tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post3887809586097511575..comments2024-02-04T22:48:07.662-08:00Comments on FOLKWAYS NOTEBOOK: LOVE IN THE WOODSFolkways Note Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-40377209065764155432011-02-16T10:54:45.028-08:002011-02-16T10:54:45.028-08:00Laloofah -- thanks for the info on the Dremel too....Laloofah -- thanks for the info on the Dremel too.<br /><br />I went to the "Walk" -- like labyrinths of all sizes. Good for thinking.<br /><br />-- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-15046673359377869492011-02-15T17:15:40.347-08:002011-02-15T17:15:40.347-08:00Barbara, this is one example of a Dremel tool (the...Barbara, <a href="http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Tools/Pages/ToolDetail.aspx?pid=290-01+Tool" rel="nofollow">this</a> is one example of a Dremel tool (they make a variety of them - my mother swore by hers for doing all kinds of crafts and woodworking - but I thought I'd share the engraver tool, since we're talking about carving rocks!) <br /><br />I don't see myself doing any rock carving in the near future, but you can bet if I ever do, I'll post about it. :-) I love the "Walk in Peace" rock a little way down <a href="http://www.marinaraye.com/News.html?mgiToken=1K0312C43JF9F7E562K2" rel="nofollow">this page</a>, would love to have one like it.Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-14587942425020948222011-02-15T14:54:47.518-08:002011-02-15T14:54:47.518-08:00Dianne -- Personally I couldn't carve a beech ...Dianne -- Personally I couldn't carve a beech -- their beauty is seductive. Perhaps one reason lovers carve them. -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-1107664576025961702011-02-15T14:50:03.497-08:002011-02-15T14:50:03.497-08:00Brendan -- What makes a beech so inviting to carve...Brendan -- What makes a beech so inviting to carve is its lovely smooth bark -- like silk. No rough bark to deal with. Carvings stand out nicely against this type of bark. Thanks for the nice comments -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-56854271543223574452011-02-15T12:14:15.161-08:002011-02-15T12:14:15.161-08:00Wonderful. I don't know what we would do with...Wonderful. I don't know what we would do without Beech trees. I always learn something when I visit your site. Thanks. Dianneschmidleysscribblins.wordpress.comhttp://schmidleysscribblins.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-80538381615635577102011-02-15T11:49:18.881-08:002011-02-15T11:49:18.881-08:00Great bit of cultural anthropology, Barbara! Your ...Great bit of cultural anthropology, Barbara! Your readings all make sense -- as a living library of for lovers, be they from the nearby college or from hikers passing by. What is it about a beech that so invites a "Kilroy & Kittee 4 Ever R Here?" I've heard of older couples going back into the woods to see if their much-earlier proclamations have survived, the tree's own survival deeply a part of their own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-65008496782405486662011-02-15T06:13:18.598-08:002011-02-15T06:13:18.598-08:00Laloofah --I don't know what a Dremel tool is?...Laloofah --I don't know what a Dremel tool is? I have seen commercial small polished rocks carved with quotes in various stores. I am sure they have high powered equipment to produce them. They all look so perfect. As for my thoughts -- I would prefer one that looked hand carved. I think the method would be a matter of chipping out small pieces rather than carving.The softer the rocks the easier I would think it would be to work. If you decide to carve rock I hope you describe how you went about it in a post -- enjoy your day -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-67864687488452399002011-02-14T17:16:34.736-08:002011-02-14T17:16:34.736-08:00What would you use to carve rocks? I wonder if a D...What would you use to carve rocks? I wonder if a Dremel tool would work.<br /><br />It would be fun to have a tree with a carving that says, "I ♡ rocks" with a rock sitting at the base of it that says, "I ♡ trees." :-)<br /><br />Happy Valentine's Day, Barbara!Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-4941283053872120472011-02-14T17:15:41.474-08:002011-02-14T17:15:41.474-08:00Sheri -- I understand. Cultural customs sometimes ...Sheri -- I understand. Cultural customs sometimes conflict with our perceptions of how we should act or be. My approach was upon the reflections of such customs to our culture. Thanks for the comment -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-4123840729134359132011-02-14T16:42:48.209-08:002011-02-14T16:42:48.209-08:00Laloofah -- As I understand the western Basque she...Laloofah -- As I understand the western Basque sheepherders were aware that the tree's scars would, in a year, darken. This was the desired effect. <br /><br />So interesting that nature scars trees -- you gave good examples. Like the "I love trees," idea only I'd use it to carve into my natural rocks in my yard to be found a thousand years from now.Of course it would take me probably the rest of my lifetime just to carve those three words. <br />thanks -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-20870544877060219182011-02-14T16:20:17.184-08:002011-02-14T16:20:17.184-08:00Janet -- there is a place in Utah that has a very ...Janet -- there