tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post72464974633491175..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: Emeralds, Diamonds and Sapphires - Crater Lake, OregonJodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-48550415905499690182017-05-29T10:56:32.044-07:002017-05-29T10:56:32.044-07:00It's so strange to think of a place where they...It's so strange to think of a place where they want all the fish gone - glad you tried to do your part :-))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-10920090359819813582017-05-29T10:55:14.631-07:002017-05-29T10:55:14.631-07:00Thanks Gaelyn!! Beckies is a great little stopping...Thanks Gaelyn!! Beckies is a great little stopping spot - and right now it's the only one open :-)) Delicious homemade food after the beauty of the lake made for a perfect day.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-40670667523524632792017-05-29T07:34:56.888-07:002017-05-29T07:34:56.888-07:00It is a beautiful lake! We didn't catch any f...It is a beautiful lake! We didn't catch any fish when we were there, but we tried. Love those reflections! Birthday Pie. Love it. What a special day!DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-6605655984535897062017-05-28T20:24:56.224-07:002017-05-28T20:24:56.224-07:00Happy Birthday! What gorgeous places to visit for...Happy Birthday! What gorgeous places to visit for your special day. Sure glad you found Beckies. Even when I lived and worked in Oregon and visited Crater Lake I never saw that much snow. How exciting. Your photos are absolutely wonderful.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-91410864727843113092017-05-27T10:26:28.584-07:002017-05-27T10:26:28.584-07:00It was picture perfect for sure!It was picture perfect for sure!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-86797564279473270612017-05-27T10:25:55.352-07:002017-05-27T10:25:55.352-07:00Thanks Laurel. It's certainly starting out tha...Thanks Laurel. It's certainly starting out that way :-)) I'd love to put a foot in that water, but not sure I'd get much more of me in there!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-37719405862241243632017-05-27T10:24:43.805-07:002017-05-27T10:24:43.805-07:00Great image of your daughter! Since it was 90 in t...Great image of your daughter! Since it was 90 in the lower elevations I'm sure there were a lot more shorts visiting the snow that day too :-))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-91868742785919323622017-05-27T10:23:31.585-07:002017-05-27T10:23:31.585-07:00The rangers said there is always snow in May at Cr...The rangers said there is always snow in May at Crater, but not usually 9 feet. The rim road is usually open by July 4th. This year they anticipate several weeks past that. I think it comes back before Halloween, so not a long "open" season up there. Oh yes, german chocolate cake is a definite favorite as well :-))))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-8840966796370215452017-05-27T10:20:15.988-07:002017-05-27T10:20:15.988-07:00I agree about the Matterhorn! The lake is rare bec...I agree about the Matterhorn! The lake is rare because it is natural, rather than made from damming a river. We see so few natural lakes, this one was special - well both of them were.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-32191464065360552892017-05-27T10:19:13.732-07:002017-05-27T10:19:13.732-07:00It's wonderful to be back here for a couple mo...It's wonderful to be back here for a couple months - we love Oregon. Especially with all the "extra" water!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-77695882805482349682017-05-27T10:18:19.360-07:002017-05-27T10:18:19.360-07:00How sad to be there with all the smoke! You must c...How sad to be there with all the smoke! You must come back and see it together :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-43272475727009157462017-05-27T09:16:44.213-07:002017-05-27T09:16:44.213-07:00I was really surprised by how much snow there was,...I was really surprised by how much snow there was, making it an even more exciting visit. You'll love Diamond Lake I think. Not as many "noticeable" trails as in other areas, but I'm sure you'll find several to keep you busy :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-52546489661749742712017-05-27T07:39:45.057-07:002017-05-27T07:39:45.057-07:00What a fabulous birthday. Absolutely gorgeous sce...What a fabulous birthday. Absolutely gorgeous scenery and yummy coconut cream pie! <br />Love all the snow banks and the crystal clear blue water. Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-66246690219846327082017-05-26T21:22:56.484-07:002017-05-26T21:22:56.484-07:00What a glorious way to spend your birthday! Wishin...What a glorious way to spend your birthday! Wishing you a year filled with all of the adventures that make your heart and spirit happy. :-)) Wow, I've never seen Crater Lake with that much snow at this time of year. Your photos are gorgeous. Years ago I went swimming in the lake -- well, if you can call jumping in and jumping right back out swimming. It was ridiculously cold! :-) Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-72934837757295120502017-05-26T15:14:58.967-07:002017-05-26T15:14:58.967-07:00Happy birthday! Some of my favorite family picture...Happy birthday! Some of my favorite family pictures are standing there next to a snowdrift above Dave's head with our daughter wearing shorts over a swimsuit because of the solar heat in our car.Linda Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734450335251336493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-5215545031814512532017-05-26T14:35:07.871-07:002017-05-26T14:35:07.871-07:00Fabulous header picture! I am eating my heart ou...Fabulous header picture! I am eating my heart out over your being in Oregon where I’ve been trying to get to for the past 5 years. It’s just too far from cancer centers so far darn it. So thanks for taking me The words Rogue River, Crater Lake make my eyes light up. What a year to visit with the falls and water so full and high. Just love the road through the tall trees. But snow? Blocked by snow? Closed until July? Wow so how many weeks from July until the first snow fall? HA! Guess it’s clear I don’t know Oregon. Your pictures of Crater Lake are outstanding! I think it’s very lucky to see it with so much snow. Simply beautiful. Well done! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! You picked a great place to celebrate. And Coconut Cream Pie, my favorite too!! Are you a german chocolate cake fan as well???Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-24033938284571998752017-05-26T10:28:32.676-07:002017-05-26T10:28:32.676-07:00I had to laugh when you said there were screams in...I had to laugh when you said there were screams involved :-) And I love your photo of the napping fisherman. Mount Thielsen reminds me of Disney's Matterhorn ride. What makes Diamond Lake rare? Crater Lake is stunning with all of the snow!! What an awesome birthday you had this year :-)) Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-80718175053699240362017-05-26T06:48:20.585-07:002017-05-26T06:48:20.585-07:00I too am in love with Oregon's greenness! And ...I too am in love with Oregon's greenness! And the water! I don't believe I've ever seen Crater Lake with so much snow...truly stunning! What a wonderful way to spend your birthday!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-29147844653242355172017-05-26T05:41:59.038-07:002017-05-26T05:41:59.038-07:00My Dad lived near Crater Lake as a young man. I s...My Dad lived near Crater Lake as a young man. I saw Crater Lake with my family for the first time when I was about 17 years old. A couple years ago I was so excited to take the Cowboy back to Crater Lake--he went as a child. And so disappointed--the forest fire smoke was so thick the lake was almost obscured. Just an excuse to go back again!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-53535673598388398372017-05-25T22:08:03.140-07:002017-05-25T22:08:03.140-07:00Diamond Lake is gorgeous with the snow capped moun...Diamond Lake is gorgeous with the snow capped mountains around. Bill looks very content sitting there doing what he loves:) The rushing water is such a wonderful sound. You certainly understand the power the water has seeing the rapids. <br /><br />With so much snow at Crater Lake and the Rim Road closed, a visit from Bend is almost two and half hours. We plan to visit after Labor Day, but I really want to see all that snow!! I would love to make the trip now. So glad you made it and took lots of photos. Thanks for sharing!! It is gorgeous with so much snow. That snow bunny is so cute and blends right in:) We first visited on a motorcycle trip about 12 years ago. The road had just opened the week prior and this was the second week in June. There was still lots of snow. That first view of the brilliant blue is one I will never forget!! What a birthday treat!!John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-10358540988362303682017-05-25T18:59:22.134-07:002017-05-25T18:59:22.134-07:00Thanks Jeff. I truly was blown away by the unique ...Thanks Jeff. I truly was blown away by the unique beauty.<br />Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-5086305707553481472017-05-25T16:55:47.420-07:002017-05-25T16:55:47.420-07:00WOW! The reflections are a unique birthday gift f...WOW! The reflections are a unique birthday gift for you and thanks for sharing them with us. We've had the opportunity to stop several times and never/ever seen it as perfect as you show it.Jeff Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254493317843044109noreply@blogger.com