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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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South Sandwich Isles Far from land, in southern seas Where penguins nest in colonies And giant petrels haunt the skies With six foot wing spans, also lies, Vast rookeries of gulls and tern, On cliffs above the ocean's churn. This chain of islands is remote And seldom visited by boat. Eight months of the year, held fast By sea ice's frigid grasp! They're raked by storms so fierce and strong, You'd think that nothing would belong On such a harsh, unfriendly shore, But even fur seals, by the score, Seem to like these isles to breed. Perhaps because there is no need To fear intrusion there by man. They all survive as best they can. The world's not finished with this spot, For volcanoes, steaming hot, Spew forth lava, clouds of ash Above tectonic plates that clash And creep three inches every year. It seems there is a lot to fear, Yet all these creatures like it here! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Sounds like you have been traveling to far off places and describing it all for us. Lovely pictures. Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: Thanks! I have never been to the South Sandwich Islands, but just read a book about them. Very interesting! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
Dear Betty, It's so wonderful that you share your gift with others. This is so great to read. love, Barb |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
he he I just went back and read this again. That's not a giant "pretzel" that haunts the sky! Dah. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Barb: No, I don't think there are any "pretzels" in those islands! Thanks a lot for commenting and glad you enjoyed this. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ Now if man just doesn't find it and decide to ruin it ... maybe those animals will still be there in the future~ LOL @ Barb !! PRETZELS indeed~  Hi MY RONNIE~  Thank you for the GORGEOUS St. Patty's Day card !!  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
as usual, a stunning nature piece. nicely done dear lady. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: I rather suspect and hope, the weather is not agreeable with mankind living there!! Ron sends his love and is glad you enjoyed the card! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
pegasus111: Thank you! It's always nice to hear from you. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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