tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post6891272709078515971..comments2023-04-29T09:45:12.248-04:00Comments on Bear Swamp Reflections: Perfect weather, wonderful zoo: Part twoSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-54413888720396921202010-07-06T20:38:19.124-04:002010-07-06T20:38:19.124-04:00Oh look, you did a carousel post as well! How did ...Oh look, you did a carousel post as well! How did I miss this?<br />Your pictures are better than mine where it was a bit dark and cramped.<br />I will admit to not liking the merry-go-round as a child. It always made me feel dizzy and scared I'd fall off the horse.<br />I was a very wimpy child.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-7096072574371321392010-07-06T08:34:29.491-04:002010-07-06T08:34:29.491-04:00Thank you, Ruthie!
I've never seen that movi...Thank you, <b>Ruthie</b>! <br /><br />I've never seen that movie, and now I may not want to. I would hate to have my image of carousels forever tarnished!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-27660295936950640922010-07-05T13:28:12.345-04:002010-07-05T13:28:12.345-04:00Beautiful carousel, beautiful photos. Beautiful gr...Beautiful carousel, beautiful photos. Beautiful granddaughter and grandma. I haven't been on one as nice as this, and I don't remember when the last time was.<br /><br />I always think of the final scene in <i>Strangers on a Train</i> when I see these, and that ain't great, I know. Maybe I should find a carousel soon to help me start new imaginings when I see one.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-28659385745718211802010-07-04T19:26:33.131-04:002010-07-04T19:26:33.131-04:00OK, Stacy, I think it's about time you paid a ...OK, <b>Stacy</b>, I think it's about time you paid a visit to your mother and get to the zoo! Ride that carousel! You'll have to do it soon though...I don't think your doctor would approve of you riding a horse when you get too far along! :)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-50097551181952254702010-07-04T19:24:43.333-04:002010-07-04T19:24:43.333-04:00Oh, Deborah! We must get together and ride a carou...Oh, <b>Deborah</b>! We must get together and ride a carousel. I'm tall, too, so we could look silly and have fun without being so self-conscious! Next time I'm in France...oh, wait, I've never been to France...but when I get there, we'll ride one! :)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-5072236115833856902010-07-04T19:22:35.689-04:002010-07-04T19:22:35.689-04:00ds, somehow I knew you would love carousels! All t...<b>ds</b>, somehow I knew you would love carousels! All that purple paint they used on this one reminds me of 'third-storey window'. Notice the self-portrait in the purple framed mirror? Ha!<br /><br />The boys were on horses, too, but I had to stand by Kaitlyn and anyway, I featured them in the previous post.<br /><br />Well, you girls twisted my arm...I guess I'll give UpTake a try.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-66244796648428193512010-07-04T19:18:18.113-04:002010-07-04T19:18:18.113-04:00Thank you, Bella, and for sticking with me...I'...Thank you, <b>Bella</b>, and for sticking with me...I've been extremely busy lately and haven't had time to catch up on all my peeps, but I will very soon...this week!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-73836717576860646052010-07-04T19:16:57.997-04:002010-07-04T19:16:57.997-04:00Haha, Oliag! I thought the same thing when I saw i...Haha, <b>Oliag</b>! I thought the same thing when I saw it on the screen..."that looks like a picture I remember from a post Gail did"!! Isn't that funny?!!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-45457198458668531242010-07-04T19:15:37.174-04:002010-07-04T19:15:37.174-04:00Thank you, Di! It is really large, too. It's h...Thank you, <b>Di</b>! It is really large, too. It's hard to portray that in a photo.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-3182833212004030502010-07-04T19:14:40.495-04:002010-07-04T19:14:40.495-04:00Hi Cali Girl! I LOVE Burlington and the Shelburne ...Hi <b>Cali Girl</b>! I LOVE Burlington and the Shelburne Museum!! We've been twice, the first time on our 20th anniversary and the second about 6 years ago when we took my MIL to New England because she had never been. I'm gonna have to dig out my pictures, because I don't remember the carousel there. Has it always been there?Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-18094723625824974832010-07-04T19:11:42.088-04:002010-07-04T19:11:42.088-04:00Molly, you lost me at "if you link"...li...<b>Molly</b>, you lost me at "if you link"...link here, there, everywhere??? LOL<br /><br />Kaitlyn bugged and bugged me to get on the carousel and of course the lines were just awful, but I relented. So as soon as she got on the horse, she was terrified because hers was so high! She's been on it a dozen times or more! You'd think she would be used to it by now. Kids! She had fun once it started moving.