tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post7976345421625831935..comments2024-02-20T04:46:57.226-08:00Comments on Metamorphosis Road: A Delightful Trip Into Hell!Metamorphosis Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-51830534186412742692015-07-02T09:05:14.581-07:002015-07-02T09:05:14.581-07:00We've found that we have to reapply natural re...We've found that we have to reapply natural repellents every hour or two when we're under attack. But they're so much safer than DEET, which I refuse to use! We're still searching for the perfect, safe repellent. Covering up every inch of skin helps, and I've also found that mosquitoes love dark colors so I always wear light colors in buggy territory. Thanks for your favorites, we'll try them. :-) Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-713716862944011162015-06-30T19:30:14.235-07:002015-06-30T19:30:14.235-07:00This is The Life, isn't it?! Hiking every day ...This is The Life, isn't it?! Hiking every day you want to...priceless!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-65965308212638782852015-06-30T19:21:10.880-07:002015-06-30T19:21:10.880-07:00Very interesting hike! I love the combination of ...Very interesting hike! I love the combination of lush green and the very pretty rock cliffs. I love how Hans blended right into the scenery. So sorry to hear about the mosquitoes and the ticks. Makes me itch just reading about them. Hope you didn't bring any home:) Looked like a super day:) But then any day on the trail is great! John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-68747347166683211152015-06-30T14:48:19.361-07:002015-06-30T14:48:19.361-07:00Natrapel seems to work pretty well, but it is kind...Natrapel seems to work pretty well, but it is kind of oily. We also have one from Walmart that contains Pecaridin and seems to work okay but we don't like the wimpy pump sprayer. We've only used these when there are relatively few mosquito's around...I don't know if they would hold up well under a heavy onslaught!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-39140689381756629992015-06-30T14:40:44.779-07:002015-06-30T14:40:44.779-07:00So funny that you're thinking about dressing H...So funny that you're thinking about dressing Hans for photo ops on the trail! I've had the same thought about Eric, because he often wears browns and greens and blends in with the landscape. That's a lush and beautiful hike, but those tall grasses definitely look like tick hotels. Ick. We only use natural insect repellents, too -- have you found a favorite? Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-39410583291276596682015-06-30T11:55:59.080-07:002015-06-30T11:55:59.080-07:00Fortunately a little natural bug repelant goes a l...Fortunately a little natural bug repelant goes a long way when there are just a few mosquito's...I hope it kind of repels the ticks too!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-37652744596955613142015-06-30T11:54:33.649-07:002015-06-30T11:54:33.649-07:00I really need to start dressing him for the trail....I really need to start dressing him for the trail...I like having a colorful human sized perspective in some shots!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-39261316156375544222015-06-30T11:53:26.148-07:002015-06-30T11:53:26.148-07:00Yeah, ticks freak me out...I feel itchy all the ti...Yeah, ticks freak me out...I feel itchy all the time just thinking aboutthem!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-41235281218006950532015-06-30T11:52:51.884-07:002015-06-30T11:52:51.884-07:00We are falling in love with this area! So glad we ...We are falling in love with this area! So glad we came here.Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-85537817486865716682015-06-30T11:52:29.094-07:002015-06-30T11:52:29.094-07:00Yep, get the hard part over with first!Yep, get the hard part over with first!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-58440559585099849932015-06-30T09:41:10.711-07:002015-06-30T09:41:10.711-07:00I chuckled at your end comment as I saw those lush...I chuckled at your end comment as I saw those lush green grasses I was thinking "hmmm wonder if the skeeters were bad?" Lovely hike though for sure!MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-82292364776818870642015-06-30T08:14:05.394-07:002015-06-30T08:14:05.394-07:00I'm happy to know there's so much green in...I'm happy to know there's so much green in Hell - Hans really does blend in very well there :-) Your photos are beautiful. I especially like the one of the bottom of the canyon and the creek. I always wonder what it is about that one spot that allowed the single flower to grow - it's a lovely Lily.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-57078553831058098952015-06-30T07:21:26.922-07:002015-06-30T07:21:26.922-07:00We missed that trail when we were there. Looks gre...We missed that trail when we were there. Looks great, minus the bugs! I am still on high alert for ticks after my recent bite!<br />GayleJim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-77173829135139909202015-06-29T19:49:38.849-07:002015-06-29T19:49:38.849-07:00Oh the Black Hills look amazing this year! I know...Oh the Black Hills look amazing this year! I know it's all that rain they've gotten there. Beautiful hike and I enjoyed hiking it with you. :)Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00805197763483105000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-49517962449516399572015-06-29T19:31:42.408-07:002015-06-29T19:31:42.408-07:00A beautiful hike. I loved that you hiked the hard ...A beautiful hike. I loved that you hiked the hard part first. TravelBug-Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974719934652737928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-80561265038464368102015-06-29T19:08:24.085-07:002015-06-29T19:08:24.085-07:00I know, I might end up losing him out on the trail...I know, I might end up losing him out on the trail! I need to dress him when we go into the field! ;-)<br /><br />Glad we could help!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-524538634394089882015-06-29T19:07:11.560-07:002015-06-29T19:07:11.560-07:00Haven't tried the pants in socks routine yet, ...Haven't tried the pants in socks routine yet, but it does make sense!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-86375268227229144512015-06-29T18:47:29.315-07:002015-06-29T18:47:29.315-07:00Hey, if Hans keeps wearing those colors to blend i...Hey, if Hans keeps wearing those colors to blend in he'd be difficult to locate :) The delicate bridge was showing an upside down heart opening, very nice. <br />Once again Im so glad that you are ahead of us, we definitely have lots of choices now. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-40568762940025330452015-06-29T17:51:20.458-07:002015-06-29T17:51:20.458-07:00Your great pictures show this to be a terrific hik...Your great pictures show this to be a terrific hike and one I'd never heard of when we were out at Jewel/Wind/Custer area. Thanks for taking me along. Ticks really are a problem although I actually don't mind them as much as mosquitoes. The latter itch me to death but the former I can find in the evening after a hike if I'm careful. Do you wear your sox outside your pants legs and your shirts tucked in? Both good ideas in tick country.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.com