tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post1884086287385002725..comments2024-02-01T02:43:25.431-07:00Comments on Romping and Rolling in the Rockies: Seeing redKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-74809609752384266722011-08-03T10:56:14.457-06:002011-08-03T10:56:14.457-06:00That makes me so crabby too. I'm glad you figu...That makes me so crabby too. I'm glad you figured it out and got the help needed so quickly.Roxanne @ Champion of My Hearthttp://www.championofmyheart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-80797128212223362292011-08-01T23:04:28.441-06:002011-08-01T23:04:28.441-06:00They have just this past week finally put out the ...They have just this past week finally put out the fires raging around Los Alamos and Bandelier National Forest here. It is the largest fire ever in our state's history. Bandelier is full of sacred sites and antiquities. This fire, too, was caused by a careless campfire. My heart aches at the loss that will never be recovered and for the damage that won't heal during my lifetime. I so White Dog Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11355498124092406748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-56218826192721401222011-08-01T22:27:14.503-06:002011-08-01T22:27:14.503-06:00Dear KB
This post brought tears to my eyes as I re...Dear KB<br />This post brought tears to my eyes as I read your words. I know how much your world means to you, and to all the wild life.<br />I cannot stand the thought of it either to think of animals running for thier life, and the destruction of Mother Earths forest,,.just because of carelessness,<br />Thank goodness you were there, and that you ran fast...<br />All the forest thanks you,,<br Tweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-19314403126927803182011-08-01T18:30:36.988-06:002011-08-01T18:30:36.988-06:00I completely understand your anger. How irrespons...I completely understand your anger. How irresponsible!! I makes me furious too! I'm glad you were there to react and call for help.Kristin G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16980232634116657866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-73717100597892427872011-08-01T17:23:20.535-06:002011-08-01T17:23:20.535-06:00ps. re: walking / jogging juno uphill... yes i cou...ps. re: walking / jogging juno uphill... yes i could do that. i'd rather do the treadmill tho or bike a few times/week with her. right now it's too hard for me to climb much either by bike or foot due to my own health issues. but we bike when i can and right now we're not biking much but i'm keeping her light and she goes on plenty of long off-leash walks (at least 1 90-minute Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-81530448812809274422011-08-01T17:21:09.735-06:002011-08-01T17:21:09.735-06:00OMD! What a nightmare for you! I'd be spittin&...OMD! What a nightmare for you! I'd be spittin' mad. what idiots!<br /><br />i'm so glad you're ok.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-19218354866324753282011-08-01T16:51:03.096-06:002011-08-01T16:51:03.096-06:00So glad you saw the smoke and the fire was put out...So glad you saw the smoke and the fire was put out before it spread.Jans Funny Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-21445520643846121982011-08-01T16:33:53.314-06:002011-08-01T16:33:53.314-06:00I would be seeing red, too. I'm so thankful y...I would be seeing red, too. I'm so thankful you saw it in time to alert the firefighters, and I'm glad they were able to get it out.<br /><br />If only more people could see what you've just described, what our world would look like when we stop being careful...Snowcatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360228352528558176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-91804031535827298512011-08-01T08:40:39.941-06:002011-08-01T08:40:39.941-06:00What a blessing that you were able to find the sou...What a blessing that you were able to find the source of the smoke and have it tended to before something worse happened!!<br /><br />AROOOOF!<br />Boondocks & The Love Shack PackBoondocks Love Shack Packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01770661768050400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-41743916052657366332011-07-31T20:26:12.663-06:002011-07-31T20:26:12.663-06:00I think everyone in Colorado looks up when they sm...I think everyone in Colorado looks up when they smell smoke. I'm in the Springs and had ash falling at my house during the Hayman fire. Scary times. Good for you to put forth the extra effor to find the source. Colorado needs all the pines we have left after the beetles. Smiles!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-89167697777704646782011-07-31T17:46:06.917-06:002011-07-31T17:46:06.917-06:00You are spot on with this post. We also fear idio...You are spot on with this post. We also fear idiots who come into the woods and behave carelessly. And it seems that as the economy worsens, more and more people are going to the national forests with their beer, TVs, and complete lack of respect for the forest.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-39319108025553559852011-07-31T16:40:00.673-06:002011-07-31T16:40:00.673-06:00You had me there with you all the way...I would ha...You had me there with you all the way...I would have crowned the jerks for sure. I even get upset when smoke comes out of chimneys. Inhale>>>>>exhale....that feels better now!fromsophiesviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532257840856313054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-55215634924193921632011-07-31T15:57:19.210-06:002011-07-31T15:57:19.210-06:00It makes me see red, too! Thank goodness you went ...It makes me see red, too! Thank goodness you went to investigate. I saw Pine Drops today when we took the Grands for a walk in the woods - I thought of your photo.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-78874453438200987832011-07-31T15:30:56.857-06:002011-07-31T15:30:56.857-06:00Hi Y'all,
