tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.comments2022-11-07T06:14:44.179-05:00Sea2SeaBruce Hammersleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11782759788592525001noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-76366121306946182062012-07-16T17:57:29.707-04:002012-07-16T17:57:29.707-04:00we are missing our regular fixes. Can you and Tom...we are missing our regular fixes. Can you and Tom please go back and do this again, perhaps from the Canadian border to the Mexican border? Or from Florida to California? I'm sure you wouldn't mind! We must meet up soon to hear your plans and look at holding a fund-raising quiz.<br /><br />Maggiemaggiedonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162134007030575109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-43030187201705579742012-07-08T17:04:02.533-04:002012-07-08T17:04:02.533-04:00Bruce, we can't WAIT for the book. You are an...Bruce, we can't WAIT for the book. You are an exceptional photographer, and your photos were so evocative.maggiedonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162134007030575109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-3284090315611629832012-07-01T15:36:23.196-04:002012-07-01T15:36:23.196-04:00Great pictures Bruce!! Truly a beautiful part of ...Great pictures Bruce!! Truly a beautiful part of our state.Jeff & Diane LeBlanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043921710665548124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-90227487972430497102012-06-26T23:17:40.603-04:002012-06-26T23:17:40.603-04:00GRAET pictures!!Looks like you all enjoyed the &qu...GRAET pictures!!Looks like you all enjoyed the "re-route" through the Outer Banks and had a good time :-) Stay safe pushing on to DC.Jeff & Diane LeBlanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043921710665548124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-77732797218409897542012-06-25T11:44:18.308-04:002012-06-25T11:44:18.308-04:00Hey! I finally made the blog! And the picture of J...Hey! I finally made the blog! And the picture of John captures him incredibly.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453513252843028572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-1332880125570987802012-06-24T09:34:23.897-04:002012-06-24T09:34:23.897-04:00Great to meet and ride with you all. I hope the &...Great to meet and ride with you all. I hope the "Detour" we gave you through the Outer Banks works out as a beautiful change of plans.<br /><br />Jeff LeBlancJeff & Diane LeBlanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043921710665548124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-84475510689830292562012-06-21T05:07:08.003-04:002012-06-21T05:07:08.003-04:00Hi all, not far to go now (well relatively ... !)....Hi all, not far to go now (well relatively ... !). Congratulations on such a worthwhile mission. Dahlonega and Chattanooga are especially close to our hearts - they were regular day trips from Atlanta when the kids were young. Perhaps you'll make it to Kennesaw?<br /><br />We love the pictures Bruce. Wonderful to see all the faces and places across America. As to the mystery object - you have us baffled! Possibly some sort of 'smoker' for meat/fish ?<br /><br />See y'all soon !Steve Liddellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05856251329083751541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-26590195227663835902012-06-20T16:13:24.595-04:002012-06-20T16:13:24.595-04:00Tom, you DESERVE that ice cream!Tom, you DESERVE that ice cream!maggiedonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162134007030575109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-40458214618127393542012-06-18T16:05:27.125-04:002012-06-18T16:05:27.125-04:00Hey guys, great post about Chatt. We have been wa...Hey guys, great post about Chatt. We have been watching for it. and great photos too. Email me skijwr at yahoo, Thanks, Joe Jr.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03075068592783368011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-54951588781201570662012-06-14T08:57:00.873-04:002012-06-14T08:57:00.873-04:00I see that Dave must be the reason for the Geologi...I see that Dave must be the reason for the Geologist posts :) I wondered who was a fan out there.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453513252843028572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-89503738939319158972012-06-11T15:30:32.757-04:002012-06-11T15:30:32.757-04:00Bruce, are you sure that wasn't Bates' Mot...Bruce, are you sure that wasn't Bates' Motel? Be careful in the shower. And I am shocked, SHOCKED, at the strip joints, and trust that you, TVK and Alvon kept clear. ;-)maggiedonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162134007030575109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-58469905318856848932012-06-10T20:39:02.996-04:002012-06-10T20:39:02.996-04:00Oh - and I simply cannot wait to meet you on Wedne...Oh - and I simply cannot wait to meet you on Wednesday.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453513252843028572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-76637589201889934432012-06-10T20:38:30.088-04:002012-06-10T20:38:30.088-04:00Bruce!!! I laugh so hard at your blog posts and wo...Bruce!!! I laugh so hard at your blog posts and wonder what you really think of America -- you've seen a lot of back-woods areas and, well, people. Your take on the way of life is worthy of a belly-laugh.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453513252843028572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-37954933140470477912012-06-10T14:33:43.488-04:002012-06-10T14:33:43.488-04:00The Tors of Somerset (Glastoinbury Tor), Dorset,De...The Tors of Somerset (Glastoinbury Tor), Dorset,Devon and Cornwall were similarly formed at the same time as Elephant Park-both being part of an ancient Earth movement.<br />Would love to join you on last leg, but its a school day and holidays aren't flexible.<br />All the best, keep up the great work.<br />Dave and BinDave Ludlamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943814319376741762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-8223113749353243202012-06-10T14:27:33.425-04:002012-06-10T14:27:33.425-04:00Cheers Bruce-granite is always igneous rock,ie for...Cheers Bruce-granite is always igneous rock,ie formed by fire-within the molten magma beneath the Earth's crust.The rest here is lifted from Wiki.