<html> <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=us-ascii"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 10 (filtered)"> <style>  </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple id="role_body" bottomMargin=7 leftmargin=7 topmargin=7 rightMargin=7> <div class=Section1> 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   -----Original Message----- From: geysers-bounces@wwc.edu [mailto:geysers-bounces@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   <div> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'> <hr size=3 width="100%" align=center> </div> From: geysers-bounces@wwc.edu [mailto:geysers-bounces@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 </div>   <div> 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  </div> </div> </body> </html> -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.4/109 - Release Date: 9/21/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.4/109 - Release Date: 9/21/2005