tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post6299519048135794966..comments2023-12-18T05:21:12.129-05:00Comments on The Smitten Image: On The RocksHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-59149253387774222982009-04-20T09:33:00.000-04:002009-04-20T09:33:00.000-04:00Thanks very much, Louise. I'm glad you enjoyed the...Thanks very much, Louise. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-59329192614604806482009-04-18T20:09:00.000-04:002009-04-18T20:09:00.000-04:00This is amazing to me. I have never seen anything ...This is amazing to me. I have never seen anything like it. Very cool photos and commentary. And Benny always entertains.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984115229811752666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-87376896268324717382009-03-22T22:26:00.000-04:002009-03-22T22:26:00.000-04:00• I agree completely, Chessa. I am looking forward...• I agree completely, Chessa. I am looking forward to beautiful, warm weather. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• He might still <I>paws</I> to sign an autograph or two, Clowncar. ;) Thanks for the visit. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks kindly, Merisi. I'm glad you enjoyed the photos. Thanks for dropping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks so much for the very kind words, Mansuetude. These ice blocks were much too big and heavy to lift for igloo-making. It would take a crane to get them into place. But it sure would be a <I>cool</I> structure. ;) Thanks very much for the kind words and I hope that one day soon, you'll see winter again. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-8370511906866151812009-03-20T00:14:00.000-04:002009-03-20T00:14:00.000-04:00absolutelylove your ice blocks... when i was a gir...absolutely<BR/>love your ice blocks... when i was a girl i would have loved those for igloo making, it would be so awesome...<BR/><BR/>that dog rules!<BR/>lucky girl.<BR/><BR/>thanks for sharing these, its no ice for me these days like this and envy is arising like daylight<BR/>',mansuetudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805383049085040581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-15073966652614627982009-03-18T16:46:00.000-04:002009-03-18T16:46:00.000-04:00These are among the most powerful images reflectin...These are among the most powerful images reflecting the power of nature I have ever seen!Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-75468202134073596772009-03-18T16:02:00.000-04:002009-03-18T16:02:00.000-04:00Bennie's a star!Let's hope he remembers his fans w...Bennie's a star!<BR/><BR/>Let's hope he remembers his fans when he becomes a famous movie star!Clowncarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219213001049223673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-69260823386485624142009-03-18T15:13:00.000-04:002009-03-18T15:13:00.000-04:00I'm longing for spring...aren't you? even though t...I'm longing for spring...aren't you? even though the photos from winter are so magical...I can't wait to be able to walk barefoot in the grass.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619953390847121652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-39438881842989063262009-03-18T08:03:00.000-04:002009-03-18T08:03:00.000-04:00• Shammie, we have no snow left here at all in Mis...• Shammie, we have no snow left here at all in Mississauga, but I'll bet there's plenty of ice left down by Frank's place. I'll find out later today, as I'm heading out there this morning. The sketch sure is wonderful, isn't it? We have the digital copy. I hope Jeanne is checking comments. So many of us are impressed with her fine work. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks kindly, Phoenix. Very much appreciated. :)<BR/><BR/>• You're right, Sully. It's quite amazing, really. I'm looking forward to finding out how it might have changed in 2 weeks. Thanks for the visit. :)<BR/><BR/>• It was a marvelous surprise, Shrinky. And I agree about Frank. He's a big, ole tree hugger, he is. ;) Thanks always for dropping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• They sure are, Heather. Hopefully smaller by now. Thanks for the visit. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Cheffie. He's a cute little fart, isn't he? Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, CJ. As scary as it would have been, I'd have loved a (safe) view of the flood as it happened. It must have been dramatic. Thanks for your kind words. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks very much, Sandi. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Your always-kind words are very much appreciated. :)<BR/><BR/>• I'm glad you enjoyed it, Reb. Thanks for the visit. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, McRae. Much appreciated. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks so kindly, Andrea. I'm always glad to have you along. Your kind comments are always a day-brightener. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-18333645755370299932009-03-17T18:57:00.000-04:002009-03-17T18:57:00.000-04:00Love everything in this post...the sketch..the ama...Love everything in this post...the sketch..the amazing blocks of ice...the video of Benny!! Excellent...I always so enjoy my time here. :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17742460742458933705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-32836240480062128072009-03-17T12:25:00.000-04:002009-03-17T12:25:00.000-04:00Lovely sketch of Benny. The ice is amazing!Lovely sketch of Benny. The ice is amazing!Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-18621499467525740872009-03-17T09:51:00.000-04:002009-03-17T09:51:00.000-04:00What a beautiful post...Benny is pretty fantastic ...What a beautiful post...Benny is pretty fantastic himself! So glad that Frank is helping the pine reclaim it's place in the scheme of things!