tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post2486129024324899776..comments2024-01-05T04:28:28.562-06:00Comments on The Everyday Adventurer: Carpenter Lake DamRick (Ratty)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-14818044366468949262009-02-19T23:10:00.000-06:002009-02-19T23:10:00.000-06:00Karen - Your picture meme looks interesting. It mi...Karen - Your picture meme looks interesting. It might take a few days, but I'll try it out.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-69507949219415293372009-02-19T05:25:00.000-06:002009-02-19T05:25:00.000-06:00I think those frozen water pictures are very cool ...I think those frozen water pictures are very cool too. In fact, I like your pictures so much I tagged you for a picture meme here: http://zemeks.blogspot.com/2009/02/5th-picture-meme.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-66250319230167843552009-02-18T14:40:00.000-06:002009-02-18T14:40:00.000-06:00Betchai - When I first brought Alice along, I orig...Betchai - When I first brought Alice along, I originally intended it for her older brother. I couldn't leave her out though. It turned out that he wasn't very interested, but she loved it. She has been much more fun than he would have anyway.:)<BR/><BR/>It really wasn't very dangerous, there was a little danger though. When the snow melts, I plan on going down the slope to the river.<BR/>-<BR/><BR/>Veronica - Thanks, I'm really glad you like them.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-68674981034978718662009-02-18T01:59:00.000-06:002009-02-18T01:59:00.000-06:00The snow pics are awesome.The snow pics are awesome.Veronica Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411581380408080378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-53749725016219380912009-02-17T22:59:00.000-06:002009-02-17T22:59:00.000-06:00i know, kids don't want to miss out on adventure, ...i know, kids don't want to miss out on adventure, actually they love it :) I actually enjoy bringing along my niece whenever she spends time with us for her vacation, we introduced her to hiking and she was hooked and whatever she sees she reads a lot after, and we discuss a lot also, so it becomes very educational for her, and a lot of times, also for me :)<BR/><BR/>wow, what great lengths you took but i am glad you both are safe, and thanks for the beautiful pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-16534043030573582512009-02-17T22:33:00.000-06:002009-02-17T22:33:00.000-06:00Surly Mac - Thanks for stopping by. That's the bea...Surly Mac - Thanks for stopping by. That's the beauty of LinkReferral; it can really help us find other interesting sites. A website can be difficult at first, but if you keep going it can turn out to be very worthwhile.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-14961109937341884912009-02-17T21:41:00.001-06:002009-02-17T21:41:00.001-06:00Ratty - I love it! Came by for a visit thru LinkRe...Ratty - I love it! Came by for a visit thru LinkReferral and stayed to look around. Good job. I just retired and am learning the painful lessons of building my own site and doing a couple of blogs. I commend your concept and execution. Scott a.k.a. "Surly-Mac"Surly Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16309253807901680138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-16091806833639939602009-02-17T21:41:00.000-06:002009-02-17T21:41:00.000-06:00Alaska Fishing - It wasn't too dangerous as long a...Alaska Fishing - It wasn't too dangerous as long as I remembered to keep a safe distance from the thin ice. I also had ice cleats on that kept me from slipping very much. I loved getting the pictures.<BR/>-<BR/><BR/>Anonymous - It was cool, and the cloudy day did give it a sense of creepiness too. Every time I go there so far, sunny days turn cloudy.<BR/>-<BR/><BR/>Mountain Woman - We end up with people lost on our Great Lakes every year. People forget that the ice makes it extra dangerous. Even a small lake like this one can get more dangerous with the ice.<BR/>-<BR/><BR/>Frances - Alice is one of the bravest little girls I've ever seen. She takes after her cousin who is also a daredevil. The girls in Alice's family are very special. I really am glad to have these rare visits from Alice.<BR/>-<BR/><BR/>Sharkbytes - Thanks. I'm usually a loner too, but whenever Alice comes for a visit, she talks and talks about going along. She's one of the few people that like going, so I try to make it fun for her. I think they made the dam as big as it is so the lake would grow in size.<BR/>-<BR/><BR/>Roentarre - Thanks, I've been searching for a dam for awhile.<BR/>-<BR/><BR/>Jodapoet - It actually wasn't very dangerous. Going to see the outlet part of the dam was not the safest thing to do, but the rest is in an organized nature park.<BR/>-<BR/><BR/>Rainfield - Whenever Alice is with me, her safety is always the very first thing I think about.<BR/>-<BR/><BR/>Retired One - I'm terrified of drowning in safe conditions, so I would never take any big risks around water. I hope your trip is going well.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-52746953304450923552009-02-17T20:16:00.000-06:002009-02-17T20:16:00.000-06:00Dam(n) that Alice!!!! Ratty: you be careful.We don...Dam(n) that Alice!!!! Ratty: you be careful.We don't want to have Alice be fatherless, now do we???<BR/>We want a live Ratty, not a Rat-sickle!!!!<BR/>Stay safe!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-18297627630797702772009-02-17T17:28:00.000-06:002009-02-17T17:28:00.000-06:00Alice is just a little who need your greatest care...Alice is just a little who need your greatest care. The Danger Sign is there for Alice as well.rainfield61https://www.blogger.com/profile/01334864123466123667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-85503213211587635112009-02-17T16:14:00.000-06:002009-02-17T16:14:00.000-06:00Ratty, As beautiful as that snow is it does look a...Ratty, As beautiful as that snow is it does look a bit scary to me. You are a brave one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-32560048576520965162009-02-17T14:22:00.000-06:002009-02-17T14:22:00.000-06:00This is a great set of snow images.The dam is sure...This is a great set of snow images.<BR/><BR/>The dam is surely frozen but it looks quite a frozen frame of snowscape!roentarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11935487193733829245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-30233570282658979462009-02-17T09:44:00.000-06:002009-02-17T09:44:00.000-06:00Good job! That's a bigger dam than I expected for...Good job! That's a bigger dam than I expected for so small a lake (at least my impression from your description.) I admire you for taking Alice along. I'm much more of a loner, but respect people who include youngsters in their adventures.Sharkbyteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139935335209860357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-73538101347349552022009-02-17T09:16:00.000-06:002009-02-17T09:16:00.000-06:00Hi Ratty, that was pretty scary and Alice is both ...Hi Ratty, that was pretty scary and Alice is both brave and lucky to have someone revealing the wonders of nature along with taking care of her safety.<BR/>FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-74185570247263893872009-02-17T08:43:00.000-06:002009-02-17T08:43:00.000-06:00I enjoyed yesterday's post and today's post as wel...I enjoyed yesterday's post and today's post as well. The pictures were fantastic and I'm glad you both stayed safe. In Vermont, there have been people driving on the ice lately and the ice not holding them. Ice and water currents under the ice can be very tricky. I'm glad there are danger signs all around.The Silver Age Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135538968544231161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-10833838309046662442009-02-17T07:06:00.000-06:002009-02-17T07:06:00.000-06:00That looks cool and creepy at the same time. :)That looks cool and creepy at the same time. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-23065690075025905012009-02-17T07:04:00.000-06:002009-02-17T07:04:00.000-06:00Your trek sounds exciting and perilous. Snow hike...Your trek sounds exciting and perilous. Snow hikes can be tricky and slippery when you're not careful. But you're right, it was worth it because of the great pictures. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com