tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post7861889986394482073..comments2024-03-28T21:18:33.847-04:00Comments on Travels With Birds: Trip to Panama - Part 1 (01 - 03 April 2019)David M. Gascoigne,http://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-72485427702852688262019-05-03T08:52:02.292-04:002019-05-03T08:52:02.292-04:00Thanks for this. John is not willing to engage in ...Thanks for this. John is not willing to engage in silent prayer, as so many others do, he wants it his way or no way, with a public recital and everyone holding hands. This was a huge issue for me in Cuba when we were privileged to be invited into a local home, in a Communist country, with no endorsement of religion, and John insisted on doing it HIS way in THEIR home. The shock on the faces of our hosts was very evident. David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-52632927580267155202019-05-03T08:33:50.175-04:002019-05-03T08:33:50.175-04:00Just so you know -- some of us who consider oursel...Just so you know -- some of us who consider ourselves Christian are uncomfortable with public displays of piety, as well. I've been with people who prefer to offer prayers before meals, but who do it simply and in a low-keyed manner. I certainly never have encountered anyone intent on coercing someone else to join in. That's just odd. <br /><br />That aside, I loved seeing the accomodations, including the forest lunch. There's such an overwhelming wealth of birds, it's almost hard to focus. I was delighted by the Agouti, and amazed by the behavior of the butterflies. Of the birds, I was especially taken with the black and white owls. Clearly, you had more than one kind of buffet on this trip!<br /><br /><br /><br />All that aside, shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-84574363067244197112019-04-24T11:49:47.373-04:002019-04-24T11:49:47.373-04:00Such a wealth of bird life, David. It's the sl...Such a wealth of bird life, David. It's the sloth, though, that really stands out to me. They seem very zen.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-86156059920049516292019-04-23T21:04:12.287-04:002019-04-23T21:04:12.287-04:00She does indeed, Jeanie. One of the first things t...She does indeed, Jeanie. One of the first things that attracted me to her,David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-66093548497845132752019-04-23T20:49:47.531-04:002019-04-23T20:49:47.531-04:00I love sloths so I'm so glad you showed one! A...I love sloths so I'm so glad you showed one! And that Tamandua and the Agouti (?) were both great. Of course your birds are always fabulous. Miriam has just the best smile ever! And your hotel room looks lovely. And oh, do I ever feel for the memory card loss!<br /><br />As for John -- well, that just hurts to hear that someone who claims to be Christian would do something so uncharitable, unkind, intolerant and plain rude. I feel for Geraldine who must have been stuck in the middle. (Wonder if he got read the riot act. I wouldn't have been able to keep my mouth shut on that one.) I find that kind of behavior very shocking, childish and petulant but even more, very sad. I'm sorry you had to experience it.<br /><br />Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-34449956604302469372019-04-23T10:26:03.463-04:002019-04-23T10:26:03.463-04:00i came back to finish part 1, this is a great acc...i came back to finish part 1, this is a great account of your trip. i see you shared the joy of picture taking with miriam, you both photographed some beautiful and unique birds!! i enjoyed seeing and reading about the butterflies...i have seen the 2nd butterfly many times in butterfly houses, i looked in my books but could not come up with a name!!<br /><br />your friend john is not really your friend, good that you found that out now. l have been forced in to prayer circles and was so uncomfortable, i was not brave enough to say anything!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-78307039200391996032019-04-23T10:03:53.044-04:002019-04-23T10:03:53.044-04:00Still might not be a recovery problem, David. It&#...Still might not be a recovery problem, David. It's amazing what can be recovered with clever software - give it a try!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-60721754282738489942019-04-23T06:45:40.322-04:002019-04-23T06:45:40.322-04:00You know what, Richard, it really didn't. I su...You know what, Richard, it really didn't. I suppose we compartmentalized it somewhat in our mind and ignored it. There was so much to see and do, and many other interesting, kind people on the trip. Now what happened when we returned is another matter and will be covered when I get to the final stage of my report. As far as the lost pictures are concerned, Miriam continued to use the same card, and she thinks that might be a problem in terms of recovery of the lost images.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-29579896283932078462019-04-23T06:19:55.358-04:002019-04-23T06:19:55.358-04:00Hi David. Sorry to take so long to get round to vi...Hi David. Sorry to take so long to get round to visiting your blog. I'm only just catching up with things that went by the board whilst I had my month of incapacitation.<br /><br />I'm so sorry to hear of John's 'unchristian' attitude. It must have put somewhat of a blight on your holiday.<br /><br />This blog post makes this Panama lodge sound mouthwateringly attractive - such an amazing variety of wildlife on the doorstep!<br /><br />To echo Kees's words. Next time, just put the card to one side, and then use recovery software when you get home. Coincidentally, for the first time in a couple of years, I accidentally erased some images on a card yesterday. I used software called RecoveRx and got the lot back - YOU WILL PROBABLY BE ABLE TO USE THIS NOW IF YOU CAN REMEMBER WHICH CARD IT WAS AND YOU HAVEN'T FORMATTED IT YET - the only problem is that you'll have to dig through all the images it comes up with in order to find the 'lost' ones.<br /><br />My love to you both - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-48733558644773566742019-04-22T20:53:18.330-04:002019-04-22T20:53:18.330-04:00Thank you, Sallie.Thank you, Sallie.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-10604371472043999782019-04-22T20:48:48.278-04:002019-04-22T20:48:48.278-04:00My grandmother always used to say, "You have ...My grandmother always used to say, "You have to be bigger than they are." David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-66367043878058687322019-04-22T15:59:46.167-04:002019-04-22T15:59:46.167-04:00Hi Both,
