tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182311653157346128.post2213006551579119205..comments2023-07-04T07:10:09.159-07:00Comments on Aimee on the Mountainside: Climbing Life's Mountain: Into the Forest: Mother's Day 2013aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08255823818961459112noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182311653157346128.post-91123688921771670052013-05-14T20:01:31.757-07:002013-05-14T20:01:31.757-07:00Hi, Linda
Thanks--I thought so too:) This was that...Hi, Linda<br />Thanks--I thought so too:) This was that waterfall I told you about sometime ago. The one just past the elk preserve in Jewell.<br /> <br />I don't know if there are cougars, bear, etc in that area, but I would presume that there's always that possibility. <br /><br />I just feel a bit uneasy hiking by myself...but if there was a problem with predators, I would think they would post a warning sign like they do in Colorado. <br /><br />BTW, I used to work with a nurse that hiked/snowshoed all the time--in both Washington and Oregon. She, if I remember correctly, did see bear one time but they were a long ways away. Made a good photo op:)<br /><br />Blessings, <br />Aimee<br /><br />aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255823818961459112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182311653157346128.post-64068682752988176442013-05-14T12:17:52.103-07:002013-05-14T12:17:52.103-07:00Beautiful hike! Where did you go? I hike by myse...Beautiful hike! Where did you go? I hike by myself all the time (well, sometimes accompanied by my dog) and I guess I've never thought about predators. Maybe I should..??<br /><br />Happy Mother's Day to you!Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00805197763483105000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182311653157346128.post-61308882755659208162013-05-13T21:11:17.278-07:002013-05-13T21:11:17.278-07:00@Betsy,
Here is one of the photos I took of the S...@Betsy, <br />Here is one of the photos I took of the Sunriver cougar: <br />http://aimeeonthemountainside.blogspot.com/2009/03/close-encounters-of-wildlife-bug-bird.html<br />It was pretty exciting! I have a photo, somewhere, that looks like the coyote is really close to my dad:)<br />Yep, I am a crazy photographer. <br />Blessings, Aaimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255823818961459112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182311653157346128.post-48930934505762639922013-05-13T21:05:58.292-07:002013-05-13T21:05:58.292-07:00@Gracie~
That's what I thought they were so ap...@Gracie~<br />That's what I thought they were so apparently yes. I know I have them at home but we planted them and now they are naturalizing. I am not sure about the Portland area...this was in the northern coast range. <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the post. I have heard off and on about cougars and bears in metro areas. I don't know how widespread they are (like they are in the Rocky Mtns.where they have warning signs)just know I never, ever want to meet one. <br /><br />I am not as afraid of coyotes. At Sunriver my dad and I saw one just a few feet away from us and all I could think of doing was getting photos (of course). My coworkers thought I was crazy for not getting out of there:)<br /><br />Coyotes are bad news around small animals and probably my friends were right in thinking I should have gotten out of there. <br /><br />STAY safe my friend and thanks for your visit. <br /><br />Blessings, <br />Aimee<br /><br />PS: I should say we've probably have had either a coyote or cougar on our land before. One night something scared my dog so bad he hid under our deck. I try to be careful when I am outside at night. aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255823818961459112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182311653157346128.post-41214453041833936802013-05-13T20:47:02.592-07:002013-05-13T20:47:02.592-07:00Aimee, do we have Bluebells in Oregon and if so do...Aimee, do we have Bluebells in Oregon and if so do we have patches of them near Portland?<br />Thanks for the beautiful post...did you read the article about the cougar that they had to relocate from Vancouver recently...and also,not long ago from Gresham, I think, too...reason to be respectful in our wanderings. We regularly have coyotes trek across our yard which is a bit concerning to us.<br />Blessings,<br />GracieGracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182311653157346128.post-60881603542467044512013-05-13T20:10:51.207-07:002013-05-13T20:10:51.207-07:00@Betsy,
Thank you! It was a beautiful place--the ...@Betsy, <br />Thank you! It was a beautiful place--the green reminds me of the area you just mentioned a bit. <br />My camera was fine with the green. It was my computer's photo editing program that ke[t trying to change the tones/shades...sorry about not being completely clear about that. <br />Blessings, <br />Aimeeaimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255823818961459112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182311653157346128.post-8527032354706373802013-05-13T20:08:08.511-07:002013-05-13T20:08:08.511-07:00@Teresa~
I think he went to sleep. No worries; I w...@Teresa~<br />I think he went to sleep. No worries; I will ask him tomorrow. Glad you enjoyed the lushness of the setting. It reminds me of the western portion of the Columbia River Gorge...<br />Have a great night:)<br />Blessings, <br />Aimeeaimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255823818961459112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182311653157346128.post-72174046992586638252013-05-13T19:54:02.116-07:002013-05-13T19:54:02.116-07:00Oh Aimee those photos are gorgeous! I can believe...Oh Aimee those photos are gorgeous! I can believe the greens were confusing your camera-they are so varied and deep. What a gorgeous walk. I love waterfalls and always enjoy my drive along the Gorge to Portland. Such beauty.<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182311653157346128.post-53907555138574103052013-05-13T19:47:57.842-07:002013-05-13T19:47:57.842-07:00I recognize those wildflowers but the names aren&#...I recognize those wildflowers but the names aren't popping into my head. I'll let your hubby name them. :-) Thanks for sharing the lushness of your hike. ((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.com