<BR/>SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-68529738073926367532009-03-16T16:23:00.000-04:002009-03-16T16:23:00.000-04:00Heck, I imagine that ice would have been dangerous...Heck, I imagine that ice would have been dangerous. Beautiful photographs.<BR/><BR/>CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-50154587387267898342009-03-16T15:15:00.000-04:002009-03-16T15:15:00.000-04:00What a wonderful sketch of Benny. And the video is...What a wonderful sketch of Benny. And the video is great! He is one of the cutest dogs I have ever seen!Cheffie-Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568520021347503121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-7916190633976210102009-03-16T14:03:00.000-04:002009-03-16T14:03:00.000-04:00Oh, wow! Those are some huge ice chunks!Oh, wow! Those are some huge ice chunks!HeatherPridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860275128883460043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-16594995825145930002009-03-16T12:27:00.000-04:002009-03-16T12:27:00.000-04:00Benny is just the cutest (and fastest) little thin...Benny is just the cutest (and fastest) little thing on four legs! I have NEVER seen ice like that before, each boulder must weigh a ton. God bless Frank for his caring efforts, I hope it pays dividends. As for that marvelous sketch, what a beautiful surprise that must have been for you.Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-69210675223550556842009-03-16T10:17:00.000-04:002009-03-16T10:17:00.000-04:00Great drawing of Benny. The ice - like having your...Great drawing of Benny. The ice - like having your own personal little glacier! Wow.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-50633606180246501822009-03-16T04:44:00.000-04:002009-03-16T04:44:00.000-04:00Aww... I have to say, you have a way with the came...Aww... I have to say, you have a way with the camera :)SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439071211238467709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-65482461047561161642009-03-16T01:01:00.000-04:002009-03-16T01:01:00.000-04:00Ice is a very powerful element in winter, expecial...Ice is a very powerful element in winter, expecially during a flash thaw. Amazing that the ice chunks are so huge. I hope the next few mild days will turn out to be well above freezing and we'll finally lose most of our snow and ice, I did some shovelling of the remaining snow pile off my patio this afternoon, but there's still more to go.... it's in a shady spot and takes a while to disappear.<BR/>That's a nice sketch of Benny, do you have the actual sketch or simply a digital copy?Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-13778686161803985112009-03-15T22:17:00.000-04:002009-03-15T22:17:00.000-04:00• I agree, Erin. He's an old softie beneath that m...• I agree, Erin. He's an old softie beneath that mushy exterior. Thanks for joining us. :)<BR/><BR/>• It surprised me too, Pat.. even though Frank told me about it first. There was just far more ice than I had imagined. Jeanne's sketch is indeed wonderful. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Yes, Baggie. He's a legend in his own mind. Jeanne's likeness of him was spot-on. Thanks for the visit. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Protege. I'm glad you enjoyed this icy post. It's pretty amazing how nature can be so forceful, eh? Thanks always for your very kind words. :)<BR/><BR/>• Scarlet Hue, this Northern girl doesn't quite know what to make of it either really. It was new to me too. I bet your Bub would have a blast with Benny too. She sounds about as kooky. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks for stopping by, KC. I asked Frank about whether this happens every year and he said that it does "but not on this particular part of the creek. It usually happened downstream about a kilometer, where most of the surrounding area is open field with a few mature trees. So there's normally very little damage compared to what we're seeing upstream in the woodsier area, especially among the young trees." Thanks always for your visit. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Steph. I'm really glad you enjoy your time over at my blog. That means a lot to me. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Sue. The ice kind of blew me away too. I'm glad you liked the photos and even more glad that you're heading over to check out Jeanne's work. You won't be disappointed. Thanks always for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• NJ, it sure does have to do with the sudden thaw last week and the heavy rains. I'm envious of your visit to Kingston. That's where my son is (at RMC). :) Thanks for the kind words to me and to Jeanne. :)<BR/><BR/>• Travis, I'm sure his stubborn old butt survived the cold. ;) Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Cath. She is indeed a great talent. Thanks for your always-kind words and for dropping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Gary there is a fair bit of mud in some areas where snow has melted, but there's going to be a great deal more when these ice blocks thaw and water the earth. Thanks for the visit. :)<BR/><BR/>• Yes, Doris. Nature does indeed provide us with an incredible canvas and Jeanne sure knew how to paint on hers. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, Georgie. You have indeed recognized his personality at a glance. Thanks for the visit. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Michele. I'll look forward to your photos of ice somewhere down the road/river. ;) Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks very kindly, Indrani. I appreciate your kind words and am sure that Jeanne does as well. Thanks always for your visit. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, MT. I totally agree about Jeanne. She was awfully kind to sketch Benny and allow me to post the image. Thank also for your kind concern about the ice. I'm sure it will take its toll, but nature has a way of repairing itself quite nicely. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, L of L. Yes, he's a JRT, but be careful what you wish for. He's quite the handful.. like a perpetual toddler. ;) Thanks for dropping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Dave. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Kevin. He's only interested in that stick until I have another one in my hand. Then he wants that one. He's easy to dupe but a lot of fun. Thanks for the visit. :)<BR/><BR/>• I'm glad you get a kick out of Benny, Leah. He's works hard at playing the goof. ;) Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• I agree, Kerri. That sketch is wonderful for sure. Thanks for your kind words and for the visit. I've missed you around here. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Kate. They sure are amazing, eh? And Jeanne sure is such a talent. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks for the kind words, JC. Yes, Frank is indeed good-hearted - a tree's best friend. The sketch truly is fantastic. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, TSannie. The likeness is incredible, eh? If you've seen ice like this, then you certainly know how much more impressive it is in real life. Thanks so much for the kind words and for dropping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, Susan. Benny is becoming a star in this corner of the blogosphere. ;) I had no idea about the ice either. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks for the visit. :)<BR/><BR/>• Welcome, Barry. I agree with you about Jeanne. She is indeed so kind to draw Benny and share the image with us, and to allow me to post it on my blog. Your comment about Frank's rear end had me laughing out loud. I never really noticed the humour in the juxtaposition of those two sentences. Thanks for the visit and for the laugh. :)<BR/><BR/>• You're right, Susan. The likeness is exact and yes, I'm very lucky to have someone as caring as Frank in my life. The trees are too. ;) Thanks for dropping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks kindly, DS. I'm always glad to have you along on these walks. Nature sure can be fascinating, can't it? Thanks always for your kind words and for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, Hilary. I enjoy your virtual company too. I'm glad you liked the photos. Thanks for the kind words. :)<BR/><BR/>• Cheeky comments, Frank. Maybe Jeanne can chime in about the availability of the sketch. Or I can give her your email address if you like. Thanks for the visit. :)<BR/><BR/>• Anytime, Scarlet. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Redbush. I think you're right about the mud. And Frank can correct me if I'm wrong (Benny is his dog) but I think he's a broken coat Jack Russell Terrier. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks kindly, DS. Your thoughtful award is now sitting up on my side bar. Much appreciated. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, Kelly. I hope you'll return again soon. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks very much, Sandy. The art truly is impressive as is that force of nature. Pretty powerful stuff. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Steviewren, I'm mildly envious of a climate that never gets too cold, but then again, I'm quite grateful for the changing season and temperatures we get here. How else would we come to love summer so much? ;) Thanks for dropping by. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-28782741448416393842009-03-15T21:01:00.000-04:002009-03-15T21:01:00.000-04:00Those big ice hunks are amazing. I've never seen a...Those big ice hunks are amazing. I've never seen anything like that...but I've never seen that much snow either. Once when my sons were young it got cold long enough for a local pond to freeze. It's never happened again.steviewrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233066158555762167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-28367410247902020492009-03-15T19:48:00.000-04:002009-03-15T19:48:00.000-04:00I love the sketch of your pup as well as the last ...I love the sketch of your pup as well as the last photo! Wow. What a friend. That river and its hunks of ice sure did a number on those trees.SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-80017694852167593052009-03-15T18:11:00.000-04:002009-03-15T18:11:00.000-04:00Those ice blocks are amazing! Love your blog.Those ice blocks are amazing! Love your blog.Kelly H-Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324529762031928328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-20165250626696086022009-03-15T17:53:00.000-04:002009-03-15T17:53:00.000-04:00Hilary, As a postscript (and a thank-you) I've lef...Hilary,<BR/> <BR/>As a postscript (and a thank-you) I've left a surprise for you on my blog. Come on over!dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-63595661826264423982009-03-15T17:26:00.000-04:002009-03-15T17:26:00.000-04:00Very cute pictures of Benny! Fabulous sketch by y...Very cute pictures of Benny! Fabulous sketch by your artist friend! He minds me of Bonzerelli. Are your sure there isn't a little wire-fox in him? That flood ice is something! I'm thinking that you'll have a lot of mud in the spring!Redbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12490627592871916623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-84763877920983899042009-03-15T16:43:00.000-04:002009-03-15T16:43:00.000-04:00Thanks Hilary-- I love a good book recommendation ...Thanks Hilary-- I love a good book recommendation :) I'll add it to the stack!scarlethuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04261263598183741538noreply@blogger.com