tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post5863246811804290130..comments2024-03-10T04:15:59.846-04:00Comments on Violet Sky: PhotoHunt - rocksVioletSkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-62203576451338044712009-07-23T13:26:08.309-04:002009-07-23T13:26:08.309-04:00csl: these ones were already standing there when I...csl: these ones were already standing there when I got to the waterfront, which was a surprise.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-7178855007785816902009-07-22T12:00:03.598-04:002009-07-22T12:00:03.598-04:00Very cool. Did you build the cairns?Very cool. Did you build the cairns?thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-69100787406626179842009-07-20T22:35:07.352-04:002009-07-20T22:35:07.352-04:00Amanda: imagaine that - too much of a photo op!
X...Amanda: imagaine that - too much of a photo op!<br /><br />XUP: glad he is not my neighbour.<br /><br />srp: the rocks will always be here.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-52043009750999164862009-07-20T22:05:11.664-04:002009-07-20T22:05:11.664-04:00What beautiful formations. I would rather look at...What beautiful formations. I would rather look at the rocks in the clear waters than the sand and silt at the beach. Lovely. Sorry I am late getting around. My hunt is <a href="http://melange1.blogspot.com/2009/07/sph-rocks-cry-out.html" rel="nofollow">HERE.</a>srphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751987787364198318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-77623856826625917582009-07-20T14:16:06.756-04:002009-07-20T14:16:06.756-04:00A local blogger I know has created a 6-foot inuksh...A local blogger I know has created a 6-foot inukshuk in his home out of old stereo receivers and speakers. One of them actually works so it plays music too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-57340768899124190462009-07-19T18:38:03.217-04:002009-07-19T18:38:03.217-04:00Wonderful! There used to be these creations along ...Wonderful! There used to be these creations along the coast road from here to Kaikoura but they were eventually taken dwon as they were causing too much disruption of the traffic - narrow roads being clogged by sightseeing motorists etc.The Sagittarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513045101496737031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-89925486252657715192009-07-19T17:29:43.014-04:002009-07-19T17:29:43.014-04:00Geewits: not illegal, but I don't know how col...Geewits: not illegal, but I don't know how colourful they would become. I have picked up big ones for my aquarium.<br /><br />Delwyn: Inuit inspired, then?<br /><br />Susan: I think they do mean something... to an Inuit. But if they are built by a Southerner... just a beautiful pile of rocks to admire.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-14231140527341045662009-07-19T17:26:26.903-04:002009-07-19T17:26:26.903-04:00Mudhooks: Really?
bimbo, bimbo, I'm the birth...Mudhooks: Really?<br /><br /><i>bimbo, bimbo, I'm the birthday clown y'know, <br />bimbo, bimbo, here on the uncle bobby show<br />bimbo, bimbo, I'm about to sa-a-ay,<br />to you and you, a very happy birthda-a-y!</i><br /><br />thanks, I'll never get that tune out now!!VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-7875043311951588502009-07-19T07:30:11.137-04:002009-07-19T07:30:11.137-04:00I don't enjoy sunbathing, so rocky beaches are...I don't enjoy sunbathing, so rocky beaches are perfect for me. It's one reason I love Acadia National Park so much.<br /><br />Does the placement of the stones have any meaning as to the intention of the message? Or are they random? Great photos!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-13054810493409942442009-07-19T03:07:46.891-04:002009-07-19T03:07:46.891-04:00Hi Violet
I come across them on the river side wh...Hi Violet<br /><br />I come across them on the river side when I am walking, at a place that has rocky retaining banks, but I think we can safely say that they are not Inuit built...<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-32961310387555908452009-07-19T02:53:17.084-04:002009-07-19T02:53:17.084-04:00Nice! I LOVE rocks! I am a crazy demented rock lov...Nice! I LOVE rocks! I am a crazy demented rock lover. Thanks for these pics and the story of the inukshuk. I would go crazy walking on those beaches and picking up rocks to polish. Or is that illegal there?geewitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11590044820333720010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-88230962282457066002009-07-18T21:00:02.867-04:002009-07-18T21:00:02.867-04:00That last one sort of reminds me of "Bimbo th...That last one sort of reminds me of "Bimbo the Birthday Clown" from "The Uncle Bobby Show" (That dates me...). <br /><br />Lots of rocks!Mudhookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14671086890409659091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-50351948823817713042009-07-18T18:22:53.806-04:002009-07-18T18:22:53.806-04:00Ruth: How many people will be there? Perhaps each ...Ruth: How many people will be there? Perhaps each person could be given a stone to help build several Inukshuk as a sort of community thing.