tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post1776358163804966140..comments2024-03-27T08:04:32.234-04:00Comments on Big Dude's Eclectic Ramblings: Marco Island VacationBig Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-67414494025640408912011-10-16T17:20:50.912-04:002011-10-16T17:20:50.912-04:00I remember the turtle wranglers from my days in Fl...I remember the turtle wranglers from my days in Florida, mainly because they were often the only other people out on the beach at dawn when I was paddling out to go surfing. But back then, they didn't put up the silt fences, they just blocked off the nest from beachgoers.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861482393432330011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-68907249928922184232011-10-13T18:10:05.955-04:002011-10-13T18:10:05.955-04:00This is totally awesome but I'm so jealous of ...This is totally awesome but I'm so jealous of that great view on this rainy, chilly day here. I've read many articles regarding the turtles and nature never ceases to amaze me. <br />We had a huge, probably 15 pound, snapping turtle in the street in front of our house this summer. He came from the creek next to us and it was not easy for Bill and a couple of guys to move him. He hissed and snapped like mad. <br /><br />This is so great that there are programs to protect the turtles there. I imagine it is no easy job. The header shot is fantastic, love that beach and water!!!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-4200260657191210672011-10-13T13:52:27.610-04:002011-10-13T13:52:27.610-04:00Glad to hear that they are working hard to save th...Glad to hear that they are working hard to save the turtles/eggs... That's awesome... Wish we humans did more to help other critters on this earth....<br /><br />Great pictures... Looks like a great place on Marco Island.<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-90251759019948309922011-10-13T12:39:48.290-04:002011-10-13T12:39:48.290-04:00Larry, Nice view in your header photograph! It al...Larry, Nice view in your header photograph! It almost makes me want to visit Floriday... Take Care, Big Daddy DaveDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419231123238788903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-89675995160010018482011-10-13T12:35:20.201-04:002011-10-13T12:35:20.201-04:00Awesome experience ehh?Awesome experience ehh?janet copenhaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00131858950994346777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-6274001820178055132011-10-13T11:18:36.608-04:002011-10-13T11:18:36.608-04:00I wish we could have seen them after they hatched ...I wish we could have seen them after they hatched and made their way tot he water. Great post, Larry!Katherine Roberts Aucoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454975337867383578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-14586642988196516912011-10-13T10:49:05.913-04:002011-10-13T10:49:05.913-04:00I love turtles... even though my post this week is...I love turtles... even though my post this week is about a soup using them! I personally can't imagine it since I find them incredible beasts. <br /><br />Just saved a big snapper that was crossing the road before the hurricane...even though he was not happy about it. Pushed him into a box I had in my trunk with a bag and he was snapping the whole time!!!<br /><br />I set him by the pond and when I came back he was gone. I felt like a good person for doing it. Bravo to helping them!!!Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-7997914562676908692011-10-13T07:34:52.144-04:002011-10-13T07:34:52.144-04:00I had no idea we were going to so much trouble for...I had no idea we were going to so much trouble for those turtles. Fabulous! I have a friend who spends his summer protecting the Piping Plovers.Lea Annhttp://www.highlandsranchfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-66389617601348049092011-10-13T06:57:20.220-04:002011-10-13T06:57:20.220-04:00How cool that you are there to see this Larry. I&#...How cool that you are there to see this Larry. I've only read about it and it was on the South Carolina coast in the barrier islands. The people that set this up take their jobs of the turtles very seriously I've read. What a heartwarming thing. Thanks for sharing what many of us will never see in person.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-85720459270003151982011-10-13T06:32:47.232-04:002011-10-13T06:32:47.232-04:00It's about time humans did something to help t...It's about time humans did something to help the wildlife population! Looks like a fabulous place to vacation!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.com