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North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« on: July 22, 2012, 01:21:04 PM »
Emmy and I knew how to camp! Emmy died this year.


My wife on a trail.




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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2012, 01:29:04 PM »
Great pictures!

Your wife is lovely, CG. My condolences on the loss of your Emmy. You all looked very happy there.
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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2012, 01:30:41 PM »
Very nice pics!
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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2012, 01:33:43 PM »
Absolutely beautiful.  God's The Ultimate Artist, isn't He? O-)
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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2012, 01:41:29 PM »
Quote from: BlueStateSaint on July 22, 2012, 01:33:43 PM
Absolutely beautiful.  God's The Ultimate Artist, isn't He? O-)

True dat, but CG's got a good eye for photography.  :cheersmate:
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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2012, 01:41:49 PM »
Quote from: Big Dog on July 22, 2012, 01:29:04 PM
Great pictures!

Your wife is lovely, CG. My condolences on the loss of your Emmy. You all looked very happy there.

Yeah, the wife ain't bad for (at that time) a 67 year old chick!  :drool:

Yeah. We still miss Emmy.  :bawl: Our vet came to the house and put her down, since she just started to suddenly fail. The ground was so hard and full of roots that I called my buddy and he used his backhoe to dig her grave. He even had a hard time with his backhoe. Now she's buried in the back yard, along with Sara, Nikki, Bob, Barney, Tandlyn, and 3 others whose names I can't recall this morning. (Had REAL bad leg cramps Friday night [spent 5 hours on the floor since my legs wouldn't work and the pain was tremendous], and now the muscles in my legs are really, really sore.)
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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2012, 01:49:01 PM »
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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2012, 02:04:41 PM »
Miscellaneous, September 8, 2010.




















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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2012, 01:28:14 PM »
September 9.


















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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2012, 01:35:10 PM »
Nice pictures.

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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2012, 03:22:30 PM »
Oh Wow.  I have been all over that area, tiptoeing around the Grand Canyon.  What a sight!

Gorgeous CG, absolutely gorgeous!!! :cheersmate:
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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2012, 04:26:25 PM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on July 24, 2012, 03:22:30 PM
Oh Wow.  I have been all over that area, tiptoeing around the Grand Canyon.  What a sight!


What ? :panic:  :???:

No base jumping?
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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2012, 07:41:01 PM »
Those absolutely fabulous!!!!!
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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2012, 09:07:52 PM »
Quote from: Eupher on July 24, 2012, 04:26:25 PM
What ? :panic:  :???:

No base jumping?

I need to clarify, I have been all around that region, but have yet to visit the Grand Canyon.  When I get there, I won't be base jumping, that is for dang sure.
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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2012, 09:34:11 PM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on July 24, 2012, 09:07:52 PM
I need to clarify, I have been all around that region, but have yet to visit the Grand Canyon.  When I get there, I won't be base jumping, that is for dang sure.

Oh come on Tots,you have to live dangerously!
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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #15 on: July 24, 2012, 10:33:24 PM »
Sorry you lost your good dog.  Looks like she was fortunate to have you in her life.

Your photos are beautiful.  I can imagine the smell of the cedar, pine, and soil. 
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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #16 on: July 25, 2012, 08:50:16 AM »
I neglected to mention that there is only ONE spot on the North Rim where you can see the Colorado River at the bottom of the canyon. This is it. Look through the bottom of the arch. It can also be seen on the top of the arch on the pathway.




This is a pic I couldn't resist.



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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #17 on: July 25, 2012, 09:02:24 AM »
September 10.

Walnut Canyon National Monument, Arizona.









Arizona open spaces on the way into Walnut Canyon.



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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #18 on: July 25, 2012, 09:26:11 AM »
September 11.

El Malpias National Monument, New Mexico. The land of black lava fields as far as the eye can see.

















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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #19 on: July 25, 2012, 09:30:42 AM »
Great shots, as usual, CG!

When Mrs E and I went to the North Rim (2003 or 2004), I was surprised to see that the Colorado River couldn't be seen. We actually didn't stay long -- maybe a couple of hours. It looks like you and Mrs CG spent a few days.
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Re: North Rim, Grand Canyon, September 2010
« Reply #20 on: July 25, 2012, 09:38:17 AM »
Quote from: Eupher on July 25, 2012, 09:30:42 AM
Great shots, as usual, CG!

When Mrs E and I went to the North Rim (2003 or 2004), I was surprised to see that the Colorado River couldn't be seen. We actually didn't stay long -- maybe a couple of hours. It looks like you and Mrs CG spent a few days.


Yep, we camped there for 2 or 3 days. We only left because it got so damned cold and windy at night, and our old camper had no heat.
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