tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post1164359160944997740..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: Moving on down the roadTravels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-73675042816678390952011-02-16T15:07:39.508-06:002011-02-16T15:07:39.508-06:00It is Spanish Moss as everyone has said but don...It is Spanish Moss as everyone has said but don't expect to find it on Vancouver Island.<br />Spanish-moss is limited to Central and South America and the southeastern United States, from Florida to Texas.Edhttp://edwardfrey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-51303641034120741812011-01-18T11:06:37.013-06:002011-01-18T11:06:37.013-06:00Glad to see the rest area is open again. It's...Glad to see the rest area is open again. It's been closed the last few trips we've made between Austin and Baton Rouge. Sounds like Primeaux is taking good care of you. Hope it continues!Carol Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12120710780618404080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-55526741908731003902011-01-18T10:21:36.897-06:002011-01-18T10:21:36.897-06:00You're lucky the rest stop was open, many have...You're lucky the rest stop was open, many have been closed for a couple of years following the hurricanes that came thru. Great state to try some seafood gumbo to. <br />JanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-13991615131782560952011-01-18T09:25:27.523-06:002011-01-18T09:25:27.523-06:00Isn't that a great rest stop? We stopped ther...Isn't that a great rest stop? We stopped there on our first trip to LA, too - and took a photo of the sign warning about alligators in the little lake. I just couldn't wrap my head around the notion that alligators exist outside of zoos and Disneyland!Laurie and Odelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08160352835343733761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-76019320135685811452011-01-18T08:18:52.778-06:002011-01-18T08:18:52.778-06:00Godspeed to you, my friend! I hope these repairs ...Godspeed to you, my friend! I hope these repairs go smoothly. Bring up the other emergency repair issue in ID--maybe there is a connection. I think the freezer on the bottom makes more sense.Mrs Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11727732079548397589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-5431961390926530452011-01-18T07:58:46.066-06:002011-01-18T07:58:46.066-06:00I think you will fall in love with Louisiana...The...I think you will fall in love with Louisiana...The beauty of the bayous, mossy trees...history..seafood...and great birding...Can I just say...I LOVE LOUISIANA!!!!Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-36738776002228734692011-01-18T06:06:28.930-06:002011-01-18T06:06:28.930-06:00Glad you had pleasant and safe travels Judy. I ho...Glad you had pleasant and safe travels Judy. I hope your repairs go wells. From your description so far, it seems like you are in good hands.<br /><br />John<br /><a href="http://relaxedrush.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">relaxedrush.blogspot.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13126827057034325406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-26179414082552694672011-01-18T00:07:00.386-06:002011-01-18T00:07:00.386-06:00Hope the repairs go well and quickly.Hope the repairs go well and quickly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263191567454481794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-87604281065522779672011-01-17T23:30:46.911-06:002011-01-17T23:30:46.911-06:00Looks like a nice rest stop. When we toured the ne...Looks like a nice rest stop. When we toured the new RV's on display at Indio alot of them had regular full size refrigerators. All that room will be nice.Wayne and Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707083374034910289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-51265427759440667842011-01-17T23:29:14.864-06:002011-01-17T23:29:14.864-06:00have fun in Louisianna!!!..even though you are par...have fun in Louisianna!!!..even though you are parked in a service area!!Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-33334528561972600252011-01-17T22:05:10.868-06:002011-01-17T22:05:10.868-06:00Suire's south of Kaplan, LA had some pretty go...Suire's south of Kaplan, LA had some pretty good Po Boy sandwiches when we were there. Don't let the look of the place turn you off the food was great.JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016073653349776611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-767468579428536822011-01-17T22:03:55.164-06:002011-01-17T22:03:55.164-06:00I think we stopped at that very same rest area you...I think we stopped at that very same rest area you did just after entering Louisianna back in late 2004. I do remember the Moss.Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-68018584293268586772011-01-17T21:14:24.299-06:002011-01-17T21:14:24.299-06:00This is probably a good time of the year to be in ...This is probably a good time of the year to be in Louisiana, Are you much into touring plantation homes? Seems like there should be some there.Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-48773423272223811532011-01-17T20:55:52.151-06:002011-01-17T20:55:52.151-06:00It's Spanish Moss I think. We have lots of it...It's Spanish Moss I think. We have lots of it up on Vancouver Island.<br /><br />Glad to see your trip went well and I hope the repairs do to!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-17465859810908134822011-01-17T19:56:04.765-06:002011-01-17T19:56:04.765-06:00Yes, that part of the country, in fact, most of th...Yes, that part of the country, in fact, most of the deep South, is rife with Spanish moss, so that would be my guess, too. I love Louisiana. I couldn't live there with the mugginess in the summer, but it is one of my favorite places to visit. Cajun country is so fascinating!<br /><br />How long will you be there? I hope it's a shot time, given the restrictions of your movement.Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-35961597314149380192011-01-17T19:49:40.687-06:002011-01-17T19:49:40.687-06:00We've always called it Spanish Moss too. Soun...We've always called it Spanish Moss too. Sounds as though you had a pleasant trip. Hope all your repairs go smoothly and that you are on the road again soon. Enjoy the Po'Boy search!<br /><br />Kerri in AL :-)Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098792570407360089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-63693528166776010472011-01-17T19:09:01.736-06:002011-01-17T19:09:01.736-06:00Glad you made all safe and sound. I love the look...Glad you made all safe and sound. I love the look of the trees with the moss hanging down. We love Louisiana. Hope you enjoy your stay.pidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14392703561667529032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-81774401387485175242011-01-17T19:06:07.994-06:002011-01-17T19:06:07.994-06:00I'm glad to here you made it safely to your ne...I'm glad to here you made it safely to your new state, Louisiana. I've never been there, either. I reallly like that photo of the Louisiana sign with the water in the background. Good luck with your repairs.Carol Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428623116947826625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-46171559944114920272011-01-17T18:46:01.879-06:002011-01-17T18:46:01.879-06:00That's pretty nice, to be able to stay in the ...That's pretty nice, to be able to stay in the rig during repairs. <br /><br />I never knew the Latin name - we just called it Spanish moss. I grew up thinking it was a parasite, but just learned that it doesn't harm trees at all. Is that a Live Oak?The Good Luck Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448071993000984393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-66806209425407606412011-01-17T18:45:57.250-06:002011-01-17T18:45:57.250-06:00I believe it's Spanish Moss but I could be wro...I believe it's Spanish Moss but I could be wrong.<br />Hope you don't have too long of an extended stay in the parking lot this time. ;-)Robbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022234110520917314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-46835935657934123812011-01-17T18:37:53.991-06:002011-01-17T18:37:53.991-06:00Glad you had a pleasant and uneventful trip. And, ...Glad you had a pleasant and uneventful trip. And, now you have ME trying to remember the name of the moss....<br />DeannaPetDochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005405116520406028noreply@blogger.com