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-36847429525188013142009-07-18T18:16:32.395-04:002009-07-18T18:16:32.395-04:00Stones and rocks have deep energy, obviously. Thes...Stones and rocks have deep energy, obviously. These are so satisfying. I could see having an INUKSHUK as a sort of altar to a momentous event (like a wedding). Maybe we should build one next month in our new patio room between the studio and the shed where Don just laid pea gravel.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-49370093452592398202009-07-18T18:08:37.469-04:002009-07-18T18:08:37.469-04:00feefifoto: Aren't they fun to create? Much mor...feefifoto: Aren't they fun to create? Much more soothing than building blocks.<br /><br />Lee Beth: Well thanks, I'm glad you stopped by.<br /><br />Azahar: That is actually my favourite one.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-21606218225685120962009-07-18T18:06:22.095-04:002009-07-18T18:06:22.095-04:00Oliag: Thanks, I've always been partial to roc...Oliag: Thanks, I've always been partial to rocky beaches. Never liked getting sand in places where sand should never be.<br /><br />Mrs Mecomber: Thanks - we are learning from each other about the indigenous peoples use of rocks.<br /><br />Snoopy: You are most welcome. Thanks for visiting.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-54606303252910651512009-07-18T18:02:22.405-04:002009-07-18T18:02:22.405-04:00Furkidsmom: thanks.
Meikah: There were about 7 or...Furkidsmom: thanks.<br /><br />Meikah: There were about 7 or 8 of these lined up, made by some fanatical rock piler.<br /><br />Irene: So many people have these - you can buy them in every home decor or garden shop. You could collect some stones or rocks and create you own. They really can be of any size.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-56218712893705795132009-07-18T17:25:32.532-04:002009-07-18T17:25:32.532-04:00There is something so peaceful looking about pebbl...There is something so peaceful looking about pebbles under water. Nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-18391117759717647442009-07-18T17:19:49.418-04:002009-07-18T17:19:49.418-04:00hello. just checking out new blogs and really like...hello. just checking out new blogs and really like yours. feel free to come check out mine.Lauraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13766657674080708910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-6815004062599200102009-07-18T11:18:38.858-04:002009-07-18T11:18:38.858-04:00I love the inuksuit on the beach. My kids learned...I love the inuksuit on the beach. My kids learned about them and made their own models in school.feefifotohttp://blog.feefifoto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-13922541893731990492009-07-18T10:27:32.972-04:002009-07-18T10:27:32.972-04:00Thanks for sharing the story and the pictures.
Ha...Thanks for sharing the story and the pictures.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!SnoopyTheGoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920565522498918323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-39518515895120443412009-07-18T10:26:13.620-04:002009-07-18T10:26:13.620-04:00That is amazing! I enjoyed learning about the &quo...That is amazing! I enjoyed learning about the "other side" of Lake Ontario. We have visited Fort Ontario in Oswego, NY, a few times (and I've blogged about it). GREAT post!<br /><br />My Photo Hunters is up, too. I hope you have a little time to visit. :) <br /><br />Mrs. Mecomber<br />http://newyorktraveler.net<br /><br />Have a good weekend!Rebecca Mecomberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11203011427886042637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-68962974039652726662009-07-18T10:17:31.371-04:002009-07-18T10:17:31.371-04:00Now that I don't enjoy swimming in icy cold wa...Now that I don't enjoy swimming in icy cold water anymore, I enjoy the rocky beaches more... these photos are beautiful and I enjoyed learning about inuksuit. I never knew an official name for them but they are seen all along many trails in Maine and I have always thought of them as beautiful statues as well as markersGailOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556665956317683667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-52551376551086908502009-07-18T10:13:26.860-04:002009-07-18T10:13:26.860-04:00Oh, how exciting to have such things standing arou...Oh, how exciting to have such things standing around and they are of authentic origin too, not just something somebody made up. I would have one in my garden if I had a garden, although I have no Inuit roots. Do you think they would mind? It's like placing a windmill on the Arctic, with a picture of our queen on it.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043376053971475659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-89935903334114665482009-07-18T09:53:49.553-04:002009-07-18T09:53:49.553-04:00The last photo is cool! :) Who did it?The last photo is cool! :) Who did it?Meikahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13058328406550560346noreply@blogger.com