tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post4783097562318503511..comments2024-01-21T04:33:24.446-08:00Comments on lori times five: under the sea...Lori annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-40236666758546908372010-12-22T20:02:38.485-08:002010-12-22T20:02:38.485-08:00i will shuffle from now on!!! yikes... i just re...i will shuffle from now on!!! yikes... i just read your comment on my blog from the yarn along - thank you - your minutae are adorable! then i became interested in your blog because i am a native to southern california - a UCSB grad - and a carpinteria lover. read the shark article and then this one... i worry about sharks and other sea creatures here. thanks for this great info. excited to have found your blog via yarn along too! will have to look some more - your knits are wonderful!nunuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851494771560597816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-91477120647256239992009-09-18T07:52:07.473-07:002009-09-18T07:52:07.473-07:00Great story Ms. Mermaid. Sorry for your pain.
LLGreat story Ms. Mermaid. Sorry for your pain.<br />LLLori Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-37522691374787815462009-09-10T02:18:59.117-07:002009-09-10T02:18:59.117-07:00Wow... I'm so pleased that you are alive to te...Wow... I'm so pleased that you are alive to tell this tale!<br /><br />It's making my ankle hurt :)<br /><br />x Ribbonxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600470311819511684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-23624724561594875112009-09-06T16:11:38.728-07:002009-09-06T16:11:38.728-07:00Lola, ♥
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Des,
i'm glad to kno...Lola, ♥<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Des,<br />i'm glad to know I could share a little information! don't forget to shuffle!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Nicky,<br />I know about those stingray feeders, I really want to know whats up with that. Like snakes, your right. I love them all from afar!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />ah kj,<br />i'm getting my energy up for the move, wait'll you see my little tiny home!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Sherry,<br />I'm glad to know I could help. They do love the shallow, warm water...<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Thanks Kate!<br />Chances are you'll never meet one, I think it's just good to know. Enjoy your trip to the sea!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Renee,<br />you know I love you?<br /><br />don't worry for us, we are in Santa Barbara county and the fires are in L.A. But we can all say a prayer for those poor folks and animals. They suspect arson. terrible.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Reya,<br />that's funny. I can picture you. hottie shuffler. ;)<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Rosaria,<br />thank goodness. And i hope I don't meet anymore.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Clarity,<br />I'm glad you know now, even if you never need to use it, it's better to be aware i think. I've tried everything, my ankle is permanent i guess. The pain is like a distant river, i'm aware of it always but it doesn't affect my life, really. thank you ♥<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Hi Jeri!<br />thank you, i'll be by for a visit soon. We're getting closer to ending this mystery...<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Joanne,<br />oh we must do this shuffle for life musn't we? there are so many things to avoid, I hope you only step in rosepetals now my friend.Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-77320900802380342522009-09-06T11:51:10.988-07:002009-09-06T11:51:10.988-07:00I'm shuffling Lori, I'm shuffling, I know ...I'm shuffling Lori, I'm shuffling, I know I'm not actually in the sea, but I'm still shuffling...!Reasonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070633072307321162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-47702282303990985272009-09-05T19:52:07.310-07:002009-09-05T19:52:07.310-07:00Hi Lori, I promise I will always do the Stingray S...Hi Lori, I promise I will always do the Stingray Shuffle. Fantastic informative post. I am sorry that you had to suffer so much to write it. I've been thinking about you a lot lately and wondering about your mystery ailment. I hope things have improved.Butternut Squashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14703748547994069092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-21194894501662202602009-09-04T10:32:49.784-07:002009-09-04T10:32:49.784-07:00My goodness, I was there with you. Thank God your ...My goodness, I was there with you. Thank God your husband could think quickly and get you out of there, will your ankle ever be OK again, perhaps with better informed care?<br /><br />I am so sorry and can't imagine the pain. Thank you for actually sharing this warning with us, from one who loves the ocean too, this shuffle is new to me.