tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post2672891892281646117..comments2024-03-27T23:13:43.597-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose Publications: Grand Canyon: Part IV ~ Women of the CanyonLivia J Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05958199886826207363noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-54485524851167433382014-07-09T13:29:34.478-05:002014-07-09T13:29:34.478-05:00Ohmagosh, I just discovered I missed the last part...Ohmagosh, I just discovered I missed the last part of your series on the Grand Canyon. <br />I loved the picture of you with the Grand Canyon in the background. I have never seen the Grand Canyon in person. I'm certain pictures do not do it justice. I know you must be glad you got to see it first hand. <br />The story of the rattle snake crawling into the sleeping bag really got to me. I don&Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-91507718837860577112014-07-09T11:08:35.917-05:002014-07-09T11:08:35.917-05:00Jacquie,
I have a healthy respect for snakes but r...Jacquie,<br />I have a healthy respect for snakes but really am happy to leave them be. Where is Hells Canyon? I'll have to check it out!<br />Thanks for stopping by!!Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-89019613426677213782014-07-09T06:19:22.748-05:002014-07-09T06:19:22.748-05:00Georgie White sounds like a fun person to know! Y...Georgie White sounds like a fun person to know! You have to admire that sort of determination and ingenuity.<br /><br />Um, I could've done without the slithering. :shudder: I grew up in rattlesnake country and that's one thing I do not miss.<br /><br />I've been to Hells Canyon, which is deeper (pretty spectacular, too) but never to the Grand Canyon. It's definitely on my Jacquie Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361793932364487636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-68403828952570480692014-07-08T19:03:09.033-05:002014-07-08T19:03:09.033-05:00Kathleen,
You must share some water moccasin stori...Kathleen,<br />You must share some water moccasin stories one of these day.<br /><br />I'm sure Georgie was a hoot, much like you. :-)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, Tex!Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-85612010625506189562014-07-08T18:29:45.777-05:002014-07-08T18:29:45.777-05:00You warned me about the snake story, and I read th...You warned me about the snake story, and I read the dang thing anyway. Now my skin is crawling. Not that I fear snakes, mind you, but I do have a healthy respect for rattlers and water moccasins. **shudder**<br /><br />I've so enjoyed this series! Haven't been to the Canyon in years, but I'll never forget its grandeur. The Grand Canyon is nothing short of awe inspiring. It gives us a Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740371055384281988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-2969726162641410232014-07-08T15:48:32.897-05:002014-07-08T15:48:32.897-05:00If you can't visit in person, a book/blog is t...If you can't visit in person, a book/blog is the next best thing. So happy to share great info about this place with you all. I really had to whittle it down, however. So many things I didn't include. Maybe I'll do another series in the future. Thanks for stopping by, Cheryl!!Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-66014388947341366162014-07-08T15:26:39.827-05:002014-07-08T15:26:39.827-05:00Kristy, I have sure enjoyed your pictures and post...Kristy, I have sure enjoyed your pictures and posts on the Grand Canyon. I have only been there once, as a young child, and don't know if I'll ever get back there or not, but I am loving the history and these fascinating pictures, too. Wonderful stuff! <br /><br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-3160436194611980852014-07-08T14:14:46.190-05:002014-07-08T14:14:46.190-05:00Doris,
Grand Canyon has many stories to tell, that...Doris,<br />Grand Canyon has many stories to tell, that's for certain. I'm glad you enjoyed the series! Thanks so much for stopping by.Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-74920874650592113562014-07-08T14:04:56.498-05:002014-07-08T14:04:56.498-05:00Kristy,
Thank you so much for sharing this journe...Kristy,<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing this journey through one of the great wonders of the world. The stories of determination, courage and loss along with the mysteries make for great reading. <br /><br />I don't know that I will ever traverse the Colorado river through the canyon, but that doesn't stop the imagination from running wild. <br /><br />DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-84151113988231997422014-07-08T11:27:15.857-05:002014-07-08T11:27:15.857-05:00Kaye,
