tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post600627011756470774..comments2023-09-23T05:14:52.410-04:00Comments on The Pine River Review: World Bird Wednesday LXVIISpringmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09094132506583563094noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-68589566897330344642012-03-04T03:20:25.841-05:002012-03-04T03:20:25.841-05:00Well fella you certainly set a fine example of how...Well fella you certainly set a fine example of how this life should be lived. Enjoy your last rides but more importantly enjoy your years ahead, hard work well and tuly in the bank and fun fun fun to come<br /><br />Best regards<br />DaveDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161477971524343938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-56768644986559448662012-03-01T23:34:18.622-05:002012-03-01T23:34:18.622-05:00Springman, congrats once again on your retirement....Springman, congrats once again on your retirement. Now you can have even more time to ponder bird ears. Here's something to get your mind gears whirring...owls have their ears offset so they can locate their prey easier. Go look that one up!<br /><br />Seriously, thank you for all your years of service. My grandfather was a Fire Chief in the small town I grew up in and where my Mom still lives. She is the one fighting breast cancer. Thank you for your kind thoughts regarding her. She is an amazing woman. <br /><br />I hope your retirement goes well and if you are like other firemen I know, you'll still be hanging around the fire house even after you retire!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-22795283105846587622012-03-01T03:05:06.947-05:002012-03-01T03:05:06.947-05:00Great post!
I'll start looking for the bird...Great post!<br />I'll start looking for the bird's ears too.<br />As always I love all your photos, but this time my favorite is the one of you and your son!<br />Congrats and enjoy your retirement.<br />MetteCameraCruisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16941833935383209037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-75990483733735786842012-02-29T14:00:59.109-05:002012-02-29T14:00:59.109-05:00Dave, I've changed my mind: I want you to run ...Dave, I've changed my mind: I want you to run for office. Or rather Office with a capital [and a Capitol for that matter]. But only if you take Bill Bryson as your running mate. I'll vote for you. The inaugural speech alone will be worth it.hannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-13191847266366137172012-02-29T08:34:17.390-05:002012-02-29T08:34:17.390-05:00LOL... entertaining post. Love the swan. Have a gr...LOL... entertaining post. Love the swan. Have a great Friday, a day to remember!Wolfsrosebudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295258422523621134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-29717709178245007762012-02-29T07:05:01.338-05:002012-02-29T07:05:01.338-05:00Splendid post, and I knew those birds had those ea...Splendid post, and I knew those birds had those ears, for even if they cannot always see me, they must hear me, for they scatter so quickly, even out of view, when I try and sneak up on them. Great images shared! Have a wonderful week, best of good wishes your way and it looks like you can hand the wand over to your son to follow in his proud dad's footsteps. Trust me, retirement comes hard the first weeks, maybe even months and then one day, you settle in to the rest of your life;)Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-19442284764765827982012-02-29T02:58:09.600-05:002012-02-29T02:58:09.600-05:00I have to admit I swore when I saw your header - h...I have to admit I swore when I saw your header - how do you do it on a week by week basis? Who knows what you will produce now you can go full time! Please post less sharp images for the sake of the rest of us mortals!!!!<br /><br />Cheers and thanks for a great post!<br /><br />Stewart M - AustraliaStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-87633033191934774232012-02-28T22:15:55.927-05:002012-02-28T22:15:55.927-05:00Retirement opens up many more doors I believe. :) ...Retirement opens up many more doors I believe. :) <br />Great pictures of the birds. They do have ears and some have earplugs too like mine.;)Indranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097788106899971708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-78398590002774002032012-02-28T21:04:42.934-05:002012-02-28T21:04:42.934-05:00Absolutely LOVE your close-ups! They are marvelous...Absolutely LOVE your close-ups! They are marvelous. I'm sending so much good luck with your retirement. You will love it. More birding! how exciting. Do stay safe though.<br />Thanking you for all the many years on the job. Time now to relax.<br />B.<br />B.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539402327765556670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-67880490520493402652012-02-28T18:11:56.822-05:002012-02-28T18:11:56.822-05:00Congratulations on retiring! That's still a dr...Congratulations on retiring! That's still a dream for me...maybe when I'm 80...Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02850241304894291160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-47245460859668385152012-02-28T18:08:47.593-05:002012-02-28T18:08:47.593-05:00I'll be thinking of you on Friday. I'm a ...I'll be thinking of you on Friday. I'm a firefighter's daughter; I know how much it means.<br /><br />But, now, I have to go hunt some bird ears!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-44128961672364313172012-02-28T17:33:01.493-05:002012-02-28T17:33:01.493-05:00Congratulations on your retirement. More time now ...Congratulations on your retirement. More time now for photography. :)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-17014535726251666022012-02-28T17:13:48.478-05:002012-02-28T17:13:48.478-05:00What a great post, I am now going to start looking...What a great post, I am now going to start looking for those birds ears. I am sure you are very proud of your son following your career path. I am very thankful for the volunteer firefighters in my community. You are all very brave. Congrats and enjoy your retirement. Love the hawk shots, just awesome!