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RIVERWALKING (a photo essay)

July 28, 2009 02:48 PM EDT (Updated: July 28, 2009 03:05 PM EDT)

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 'Twould ring the bells of heaven,

The wildest peal for years,

If Parson lost his senses

And people came to theirs.

And he and they together

Knelt down with angry prayers

For tamed and shabby tigers,

And dancing dogs and bears,

And wretched, blind pit ponies,

And little hunted hares.

-- Ralph Hodgson (1871-1962)

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Comments: 49

Dusty Hubbard Jul 28, 2009, 3:11pm EDT

Great Pictures!

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Ruthi C. Jul 28, 2009, 3:14pm EDT

A gorgeous walk along - and in - the river!

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Sharon P. Jul 28, 2009, 3:33pm EDT

Great Photos, fits right in with the poem I just wrote.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 28, 2009, 3:44pm EDT

:+)

Sharon’s Lovely Poem & I’m Blushing

:+)

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Pam S. Jul 28, 2009, 3:35pm EDT

Great photos, Streaker looks like a great dog.

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Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Jul 28, 2009, 3:44pm EDT

I love these pictures.

Although for not same meaning these following two lines hit me with all going on right now on my end.

And he and they together
Knelt down with angry prayers

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Jan S. Jul 28, 2009, 3:45pm EDT

Wonderful pictures with my favorite canine tour guide! I love the shakin' action shot.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 28, 2009, 3:51pm EDT

only streaker would stop halfway across a river to shake.

Jan S. Jul 28, 2009, 3:52pm EDT

Maybe she was 'riverdancing'? LOL

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Nancy Silveria Jul 28, 2009, 4:09pm EDT

Streaker is one adventurous friend you got there, Robert. You two sure know how to have fun. LOL

Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 28, 2009, 4:17pm EDT

LOL

Having fun helps with our depression.

Nancy Silveria Jul 28, 2009, 4:24pm EDT

I recently learned that myself :)

Keep having fun, and keep posting the pics and poetry. It does us all good :)

Robert - just a simple man - B. Aug 4, 2009, 5:47pm EDT

You can come along next time. I'll still tend to them squito itches. :+)

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Carrie Marie P. Jul 28, 2009, 4:19pm EDT

Nice! It cooled me off a bit looking at the pretty water. Thanks!

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Angela A. Jul 28, 2009, 4:22pm EDT

I love that Streaker, she's a great doggy!
So, cute and loyal and so darn feisty!
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

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Beth G. Jul 28, 2009, 4:39pm EDT

This was a lovely photo essay! Streaker is gorgeous, and I loved seeing her in the river!

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qawsedrftgyh .. Jul 28, 2009, 4:44pm EDT

Very nice

Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 29, 2009, 9:44am EDT

:+)

Thanks lady. Still busy?

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marie Pinschmidt Jul 28, 2009, 4:44pm EDT

Beautiful photos. I like the one with the bridge in the background. I curious to know the name of the river?? Looks too shallow to be the Ohio.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 28, 2009, 4:49pm EDT

Not a bridge, a dam. It's a tributary of the Chattahootchie.

marie Pinschmidt Jul 28, 2009, 4:53pm EDT

Thanks.

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Tracy Fabre Jul 28, 2009, 5:31pm EDT

That second photo is especially waaaaaaaaay-cool!

Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 28, 2009, 5:46pm EDT

Thanks Tracy; that's what zip-lock bags are for.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 28, 2009, 5:47pm EDT

Still, folks, be careful if YOU'RE putting a $300 digital camera in a zip-lock bag and then underwater. I'm not advocating you try this at home.

Sandi S. Jul 28, 2009, 6:48pm EDT

You took that underwater? I thought it looked like that, but I didn't think it really was! :)

Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 29, 2009, 9:45am EDT

Yep. Just drop the $300 camera into a ziplock bag, say a quick prayer and go under.

Tracy Fabre Jul 29, 2009, 10:43pm EDT

You're a braver man than I am, Gunga Din.

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ann c. Jul 28, 2009, 5:37pm EDT

Great photo essay, 'specially loved the ones of Steaker!!!

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Vivian P. Jul 28, 2009, 5:48pm EDT

great shots I love playing in the river ! Streaker is so beautiful

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Sandi S. Jul 28, 2009, 6:49pm EDT

Fab photos, Robert!

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jul 28, 2009, 7:05pm EDT

Beautiful area and photos.

Thanks so much for sharing with my group.

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Shirl T. Jul 28, 2009, 9:19pm EDT

BEAUTIFUL PICTURES

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Randi Burnham-Brown Jul 28, 2009, 10:21pm EDT

These pictures deserve to be in a magazine Robert. They are way to beautiful for the world not to see.
FANTASTIC!!!!

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Howard b. Jul 28, 2009, 10:28pm EDT

Thanks Robert for sharing. The pictures were great. I enjoyed the river walk.

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(The Other) Dale C. Jul 28, 2009, 10:45pm EDT

:-)

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Kushal Poddar Jul 28, 2009, 10:53pm EDT

Beautiful swimmer.

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Human, Katherine, seeker of intergalactic life, inhabitant of Earth Jul 28, 2009, 11:34pm EDT

That was a pleasant experience...thanks
Streaker's a fine riverman

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shelly f. Jul 28, 2009, 11:58pm EDT

great photo essay and pitures are just awesome thanks for sharing

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Rae M. Jul 29, 2009, 12:26am EDT

I love the photos. What a great dog, and beautiful settings.

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Chas Andrews Jul 29, 2009, 11:05am EDT

thanks. you may want to watch your colors on the photos, though

Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 29, 2009, 12:35pm EDT

????

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Anita D. Aug 4, 2009, 5:31pm EDT

Hey - Hey .... the yellow dog was still in the river. Looked like he was having fun and keeping cool.

Just how wer did you get when he finally came ashore?