tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post8633418820193483923..comments2023-11-05T01:29:48.498-07:00Comments on LIFE IN THE SECOND HALF: Fun FactsNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-6698718645438253562009-05-23T16:58:36.135-07:002009-05-23T16:58:36.135-07:00Great pics. Thanks for sharing. Now on my list of ...Great pics. Thanks for sharing. Now on my list of places to go. :)livenomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848229728674306689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-69735372568053263212009-05-19T05:50:00.000-07:002009-05-19T05:50:00.000-07:00I live on the wonderful Gulf Coast. It is beautif...I live on the wonderful Gulf Coast. It is beautiful, so beautiful in fact that we attract EVERYONE, including some horrible Hurricanes (Erin, Opal, Ivan, ect). <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your pics, I always associate Tahoe with snow. <br /><br />Now on my list of places to see!gulfjuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747167734683059254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-32410003853635496212009-05-18T12:23:00.000-07:002009-05-18T12:23:00.000-07:00It looks like a wonderful, inviting body of water....It looks like a wonderful, inviting body of water. I absolutely love that first photo of the tree's shadow.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-82829796180179261762009-05-18T07:44:00.000-07:002009-05-18T07:44:00.000-07:00I live in San Antonio, TX. I wish we were near som...I live in San Antonio, TX. I wish we were near something so beautiful as this! <br />We have the Comal River. It's not much to some people, but it's everything to us. We snorkel, tube, swim, and play in this water weekly. It's so much fun!<br /><br />Those pictures are great, btw.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-22608966606308853232009-05-18T07:37:00.000-07:002009-05-18T07:37:00.000-07:00Thanks everyone for all your fun facts and tid bit...Thanks everyone for all your fun facts and tid bits about where you live. I'm off to visit you now!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-25674653056937439122009-05-18T03:57:00.000-07:002009-05-18T03:57:00.000-07:00WOW! Nothing to share here...yet.
How come absolut...WOW! Nothing to share here...yet.<br />How come absolutely no one is on the beach? Weird.Adiyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14979816575908889345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-24410245743885626762009-05-18T02:54:00.000-07:002009-05-18T02:54:00.000-07:00it looks divine- so relaxing, refreshing xit looks divine- so relaxing, refreshing xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047696858755347818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-53501001345557536792009-05-18T00:20:00.000-07:002009-05-18T00:20:00.000-07:00Yes, you're right. It's soooooooooooooooooooo spir...Yes, you're right. It's soooooooooooooooooooo spiritual and beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-84937529236718706612009-05-17T19:32:00.000-07:002009-05-17T19:32:00.000-07:00Hmmm....I live near a lake but I really dont know ...Hmmm....I live near a lake but I really dont know much about it, but I enjoyed reading your fun facts! Great pictures too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-9148752010557045312009-05-17T19:09:00.000-07:002009-05-17T19:09:00.000-07:00Oh, LOL! That just speaks to me! It reminds me of ...Oh, LOL! That just speaks to me! It reminds me of Volcanic lakes we have in Queensland, but I think yours is far superior.<br />How utterly beautiful, lucky,lucky you.xx♥Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919764140075852854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-14104812475559388342009-05-17T17:34:00.000-07:002009-05-17T17:34:00.000-07:00Beautiful! I love looking out over water. There'...Beautiful! I love looking out over water. There's something so serene about it. We live in a small town in West. Pa. and our home is on a small but beautiful lake called Treasure Lake. We're in the Allegheny Mountains and Forest. We also have many Amish communities around us. I just wrote a post on this last week. Visit my site and take a look at the pictures. Their lifestyle amazes me.Leave a Legacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08736682143653420541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-81908779757998072792009-05-17T17:24:00.000-07:002009-05-17T17:24:00.000-07:00what a wonderful place, i wish i can go there too ...what a wonderful place, i wish i can go there too someday!lolithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13164101198384701930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-55781185565792699162009-05-17T17:17:00.000-07:002009-05-17T17:17:00.000-07:00I have never been to Lake Tahoe but it looks and s...I have never been to Lake Tahoe but it looks and sounds like a perfect place for this water loving soul.<br /><br />Living in the middle of nowhere...literally..there really are no facts that jump out to tell. However...one can look in any direction and see towering wind farms. A group form Spain just completed one with over 120 wind turbines. At night, each bears a red light...kind of interesting to see.<br /><br />Hope your Sunday was perfect!Alicia @ boylerpfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494653464202092752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-74212607981244389422009-05-17T16:20:00.000-07:002009-05-17T16:20:00.000-07:00I love the fun facts! Thanks for sharing them.