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-81844800463902624012012-02-28T16:49:29.681-05:002012-02-28T16:49:29.681-05:00Friday - retirement. Saturday - 'the first day...Friday - retirement. Saturday - 'the first day of the rest of your life' - ENJOY!<br />A son who followed in his Dad's footsteps - I'd say there is quite a bit of mutual admiration between father and son. :)<br />Excellent images as always and the composition of that last shot is delightful. The ducks cooperated beautifully!Carlettahttp://carlettascaptures.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-26448132051858124752012-02-28T16:43:01.488-05:002012-02-28T16:43:01.488-05:00This is my first time visit and contribution to yo...This is my first time visit and contribution to your wonderful blog. After viewing the many beautiful bird captures I feel very amateurish but also much inspired to seek out and capture the beautiful birdlife in my area.<br />A lovely photo with very heartwarming words ... I am very pleased to have visited your site.<br /><br />"Adelaide and Beyond"Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482148547283594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-68522947840249403832012-02-28T16:41:32.074-05:002012-02-28T16:41:32.074-05:00You had me laughing about birds' ears. I too ...You had me laughing about birds' ears. I too had wondered until I started looking more closely at their heads and sure enough , I begin seeing their ears! Too cool!<br />No doubt it will be an emotional day Friday. Take it all in and enjoy! So many other doors to begin opening! Love the pic of you and your son.Reenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17813380986631007962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-48031492135847704042012-02-28T16:25:17.283-05:002012-02-28T16:25:17.283-05:00First of all congratulation on your wonderful son ...First of all congratulation on your wonderful son and great father - son relations!!!!! All the best on your retirement - it will be difficult at the beginning, but I'm sure you'll cope well.<br />Love your post as always, especially the swan portraits.<br />Best regards<br />joo.joohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09157508274122128501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-16696456927106977802012-02-28T16:16:48.258-05:002012-02-28T16:16:48.258-05:00Hallo! Interesting post with great photos! I never...Hallo! Interesting post with great photos! I never thought about where the birds ears are, but now you got me looking :)Fjällripanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10720747927641106075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-20216482456095221342012-02-28T16:02:14.564-05:002012-02-28T16:02:14.564-05:00Brilliant post Springman. I must admit bird ears a...Brilliant post Springman. I must admit bird ears and their location had never crossed my mind before, but they most certainly have now. I hope you enjoy your retirement.Adam Tilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511062199868213059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-49306416014183972882012-02-28T15:45:42.433-05:002012-02-28T15:45:42.433-05:00loving your header photograph today and want to se...loving your header photograph today and want to send you Congratulations on your retirement, it will be a day of mixed emotions for sure but I know you will find many ways to fill the changes in your every day afterwards. A wonderful father-son relationship there; a great gift and partnership I can see. Well done on all your achievements to make it where you are today.Carole M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13261384312136535762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-86783186208250762632012-02-28T14:13:39.067-05:002012-02-28T14:13:39.067-05:00Please accept my warmest regards for Friday..
I k...Please accept my warmest regards for Friday.. <br />I know you will relish your retirement but it will feel strange at first. I still have at least 9 years of work and have to stop myself wishing my life away... so many things I want to do with more time to do them... <br />I hope the reality is at least half as good as my dreams.<br />Take care and start to write that book i'm sure you have in you.theconstantwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06243294919370970037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-15755125003684285602012-02-28T14:08:06.009-05:002012-02-28T14:08:06.009-05:00half of pizza nighthalf of pizza nightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-2390429487207208412012-02-28T13:18:24.902-05:002012-02-28T13:18:24.902-05:00Springman, you'll definitely have me looking n...Springman, you'll definitely have me looking now! A provocative subject indeed!<br />So, your final week! I wish you all the best on your chosen path. I'm sure that you will enjoy it to the hilt. Imagine getting onto a regular schedule. No more nights! <br />You certainly have all my best!<br />CheersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01461083490935410126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-51000417795437314732012-02-28T13:08:43.350-05:002012-02-28T13:08:43.350-05:00AS always another interesting post ... in my exper...AS always another interesting post ... in my experience bird hearing is nearly if not as good as their sight.<br /><br />Enjoy your last day on Friday Dave and savour all those memories. It may take a little while to settle into a different regime but I'm sure you'll find an ear or two to bend as you seek out more exceptional wildlife images. Cheers FAB.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-31565878210971820892012-02-28T12:23:24.953-05:002012-02-28T12:23:24.953-05:00That's one thing I have never thought about! Y...That's one thing I have never thought about! Your header shot is beautiful. Good to see your son in your post. Hope you'll enjoy your retirement...gradually!Nature Rambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873392512787718466noreply@blogger.com