<br />Geologically, Elephant Rocks State Park consists of a tor, which is a high, isolated rocky peak, usually of jointed and weathered granite. The alkaline granite here was formed in the Proterozoic 1500 million years ago from a dome of molten magma. Nearly vertical fractures formed in the stone as it cooled, and uplift of the formation enhanced the fracturing. Eventually the overlying strata were removed through erosion, exposing the granite dome. With exposure, water and ice worked to weather and erode the surface of the granite and to expand the fracture joints. Eons of weathering produced the rounded boulders that are the park's signature.<br /><br />The reddish or pink granite has been quarried in this area since 1869, and two abandoned granite quarries are within the park. These and others nearby have provided red architectural granite for buildings in states from Massachusetts to California, but most particularly in St. Louis, including stone for St. Louis City Hall and the piers of the Eads Bridge. Stones unsuitable for architectural use were made into shoebox-sized paving stones that were used on the streets of St. Louis as well as on its wharf on the Mississippi River. Stone quarried in the area currently is used for mortuary monuments and is known commercially as Missouri Red monument stone.Dave Ludlamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943814319376741762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-55710265723004634272012-06-07T06:48:04.961-04:002012-06-07T06:48:04.961-04:00Bruce, from now on we are referring to Tom as The ...Bruce, from now on we are referring to Tom as The Silver Foxmaggiedonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162134007030575109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-80186109950366764762012-06-06T03:41:45.916-04:002012-06-06T03:41:45.916-04:00Bruce...Love the new main picture of all the cycli...Bruce...Love the new main picture of all the cyclists and as usual all the stories and photos..give the 'boys' a big hug & kiss from me...LOL...Wendy (Oxford)wendoxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636739058193710623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-51261545998749541292012-05-27T12:24:17.906-04:002012-05-27T12:24:17.906-04:00Thanks for comments again Maggie, always good to k...Thanks for comments again Maggie, always good to know what the reader thinks....yes Brendan, a great guy. And Lincoln, no we didn't miss it, I try to do a days photos on each blog and we stayed in Lincoln, ate Buffolo in Lincoln in fact.Bruce Hammersleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11782759788592525001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-83401417494021278492012-05-27T11:57:36.799-04:002012-05-27T11:57:36.799-04:00Tom is eagerly following the route on the map. Ha...Tom is eagerly following the route on the map. Have you missed out Lincoln? Heading for Fort Leavenworth? Great blog entries, Bruce, and can I say a special thank you for the Brendon video - I may now be a teensy bit in love with him - oh my! Watch out for the flies - if you can get citronella or tea tree oil en route, rub some in (mixed with handcream or lotion or something) and that will act as a repellent. You guys are all heroes!maggiedonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162134007030575109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-23039082618137088312012-05-25T13:24:04.488-04:002012-05-25T13:24:04.488-04:00As always Bruce I love the photos and descriptions...As always Bruce I love the photos and descriptions of what you've all seen, done and enjoyed each day, Tom I am impressed with how well the beard is coming along (Bruce more of the beard please!) and finally Alvon love the handstands...a trick I never mastered!<br /> Wendy xxwendoxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636739058193710623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-2989843876331511812012-05-20T15:20:48.678-04:002012-05-20T15:20:48.678-04:00Bruce, what a great blog entry - they are all fant...Bruce, what a great blog entry - they are all fantastic, but this story of the remembrance service for Native American Indians, and the time you spent with the Oglala tribe, makes the hair stand up on the back of the neck. What a privilege. Keep at it, your blogging and photos are the high point of our day. love to you, Marg, Alvon, and of course, TVK. Onwards to Nebraska! Maggie and Tom xxxmaggiedonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162134007030575109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-41752103395716515592012-05-20T11:50:53.994-04:002012-05-20T11:50:53.994-04:00Hi Bruce-and Marge-just spotted you with the schoo...Hi Bruce-and Marge-just spotted you with the school trip photo.Didn't realise you were out there! Great week's blogging Bruce.Really enjoyed the personal narratives with the locals and the latest with the Native Lakoto tribe is truly moving.So pleased that their culture,beliefs and rituals are alive and functioning.Lets hope the Chinese don't succeed exterminating the Tibetan nation.Also enjoy reading about the local history aspect of some of your stops.Thanks for the geology photos-appreciate those being added :-) Love to you both, take care and congratulations to all so far.Dave Ludlamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943814319376741762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-74579228972887923682012-05-20T06:00:47.814-04:002012-05-20T06:00:47.814-04:00Again, what fantastic pictures! Well done Bruce!
...Again, what fantastic pictures! Well done Bruce! <br />You should be thinking of doing a exhibition back in the UK and maybe a book! ;)Karinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10880955151958351874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-50601131367111976502012-05-20T05:51:10.734-04:002012-05-20T05:51:10.734-04:00Woaw!!!Woaw!!!Karinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10880955151958351874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496154281128549761.post-1540418328095905552012-05-20T05:40:39.547-04:002012-05-20T05:40:39.547-04:00Lovely photos Bruce!Lovely photos Bruce!Karinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10880955151958351874noreply@blogger.com