tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post1323502737070389969..comments2023-06-14T09:43:48.543-05:00Comments on Nature Knitter: Saturday Morning Nature Hike-Part 2RuthieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-66131553063249700152008-05-28T21:04:00.000-05:002008-05-28T21:04:00.000-05:00A nice nature hike-part one and two. That's some s...A nice nature hike-part one and two. That's some serious tadpole soup going on there! You had some interesting details.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-78787649833953655372008-05-23T10:51:00.000-05:002008-05-23T10:51:00.000-05:00Enjoyed your hike, Ruthie. Lots to see in the suns...Enjoyed your hike, Ruthie. Lots to see in the sunshine. Beautiful tribute to your Mom! She has a wonderful daughter. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-15010206296870057042008-05-22T06:54:00.000-05:002008-05-22T06:54:00.000-05:00Hi Scienceguy,Sorry about that; other people said ...Hi Scienceguy,<BR/>Sorry about that; other people said they couldn't see the videos either--I wonder what the deal is??<BR/><BR/>Thanks Trixie and you're right--spring definitely smells better than winter!<BR/><BR/>Hi Mon@rch,<BR/>Those Redstarts are fun to watch, I was amazed I could follow that one as long as I did with the camera!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Donna -- I'm glad you had the chance to come along. If I ever find out what that bird is, I'll be sure to let everyone know.<BR/><BR/>You're welcome Mom. I'm not sure I would have the enjoyment of being outside if you hadn't started taking us kids out for nature hikes long ago and teaching us the names of plants and birds. Now I can repay you by dedicating my nature hike posts to you and sharing them with others through my blog.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-48817361261093033282008-05-21T22:30:00.000-05:002008-05-21T22:30:00.000-05:00Ruthie, thank you very much for the dedication of ...Ruthie, thank you very much for the dedication of your Nature Hike on Saturday to me. You know how much I love the woods with all the flowers and trees and critters that creep and crawl, swim and walk and whatever else goes on in the woods. God made such a beautiful place for us all to enjoy no matter what the season is.<BR/>Love MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-33585720008695008542008-05-21T21:46:00.000-05:002008-05-21T21:46:00.000-05:00I enjoyed your hike.Aas for IDing a singing bird--...I enjoyed your hike.<BR/>Aas for IDing a singing bird--me? Are you kidding? I can't ID them when I see them, much less when I just hear them.<BR/>Oh, I love your little knitting icon. So cool.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-2311770157937412262008-05-21T19:24:00.000-05:002008-05-21T19:24:00.000-05:00I don't think those American Redstarts ever sit st...I don't think those American Redstarts ever sit still long enough! Great video/photos and I had to go back to see what I missed in part 1!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-85790462866538068572008-05-21T12:39:00.000-05:002008-05-21T12:39:00.000-05:00What lovely, lush spring plants. Ahhh....it even ...What lovely, lush spring plants. Ahhh....it even smells green! Thanks for the hike.entotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765602736333069178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-47336311454510446522008-05-21T10:13:00.000-05:002008-05-21T10:13:00.000-05:00My browser won't let me load the clip so sorry abo...My browser won't let me load the clip so sorry about that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-37675747437379269892008-05-21T09:54:00.000-05:002008-05-21T09:54:00.000-05:00Hi Marsha,Thanks for coming along.Several years ag...Hi Marsha,<BR/>Thanks for coming along.<BR/>Several years ago I saw a skunk in our yard early one morning and that was the only time--the raccoon population is much healthier (till one of the neighbors up the street decides to start shooting them again).<BR/><BR/>Hi Jennifer,<BR/>I'll have to make some time to check your blog and see if you got some "me time" in the woods.<BR/>You are a hero in my book for being able to take kids out on a nature hike. I know that's something I would never be good at.<BR/><BR/>Hi Mare,<BR/>my brother and sissy can't see movies I e-mail them at work either--some sort of firewall blocks it for them. <BR/>I plan to post soon about the progress of my gardens.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-12851817465537558042008-05-21T09:00:00.000-05:002008-05-21T09:00:00.000-05:00Ruthie, I often think of my own Mom when I take wa...Ruthie, I often think of my own Mom when I take walks. She wasn't able to make it to the mailbox for many years...and my Dad who hasn't walked in 12 years. We do take our health for granted.<BR/><BR/>I'm no help with the birds - I can't see your videos. Maybe it's because I'm at the office right now? I'll try at home.<BR/><BR/>It's looking beautiful there. Can't wait to see your new raised flower bed!