by Beryl Singleton Bissell
Member since:
October 4, 2005

More Ice Mountains on Lake Superior's North Shore

March 05, 2007 12:28 PM EST
views: 121 | rating: 9.8/10 (13 votes) | comments: 28

Just couldn't resist posting a few more photos of the incredible ice mountains formed last Thursday and Friday due to the blizzard on Lake Superior's North Shore. My hubby, Bill Christ, was in charge of the camera for these shots. There's just so much cold my hands can tolerate. I have Reynauds syndrome and Dupytrins contracture in both hands.  This Wednesday, I'm having surgery on my right hand and will be even more reliant on Bill than ever, though I don't expect him to write my articles. 

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Don't even think about walking through this arch!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The 3/4 mile hike through the snow pooped our old dog. She doesn't have snowshoes. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Another view of the shoreline and this particular mountain ... 3/4 mile west of our home near Taconite Harbor. Gives you an idea of dimensions.

 

 
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Comments: 28

Nana to Seven Cutiepies Mar 5, 2007, 12:42pm EST
These are beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing them.
Wow! I was wondering how you guys were doing up there after last week's article. Thanks for the spectacular photos, and good luck with your surgery, Beryl.
Gerry Wass Mar 5, 2007, 2:09pm EST
I likewise wish you well on that surgery, Beryl; I hope it brings great healing. The photos look like the snow was sculpted by lots of wind. I'm only 5 years out of Minnesota myself, so I know the emotions that a snowstorm can bring, especially when you're looking forward to spring. Do you think it was enough to help the dry conditions up there?
Lee Hereford Mar 5, 2007, 4:38pm EST
Too cold for me! Best wishes on your surgery.
Lynn G. Mar 5, 2007, 5:18pm EST
Glad you got through the storm OK ... and THANK YOU for these great pix!

Good luck with the surgery; I hope everything goes well and that you are back online comfortably very soon!
Yvonne B. Mar 5, 2007, 5:19pm EST
Pictures I will save a look at many time....they are beautiful. These are the things that are "free" and keep me going in this greedy time we live in. Thank you so much for sharin them. Good luck with you surgery.
Yvonne B. Mar 5, 2007, 5:20pm EST
I meant "sharing" them....I just type to fast.
Debbie G. Mar 5, 2007, 6:42pm EST
Beryl, this is magnificent! I am awed. You really have an eye for great perspective!
Beryl Singleton Bissell Mar 5, 2007, 6:53pm EST
According to our local fire chief, this will not help the drought conditions. We shall be at high hazard for forest fires this year.
Dorothy H. Mar 5, 2007, 7:00pm EST
Gorgeous photos, Beryl - I'm sorry to hear it won't help the fire risk. I will be sending good vibes your way for the surgery!
d g. Mar 5, 2007, 7:38pm EST
Beryl, I remember the first piece of yours I read, I knew you from your runaway girl. And I got glimpses of Bill from different stories, the river trip(!) and the wonderful sins of fish.

I've appreciated your sharing every bit of your success as a writer, inspiration!

The picture of your dog reclining is divine.

You can't see, but I'm smiling at the expectation of your hands being lifted from their constant stress. Like the tactile equivalent of cataract surgery maybe?

Somethings we never expect to become experts in.

Quiet thoughts of you, Bill and that big ol' dog of yours...
Cindy L. Mar 6, 2007, 10:16am EST
Lovely photos, good luck on your hands. Get booties for your dog's paws and wow
makes me rethink this whole "Global Warming" myth.
Tonia, who hugs trees G. Mar 6, 2007, 10:46pm EST
Beryl - these photos really show the strength of the storm that moved through - even more impressive than anything I saw when living in Boston. And the dog is great. She looks right at home with all that snow around. My thoughts will be with you tomorrow, and I do hope that all goes well with your surgery.
John F Walter Mar 7, 2007, 8:12am EST
Reality changing before your eyes. Incredible, really, Beryl. Thank for being our brave witness to all of this.
Barbary Chaapel Mar 7, 2007, 4:09pm EST
Congratulations to you and your husband for these fine shots. And best of luck with your hands. (My hands feel much better after carpel tunnel surgeries.)
Jana B. Mar 8, 2007, 11:36pm EST
Leave it to Superior to make a spectacle of herself! Cool pics.
Mariana T. Mar 9, 2007, 9:04pm EST
Dear Beryl, thanks for posting these fantastic shots - please give Bill a great big hello and thank you as well for taking them. I enjoyed the beauty of your area very much and wish you all the very best on your hand surgeries. I'll be sending good healing thoughts your way! Salud.
Carla G. Mar 12, 2007, 9:51pm EDT
Beryl, I trust that your surgery went well. Has anyone done Reiki with you for healing? I have also used biofeedback to get circulation into my hands. It helped when I suffered from migraines. Anyway, please update us on your situation.
Beryl Singleton Bissell Mar 13, 2007, 1:28pm EDT
I just walked the dog to this particular mountain and my hubby estimates it is still 60 feet high despite a week of 50 degree weather.

My hand is recuperating marvelously. I can even type, though several fingers do not function too well yet. Having the cast removed helps tremendously. Thanks for asking. And thank you everyone for the positive healing thoughts you've sent my way.

Carla, I haven't used Reiki. Is this part of bio-feedback? I am not as knowledgeable with regard to some holistic methods.
amanda wallin Mar 13, 2007, 10:46pm EDT
My knee just gave out so I'll live vicariously through you and your incredible journey through snowy terrain. Flawless photos of nature's splendor and a gorgeous puppy!
Oh, reike isn't bio feedback but more of a spiritual healing process. The other is purely of the intellect. My best to you and may you recuperate soon.
HGM Moya Goatley Mar 14, 2007, 6:08pm EDT
Splendid. Thank Bill for me. I hope your surgery goes well. Moya
Cynthia C. Mar 16, 2007, 9:28am EDT
Wow, Beryl, those formations are amazing - we've had bare ground much of the winter here in Boston, but wouldn't you know, in a few minutes I have to leave for the airport to catch a flight to Philly and a blizzard is supposed to hit any moment...

Hope the operation brings relief for your hands.
Carla G. Mar 16, 2007, 8:13pm EDT
Beryl, Reiki is energy healing, which doctors are starting to recognize is the medicine of the future. Dr. Oz, who has been on Oprah several times, commented on that recently. Reiki is more spiritually based healing, but there is also Healing Touch, which nurses are being trained in now. If you google "Reiki" on the internet you will get information. I have seen it used very successfully in different ailments. Even our little parrot received Reiki when he was ill and he came right out of it.

Biofeedback is more mental. It's learning to use your mind to control your body, such as focusing on getting your blood to flow into your extremities to make them warmer. There are doctors that provide training in this and have the equipment to help you master it.

Sending you healing thoughts...
Diana Raabe Mar 19, 2007, 4:22pm EDT
These are terribly wonderful - the photos show the true awe of nature. I'll bet it was great to be out there with the camera (and the dog!). Thank you so much for sharing these.
James s F. Mar 20, 2007, 2:23pm EDT
good news.
Winter ends at 5:30 pm today; the equinox.
Dawn M Mar 25, 2007, 3:33am EDT
beautiful photo's. What an amazing place to see and visit. Glad to hear your hands are better since the surgery, and you are coming along pretty well. Thanks for taking the time to share these with us.
Cat Givens Apr 2, 2007, 6:46am EDT
Beryl, gotta hand it to ya...... ooooh, couldn't resist! Glad you are recuperating well.....
And DAG! these ice mountains....... smacks of angels and aliens, eh?
Giggle

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