After such an unfortunate start to your t...Hi Both,<br />After such an unfortunate start to your trip, all the remainder appears to have run very well. <br />Why do some people set themselves on a pedestal, they only set themselves up to be knocked off<br />What a wonderful place to visit with such a variety of birdlife, and you have certainly given us some excellent images.<br />You also appear to have been lucky with the guide.<br />All the best, JohnTitus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-5250016858097520092019-04-22T15:59:14.326-04:002019-04-22T15:59:14.326-04:00First, it took me a few minutes to process the chi...First, it took me a few minutes to process the childish and vindictive behavior of your (former) “friend”. I can’t believe that any kind of Christian would recommend or approve (though no personal experience with such beliefs for many years,).... Second, your posts, especially your travel ones, are to me more like good books than most the usual picture blogs I visit (the ones like my own), therefore, while I am in awe of the amazing photos you both take, I am not expecting a photo with every fascinating paragraph! Still I empathize with Miriam, because I have been known to cry and swear over losing my mediocre photos! ... Third and most important, I completely enjoyed every word and picture and remain in awe of the wonders you encounter ! Thank you for all. Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14270588850092355358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-41487818413963035662019-04-22T11:26:16.697-04:002019-04-22T11:26:16.697-04:00What a marvelous trip! So many birds to see that ...What a marvelous trip! So many birds to see that i have never seen, and even a few nice mammals. I enjoyed reading about your trip. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-84127828758144171152019-04-22T10:14:02.665-04:002019-04-22T10:14:02.665-04:00A shame the trip started out the way it did but i&...A shame the trip started out the way it did but i'm pleased you didn't let it spoil things for you and very frustrating with the photos, we've all done it unfortunately. I have to say I love the butterflies, I'd be happy to share my fruit!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16453290738987000802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-90768843679170500502019-04-22T07:09:34.142-04:002019-04-22T07:09:34.142-04:00Hello, David, I agree that as you write 'custo...Hello, David, I agree that as you write 'customs and immigration officers around the world are chosen for their surliness'- I noticed the same thing. Your photos are amazing, I'm sorry Myriam's loss, but many others are interesting. I liked this one of Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth and the bird White-tailed Trogon is very pretty. <br /><br />Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-66462570280110345472019-04-22T04:49:02.025-04:002019-04-22T04:49:02.025-04:00Hi David - gosh ... someone needs some lessons on ...Hi David - gosh ... someone needs some lessons on charitable understanding ... I'd be heaving! The guides sounds amazing as too the friends you saw. Wonderful photographs - just sorry for Miriam and I hate to say it - us all! ... about a wobble with the fingers and losing those early photos. <br /><br />I was interested to know you were allowed to take sandwiches on board ... while at the lodge - broccoli and avocado sound an interesting mix for a salad ... but fresh is always best - thanks for such a full post: stacks of birds - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-81148509392860124572019-04-22T03:28:32.242-04:002019-04-22T03:28:32.242-04:00Wow - on many levels! I there is a space (and Sal...Wow - on many levels! I there is a space (and Sal says 'yes',) I/we would be interested in a trip!<br /><br />As they say in Yorkshire - there's nowt so strange as folk!!<br /><br />cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne<br /><br />PS: can guarantee no such behaviour in Mont Albert!!!Stewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-51539089586703212452019-04-21T20:32:55.555-04:002019-04-21T20:32:55.555-04:00Wow. Being agnostic myself, I am very insulted whe...Wow. Being agnostic myself, I am very insulted when people feel they need to push their own religious views on me. That wasn't very Christian of him leave you behind, doesn't being Christian mean you turn the other cheek? Love all the birds and the sloth too. My name is Erika.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04834435573574156495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-42756467022757187402019-04-21T19:08:23.508-04:002019-04-21T19:08:23.508-04:00Tienes razón, Teresa!Tienes razón, Teresa!David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-28468857292625877902019-04-21T18:34:16.476-04:002019-04-21T18:34:16.476-04:00Me encanta tu nuevo viaje a Panamá, hay aves preci...Me encanta tu nuevo viaje a Panamá, hay aves preciosas. El comportamiento de John no me parece bien. Me alegra que lo pasaran bien con otros amigos. Besitos.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02402717341051324422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-7142734168421644392019-04-21T18:10:06.510-04:002019-04-21T18:10:06.510-04:00Some amazing birds! And how awesome is the sloth!?...Some amazing birds! And how awesome is the sloth!?!?Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217603442534914217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-45393188994222658192019-04-21T16:13:45.999-04:002019-04-21T16:13:45.999-04:00Gracias, Montse.Gracias, Montse.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-5609032713097242222019-04-21T14:50:17.088-04:002019-04-21T14:50:17.088-04:00Hello David, such beautiful photos from your trip!...Hello David, such beautiful photos from your trip! It looks fantastic,<br />Wishing you a continous happy easter,<br /><br />Best regards, Idablooming home and gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308505789512917766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-73029593526597255072019-04-21T14:28:15.219-04:002019-04-21T14:28:15.219-04:00Wonderful report and beautiful photos. The birds ...Wonderful report and beautiful photos. The birds are so colourful and nice to see.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250609752743750337noreply@blogger.com