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-90178320935139389362010-07-04T19:08:18.211-04:002010-07-04T19:08:18.211-04:00Sandy, I think every adult turns into a kid again ...<b>Sandy</b>, I think every adult turns into a kid again at the sight of a magnificent carousel! I know I feel that way, too.<br /><br />Thank you for the recommendation! I'll ask Molly.<br /><br />Caro-Seussal sounds terrific. Someday maybe we will be able to take all the grands there.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-27105451900453455652010-07-04T09:07:31.634-04:002010-07-04T09:07:31.634-04:00I love carousels!! If we see one I always make Ja...I love carousels!! If we see one I always make Jason ride with me :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-85800294457571201182010-07-03T21:11:48.581-04:002010-07-03T21:11:48.581-04:00I LOVE carousels! There are lots in France but it...I LOVE carousels! There are lots in France but it's been a while since I've been on one. Being big and all, and not having any little ones to go with me. <br /><br />But because of this post, Susan, I'm going to go on the very next one I see, and will send you some long-distance vibes while I'm spinning.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10892637441668897411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-11949545097365391262010-07-03T19:36:02.751-04:002010-07-03T19:36:02.751-04:00I LOVE carousels; they are my absolute favorite am...I LOVE carousels; they are my absolute favorite amusement park ride. This one is stunning, so beautifully painted.<br />Looks like Kaitlyn and her Grammy had a perfect ride!<br /><br />P.S. Do follow Sandy and Molly's advice--this is an excellent travel piece.dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-71579197348754344062010-07-03T12:53:56.930-04:002010-07-03T12:53:56.930-04:00Carousels bring out the child in all of us. I didn...Carousels bring out the child in all of us. I didn't know any of this. Very interesting. I read it to my husband. Thank's for the info. and the beautiful photos. Brings back memories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-22687343333901042102010-07-03T10:02:47.579-04:002010-07-03T10:02:47.579-04:00HaHa!...That looks just like me in the mirror:)
I...HaHa!...That looks just like me in the mirror:)<br /><br />I just love a beautiful carousel...they aren't easy to to find these days and this is gorgeous! Lucky Kaitlyn:) What a fun day!<br />xoGailOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556665956317683667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-76891741151840344322010-07-02T21:43:10.968-04:002010-07-02T21:43:10.968-04:00Really pretty... they just don't make things t...Really pretty... they just don't make things that look like that anymore.<br /><br />DIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-61430837181475453992010-07-02T12:47:58.023-04:002010-07-02T12:47:58.023-04:00Wonderful shots of the carousel. My husband and I...Wonderful shots of the carousel. My husband and I visited with a childhood friend of mine last week in Burlington, Vt. He was there on business. One of the days we were there was raining so we visited Shelburne Farm & Shelburne Museum, on a fabulous old estate on the banks of Lake Champlain. They have a beautiful carousel and my husband took photos but, so far, hasn't uploaded for me. aaaarrgghh! I'm sending your post to him to spur him on. :)California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-26519869309097219442010-07-02T12:43:38.312-04:002010-07-02T12:43:38.312-04:00Ah - good idea Sandy! Yes Susan - if you link to ...Ah - good idea Sandy! Yes Susan - if you link to the page on UpTake for this zoo within your post, I can have them create a Travel Gem featuring your post. Send me an e-mail if you are interested.<br /><br />As for merry-go-rounds, I am fond of the one on Martha's Vineyard as well as the one in Hartford. I have never been to the one you mention in Springfield though - will have to check that out! Your granddaughter's expression is classic for all kids hitching a ride on a carousel ;0)The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-74969430293015504692010-07-02T10:58:46.965-04:002010-07-02T10:58:46.965-04:00I love carousels, and turn into a kid again when I...I love carousels, and turn into a kid again when I see them. I must ride them, much to the embarassment of my kids. They have one at Universal in the Seuss-land called the Caro-suessal that I have to hop on just about every time I go. Instead of horses they have those wacky Suess characters. You should e-mail the Bumbles and see if this post can be featured on UpTake Travel Website.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com