tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post6053791903008835309..comments2024-03-28T12:15:59.787+01:00Comments on Beyond the Lone Islands: Weekend Reflections - Water DayDawnTreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-1870702641066505512019-08-25T18:52:51.540+02:002019-08-25T18:52:51.540+02:00Sandra, there have been swimming competitions in t...Sandra, there have been swimming competitions in the river before (and I probably posted photos of some too) but I think the 'Water Day' as such is a new event (or at least that's the impression I got from reading about it in the newspaper today).DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-82510757877425655742019-08-25T18:48:19.631+02:002019-08-25T18:48:19.631+02:00I suppose you're right Amy. As I was only pass...I suppose you're right Amy. As I was only passing and had no idea about the schedule for the day, I did not hang around to find out...DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-80546980447082493122019-08-25T18:43:30.516+02:002019-08-25T18:43:30.516+02:00Yes I suppose that's the point. From an articl...Yes I suppose that's the point. From an article in the newspaper today it seems that Water Day is a new event, although I know there have been swimming competitions etc in the river before. DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-88923458020909910972019-08-25T14:16:49.438+02:002019-08-25T14:16:49.438+02:00I never thought about swimmers in this water, I ha...I never thought about swimmers in this water, I have seen those steps and the water over the years. I did not know just how big the statue is, now I do. love the ball reflectionMadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-7361070474943221662019-08-25T08:12:21.418+02:002019-08-25T08:12:21.418+02:00So much to see there, um the goalposts above the w...So much to see there, um the goalposts above the water could be about water polo?Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17076349937962262361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-26666370720936907192019-08-25T00:51:23.834+02:002019-08-25T00:51:23.834+02:00seems like a fun event. nice shots.seems like a fun event. nice shots.Klarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807215771689188389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-22300407209832937142019-08-24T23:35:59.779+02:002019-08-24T23:35:59.779+02:00What a lovely idea. What a lovely idea. Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-47731465638257727522019-08-24T20:17:41.246+02:002019-08-24T20:17:41.246+02:00What a lovely event! I do remember Bodhi very well...What a lovely event! I do remember Bodhi very well. Good reflection of the goal and balls! I would for sure have gone to this!Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-62604928235566180432019-08-24T19:04:12.393+02:002019-08-24T19:04:12.393+02:00I well remember the bust in the water, but you'...I well remember the bust in the water, but you're right - its size is much more evident with the boat for comparison.<br />Water Day sounds like a good idea to raise awareness of how important it is that we treat water as the treasure it is, if that is what's behind the celebration.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.com