tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post2131202784691790668..comments2024-03-27T23:13:43.597-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose Publications: Grand Canyon: Part II ~ Important Men Of The CanyonLivia J Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05958199886826207363noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-962789575397372682014-05-14T09:42:39.954-05:002014-05-14T09:42:39.954-05:00The phrase certainly paints a colorful, and pasty-...The phrase certainly paints a colorful, and pasty-mouthed, picture! Thanks for stopping by, Kaye.Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-87068386749178483122014-05-14T09:18:16.752-05:002014-05-14T09:18:16.752-05:00I'm with Kathleen on liking the phrase, "...I'm with Kathleen on liking the phrase, "...that the Colorado River got so muddy that the only way to quench his thirst was to cut a piece of water off and chew it." That is such a great exaggeration. Where I live in southeastern Colorado, it is so dry, that it hit me as a truth (of sorts) and I laughed out loud. :-) Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530735658588595790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-11058745803905795062014-05-13T19:01:45.469-05:002014-05-13T19:01:45.469-05:00Sarah--it's surprising (or maybe not) how many...Sarah--it's surprising (or maybe not) how many deaths have occurred down there, and still do. Rafting the river is fairly safe these days, still you can't help but feel the weight of the spirits down there. It's said that elderly Paiute Indians would jump off the North Rim at a certain spot. My dad spent the night there once, and heard voices and noises constantly, but no one was Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-86398097403543121372014-05-13T18:56:29.680-05:002014-05-13T18:56:29.680-05:00Thanks Kirsten! I'm finally getting caught up ...Thanks Kirsten! I'm finally getting caught up on pile of work on my desk, so look forward to reading your story this weekend. :-) I know it'll be fun!Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-38455841187592283772014-05-13T18:55:11.150-05:002014-05-13T18:55:11.150-05:00Thanks Cheryl! It's amazing to view, and each ...Thanks Cheryl! It's amazing to view, and each time I've entered it's depths, I'm always surprised by how it breaks you down. I've a bit of a love/hate relationship with the place.Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-33390831468836329682014-05-13T16:01:15.372-05:002014-05-13T16:01:15.372-05:00The Kolb brothers were fascinating. That picture o...The Kolb brothers were fascinating. That picture of them with nothing but an old tree to get them across that deep expanse, made my breath catch. <br />I really enjoyed this blog and the pearls of interesting tidbits about the explorers and adventurers of the Grand Canyon. No life jackets? Really? Was that just crazy o what? <br />Great post, Kristy.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-76618634503189943852014-05-13T15:55:15.869-05:002014-05-13T15:55:15.869-05:00Kristy,
Interesting post, I'll have to go bac...Kristy,<br /><br />Interesting post, I'll have to go back and check out the first. Some very interesting characters could be found in the desert. :)<br /><br />I enjoyed your story CANYON CROSSING, and know other readers will have a great adventure, as well. <br /><br />Kirsten Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05720732595156726142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-5925450177128324462014-05-13T15:21:48.776-05:002014-05-13T15:21:48.776-05:00Kristy, I remember stopping at the Grand Canyon th...Kristy, I remember stopping at the Grand Canyon the summer I turned 6 and we were on our way to California for a visit with my aunt and uncle in San Diego. I just remember standing and looking out over it from the tourist lookout, and even as a kid I was awestruck. 50 years later I still remember it. Love this series you're doing and I really did enjoy CANYON CROSSING! Readers are in for a Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-22566807814679286912014-05-13T13:10:57.647-05:002014-05-13T13:10:57.647-05:00I was right with you until you threw in that last ...I was right with you until you threw in that last one. :-DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740371055384281988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-73500589756460279362014-05-13T12:47:34.735-05:002014-05-13T12:47:34.735-05:00Thanks Kathleen!
I think it would be wonderful to...Thanks Kathleen!<br /><br />I think it would be wonderful to have a trek into Grand Canyon with Hance. Imagine what he knew, imagine all the BS he would tell you, and imagine his smell. :-)Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-74345931991225763482014-05-13T12:18:27.058-05:002014-05-13T12:18:27.058-05:00Kristy, I'm with Doris: This series is wonderf...Kristy, I'm with Doris: This series is wonderful! I especially enjoyed Hance's tall tale about having to cut off a chunk of water. What a character he must have been. :-D<br /><br />Your story in LASSOING A GROOM makes good use of all this research you've done about the canyon. Can't wait for everyone else to get a gander at "Canyon Crossing." It's a good'un! :Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740371055384281988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-34685887833313058002014-05-13T11:58:19.667-05:002014-05-13T11:58:19.667-05:00Thank you Doris!
There are so many stories and ch...Thank you Doris!<br /><br />There are so many stories and characters surrounding the Grand Canyon. Even in my 4-part series, I can't do it all justice. So, I'm sure there will more posts in the future!<br /><br />Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-33846455268736681722014-05-13T11:16:06.380-05:002014-05-13T11:16:06.380-05:00Kristy,
I am loving this series. As a history '...Kristy,<br />I am loving this series. As a history 'fanatic' (and sociologist) these stories just make me feel all warm and happy inside. I thank you so much for taking the time to research and write these stories for us to read. <br /><br />Looking forward to reading your short story in the upcoming anthology. Best to you on all your endeavors. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.com