<br /><br />How sweet of you to think of the stingray after all that? God bless you, love, x.Clarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05705409395605833495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-79377331693286732792009-09-03T14:53:21.688-07:002009-09-03T14:53:21.688-07:00Oh my, what a story/encounter you had. You are tr...Oh my, what a story/encounter you had. You are truly a survivor mermaid, Lori, lived to tell the story.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-44649239197765150962009-09-03T11:16:38.478-07:002009-09-03T11:16:38.478-07:00OMG. Lori!! What a terrible story, told so beautif...OMG. Lori!! What a terrible story, told so beautifully with images and words. I'm so sorry that happened to you. YIKES.<br /><br />I'm shuffling my feet right now and I'm nowhere near an ocean.Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-87750092444154126662009-09-02T13:52:58.235-07:002009-09-02T13:52:58.235-07:00Lori you should seriously be doing art because you...Lori you should seriously be doing art because your colours and everything are so beautiful.<br /><br />How are you feeling dear friend.<br /><br />I keep worrying about you and the kids with the fires over there.<br /><br />Remember when the kids were away and I worried about them all week when you told me there was a fire there.<br /><br />Love Renee xoxoReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785932958464359112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-86814388154966829342009-09-02T13:00:57.488-07:002009-09-02T13:00:57.488-07:00whoa-- as we're Great Lakes folks heading to t...whoa-- as we're Great Lakes folks heading to the ocean in a few weeks, this is a very good reminder! I'm so sorry you ever went through such pain, but I do have to say, your notebook illustrations of the whole ordeal are lovely...;)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02408630005976395741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-2272859233304971262009-09-02T08:10:09.301-07:002009-09-02T08:10:09.301-07:00Dear Lori,
I am so happy you are okay! My goodness...Dear Lori,<br />I am so happy you are okay! My goodness the Stingray is an amazing creature.<br />Thank you for telling me about the shuffle...I live far from the beach but I do love to travel. From now on when I beach walk it will be the beach shuffle...<br />Wow amazing story...<br />SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-40016588225037690372009-09-02T07:00:46.106-07:002009-09-02T07:00:46.106-07:00aha! speaking of blogland lane, when are you comin...aha! speaking of blogland lane, when are you coming? how will i know it's you? <br /><br />sometimes anticipation gets the best of me.... :)<br /><br />xokjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-42784008254685141572009-09-02T06:51:43.139-07:002009-09-02T06:51:43.139-07:00Wow, the shuffle is really good advice, a bit like...Wow, the shuffle is really good advice, a bit like making a noise when you're in the bush and snakes may be lurking. Sounds like an horrific experience though - and as Misty says, who could forget poor Steve Irwin. <br />In the Maldives they feed the rays for tourists and let tourists feed the rays too - you can see they're quite friendly, docile creature, but like any creature, give it a fright or upset it in some way and it will do what comes naturally - and defend itself. Just glad you were eventually okay after your encounter! xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871239587214383387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-59259701563730681912009-09-02T06:29:09.287-07:002009-09-02T06:29:09.287-07:00Wow, the shuffle is really good advice, a bit like...Wow, the shuffle is really good advice, a bit like making a noise when you're in the bush and snakes may be lurking. Sounds like an horrific experience though - and as Misty says, who could forget poor Steve Irwin. <br />In the Maldives they feed the rays for tourists and let tourists feed the rays too - you can see they're quite friendly, docile creature, but like any creature, give it a fright or upset it in some way and it will do what comes naturally - and defend itself. Just glad you were eventually okay after your encounter! xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871239587214383387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-48735182388736722572009-09-01T15:29:02.923-07:002009-09-01T15:29:02.923-07:00Very well-written post. I have always been fascin...Very well-written post. I have always been fascinated by stingrays. Thanks for sharing this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-88810597363407148482009-09-01T13:31:07.826-07:002009-09-01T13:31:07.826-07:00Ciao again,
I'm here because Gmail is down ton...Ciao again,<br />I'm here because Gmail is down tonight. Just as I was sending you a 12pg reply, it went down- I was wondering if you got it...<br /><br />Thanks for the love, mermaid.Eleonora Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746184664869196394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-51630699762660839322009-09-01T13:03:59.241-07:002009-09-01T13:03:59.241-07:00Delwyn,
