tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post5084682130022766701..comments2023-11-29T09:02:41.478+00:00Comments on Flies in your Teeth: Maps Don’t Tell the Truth.....Gary Francehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-35487517817528744842010-09-23T06:01:57.465+01:002010-09-23T06:01:57.465+01:00Eve - I am glad you liked this post, as I tried it...Eve - I am glad you liked this post, as I tried it from a different slant. It is odd how you can get an idea for the approach to a post from just about anywhere - simple lines on a map gave me the spark for this one.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-17377669226660619672010-09-22T15:10:21.395+01:002010-09-22T15:10:21.395+01:00I'm so behind Gary, but wouldn't miss a po...I'm so behind Gary, but wouldn't miss a post.This has to be one of my favorite! I love your perspective on maps! Beautiful photography! Thanks for sharing and pulling out the camera!!Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554593974838511759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-8932560464073301202010-09-22T06:46:52.774+01:002010-09-22T06:46:52.774+01:00Rosemary – Thanks – All I did really was point the...Rosemary – Thanks – All I did really was point the camera and click. The scenery did all the hard work!<br /><br />Sonja – My camera was smiling all day!<br /><br />Ian – I hope you had a great ride and the weather held out for you....<br /><br />Mary Ann – Thank you!<br /><br />Oz – Yes, it is a wonderful part of the state. Now you mention it, I do see where your profile picture was taken. I stayed on the safe part of the rocks!<br /><br />Charlie6 / Dom – It is tough to say which part of Colorado is the most spectacular, as many parts have something going for them..... Yes, I can see that we must have chosen the same spot to take out respective pictures!<br /><br />Axel – you are correct, but in my case I would have to add.... a word not written now will soon be forgotten – that is why I have to catch up!<br /><br />Radar – Thanks! Yes, I can see why they call it that.<br /><br />BB – That gravel road at the mine was scary on a Road King! My ladies were worried about that ride! I am glad I was able to remind you about Pagosa. You should post those pictures as I and I am sure others would like to see them! Enjoy Colorado and California....<br /><br />Lady R – Thanks. To be honest, it was the scenery that changed my mind for me. What a place!Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-17561033513101348282010-09-19T13:36:46.083+01:002010-09-19T13:36:46.083+01:00What stunning photography... I'm glad you chan...What stunning photography... I'm glad you changed your mind!Lady R (Di)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08253802136989789026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-40836894337329225722010-09-19T06:38:35.063+01:002010-09-19T06:38:35.063+01:00I have some of the same pictures. We visited the s...I have some of the same pictures. We visited the same mine with the gravel road. Rich's Dad used to live in Pagosa. There is a small shop in the picture above that we had some pictures taken with us dressed in old cloths. He was dressed as a rancher and I as a saloon girl. We had so much fun posing for those pictures. Someday I will have to post them. The photographer kept telling us that we shouldn't smile since the people back then never smiled for pictures, but we couldn't help ourselves. Seeing the pix of Pagosa makes me miss Rich's dad...he was a pretty terrific guy. We will be leaving here for CA via CO in a week and a half...can't wait.biker babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472957923070962416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-47084151310672265132010-09-19T01:51:26.395+01:002010-09-19T01:51:26.395+01:00Gary,
One of your most poetic posts yet. You are ...Gary,<br /><br />One of your most poetic posts yet. You are seeing first-hand why they call it America the Beautiful.Radarhttp://www.thunderroadlodge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-47112302676805600482010-09-18T21:53:39.011+01:002010-09-18T21:53:39.011+01:00Great pictures, and nice mapping words. Just remem...Great pictures, and nice mapping words. Just remember, a word not written can be written later, a picture not taken may be lost forever.Axelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10417449196759841872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-37732047918826687172010-09-18T14:12:54.682+01:002010-09-18T14:12:54.682+01:002d attempt:
I fear Gary, that your cameras are on...2d attempt:<br /><br />I fear Gary, that your cameras are only going to continue to get a workout as you ride your way around the San Juan Skyway! Some of the most scenic parts of Colorado I've ridden through are in the SW portion of the state.<br /><br />You caught the view from Wolf Pass overlook just right in terms of light, beautiful shot. (I think you and I stood at the same spot!) I can't wait to see your perspective of the views on the Million Dollar and San Juan Skyway.<br /><br />dom aka charlie6<br /><br /><a href="http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Redleg's Rides</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/motorcycle-travel-in-denver/the-sw-colorado-ride-the-collegiate-peaks-and-the-sights-enroute-to-pagosa-springs" rel="nofollow">One of my rides through Wolf Creek Pass</a>redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-65532481085729612422010-09-18T12:40:18.845+01:002010-09-18T12:40:18.845+01:00Opps - I meant Lake City, not Silver City.Opps - I meant Lake City, not Silver City.Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-18076705086285019722010-09-18T12:39:23.363+01:002010-09-18T12:39:23.363+01:00Isn't this area of Colorado awesome. The Aspe...Isn't this area of Colorado awesome. The Aspen trees turn such a beautiful gold. I love the view from the Wolf Creek Pass overlook. If you look closely that is where my profile picture was taken. I have not made it to Creede and Silver City on my trips to that area, I will next time. Thanks for the great photos.Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-61829708042957882792010-09-18T10:23:06.963+01:002010-09-18T10:23:06.963+01:00WOW! Beautiful photos Gary!
- Mary Ann :-)WOW! Beautiful photos Gary!<br />- Mary Ann :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04140058623243238597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-28060933523390893782010-09-18T08:53:05.597+01:002010-09-18T08:53:05.597+01:00some great pictures today Gary - some real scenery...some great pictures today Gary - some real scenery as opposed to views if you know what I mean - well today the sun is shining here in England so I might get out on the bike for a blast - doubt I will see anything as good as you. Take care and keep focussed!iansolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07753717539910150421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-46674648292046704832010-09-18T05:29:01.950+01:002010-09-18T05:29:01.950+01:00Ah, the scenery reminds me very much of Alberta (b...Ah, the scenery reminds me very much of Alberta (before the snow). It looks like your camera had a great day ;-)SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-70152984965342502322010-09-18T04:29:37.972+01:002010-09-18T04:29:37.972+01:00So glad you didn't follow through with the pla...So glad you didn't follow through with the plan to take fewer pictures today! Wonderful scenery. Fall is such a beautiful time of year and to really be scenic, in my opinion, you need some trees, some mountains, some rivers, or some interesting little towns. You have managed to find them all. Great pictures!ronandrosi.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017561625133075475noreply@blogger.com