Wonderful video. We are country folk as well and we highly appreciate the freedom and beauty of country living & I always enjoy good country videos. God bless!
Progress what can anyone do... Where I once lived it was wooded and nice but not anymore so I moved further out... They can't take the country out of the Girl but the Developers can take the Land from the Girl, "That's for Damn sure!"
I don't like the idea that it's going to be gone (access). We love the water and nature, don't we? I like the leaves. So the water is clean enough to wash out your shoes? Can you walk barefoot through it? Does it ever freeze in Florida? Are there ever ducks?
@RiverBirch1967 I am hoping that when the surrounding property (approx 40 acres of farmland) is finally sold that the developers will keep the woods as green space. I am fairly confident that they will, because the wooded portion is filled with deep ravines and would be difficult to build on. I would think that a smart developer could build eco friendly (green) homes with lots of solar and geothermal use and grant the residents access to their own nature preserve. Just an idea. What do I know?
@RiverBirch1967 It's muddy in some spots and clean rock bottom in others. I walk bare foot in it! I've seen waterfowl in Thorpe Creek.
As for Florida freezes, there are several nights every winter that drop into the twenty's and teens. I saw snow on Jan 19, 1978. It snowed all the way down to Miami that morning. About a 1/4". Barely enough to scrape up a few snowballs. My Mama told me stories of Lake Okeechobee crusting over with ice for several hundred yards out, but it never lasted the day.
You have a unique way of saying things. I like Thorpe Creek quite well. It looks peaceful and the fact that it changes makes it fascinating. You picked a good hangout spot. Deer and birds! What a joy. I'd take a lunch out there and spend the day. I
@RiverBirch1967 Oh my dear, not just deer and birds, but possum, raccoon,
red fox, coyotes, turkey, pheasant, a rumored wolf and wolverines (I've never seen those two), and some type of very large owl, which I have seen on two occasions, but only for a few very short seconds. He has at least a six foot wingspan, and creates his own holes through the tree canopy when he leaves. He's awesome, and to me, one of the scariest creatures back there. Yes I do love it in those woods.
I believe it to be a Great Horned Owl, although I've only seen her from the back. The females are larger, officially they are capable of a 60" wing span (5'), but I'm telling you, this is a big bird. As I said, when she leaves the scene, she punches a hole through the foliage, no attempt at finesse, pure bird power, and I suppose that abilities such as that are why they are very long lived animals.They are formidable predators, and very strong and tough and extremely intelligent.
@RiverBirch1967 You would want to see her. Some day when I have access to better photographic equipment, I would love to get some good footage of her. She is magnificent. Heart stopping, but magnificent.
Hi in the mud. LOL. I like your dog and Thorpe Creek is a place I would like. It looks to be full of mysterious paths. I have my best friend coming over so I'm cutting this short but can hardly wait to watch all of it!!!! Be back soon!
Wonderful video. We are country folk as well and we highly appreciate the freedom and beauty of country living & I always enjoy good country videos. God bless!
TheHollerwood 1 month ago
Progress what can anyone do... Where I once lived it was wooded and nice but not anymore so I moved further out... They can't take the country out of the Girl but the Developers can take the Land from the Girl, "That's for Damn sure!"
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DawnsEarlyFright 6 months ago
I don't like the idea that it's going to be gone (access). We love the water and nature, don't we? I like the leaves. So the water is clean enough to wash out your shoes? Can you walk barefoot through it? Does it ever freeze in Florida? Are there ever ducks?
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
@RiverBirch1967 I am hoping that when the surrounding property (approx 40 acres of farmland) is finally sold that the developers will keep the woods as green space. I am fairly confident that they will, because the wooded portion is filled with deep ravines and would be difficult to build on. I would think that a smart developer could build eco friendly (green) homes with lots of solar and geothermal use and grant the residents access to their own nature preserve. Just an idea. What do I know?
jamcrane3 1 year ago
@RiverBirch1967 It's muddy in some spots and clean rock bottom in others. I walk bare foot in it! I've seen waterfowl in Thorpe Creek.
As for Florida freezes, there are several nights every winter that drop into the twenty's and teens. I saw snow on Jan 19, 1978. It snowed all the way down to Miami that morning. About a 1/4". Barely enough to scrape up a few snowballs. My Mama told me stories of Lake Okeechobee crusting over with ice for several hundred yards out, but it never lasted the day.
jamcrane3 1 year ago
You have a unique way of saying things. I like Thorpe Creek quite well. It looks peaceful and the fact that it changes makes it fascinating. You picked a good hangout spot. Deer and birds! What a joy. I'd take a lunch out there and spend the day. I
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
@RiverBirch1967 Oh my dear, not just deer and birds, but possum, raccoon,
red fox, coyotes, turkey, pheasant, a rumored wolf and wolverines (I've never seen those two), and some type of very large owl, which I have seen on two occasions, but only for a few very short seconds. He has at least a six foot wingspan, and creates his own holes through the tree canopy when he leaves. He's awesome, and to me, one of the scariest creatures back there. Yes I do love it in those woods.
jamcrane3 1 year ago
@jamcrane3 I am not so sure I'd want to see that owl.....
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
I believe it to be a Great Horned Owl, although I've only seen her from the back. The females are larger, officially they are capable of a 60" wing span (5'), but I'm telling you, this is a big bird. As I said, when she leaves the scene, she punches a hole through the foliage, no attempt at finesse, pure bird power, and I suppose that abilities such as that are why they are very long lived animals.They are formidable predators, and very strong and tough and extremely intelligent.
jamcrane3 1 year ago
@RiverBirch1967 You would want to see her. Some day when I have access to better photographic equipment, I would love to get some good footage of her. She is magnificent. Heart stopping, but magnificent.
jamcrane3 1 year ago
Hi in the mud. LOL. I like your dog and Thorpe Creek is a place I would like. It looks to be full of mysterious paths. I have my best friend coming over so I'm cutting this short but can hardly wait to watch all of it!!!! Be back soon!
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago