Mt. St. Helens

[Norry]

We drove there today and it was a very humbling experience. It's been 31 years since the eruption and I was amazed at not only how much has come back but at just how much hasn't. Hubby and I just sat for a long time taking it all in. It's definitely a site I recommend visiting if y'all get a chance.

 

[div]

wow Norry, sounds awesome and sad at the same time. Glad you got to see it though.

 

[TexasT]

Now is that over in that other Country ... what's the name of it .... oh yeah, West Texas?

TT

 

[technovapir]

Yes Norry, it's pretty amazing at st Helens. I haven't been there in a few years, but last time was pretty powerful.
Be sure to visit Mt Rainier too - because they've been saying for 30 years that she's agonna blow at some point, and you'll want to see her while she's still got her top on.

 

[Ever1ast]

Never been but always been intrigued by it. I have been to Pompeii though, and walked through the excavated city...it's unreal seeing the aftermath of a volcano eruption, even hundreds of years later.

Post some pics if you took any!

 

[SecondChance]

Sounds awesome, I have never made it up that way...but if I get the chance I will check it out, do post some pics if ya can, would love to them.

SC

 

[Norry]

Techno-We're headed up to Mt. Rainer tomorrow.
Dr. TT- Now you know there are no mountains in Texas--Just really big ant hills...
Ever1-Pompeii would be something to see. I've been to Italy but never made it there. I was stationed in Germany for 7 years and did a lot of traveling...I will say that in all my travels both at home and abroad the sites that affected me he most were when I visited the old Concentration Camps. Even today after 25+ years I can still deeply remember the feelings I had when I walked through the gates and be affected by it. I can only imagine what it was like for the folks who lived it.....

I've got loads of pixs that I'll post as soon as hubby gets them downloaded off the camera!

 

[technovapir]

Hey Norry, If you have good binoculars, take them to Mt Rainier. It's amazing how much wild life (Moose or something-I can't remember if it is elk or moose) (and sometimes hikers) you can see waaaaay up there if you look. I'm jealous. I am long overdue for a day at the mountain.

 

[Ever1ast]

Ever1-Pompeii would be something to see. I've been to Italy but never made it there. I was stationed in Germany for 7 years and did a lot of traveling...I will say that in all my travels both at home and abroad the sites that affected me he most were when I visited the old Concentration Camps. Even today after 25+ years I can still deeply remember the feelings I had when I walked through the gates and be affected by it. I can only imagine what it was like for the folks who lived it.....

I've got loads of pixs that I'll post as soon as hubby gets them downloaded off the camera!

+1 for living in Deutchland! I spent my first 18 years as an Army Brat. Lived in Heilbronn (Near Stuttgart) for the last few years of high school. Even met my wife over there.

I won't derail your thread any longer, but if I get some time today to scan some pics I'll look into starting an OT thread for some of us who've spent time overseas

 

[evilfrog]

I've never gotten very close to St.Helens, but it sure is eerie when it lets off a big plume. I'll get up there some day...

 

[txtumbleweed]

It is pretty awesome site from the air. I've flown over it a few times. You should take the drive all the way around Mt Ranier if you have the time. It is a beautiful ride and you can see the mountain at all angles.

 

[TexasT]

I've never gotten very close to St.Helens, but it sure is eerie when it lets off a big plume. I'll get up there some day...

I let off a big plume in WallyMart yesterday and had all the great, big, old ladies running for the doors.

LOL, they had to spray about one-third of the store with Febreze!

I was proud of me!

TT

 

[txtumbleweed]

I've never gotten very close to St.Helens, but it sure is eerie when it lets off a big plume. I'll get up there some day...

I'm surprised you haven't been there being as it is so close to you. I know lots of people in Seattle area that have lived there all their life and have never taken the drive around Mt Ranier or taken the drive around Mt Olympia through the rain forest either. It is funny people drive all the way across the US to see these sights and people that live there never do.

 

[SecondChance]

I let off a big plume in WallyMart yesterday and had all the great, big, old ladies running for the doors.

LOL, they had to spray about one-third of the store with Febreze!

I was proud of me!

TT

All ya gotta do is look at the fine print in his sig... it says everthing!!

SC

 

[Norry]

I let off a big plume in WallyMart yesterday and had all the great, big, old ladies running for the doors.

LOL, they had to spray about one-third of the store with Febreze!

I was proud of me!

TT

Soooo that explains the HAZMAT truck and all the people running around in yellow jumpsuits that I saw at Wally World yesterday......

 

[Norry]

+1 for living in Deutchland! I spent my first 18 years as an Army Brat. Lived in Heilbronn (Near Stuttgart) for the last few years of high school. Even met my wife over there.

I won't derail your thread any longer, but if I get some time today to scan some pics I'll look into starting an OT thread for some of us who've spent time overseas

No worries---you can derail anytime. I've found that some of the most interesting conversations arise out of hijacked threads

 

[technovapir]

I'm surprised you haven't been there being as it is so close to you. I know lots of people in Seattle area that have lived there all their life and have never taken the drive around Mt Ranier or taken the drive around Mt Olympia through the rain forest either. It is funny people drive all the way across the US to see these sights and people that live there never do.

I'll raise my hand. I've only been up to the Olympics perhaps twice...and never to the rainforest up there.
I even grew up over in Kitsap, which is pretty close to the Olympic Penninsula.

I did spend much of my youth going up to Mt Rainier though. I had never even heard of Mt St Helen until she blew up.
I've only been up the Space Needle a couple of times too. The Cascade Loop Highway is a beautiful drive, and I think I did that once too.
Ah well. What I really want to go see is Mt Rushmore...that's a trip for when we get our RV!

 

[SecondChance]

Very true txtumbleweed!!! I guess I am as guilty as any.... seems ya just never find the time to appreciate what is around you!!...

That really is a sad thing!!

SC

 

[txtumbleweed]

Very true txtumbleweed!!! I guess I am as guilty as any.... seems ya just never find the time to appreciate what is around you!!...

That really is a sad thing!!

SC

Very true I live about 5 miles from the Whitman Mission that I've read a lot about in History books but I've never been there either. lol Lot's of tourists go there everyday though.

 

[TexasT]

Very true txtumbleweed!!! I guess I am as guilty as any.... seems ya just never find the time to appreciate what is around you!!...

That really is a sad thing!!

SC

That's exactly what I tell my wife every day SecondChance!

TT