What has happened to your ankle? No, my i...Delwyn,<br /><br />What has happened to your ankle? No, my injury is permanant, too many severed nerves and tendons. Some days it hurts worse than others, but i've gotten good at ignoring it!What happened to Steve Irwin was such a shock, such a tragedy, so sad.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Thanks Kj,<br />I hope you keep happiliy bobbiling and never have to meet up with a stingray! I know for a fact that none reside at Blogland Lane!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Pat, <br />Thanks! I'll be right over, since losing my laptop, i lost many contacts, i have you again!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Sorry Kavita!<br />at least i didn't post a pic of my ankle all sewed up! now that would have really made you hurl, haha!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Sorry Maithri!<br />I know, it's not the kind of thing we want to hear, I know that Steve Irwins death, so tragic, made people aware, and that was a good thing.Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-63397596894988013142009-09-01T12:49:06.894-07:002009-09-01T12:49:06.894-07:00Jeannie,
I agree, scuba is not for me either, but ...Jeannie,<br />I agree, scuba is not for me either, but you know this can happen in very shallow water as you walk along the beach. I really don't like to scare anyone, but I think it's good to know. It's good to see you posting again.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Sammi,<br />Yes, usually they'll shy away from populated beachs, where there is less vibration, but not always! do they taste good?<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Karen,<br />good,shuffle! they are really beautiful creatures, so graceful in the water. It's a shame the sting is so intense.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Mina,<br />That's so lovely that you could take it as an opportunity to teach your little girl. It's always good to learn respect as well as awe for nature.Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-2204964082993870982009-09-01T02:12:30.171-07:002009-09-01T02:12:30.171-07:00Oh my dear lord... This kind of story scare the &#...Oh my dear lord... This kind of story scare the 'you know what' out of me...Arghh!!! It makes me think of Steve Irwin... it was such a shock when he passed her from a stingray barb...<br /><br />Big love to you my friend,<br /><br />MMaithrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17039947095595430108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-24155602152762405702009-08-31T22:12:50.693-07:002009-08-31T22:12:50.693-07:00oh my goodness!! reading that makes me want to hu...oh my goodness!! reading that makes me want to hurl! thankgoodness your husband was able to get you to the ER fast. holy crap! thank you for teaching us the shuffle...something i will now remember.bodaathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07666231708984327806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-30566442596232171412009-08-31T19:55:21.628-07:002009-08-31T19:55:21.628-07:00You lead such an adventurous life. I always learn...You lead such an adventurous life. I always learn interesting tidbits from your posts. May you laptop (and you!) stay healthy.Pyzahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13629594885566073764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-47739678727772407542009-08-31T15:33:14.044-07:002009-08-31T15:33:14.044-07:00oh lori ann, this is an incredible story. i could ...oh lori ann, this is an incredible story. i could not stop reading, which says everything about your writing ability.<br /><br />after spending most of my summer bobbing in the atlantic ocean, i will now add shuffling to my routine and i will think of you with every shuffle move!<br /><br />xo<br />kjkjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-27413685425241450392009-08-31T05:33:36.492-07:002009-08-31T05:33:36.492-07:00Hi Lori
as I paddle on my board around the water ...Hi Lori<br /><br />as I paddle on my board around the water ways I see many stingrays and give a little shudder knowing how one took Steve Irwin's life so quickly...<br /><br />Has your ankle fully recovered...<br /><br />I think we might be wonky ankle sisters...<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-70482497129792540952009-08-31T04:40:08.474-07:002009-08-31T04:40:08.474-07:00Lori, when I told my daughter about this post she ...Lori, when I told my daughter about this post she got so interested on it and we searched for many other sea creatures that could hurt . She loves the sea and water but now she knows that she has to respect and be careful too. <br />How scary it was for you, the only "not so good" thing I guess is that you do have a great experience story to tell .Take care Lori Mermaid!Minahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683273312627961000noreply@blogger.com