Cliff my DEAR Friend! THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking us along on your "walks on the Wild Side". Those images you capture are breath taking and one is better than the other one. You help me be in AWE about the magnificence and beauty that Mother Nature shares with us. It is really Humbling and fills me with GRATITUDE, which for me is the best way to stay connected with a Power Way Beyond Myself. Your images and your energy bring me almost instantly to that "special connected place." THANK YOU!! Energized Hugs, - Yoly

Up close and personal with the heron - I love it!

Thanks Cliff!!! I so appreciate the words from you....and obviously the daily pictures on the threads!! How are you doing? Sure do miss your hearty laughter. It makes me smile! :-) I noticed SandyLW mentioned Leo buscaglia! I have been a huge fan of his for many years!! Here we go having another common ground! Enjoy your day, my friend. Jane says Hi too!! Lovin Life, Mick

I got to read some of Leo Buscaglia at college; really enjoyed it.

Just wanted to say Hi and say I loved the quote this morning ""The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Hope you have a wonderful day.

Cliff, I love what you add to our home thread with your pictures and I love what you add to our treasure chest with your uplifting words. You are unique. You are beautiful. You are joy itself and I'm loving every minute by your side.... (((((HUGS))))) Debby

Oh CLIFF that BEAR! ♥ ♥ ♥ You gift my life with beauty every day because you are talented and creative. You gift my world every day because you are YOU! Lots of love, Micky

Hey HEY Sweet Cliff!! Thank you so much for your Birthday wishes! I am LOVING LIFE my friend and I feel full of GRATITUDE for having wonderful gifts within me and around me like the beautiful people in Tcom that brighten my Life and show me the world with a wonderful perspective. You definitely are one of those people that have a special place in my heart. I feel deep respect and admiration for you. Thank you so much for your wonderful presence. Energized Hugs - Yoly

How's it going Mountain Man? When was the last time you saw mountains by the way? I think it was two years ago for me. Hope you are still making the most of each day.

Cliff - I am absolutely amazed at all the wildlife you see in a day - let alone a week!! Thank you so much for making our threads beautiful with your pictures!

Thanks much Cliff! ♥ *hugs* I do love that title. =)

I'd love to join you on one of those slow walks with your camera. That's on my bucket list. : )

Cliff, you are an absolutely amazing photographer. Do you realize that? I wish I owned a wildlife magazine. You'd be my head photographer!

Your presence here in the community is truly a blessing Cliff! Thank you for the all happy emotions of awe and gratitude that I experience every time I view one of your stunning photos. You really have such an artistic gift!! I sincerely treasure you and your spirit of courage Cliff, and you inspire me by the consistent behavior that you model when you "suit up and show up" to help those still suffering as they say in AA. May this weekend be filled with a special blessing of joy for you beautiful man!

Thank you for the birthday song dearest Cliff. ♥ I hope you're having wonderful weekend. Love and hugs, Micky

You honor me dear Mountain Man. Love you. Micky

Hi Cliff, Yes I will continue to enjoy your fantastic wetlands pictures! I'm a fan of it,-currently enjoying the free and finest things in FL-nature and it's wildlife.Thank you for sharing your pics!!!! They are awesome! ps Have you ever walked the far end of hobe sound and another national seashore where you can walk for about 10 miles and see no one but birds, water and nature??? -Terri

You remind me of one of my favorite Amy Lowell poems. I can't remember it by heart but it's about how a friend pours beauty into you and makes you feel stronger from it, and more alive -- and their creativity gives you hope that you can do it too -- and makes you want to even more. She says it better. I'll find it. Meanwhile, that's what you do. Thank you. Love, Micky

Hi Cliff, I had no idea that South Florida was so beautiful! Thank you for sharing those pics with everyone. I might have to move down there... : ) (((hugs))) Lynda

Red-bellied turtle! That's it! Great to know that you take the pics personally - makes them more meaningful for me now. Have an excellent day!!