tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post6592753448030415346..comments2024-01-21T03:26:23.301-05:00Comments on Musings: Remembering the Edmund Fritzgeraldsagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-39817272788653073132010-11-28T02:55:38.901-05:002010-11-28T02:55:38.901-05:00The song was really a stand-out in its time, and i...The song was really a stand-out in its time, and is now a part of the history of the ship in many ways. Last year a friend from the mid-70s found me again on facebook after hearing the song on the radio that morning going to work. He said he remembered sitting in my living room and me playing it for him. <br /><br />My half-brothers were all three raised in Duluth (we didn't grow up together) and I have visited there a couple of times. There, they keep the memory very much alive.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-30717930870056815312010-11-17T16:08:36.431-05:002010-11-17T16:08:36.431-05:0035 years ago? That seems like something I should h...35 years ago? That seems like something I should have learned about...TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02487739742081226423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-68494745982721253122010-11-16T06:17:35.515-05:002010-11-16T06:17:35.515-05:00I got chills reading this. Only 35 years ago this ...I got chills reading this. Only 35 years ago this happened?? Thanks for sharing the history, and that's a cool puzzle, btw!Ileanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11200869126695231050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-73829023935681869942010-11-15T08:41:59.641-05:002010-11-15T08:41:59.641-05:00Black Day in July<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAjLIVISqRw" rel="nofollow">Black Day in July</a>the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-50661840495112565722010-11-15T08:38:06.156-05:002010-11-15T08:38:06.156-05:00"Black Day in July" was another Lightfoo..."Black Day in July" was another Lightfoot song about the '67 revolt in Detroit.<br /><br />I listen to both of them quite often.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-54428207205176695952010-11-14T23:19:39.503-05:002010-11-14T23:19:39.503-05:00If I don't write them soon after they happen, ...If I don't write them soon after they happen, they usually don't get written. I'm going to try to post more this trip. Look for me on Thursday!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573262524755768643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-27611726357654300542010-11-14T20:24:31.730-05:002010-11-14T20:24:31.730-05:00Well, I'm glad you've returned safely...wi...Well, I'm glad you've returned safely...with many a story/photo to share.<br /><br />And yes, it's amazing how much power a good song can have. The ability to teach...as well as a melody that sticks in our heads...(thanks for that)kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-54807516379262163392010-11-13T17:02:34.094-05:002010-11-13T17:02:34.094-05:00One of those indelible memories of an intense Nove...One of those indelible memories of an intense November storm and tragedy.Paul Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836602667355512504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-51540644624743395802010-11-12T21:01:36.725-05:002010-11-12T21:01:36.725-05:00take your time to catch up. It's always refres...take your time to catch up. It's always refreshening to read youA Plain Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741520771592669741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-52906197488520505202010-11-12T19:15:10.175-05:002010-11-12T19:15:10.175-05:00I don't remember ever hearing that story or re...I don't remember ever hearing that story or reading about it. Thanks--will Google itpiahttp://courtingdestiny.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-79567857139294091372010-11-12T15:34:57.591-05:002010-11-12T15:34:57.591-05:00Blogger wouldn't let me comment yesterday.
