I'll take rainfall in the mountains any ol' time. There is something about it...fresh air, cool breezes, and the raindrops hitting my face.<br /><br />What a beautiful set of images DJan...I especially liked the one with the creek/water runoff and the small tiny droplets hitting the water.<br /><br /><br />Awesome image shares.<br /><br />Sorry, I'm so late getting around to visiting. Busy week for us here in Texas. Now, I'm playing catchup with y'all!!!Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-4990704316307961292012-04-27T08:07:21.281-07:002012-04-27T08:07:21.281-07:00Very interesting pictures D-Jan. I've never se...Very interesting pictures D-Jan. I've never seen or heard of skunk cabbage before! Swamp cabbage yes, skunk cabbage no. Quite an endurance test in all that rain, I imagine. Beautiful scenery though. I'm glad no-one slipped over.Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-65329459992298136712012-04-27T06:03:20.895-07:002012-04-27T06:03:20.895-07:00I did enlarge that photo of the lake and there was...I did enlarge that photo of the lake and there was a downpour coming down. Wow, the fact that you walk 10 miles in the rain, I am sure some of those trails would be on the "slippy" side - and you captured great photos as well. I remember how small the skunk cabbage was on the other photo. Thanks DJan and have a warm day.LilliStJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06771499579700164919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-71451195704662217522012-04-27T05:19:58.387-07:002012-04-27T05:19:58.387-07:00Looks like a great hike, even with the rain. That ...Looks like a great hike, even with the rain. That top photo is stunning and magical.Trishhttp://www.synchrosecrets.com/synchrosecretsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-51176750685333420272012-04-27T04:25:30.103-07:002012-04-27T04:25:30.103-07:00Good on you for carrying on as long as you did. De...Good on you for carrying on as long as you did. Despite the weather you took some amazing photos.Fun60https://www.blogger.com/profile/08084441984556826917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-23023632051275687122012-04-27T03:45:47.626-07:002012-04-27T03:45:47.626-07:00That was so beautiful. As always, thank you so mu...That was so beautiful. As always, thank you so much for taking me on an excursion through a truly amazing part of the world.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-42437188903975251972012-04-27T00:31:46.655-07:002012-04-27T00:31:46.655-07:00Wow! What a walk! That first photo is so incredi...Wow! What a walk! That first photo is so incredibly awesome. I really think the skunk cabbage is pretty. I've never been close enough to smell it.<br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting and commenting when I was away. My life is so crazy these days with finishing my blog posts, getting ready for my daughter's visit and working on the travel photo album for my mom. Sigh.... I should be back to normal by June. I hope.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-23519030430975250212012-04-26T22:30:25.274-07:002012-04-26T22:30:25.274-07:00Aw, the pungent scent of skunk cabbage is hard to ...Aw, the pungent scent of skunk cabbage is hard to forget once it has been experienced. Looks like your weather was just a tiny bit less wet than ours today. Your views might not have been that great but you still got some great shots DJan. I love your first photo of the mist in the trees.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-21134903284490878772012-04-26T20:30:07.539-07:002012-04-26T20:30:07.539-07:00..."dripping of the rain on our hoods." ......"dripping of the rain on our hoods." You paint word pictures that I feel and hear. Wonderful writing. The lead photo is a coffee table book photo for sure. Beautiful!!<br />Glad that you had a good day and hope that you enjoyed the hot tea. Thank you for sharing your day with us through your blog. I look forward to each one you write.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-41083367742121066312012-04-26T20:16:55.996-07:002012-04-26T20:16:55.996-07:00That first photo is amazing. Every time I got my ...That first photo is amazing. Every time I got my walking shoes on and headed out the door today it would start raining. I didn't have anyone to cheer me on so I headed back inside.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-66852297628271846082012-04-26T19:01:51.473-07:002012-04-26T19:01:51.473-07:00I loved reading this post...I could almost feel th...I loved reading this post...I could almost feel the raindrops. What beautiful images...LOVE nature! I don't know what skunk smells like but I presume it's pretty bad. lol<br /><br />I hope you enjoyed the rest of the day too. :)Serena Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789734075055678964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-19352647447680716792012-04-26T18:53:50.323-07:002012-04-26T18:53:50.323-07:00Love the first photo with the trees and the misty ...Love the first photo with the trees and the misty fog. But, oh, the next one with the mug bog didn't look so inviting!<br /><br />It seems very true that all the beautiful places in our drippy PNW are due to the bountiful rain. Gotta take the wet with the dry, don't we?<br /><br />Glad you had a good day hanging with friends and nature!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-59800142639449561412012-04-26T18:24:08.333-07:002012-04-26T18:24:08.333-07:00Nothing stops you and your group.. that's wond...Nothing stops you and your group.. that's wonderful. That first shot is absolutely stunning, DJan. It's a real keeper.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-55431239427705122672012-04-26T17:48:26.409-07:002012-04-26T17:48:26.409-07:00very cool...love the mist in the trees in that fir...very cool...love the mist in the trees in that first shot...mmm and skunk cabbage...smiles...glad you had your gear...it pounded rain here today too..Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-56475266420499703232012-04-26T17:34:57.240-07:002012-04-26T17:34:57.240-07:00What an awesome shot at the beginning of the post....What an awesome shot at the beginning of the post. You better frame that one.<br /> I Have enjoyed many a soggy hike. trails can be treacherous.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.com