<BR/><BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-65831046395606168382008-05-21T04:53:00.000-05:002008-05-21T04:53:00.000-05:00I enjoyed parts one and two of your hike. I haven...I enjoyed parts one and two of your hike. I haven't had time for a proper hike... This time of year wears me out with the kind of hike where 12 children are in tow... Maybe this evening I can see who's blooming in the nearby woods...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-37765422291372761612008-05-20T16:26:00.000-05:002008-05-20T16:26:00.000-05:00I enjoyed this second part of the walk as much as ...I enjoyed this second part of the walk as much as the first. It sure was a good thing you suprised the racoon and not the skunk :-)Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06653985303549953889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-26957053768153543372008-05-20T06:54:00.000-05:002008-05-20T06:54:00.000-05:00Hi Mom,Glad you enjoyed the rest of the hike. I d...Hi Mom,<BR/>Glad you enjoyed the rest of the hike. I didn't see any morels--wonder if it's now too dry?? <BR/>Now that Jack has given me permission to hike the woods, I'll probably go back often--next time looking for baby deer!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Lisa. I really enjoy the turkeys and the more I learn about them, the more fascinating they are--and much easier to spot and ID than warblers!<BR/><BR/>Hi Meggie,<BR/>I'll head over to your blog shortly--I'm still trying to catch up with everybody.<BR/>Our weather looks good through the weekend, so hopefully it will continue nice for you too. I need to get my window boxes & flowers pots planted with flowers soon too.<BR/><BR/>Hi Ruth,<BR/>I like going with you on your walks too--you have some wonderful scenic birding areas close by. I know many of the public areas are starting to become more handicapped accessible, but getting off the beaten path is still difficult for a lot of people.<BR/><BR/>Hi Laura,<BR/>Oriole was what I thought after I got home and heard mine singing. The ones at my house sing different than at my sister's (5 miles) away, so maybe it's just the difference in song versions!<BR/><BR/>That's OK Jayne, I'm glad you enjoyed the hike anyway. I'll go back maybe next weekend and see if I can't get a glimpse of that singing bird--then we'll know for sure!RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-42140560857687672282008-05-20T05:46:00.000-05:002008-05-20T05:46:00.000-05:00Well, I've never heard one, so I'm no help! :c) ...Well, I've never heard one, so I'm no help! :c) Lovely hike Ruthie. Thanks for taking us along!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-13319659587163062852008-05-19T23:42:00.000-05:002008-05-19T23:42:00.000-05:00I don't know Ruthie... sort of makes me think orio...I don't know Ruthie... sort of makes me think oriole too.LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-54703710324292816082008-05-19T20:29:00.000-05:002008-05-19T20:29:00.000-05:00I wouldn't venture to guess at the bird song. I re...I wouldn't venture to guess at the bird song. I really need to get better at recognizing sounds. What a wonderful hike. Working with disabled people makes me realize how fortunate I am to be able to go for walks wherever and whenever I want.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-13557566124513286302008-05-19T20:28:00.000-05:002008-05-19T20:28:00.000-05:00Thanks for taking me along on the hike, Ruthie. I...Thanks for taking me along on the hike, Ruthie. It was so pretty. I see tadpoles like those on my pool cover every spring. I posted about a female turkey in my yard today...my kitty, Milly, didn't like her being there. I sure hope the nice weather sticks around for awhile. I planted some salvia and coreopsis this evening...felt so good. Take care!Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757567456934248035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-69276674839146688122008-05-19T20:07:00.000-05:002008-05-19T20:07:00.000-05:00I think of you about every time I see a turkey Rut...I think of you about every time I see a turkey Ruthie. They are abundant around here. There was even one running down the side of the highway this weekend. We also saw a male displaying to a female along a country road. Thanks for taking us on your hike.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-53863164253410819472008-05-19T19:00:00.000-05:002008-05-19T19:00:00.000-05:00Thank you,thank you for the rest of the hike. The...Thank you,thank you for the rest of the hike. The woods are the prettiest in the spring, everything is coming back to life and blooming again. Our ferns are coming up, the hostas are all up, the jack-in-the-pulpits are blooming, solomons seals, our trillium is blooming, wild ginger is up, white and blue violets are in full bloom, johnny-jump-ups are blooming, and my favorite, dandelions. Your brother David planted most of this stuff on the north side of our garage so we have a nice selection of whats in the woods. I think I could go on a short hike as long as I use my cane for support, because I love the woods. Did you see any morel mushrooms, they are so good.<BR/>You sure do have some spectacular pictures of your neighbors wood.<BR/>MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com