tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post7589279511555093250..comments2023-10-17T08:41:19.983+01:00Comments on One Man's Travels: Another Sunday afternoon stroll through the wilderness....Graham Ettridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10483586705365890235noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post-48825422822917761902008-10-13T15:28:00.000+01:002008-10-13T15:28:00.000+01:00Oh Graham! Where have I been? I just discovered ...Oh Graham! Where have I been? I just discovered this post today. I loved the video. I noticed that you call the tree a "him" and in my poems I call it a "her". Funny. I think that tree looks like mother nature herself.Michelle Hixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03183208546874192076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post-22650675011331455242008-07-18T17:42:00.000+01:002008-07-18T17:42:00.000+01:00Where I live its hard not to walk through the fore...Where I live its hard not to walk through the forest in the rain. I completely take my home here in the Pacific northwest for granted. Thank you for reminding me how beautiful it is here...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post-89891736958267917292008-07-15T21:19:00.000+01:002008-07-15T21:19:00.000+01:00Ive never taken a walk in the forest in the rain. ...Ive never taken a walk in the forest in the rain. This post makes me want to try it out for myself.<BR/><BR/>Might do me some good - to calm my nerves these days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post-84202493176796973722008-07-12T12:15:00.000+01:002008-07-12T12:15:00.000+01:00Graham,Very relaxing walk. I love the chest high f...Graham,<BR/>Very relaxing walk. I love the chest high ferns and the gnarley old man tree. The rain gives the video a bit of a mystical feel. <BR/><BR/>You've inspired me. Perhaps we should all endeavour to take our readers on a wander around our 'place'.<BR/><BR/>cheers mate,<BR/>daleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post-57233272441823892912008-07-11T00:00:00.000+01:002008-07-11T00:00:00.000+01:00Robin, you must absoluetely get your hands on a vi...Robin, you must absoluetely get your hands on a video camera and give this a try... It would be so fascinating to see, and it'll be like joining you on the trek. Hugs back to ya my friend ~ Graham :)<BR/><BR/>Azzy, isn't it great to get all muddy!!! Those darned singers followed me wherever I went... It was like voices in my head...LMAO!!!! I think I am going slightly mad!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Daszzle, wow, thank you thank you thank you!!!! Your comments are so truly kind and appreciated, as are you!Graham Ettridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10483586705365890235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post-57064701336725599632008-07-10T23:55:00.000+01:002008-07-10T23:55:00.000+01:00Janette, I have always wanted to go walking throug...Janette, I have always wanted to go walking through Sherwood Forest. I have always wanted to retread the footsteps of the famous Robin Hood. I am sure you would have been upset if it had rained on your Ben Nevis climb.... I am full of admiration that you managed to get to the top!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Kimberly, thank you so much for your kind words. I would love to go wandering through the forests of the Redwoods... those trees are so huge and towering. I would love to lay on my back on the ground and look up to the sky through the tree tops. I agree, it is a shame that we don't have scratch and sniff interent.Graham Ettridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10483586705365890235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post-4240138084792934582008-07-10T23:51:00.000+01:002008-07-10T23:51:00.000+01:00Chica, thanks friend :) I'll be sure to say more ...Chica, thanks friend :) I'll be sure to say more next time.... I just think my voice sounds really wierd!!!<BR/><BR/>Zhu, you would never believe how much rain we have received over the past 3 years... it has been almost non stop! Everything is so green now... I just wish it would stop raining for a while.<BR/><BR/>Liss, now you are making me blush! Thanks :) I love the mist too. I'll be sure to go for a wander when we get some! I love moss on trees... it is just so amazing in colour and texture and smells so fresh too.<BR/><BR/>Jessica, awwwww thanks hun! Well, if ya get bored of Cody, you know where I am ;) I really thought my voice sounded horrible, which is why I didn't say much. I appreciate your encouragement (and will try to say more next time if I can pluck up the courage).Graham Ettridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10483586705365890235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post-70590558682283893052008-07-10T01:10:00.000+01:002008-07-10T01:10:00.000+01:00Yes, it's quite obvious that you're one hellavu ph...Yes, it's quite obvious that you're one hellavu photographer dear friend, but did you also know that you're a poet at heart?<BR/><BR/>I only wish that I could write with one ounce of the elegance which flows from your keyboard. <BR/><BR/>Hope all is well Graham,<BR/><BR/>~DaszzleDaszzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999759879167544372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post-17903321801178903432008-07-09T14:49:00.000+01:002008-07-09T14:49:00.000+01:00OK, OK, I give up, how do I get out of this place!...OK, OK, I give up, how do I get out of this place!!!!<BR/><BR/>You have got me totally lost, my boots are full of mud and I fell twice!