tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post8463336197612212519..comments2024-03-28T09:37:38.059-05:00Comments on Coop's Corner: RefreshedCoop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-69049668052011487012014-03-05T06:24:35.834-06:002014-03-05T06:24:35.834-06:00B.G., thank you and really happy that you stopped ...B.G., thank you and really happy that you stopped by and certainly wasn't thinking honeymoon but gratified that you could. I'm anxious to read about and SEE your smiling ride reports!Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-56766077500322043302014-03-04T18:45:39.292-06:002014-03-04T18:45:39.292-06:00I loved this, Doug! Made me remember our Honeymoon...I loved this, Doug! Made me remember our Honeymoon in Minnesota 25 years ago!Bonegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389810981642707340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-34387809018368612352014-03-04T12:44:12.296-06:002014-03-04T12:44:12.296-06:00Deb, thanks! Other winters I've done it as we...Deb, thanks! Other winters I've done it as well and always a pleasure. I should have known better and gone sooner this time, it would have done me good.<br /><br />The new book isn't War and Peace but I found it very enjoyable. I savor his books and flow through them slowly, just like Kenny in his backwater canoe exploring. The Whitman swamp is just a bit upriver of where my Trempealeau Wildlife Area sign photos were taken. 'His' swamp is a unique area, unlike most areas along the river that have changed due to the locks and dams.<br /><br />I'm honored that you came along.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-37741772212047666682014-03-04T09:46:25.581-06:002014-03-04T09:46:25.581-06:00I've done this...just get in the car and drive...I've done this...just get in the car and drive out to favorite riding places or places that morph in the winter from sunny and fresh to gray and severe. <br /><br />But even in that morphing one can find hidden beauty, which you did! <br /><br />Nice getaway, nice post!<br /><br />I have the River Rat book. Must admit I haven't read it yet. Usually I read a lot in the winter but this one has been an exception with a bizarre work schedule that I endured from November through February. But now he has one out on dogs? Oh my...guess I'll have to get on Amazon and order it!<br /><br />I really enjoyed reading and being a part of your winter excursion!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-48325973617848131912014-03-03T07:02:27.267-06:002014-03-03T07:02:27.267-06:00Thanks much David; we have, or at least I have, ve...Thanks much David; we have, or at least I have, very little choice but to see this thing through. It's about balance for me. Our extra cold winter was balanced out with a few that were very gentle and of course, we'd like all of them to shift the average to the good.<br /><br />I've decided to give your trip south credit for scaring that nasty old Polar Vortex away......temps this coming week are expected to get back to where they belong so let's just say that it worked, OK?? :)Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-55841322112639287122014-03-03T06:43:19.600-06:002014-03-03T06:43:19.600-06:00There were many times Saturday that distinguishing...There were many times Saturday that distinguishing the horizon was a challenge. There truly were 256 shades of gray and with dirty cars and other washed out hues, not much else.<br /><br />Still, a good challenge for the eyes and spirit. :)Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-26260980959111942432014-03-02T16:24:12.717-06:002014-03-02T16:24:12.717-06:00Coop, I very much liked the account of your outing...Coop, I very much liked the account of your outing along the banks of the mighty Mississippi. There is about it that solid mid-west hunkered-down resolution to see the winter out, giving it its due, instead of railing against it or seeking refuge in Florida's artificial summer climate as many snowbirds are wont to do.<br /><br />That's what we did last week. We were hoping that winter would cave in our absence, and that we might leave winter and return to some semblance of spring.<br /><br />Alas, no such luck.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-339722057235587462014-03-02T15:51:24.331-06:002014-03-02T15:51:24.331-06:00It all looks very monochrome without a blue sky. It all looks very monochrome without a blue sky. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-16001000113328633292014-03-02T14:44:18.061-06:002014-03-02T14:44:18.061-06:00Dar, "hopping in" is almost always enoug...Dar, "hopping in" is almost always enough for me and the weather doesn't have to be perfect to do so. We're hearing that things will change greatly by next weekend, even mid-week. I think everyone is ready for the change.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-68433537604174994182014-03-02T13:06:50.095-06:002014-03-02T13:06:50.095-06:00Coop sometimes just hopping in the car and changin...Coop sometimes just hopping in the car and changing scenery is enough to clear the mind & refresh the spirit. Pretty pictures! It seems the winter of 2013/2014 is a dragger and not wanting to let up anytime soon. Hopefully old man winter he will decide he's tired soon.