tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411028619066528288.post3776772246718622383..comments2024-02-05T17:59:25.497-08:00Comments on Tommy D's Birding Expeditions: The Story of TOBY-Tommy's Owl Big YearTommy DeBardelebenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927348437153499516noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411028619066528288.post-3780068710276661672017-01-06T20:01:39.501-08:002017-01-06T20:01:39.501-08:00How does one adequately comment on a work as great...How does one adequately comment on a work as great as this? As I read through these adventures collated in one post, I found myself in awe that all of this really took place--and I had even seen some of it first-hand. Reliving these adventures, especially the northern owls trip, was just as thrilling as the days that it happened. Actually, it may be more thrilling now because we know how the story ends. You did a really nice job in your writing, Tommy. Your enthusiasm for owling really shines through and is highly contagious--through your words I felt like I was right there with you on your treks in Washington, North Dakota, Colorado, and Arizona. <br /><br />You were too kind to me in this post. I was nothing more than a TOBY grunt. You were the one with the impossible dream that you turned into reality. With a limited budget and a full time job, you went after the most elusive family of birds and did what few have ever done--see all species of Owls WELL in a single year. Moreover, your year transcended owling: you taught us all to dream big and chase our dreams. Congratulations on this momentous accomplishment, Tommy. It was truly an honor to be a part of this and one of the best things I have done. Thank you for bringing me on the ride and thank you for at times even putting your trust in me from some of the planning to the driving, especially 3.6 miles of it. :)<br /><br />May I suggest that you make this post a permanent feature in one of the sidebars of your blog?Josh Wallestadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12547530391406974019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411028619066528288.post-83112950217775043312017-01-02T05:22:21.411-08:002017-01-02T05:22:21.411-08:00An excellent recap of a remarkable year of owling....An excellent recap of a remarkable year of owling. Glad I got to take part in it in a small way. It was definitely a major accomplishment. Thanks for the memories and the best to you on your next adventure!Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13931448617460317916noreply@blogger.com