I agree. I'm not sure how I would react,...Kaye,<br />I agree. I'm not sure how I would react, but screaming and flailing would have been a bad idea on all accounts.<br /><br />I heard another story of a woman on a river trip---the husband came to the river guide in camp and said 'You must come help my wife.' The river guide was skeptical, he'd dealt with a lot of rattlesnakes and likened them to puppies, they were that Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-76593850482453089792014-07-08T11:22:15.491-05:002014-07-08T11:22:15.491-05:00I will say that the river current is strong, and i...I will say that the river current is strong, and if either of the Hyde's had fallen in, it could have easily led to a drowning. However, they had traversed more than 2/3 of the Colorado River when they disappeared, so they'd been journeying a good while. Misery and tension could've been running deep at this point, leading to a scuffle between them especially if Glen was in a jealous Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-41978614776136220492014-07-08T11:19:25.738-05:002014-07-08T11:19:25.738-05:00Kristy, (hope this doesn't post twice...troubl...Kristy, (hope this doesn't post twice...troubles logging in)<br /><br />I've enjoyed your Grand Canyon series. I've never been there, so the 'armchair' tour has been great.<br /><br />Now, I have to say that what I'm really going to remember is the lady in the sleeping bag who maintained her decorum while the rattlesnake crawled out over her body. 0_o Wow! Tough lady.<br /Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530735658588595790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-30507632853541529822014-07-08T11:16:38.659-05:002014-07-08T11:16:38.659-05:00When the Hyde's disappeared, their scow and al...When the Hyde's disappeared, their scow and all their gear remained. It's possible, over the years, that others found these items in the river corridor. With Georgie spending so much time down there, she could've come into possession of them this way.<br /><br />But others have speculated that Bessie killed her husband, hiked out, started a new life in California then returned after Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-54756098950846499202014-07-08T11:12:26.407-05:002014-07-08T11:12:26.407-05:00I think its possible Georgie was Bessie Hyde. How ...I think its possible Georgie was Bessie Hyde. How else would she have had the Hyde's marriage license and pistol? Maybe she murdered Glen and then returned to the canyon as a self imposed prison out of grief for murdering her husband.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396020400398531264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-17112121686168882092014-07-08T11:11:48.587-05:002014-07-08T11:11:48.587-05:00Hi Sara,
Thanks for your nice comment. :-) It does...Hi Sara,<br />Thanks for your nice comment. :-) It does seem odd that Georgie White was in possession of the Hyde's marriage certificate, although she no doubt knew of the mystery and maybe was a collector. The theory about Glen Hyde being a controlling husband is further bolstered by the fact that the Hyde's spent some time with the Kolb brothers, who famously photographed all aspects ofKristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-41466022324412429582014-07-08T11:08:42.314-05:002014-07-08T11:08:42.314-05:00@Sara, I was wondering the same thing. How would G...@Sara, I was wondering the same thing. How would Georgie have possession of the Hyde's marriage license if she was not---that and the pistol. Maybe Georgie returned to the canyon as a way of paying restitution for murdering her husband. A sort of self imposed prison. A lot of great information Kristy. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396020400398531264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-86064140152158121342014-07-08T11:07:33.674-05:002014-07-08T11:07:33.674-05:00The Hyde disappearance is quite a mystery. It seem...The Hyde disappearance is quite a mystery. It seems most likely that their scow got loose and in trying to retrieve they both drowned. Although bodies were never discovered, and it seems they would've appeared further downriver at some point.<br />From what I've heard, Georgie White was quite a lady and character. <br />Thanks for stopping by, Celia!Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-9921885925595219742014-07-08T10:59:44.634-05:002014-07-08T10:59:44.634-05:00Loved this series! Wonder if Georgie really was Be...Loved this series! Wonder if Georgie really was Bessie Hyde . . . Sara Three Sunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11261415662484265317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-48171876207039808222014-07-08T10:52:50.213-05:002014-07-08T10:52:50.213-05:00I have read some about Glen and Bessie Hyde. Their...I have read some about Glen and Bessie Hyde. Their disappearance story is so intriguing, I'm sure many who love mysteries would love to figure that one out. Me? I think they walked away because they wanted too--for some reason unknown to anyone else.<br />Bless her heart, Georgie White spent one too many days in the sun without sunscreen. She was one brave lady, wasn't she.<br />I love Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.com