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-42666931868830028152014-03-02T10:43:45.328-06:002014-03-02T10:43:45.328-06:00Brandy, my thoughts exactly....Make Adjustments :)...Brandy, my thoughts exactly....Make Adjustments :)<br /><br />It was almost more fun standing in line than it was actually getting to the front. The signees had many tales of their own, family connections, area knowledge....I learned a lot just listening but that has always served me well.<br /><br />Over Kenny's 70+ years there have been more than a few dogs. With all of the excitement and anticipation that new dogs brought into his life, there naturally had to be pups and memories that had to pass. I found it tough getting to the end of a few of the chapters.<br /><br />A discounted Randy Wayne White novel won't be as emotional, nor have cold, icy backwater tales. That one is next. I'm on it.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-2466084803669986412014-03-02T10:37:51.728-06:002014-03-02T10:37:51.728-06:00Erik, a change of scene can be so refreshing and I...Erik, a change of scene can be so refreshing and I was hoping that my little vacation may serve as a reminder to those of us that have about had IT. I was certainly revived. Today the maps are out and some more Routes are being plotted.......for 2 wheels.<br /><br />Our driveway was earnestly trying to drift shut again yesterday while I was gone, just not to the level that anything had to be done about it upon my return. With cloudless skies today and below 0 morning temps, I fired up the plow truck and for the first time, took Peg along. I described what I was doing and why; how my experience so far, though limited compared to others, was teaching me 'tricks' to make my task more efficient. Other than being intimidated by all of the (narrow) backing up I had to do, she didn't say a lot.<br /><br />Before we were done, she had this comment......"it is so, so pretty".<br /><br />I know she's happy this is a job that's mine to take care of.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-16660466900079341892014-03-02T10:30:28.753-06:002014-03-02T10:30:28.753-06:00Sonja, I can appreciate that it may be hard to ima...Sonja, I can appreciate that it may be hard to imagine but it's the huge changes of everything seasonal that I (so far still) find very comforting. We've all got certain resilience; where we're from most likely has a lot to do with which kinds.<br /><br />Visit us in June and you'd be surprised how many of us will have forgotten and by October, amazing as it may seem, some of us will be looking forward to the next change.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-49999882480239828932014-03-02T10:26:53.361-06:002014-03-02T10:26:53.361-06:00Thanks Karen, it was such a relief to get out and ...Thanks Karen, it was such a relief to get out and go, even with the windy new snowflakes. As I've stated before, there seems to be part of this big river that runs through me.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-7461441311438491942014-03-02T10:24:41.826-06:002014-03-02T10:24:41.826-06:00Mr. A, I finished one, the important one, this mor...Mr. A, I finished one, the important one, this morning so we're making good progress. One of the books, "Wisconsin's Past and Present...A Historical Atlas" authored by the Wisconsin Cartographers' Guild is really reference only, so that one doesn't actually count; I'll be enjoying the richness of that one until I'm no longer able to turn pages.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-12913003354187086362014-03-02T10:18:33.603-06:002014-03-02T10:18:33.603-06:00Well, if you couldn't get out on two wheels at...Well, if you couldn't get out on two wheels at least you got out for a little exploring on four.<br /><br />I am glad you got your book signed too. I remember the post when you were talking about the author.<br /><br />Now get reading so the snow can melt.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-29283709825726159412014-03-02T09:59:10.132-06:002014-03-02T09:59:10.132-06:00I agree, please read fast so spring can get here b...I agree, please read fast so spring can get here before June! It's nice to get out and go for a drive. I think Nancy and I are going down to Rice Lake tomorrow. We need a trip out of the neighborhood!Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-28887787377331930172014-03-02T09:49:18.386-06:002014-03-02T09:49:18.386-06:00It must be a stark contrast between winter and sum...It must be a stark contrast between winter and summer days in the area. Honestly, I don't know how I would survive the winter madness... I guess you got to be born there to live it through.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-5405965496295375962014-03-02T09:06:16.735-06:002014-03-02T09:06:16.735-06:00Coop, it's sometimes nice to get out and look ...Coop, it's sometimes nice to get out and look at summer places through winter eyes. I loved the short bit of travel I did along the Mississippi. Great photos and a signed book. VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-62440273686153240882014-03-02T07:12:27.276-06:002014-03-02T07:12:27.276-06:00... " winter last long enough ..... " ...... " winter last long enough ..... " NOoooooo..... ya have better be a speed reader... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com