<BR/><BR/>By the way, did you ever find where the singers were hiding?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the walk though, very enjoyable.<BR/><BR/>Love Azzy<BR/>XAZZITIZZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16889396275384559236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post-44691869344386767612008-07-09T05:17:00.000+01:002008-07-09T05:17:00.000+01:00This video and writing is absolutely precious. I c...This video and writing is absolutely precious. I could not believe it. You are a kindred "rain-walker". Of course....considering your great love of nature and life. <BR/><BR/>It is SO beautiful where you are. It reminds me so much of where I grew up on the east coast of USA (Maine)...thick lush forest, ferns towering trees, and everything green. I loved the spontaneous and innocent nature of this film. It's like it's saying, "This is LIFE...a walk in the woods...in the rain." It's so humbly beautiful and sweetly simply (not simplistic) but uncomplicated like nature. <BR/><BR/>I just loved these lines; they moved me to tears: <BR/><BR/>"There is something so endearing about the squelching of sodden mud underfoot, something so relaxing about the feeling of raindrops running down my face; something so captivating about the cool breeze on my cheeks; something so comforting when I unscrew the lid of the hot flask and pour that first cup of sweet tea." <BR/><BR/>Absolutely beautiful! You are an excellent writer: personal, passionate and so aware of detail. <BR/><BR/>Thank you Graham for sharing something so endearing as a walk in the woods on a rainy day. What a GREAT idea. Now I have to see if I can find a video camera and try this. I REALLY like this idea. You also choose the best music. <BR/><BR/>Hugs my friend, <BR/>RainforestRobinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post-35445101056488366372008-07-07T18:24:00.000+01:002008-07-07T18:24:00.000+01:00What a glorious opportunity to have been able to s...What a glorious opportunity to have been able to stroll with you through this beautiful forest. It so reminded me of my home in Northern California, growing up amongst the redwood forest and always taking long walks on those beautiful drizzly days, hearing one of god's creatures scamper by while foraging for food and the smell of the wet trees. SO fabulous. Thank you for the opportunity to have walked with you. It was almost like being there. Too bad they cannot relay beautiful scents through the internet.<BR/><BR/>Your blog is wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Creatively,<BR/>Kimberly<BR/>www.kimberleekreations.blogspot.com/Simply Organized 4 Life & Koaching by Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03383306072187760969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post-71488733295449599072008-07-07T17:58:00.000+01:002008-07-07T17:58:00.000+01:00Wow - you are so lucky to have that on your doorst...Wow - you are so lucky to have that on your doorstep (but then I have Sherwood Forest and the Peak District that I very rarely visit!) Loved the walk although more of a fair weather girl myself (I think if I had rain on my Ben Nevis climb I would have curled up in a ball and cried!)Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06025319651447230915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post-79652329234537618022008-07-07T15:08:00.000+01:002008-07-07T15:08:00.000+01:00I agree with everyone about your accent, I think I...I agree with everyone about your accent, I think I have a crush now.....shhhh....don't tell Cody ;)<BR/><BR/>I should have taken advantage of a rainy day hike this weekend, but I didn't. I couldn't bear leaving the house this weekend.......good thing I got a little taste through your video - I really needed that! Glad you finally got outdoors.Wayfaring Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601279315250019787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post-92126885153762400752008-07-07T11:30:00.000+01:002008-07-07T11:30:00.000+01:00I love the moss picture the green so intense, nice...I love the moss picture the green so intense, nice light and that tree was amazing never see any thing like it before.<BR/>It was a pleasure walking with you. I am glad you bought the flask of tea, I need it. The only thing that could have made the walk better was some mist. I love walking in the mist. Now, excuse me I need to go dry off.<BR/>PS: Love the accent it is so cute... please talk some more.<BR/>(I left you a message on my blog, thanks for your lovely words)Memories Of Minehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372908229050942550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post-83154729497149886782008-07-07T04:13:00.000+01:002008-07-07T04:13:00.000+01:00Man, feels like you're living in the middle of the...Man, feels like you're living in the middle of the Amazon forest!<BR/><BR/>I didn't remember the UK was that green!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310508986394220032.post-86666391185155235022008-07-07T01:09:00.000+01:002008-07-07T01:09:00.000+01:00That first photograph reminds me of those orb pict...That first photograph reminds me of those orb pictures that you see from Ghost websites or tv shows! lol. <BR/><BR/>Your video was cool, I bet that was a great hike, it was so gorgeous, although it should have been narrated by your endearing accent. *ahem* <BR/><BR/>Beautiful imagery as always Graham :)Kelly Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968396049579378856noreply@blogger.com