L...I love the fun facts! Thanks for sharing them.<br /><br />Lake Tahoe is my favorite place in the world. If I were rich, I'd be living there. Mmmm, mmm.<br /><br />As it is, I'm lucky it's only about a 2 hour drive for me, so I do get to get up there to visit when I loooong for the truest touch of mother nature.critterloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618401636589408751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-28274875466455184832009-05-17T16:02:00.000-07:002009-05-17T16:02:00.000-07:00Lake Tahoe is majestic to say the least. I went th...Lake Tahoe is majestic to say the least. I went there in my early 20's and being from south Georgia where the terrain is flat and swampy I was awestruck. <br /><br />Now I live in the middle of nowhere in the great state of misery (Missouri). We live close to a state park that boasts a cave, but looks more like an overhanging of rock formation to me. A very muddy river runs along the lower edge of this park. It is not very wide, but must be somewhat deep as there is a boat launch there. Nearby is a little German city, Hermann with lots of vineyards and wineries. It is very quaint and is nestled alongside the Missouri River. Octoberfest is a big deal here. They celebrate their sausage as well as their wine and beer. There are quite a few antique shops scattered around this area as well. But, by far, the main attraction is MY campground :)! <br /><br />The word verification is 'nonse' ... could that be short for nonsense?Kathy's Klotheslinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881966393157941515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-329813192189538822009-05-17T15:56:00.000-07:002009-05-17T15:56:00.000-07:00My town is named Xenia, meaning 'devil wind'. Not...My town is named Xenia, meaning 'devil wind'. Not nearly as FUN...Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-86693864128685134082009-05-17T15:55:00.000-07:002009-05-17T15:55:00.000-07:00Wow, the water is so clear and pure! I do remembe...Wow, the water is so clear and pure! I do remember visiting in the summer on a camping trip and diving right into the water and just freezing to death! The water was so gorgeous and sooooo chilly! However, the air was warm so it was a great experience. You are so blessed! Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00129091073767399081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-52745256580943747972009-05-17T15:17:00.000-07:002009-05-17T15:17:00.000-07:00Great fun facts and pics. I love walking along the...Great fun facts and pics. I love walking along the beach especially when it is empty. The Serenity just surrounds you. <br /><br />I live in an area where there is a heavy Mennonite influence. It is always fascinating to me how the majority of them live very basic, simple and religious lives. They either travel in horse and buggy or simply walk. However there is an increase in a New Order lifestyle. I'm just not sure how much they differ.Bogeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621010857974456199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-87159957263833738312009-05-17T14:47:00.000-07:002009-05-17T14:47:00.000-07:00Oh my gosh. The beauty chokes me up, really. LOL...Oh my gosh. The beauty chokes me up, really. LOL, that first photo is a nice REFLECTION by the way (hint hint photo club), ha ha.<br /><br />Here are some fun facts about Orford, Quebec.<br />- 75% of the residents are retired or weekenders<br />- the peak of Mount Orford is a 2800 foot climb, which I do many times each summer<br />- the men in Orford are too proud to wear headnets when the black flies come out (this is based on my observations, the ladies all wear the nets)<br />- the air smells green hereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-13240834251604188322009-05-17T14:34:00.000-07:002009-05-17T14:34:00.000-07:00My brother lived at Lake Tahoe for about two years...My brother lived at Lake Tahoe for about two years...loved visiting...it is simply gorgeous!!! You are blessed indeed!!!! Wonderful photographs...make me feel like I'm there with you...Thanks for the "postcards!" This is a lovely post! ~Janine XOSniffles and Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073156486641622612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-4193032414848522272009-05-17T14:17:00.000-07:002009-05-17T14:17:00.000-07:00Damn, it's a pity I can't remember my one visit to...Damn, it's a pity I can't remember my one visit to Lake Tahoe! It was at the tail end of a very loooooong camping trip around the 4 Corners area in '91 so... memories kind of meld together. Is it far from Mono Lake? That one I definitely remember!<br /><br />Fun facts about Alicante? Hmmm... we're crazy? Does that count? :p<br /><br />The city's insignia includes the letters AL L A which represent the three names the city has had: <I>Akra Leuka</I> (from the greeks and phoenicians), <I>Lucentum</I> (Latin) and <I>Alicante</I> (Arab) which all basically mean "City of Light".<br /><br />LOL, stop by my blog, I'm handing out awards and you're it! ;o)CrazyCrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512240982215608638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-36622768113957276782009-05-17T13:39:00.000-07:002009-05-17T13:39:00.000-07:00First, I love your thought of the day on lakes. T...First, I love your thought of the day on lakes. Thoreau nailed it.<br /><br />I live in Michigan, The Great Lakes State, so beaches and lakes are on of my favorite things in the world. My favorite of the Great Lakes is Lake Michigan, although they are all beautiful and put one in mind of the ocean rather than the typical lake.<br /><br />Most are named after the Indian tribes that originally settled around them. One can remember their names using the acronym "homes." Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior.<br /><br />I enjoyed your post!<br /><br />KarenPeacefulWmn9https://www.blogger.com/profile/05039348760006350759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-51228075500836119962009-05-17T13:26:00.000-07:002009-05-17T13:26:00.000-07:00Beautiful photos, and thanks for the fun facts abo...Beautiful photos, and thanks for the fun facts about Lake Tahoe - I would love to go there someday.<br /><br />Fun fact about my home: The summit of Mount Washington holds the record for the highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth - 231 mph. Fortunately I live at the base of the mountain, where the weather is a bit more forgiving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-33386699978690282742009-05-17T13:00:00.000-07:002009-05-17T13:00:00.000-07:00Oh, how I want to go to Lake Tahoe! A colleague of...Oh, how I want to go to Lake Tahoe! A colleague of mine was married on Lake Tahoe, in winter, in a strapless gown, in the snow! Thanks for the beautiful pics and interesting facts about Lake Tahoe. I enjoyed this post immensely!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846051579802335412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-76085310666474967872009-05-17T12:50:00.000-07:002009-05-17T12:50:00.000-07:00Omigosh, where you live is GORGEOUS!! Holy doodle...Omigosh, where you live is GORGEOUS!! Holy doodle! My father had visited Lake Tahoe many times and he loved it.<br /><br />A fun fact about Vancouver? Vancouver is probably the only place in the world where it is possible to ski in the morning, play golf in the afternoon and go sailing in the evening, all in the same day -- and people often do it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.com