tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post6759029036528232296..comments2023-10-01T11:34:38.534-04:00Comments on Country Weekend ~: on Walden PondJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11774484903569370169noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-54890612503481273952012-08-26T12:26:41.424-04:002012-08-26T12:26:41.424-04:00It's just a short walk to get pat the beach ar...It's just a short walk to get pat the beach area. And I enjoyed seeing the occasional swimmer and sojurners on the rest of the walk. I was there mid-week and it was quiet. I imagine weekends are busier.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-59681221991771550842012-08-26T08:07:56.370-04:002012-08-26T08:07:56.370-04:00You describe it so well, though I think seeing a b...You describe it so well, though I think seeing a beach & swimmers there would have been hard. The Walden Pond in my mind is solitary, a hidden world....Ashlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056573219551250815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-44151333163278418802012-08-25T19:58:40.148-04:002012-08-25T19:58:40.148-04:00I made a late delivery to Chelmsford the other day...I made a late delivery to Chelmsford the other day and took the back roads, which included Walden Pond (on my way to catch sight of Opal). At 6:45 the pond was still packed with people!!! The Parking Lot was FULL! It is a special place so close to Boston.Bow Street Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874441825073852758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-67785375855494742212012-08-25T14:20:27.618-04:002012-08-25T14:20:27.618-04:00I love the different colors of the water too. Pret...I love the different colors of the water too. Pretty sure it has to do with shady vs. sunny. And clean water.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-80648335738672742872012-08-25T14:03:57.154-04:002012-08-25T14:03:57.154-04:00Wow, it's huge...and beautiful. Not what I exp...Wow, it's huge...and beautiful. Not what I expected (the hugeness). I love what looks like two different colors of water, almost like the Caribbean and the Atlantic. Never expected that from a "pond". Can't wait for the cabin.Ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548038213207928436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-6292216406568464322012-08-25T12:29:12.346-04:002012-08-25T12:29:12.346-04:00That is a lovely memory, Paul. Thanks for stopping...That is a lovely memory, Paul. Thanks for stopping by.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-86986982981671166212012-08-25T12:28:39.195-04:002012-08-25T12:28:39.195-04:00I'm so mad at myself that I never went before!...I'm so mad at myself that I never went before!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-1345070015763870832012-08-25T10:06:39.594-04:002012-08-25T10:06:39.594-04:00wonderful post
What Thoreau did brings back memor...wonderful post<br /><br />What Thoreau did brings back memories of a family member i use to visit as a child.<br /><br />He built a house for himself and his wife in the middle of the woods deep in the Pocono mountains very far away from any other people.<br /><br />It was a beautiful home of stone and wood that would put most houses in today's developed areas to shame.<br /><br />They lived very happily together in a world of full of foxes, deer and bears.paulhttp://musicbypaul.yolasite.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-39584174897743577532012-08-25T04:07:20.439-04:002012-08-25T04:07:20.439-04:00That is quite a large pond. I never realized; nor ...That is quite a large pond. I never realized; nor did I think people were allowed to swim in it.leaves on the Raney Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711219595014372212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-91235164016659758962012-08-24T23:51:04.155-04:002012-08-24T23:51:04.155-04:00That's wonderful. I am currently reading from ...That's wonderful. I am currently reading from his journals. I will be writing more about him here.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-38837770436862790662012-08-24T23:50:12.316-04:002012-08-24T23:50:12.316-04:00This pond is very deep--over 100 feet, in places! ...This pond is very deep--over 100 feet, in places! It was very clean and beautiful.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-90722806444621689832012-08-24T23:47:47.300-04:002012-08-24T23:47:47.300-04:00I have a feeling I will be writing a few posts abo...I have a feeling I will be writing a few posts about Thoreau!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-28144430542895123152012-08-24T23:47:16.505-04:002012-08-24T23:47:16.505-04:00At heart (soul?) I am a wild sea girl too--but I l...At heart (soul?) I am a wild sea girl too--but I love all bodies of water.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-68096265789206551392012-08-24T22:22:11.624-04:002012-08-24T22:22:11.624-04:00What beauty! Inspired by many of your posts, I ind...What beauty! Inspired by many of your posts, I indulged in several free books on Kindle by Thoreau. Am currently reading Cape Cod. When I move on to read Walden I have a true mental picture. What a lovely peaceful spot! Thanks for sharing.<br />Susan ~ Southern Fascinationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00142703709659442785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-83214429229013375372012-08-24T21:55:53.826-04:002012-08-24T21:55:53.826-04:00I could see many aspects of the pond thanks to you...I could see many aspects of the pond thanks to you, Jen. How comfortable even just to see your photos. I've never have the idea to swim in a pond because I was taught it's not safe when I was a kid, but it seems it's not right here.haricothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052133324297115131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-54700825185744081922012-08-24T21:02:06.991-04:002012-08-24T21:02:06.991-04:00The water really looks blue and green, so beautifu...The water really looks blue and green, so beautiful! I only know Thoreau by name but looking forward to your post. cosmoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18411297580664818094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-61123151416796221942012-08-24T15:31:37.669-04:002012-08-24T15:31:37.669-04:001 guess what kindle book i 'bought' (free)...1 guess what kindle book i 'bought' (free) 2 days ago?<br />yep. Walden.<br />fun coincidence huh?<br /><br />i just adore lakes. we were just watching a house program and they showed a lake in Turin Italy, they're so serene. although i a a wild sea girl, a calm lake draws me too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863793441609598153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-9061749507894886972012-08-24T15:26:00.035-04:002012-08-24T15:26:00.035-04:00I don't think Concord will ever change, and th...I don't think Concord will ever change, and the pond is on a preserve, but who knows?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-41275458551858598752012-08-24T15:25:12.974-04:002012-08-24T15:25:12.974-04:00And I get to edit out all the messy parts of my li...And I get to edit out all the messy parts of my life. :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-67824723796365528112012-08-24T15:24:28.300-04:002012-08-24T15:24:28.300-04:00"just big enough for a man and his thoughts&q..."just big enough for a man and his thoughts"--love that!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-44825879188004055222012-08-24T15:23:55.862-04:002012-08-24T15:23:55.862-04:00I was inspired too--it's a special place.I was inspired too--it's a special place.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-5626340105398300352012-08-24T14:49:15.508-04:002012-08-24T14:49:15.508-04:00I'm glad to see that Walden Pond is still so i...I'm glad to see that Walden Pond is still so idyllically beautiful. I had heard that encroaching development was endangering the area.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-2336655386682231722012-08-24T14:29:56.520-04:002012-08-24T14:29:56.520-04:00What a surprise! What a surprise! rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474723200653576051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-23407365868477559982012-08-24T14:15:54.552-04:002012-08-24T14:15:54.552-04:00What a fab place.I love sharing your landscape pic...What a fab place.I love sharing your landscape pictures and getting a glimpse of where you live and holiday.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462752559193522943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-17068074514962008012012-08-24T11:56:25.385-04:002012-08-24T11:56:25.385-04:00I love this. I too thought it was a pond just big...I love this. I too thought it was a pond just big enough for a man and his thoughts.<br /><br />Well kept secret.<br /><br />xo Janeflwrjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905305551745652868noreply@blogger.com