is a place in Utah that has a very large rock of petroglyphs. Its modern name is the message board by many as it was the telling of news by the ancients.I think you are right -- the trees served as a bulletin board. Love to have the carvers step forward today and see if they are still together.Folkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-645033353695344422011-02-14T16:13:20.878-08:002011-02-14T16:13:20.878-08:00Kay -- A day that all children love and adults rem...Kay -- A day that all children love and adults remember. Thanks for the comment -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-45833529196865045622011-02-14T16:11:21.045-08:002011-02-14T16:11:21.045-08:00Vicki -- thanks for stopping by -- Happy Valentine...Vicki -- thanks for stopping by -- Happy Valentine's Day to you -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-29660496380044346422011-02-14T16:09:45.452-08:002011-02-14T16:09:45.452-08:00Chandler Arts -- I agree with you on both it being...Chandler Arts -- I agree with you on both it being similar to ancient rock carvings and that I do not want the trees harmed. Thanks for stopping by -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-89960311581606124882011-02-14T16:05:51.520-08:002011-02-14T16:05:51.520-08:00Farmchick -- Arborglyphs are a facinating subect. ...Farmchick -- Arborglyphs are a facinating subect. The word though is a stumbler to me. Thanks -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-59777786939538886182011-02-14T16:02:06.355-08:002011-02-14T16:02:06.355-08:00Hi June -- Petroglyph's are usually ancient bu...Hi June -- Petroglyph's are usually ancient but can also be later picture carvings. You are so right, arborglyphs have a limited lifetime. Great remark that, possibly so does the carved sentiments. Thanks -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-2825507547468674012011-02-14T15:28:32.337-08:002011-02-14T15:28:32.337-08:00Hi Elora -- Oh my gosh. I'm sorry but I really...Hi Elora -- Oh my gosh. I'm sorry but I really do not remember the song. I realize that carving is controversial. I do not advocate tree carvings. I agree with you, carving does not harm a tree unless the bark is stripped in a complete circle around the tree. Thanks for the comments -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-57100024987418378092011-02-14T15:15:58.555-08:002011-02-14T15:15:58.555-08:00Hi Jackie -- Thanks for the nice comments about FO...Hi Jackie -- Thanks for the nice comments about FOLKWAYS. Go ahead and use FOLKWAYS NOTEBOOK for your dissertation. Sorry, I don't give out my full name or email. My info has been used as a citation at the university level by just using FOLKWAYS NOTEBOOK, blogspot online resource. Warm Regards to you -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-29680249285788124812011-02-14T11:38:10.819-08:002011-02-14T11:38:10.819-08:00I abhor tree graffiti, especially on beautiful bee...I abhor tree graffiti, especially on beautiful beech trees, but an interesting post nonetheless!Sherihttp://willowhousechronicles.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-2462553973947482482011-02-14T06:02:22.392-08:002011-02-14T06:02:22.392-08:00I agree, a perfect post for Valentine's Day. A...I agree, a perfect post for Valentine's Day. And I learned a new word too!<br /><br />I'm glad trees can survive so much carving on their trunks. They really have an amazing capacity to heal a lot of traumas with what almost seems like scar tissue. We have an ash tree that's suffered all manner of wounds, from bunnies nearly girdling it in some very deep. late spring snows one year to deer rubbing their antlers on it. "Our" tree just heals itself and carries on. <br /><br />I wonder if anyone has ever carved, "I ♡ trees" as an arborglyph? :-)Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-91472253443365323212011-02-14T05:42:39.192-08:002011-02-14T05:42:39.192-08:00I, too, have learned a new word today! I'd say...I, too, have learned a new word today! I'd say everyone knew where the 'sweetheart' trees were. Kind of like a young lover's bulletin board to announce their love to the world.Janet,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17796999156668844943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-26396512850579777472011-02-13T21:54:17.249-08:002011-02-13T21:54:17.249-08:00Lovely!!! And apropos!!!!!Lovely!!! And apropos!!!!!Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-51018081441691653932011-02-13T17:01:20.765-08:002011-02-13T17:01:20.765-08:00A perfect Valentine's post!A perfect Valentine's post!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-84819361102938499152011-02-13T16:08:08.085-08:002011-02-13T16:08:08.085-08:00That's so interesting. Arborglyphs are not so ...That's so interesting. Arborglyphs are not so far removed from ancient cave paintings. As long as the trees are not harmed, arborglyphs are great markers of past travelers' new love.Candler Artshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05012777114676966469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-1909118478492504452011-02-13T15:52:59.124-08:002011-02-13T15:52:59.124-08:00Very interesting and I didn't know about aborg...Very interesting and I didn't know about aborglyphs. I will have to read more about this. Thanks for the info!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com