Th...Blogger wouldn't let me comment yesterday.<br /><br />Those of us who live away from the Great Lakes have really no idea how much commerce is conducted on those waterways and how dangerous they can be.<br /><br />Cheers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-68875173941386547372010-11-12T10:10:59.611-05:002010-11-12T10:10:59.611-05:00I just recently got into Gordon Lightfoot's mu...I just recently got into Gordon Lightfoot's music after watching an infomercial for a collection of songs from the 70s.<br /><br />No, I didn't order the collection, but I did go and download some GLight music from iTunes.Bonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10096591352278195759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-37473754853037507782010-11-12T08:31:26.680-05:002010-11-12T08:31:26.680-05:00Lightfoot's tune is haunting and has done much...Lightfoot's tune is haunting and has done much to keep us aware of this tragedy.<br /><br />I just read a blog post the other day about someone's reflections about the incident. http://riverdaze.blogspot.com/2010/11/lost-ship-remembered.htmlHilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-28892045847705485572010-11-12T08:13:44.554-05:002010-11-12T08:13:44.554-05:00I remember when that song was popular, but otherwi...I remember when that song was popular, but otherwise, know nothing about that ship. <br /><br />Welcome back! I look forward to some regular posts.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-43768216468529808092010-11-12T01:56:06.142-05:002010-11-12T01:56:06.142-05:00Ah yes Whitefish Bay, I bought a book called Lake ...Ah yes Whitefish Bay, I bought a book called Lake Superior's Shipwreck Coast after my trip to Copper Harbor, Mi. it's about maritime accidents from Whitefish Bay to Grand Marais, Michigan...great book packed with lots of info! Of course it's always great to actually visit these places! Thanks for the follow, I drifted on to your great blog and happy that I found it again!21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-8712370248820904852010-11-11T22:28:13.124-05:002010-11-11T22:28:13.124-05:00Listened to the G. Lightfoot song a hundred times ...Listened to the G. Lightfoot song a hundred times at least. Still haunts me....I had the idea that it was in shallow enough water that a massive wave drove it into the bed of the lake, which made it break up. Maybe that's just a theory.Ron Scheerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357501069513854664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-40433104847159699422010-11-11T21:12:39.721-05:002010-11-11T21:12:39.721-05:00Lately it feels like life is moving in fast forwar...Lately it feels like life is moving in fast forward.kontanhttp://kontansplace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-23456337776648603082010-11-11T21:11:33.836-05:002010-11-11T21:11:33.836-05:00You won the giveaway over at my blog! Come check ...You won the giveaway over at my blog! Come check it out and email me your mailing address so I can send you your goodie box..Pseudohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10430783970802030846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-90502913676869648342010-11-11T20:14:17.511-05:002010-11-11T20:14:17.511-05:00Beautiful Post Bro!
JBeautiful Post Bro!<br /><br />JFull-On-Forwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964018803560952364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-22555883325267119242010-11-11T17:27:42.056-05:002010-11-11T17:27:42.056-05:00Karen, I haven't been to the museum in Duluth,...Karen, I haven't been to the museum in Duluth, but I have been to the Lifesaving Station museum at Whitefish Point which has the bell from the ship.<br /><br />Vince, what I've heard is the same as what the Walking Man says--the hatches opened and let water crash in<br /><br />Walking Guy, what do you mean by "Black Day?"<br />November is a tough month on the lakes, there is a ship that ran around (and is still there) just off the Manitou Islands in a November storm in the mid-60s<br /><br />Lynn, I know, but I do like to write things while they're fresh!<br /><br />Charles, it's a haunting song...<br /><br />Ed, I haven't seen that program. I would recommend the museum at Whitefish Point, if you ever get up that direction.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-10132802818162587222010-11-11T10:45:29.151-05:002010-11-11T10:45:29.151-05:00I was listening to the song off and on at work yes...I was listening to the song off and on at work yesterday in remembrance. Love that song. I also saw a program last evening on it and learned that the original bell tolls every year on the anniversary while a new bell with all the men's names inscribed on it was put in it's place at the bottom of the lake as a grave marker of sorts.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-60707980421086184022010-11-11T10:33:17.692-05:002010-11-11T10:33:17.692-05:00That song by Gordon Lightfoot has always touched m...That song by Gordon Lightfoot has always touched me immensely, and the lines you quote here are perhaps the most powerful in a very powerful work.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-72822072074597114732010-11-11T08:10:39.156-05:002010-11-11T08:10:39.156-05:00That's cool that your family did that puzzle. ...That's cool that your family did that puzzle. And I love that song by Gordon Lightfoot. Hey - take your time. No rush on the blogging and reviews - you can pace it out.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-12971122953750320692010-11-11T04:30:51.451-05:002010-11-11T04:30:51.451-05:00The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down of t...The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down of the big lake they called gitcheegoomi. The lake it is said never gives up her dead...Odd how we never hear Black Day in July as often.<br /><br />Vince since they found her the current thought is the dogs on the hatch covers failed and she took on water into the holds.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-44453795070957988782010-11-11T02:27:52.783-05:002010-11-11T02:27:52.783-05:00Have they actually found out why the thing sank.
...Have they actually found out why the thing sank. <br />Years ago I remember watching a documentary that speculated lots. But leaned on metal fatigue as being the cause.Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09442327549417743472noreply@blogger.com