Oh so lucky you located the source ...Hi Y'all,<br /><br />Oh so lucky you located the source of the smoke. <br /><br />They say forest fires, the natural kind, are renewing...??? I don't think the animals and people effected find it so. <br /><br />Y'all come by now,<br />Hawk aka BrownDogFANCY the Red Standard Poodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369189341017481001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-1238657420516140282011-07-31T15:03:19.232-06:002011-07-31T15:03:19.232-06:00We are so with you on this post. From the campfir...We are so with you on this post. From the campfire not tested as a "cold out" to the carelessly flicked cigarette to the piles of brush burned without a permit, we shudder to think of the damage to our area when that gets out of control. Glad that you "followed your nose" and discovered it before it got too big.D.K. Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708239686660301305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-59490392232362412422011-07-31T07:15:05.599-06:002011-07-31T07:15:05.599-06:00Irresponsible and stupid people are the bane of so...Irresponsible and stupid people are the bane of so many lives. We're very glad you caught it in time!Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728967278937557315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-61596505902387919622011-07-31T06:19:37.871-06:002011-07-31T06:19:37.871-06:00Good to hear you caught the fire before it got out...Good to hear you caught the fire before it got out of control.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167025586708740663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-29644922396828130112011-07-31T06:18:25.597-06:002011-07-31T06:18:25.597-06:00How fortunate we are to have you and your keen sen...How fortunate we are to have you and your keen sense of smell and determination. I am glad you tracked down the source and alerted the authorities. <br /><br />Mango MommaDexterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09238751458587219022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-43419137304281825692011-07-31T05:42:23.190-06:002011-07-31T05:42:23.190-06:00Good for you to check out the smoke smell!!
Bravo...Good for you to check out the smoke smell!!<br /><br />Bravo.<br /><br />MarilynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-67702084911199757552011-07-31T04:40:00.532-06:002011-07-31T04:40:00.532-06:00Wow - good thing you went to check. Will they get...Wow - good thing you went to check. Will they get fined?<br /><br />SamHow Sam Sees Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305827999885588071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-59833494204879566782011-07-31T00:06:16.283-06:002011-07-31T00:06:16.283-06:00Presumably the fire departmnt will have som strong...Presumably the fire departmnt will have som strong words for them !Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-10107269803041688542011-07-30T23:40:13.075-06:002011-07-30T23:40:13.075-06:00I would be seeing red too, KB! You deserve a hug...I would be seeing red too, KB! You deserve a huge thank you from your neighbors and wildlife for what you did today.<br /><br />Kisses,<br />Jo, Stella and ZkhatStellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890014621743537798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-42188078866825774722011-07-30T20:27:48.760-06:002011-07-30T20:27:48.760-06:00You are a hero for tracking down that smell and ca...You are a hero for tracking down that smell and calling the firefighters-thank goodness all is well!<br /><br />Great post!Boccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-56263490858886832772011-07-30T20:00:27.361-06:002011-07-30T20:00:27.361-06:00Oh, how very devastating that could have been! So...Oh, how very devastating that could have been! So glad you found it and were able to summon help quickly enough. Idiots!!!<br /><br />Aside from all that turmoil, your photos are awesome.♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/07539957828544908415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-43870999749721519682011-07-30T19:47:40.351-06:002011-07-30T19:47:40.351-06:00Thank goodness you saw it and called for help. Fi...Thank goodness you saw it and called for help. Fire is so scary and spreads fast taking out everything in the way. That is very upsetting that people just walk away not even checking to see if it's out. Thank you for finding it and having it put out!!! I am seeing red too. Lots of love, Debbie & Holly♥I am Holly♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/15463732288448178247noreply@blogger.com