[Geysers] Geyser report September 21

[Mike Keller]

Winter is very treacherous at Grotto.  You are walking on an ice/snow mound
easily 2-4 feet above the ground, have to drop onto the boardwalk which is
normally icy, and then climb back up on the mound past the curve as you head
towards Grotto.  From a visitor safety standpoint I understand the move.  As
a geyser gazer.

 

MK

 

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From: geysers-bounces at wwc.edu [mailto:geysers-bounces at wwc.edu] On Behalf Of
Ralph Taylor
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 9:21 PM
To: 'geyser observation reports'
Subject: RE: [Geysers] Geyser report September 21

 

I have no definite word, but two rumors are that there was a complaint
letter from a visitor who got wet from the geyser and that the move was to
remedy icy conditions in winter.  Neither is confirmed!

 

I agree that the new location is a significantly poorer location from the
standpoint of seeing Grotto start, and that there was no real problem in the
summer season from either steam or spray.  I can't comment on the winter
conditions.

 

Ralph Taylor

 

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From: geysers-bounces at wwc.edu [mailto:geysers-bounces at wwc.edu] On Behalf Of
Paul Strasser
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 6:23 PM
To: 'geyser observation reports'
Subject: RE: [Geysers] Geyser report September 21

 

Re the new boardwalk at Grotto.  Being able to watch it slowly fill in the
minutes before the start is gone. The fantastic view into the "maytag" at
the back of Grotto during its start is gone. The sense of a "wall of water"
at the start (which was completely safe!) is gone.  The walk through the
steam is gone.    

 

Darn (that's the cleaned up version).  Double darn.  #%#^$&^$  

 

Anyone ever find out who ordered the change, and why?

 

Paul S  


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