tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post4005425331841203649..comments2024-02-24T15:49:59.506-08:00Comments on Another Long Walk: The Swamp TrompRyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12243706924573005381noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-16991740477625491822011-02-04T18:25:36.441-08:002011-02-04T18:25:36.441-08:00I had to grin when I noticed your Atlas Quest widg...I had to grin when I noticed your Atlas Quest widget on the left has a photo of a wildfire and the caption "Blazing The Way".<br /><br />How perfect for this particular post!<br /><br />Hike on!<br />~Twinville TrekkersLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-32853851281262243802008-03-06T19:12:00.000-08:002008-03-06T19:12:00.000-08:00They use the helicopters to set the fires. They h...They use the helicopters to set the fires. They have this little machine that drops out these little balls of fire (essentially ping pong balls filled with napalm) that of course start a nice little fire when they hit the ground.<BR/><BR/>They will burn thousands of acres at a time in places like Apalachicola NF.<BR/><BR/>So don't stand up under the helicopters... <BR/><BR/>Glad Bradwell Bay was dry for you. Kinda shows you how bad the drought has been.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-47667374664917346692008-03-06T13:22:00.000-08:002008-03-06T13:22:00.000-08:00One part in particular cracked me up. Not swimming...One part in particular cracked me up. Not swimming in water unless 80 or higher! That is so so me! After living on Marco Island in Florida for 18 months (more than a "few" years ago), I find it very difficult to swim in up North (NJ or even worse yet NNY brrr) now. I get about 60 days to swim comfortably.<BR/>Well good to see I am not the only picky one about water temp.<BR/>Stay safe, Ryan<BR/><BR/>Maple Leaf RedMaple Leaf Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17289575228038504231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-17419703390981827122008-03-05T20:33:00.000-08:002008-03-05T20:33:00.000-08:00I'm sure the flames get closer and the ash thicker...I'm sure the flames get closer and the ash thicker each time he tells the story. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-4410245777415337922008-03-05T19:14:00.000-08:002008-03-05T19:14:00.000-08:00wow, i am so glad that you didn't have to ballance...wow, i am so glad that you didn't have to ballance everything on your head.......and all your goods stayed dry......glad you were prepared.......if not you just know it would have beed deeper.<BR/><BR/>hopefully you have a better night sleep......without keeping one eye open for approaching flames.....not sure how you slept at all that night........maybe it was all the worries and hiking that lets you sleep in the middle of a giant campfire.<BR/><BR/>stay safe and keep up the good work. at this rate you will be at springer before tax day........ :J<BR/><BR/>condoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-69123836231709158052008-03-05T13:39:00.000-08:002008-03-05T13:39:00.000-08:00all that dreading the swamp for nothing...glad you...all that dreading the swamp for nothing...glad you made it through ok:)<BR/>keep on trekkingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-4772893268823920642008-03-05T12:31:00.000-08:002008-03-05T12:31:00.000-08:00You're making impressive time!You're making impressive time!Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11836580990988332573noreply@blogger.com