tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post9199656638285474804..comments2023-10-15T02:07:13.584-07:00Comments on AVCR8TEUR'S PHOTO BLOG: A is for Alcatraz on ABC WednesdayAVCr8teurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791962268368737548noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-14869350145025721482008-02-01T15:04:00.000-08:002008-02-01T15:04:00.000-08:00Very interesting Photos from Alcatraz island!Well ...Very interesting Photos from Alcatraz island!<BR/>Well done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-682691719105225802008-01-25T21:23:00.000-08:002008-01-25T21:23:00.000-08:00Katney, You will just have to come back to SF to t...Katney, You will just have to come back to SF to take more digital pictures. Thanks for the information about the book. Those peoples' lives sound so fascinating.AVCr8teurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17791962268368737548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-32459979510826020012008-01-25T10:03:00.000-08:002008-01-25T10:03:00.000-08:00We did a tour when we were in SF a few years ago. ...We did a tour when we were in SF a few years ago. It was most intriguing. It was before I had a digital, but I think I saw my snaps around here someplace not long ago. It is a very interesting place to take pictures--so many possibilities.<BR/><BR/>I am an elementary school librarian, and I think that the only book relating to Alcatraz that I have in the library is "Al Capone Does My Shirts". Can't remember the author--I think it is Genny Chol----ko. It is a YA novel about a guard's family living on the island in the 30s. She catches the social life of the non-inmate inhabitants very nicely, and the oddity of living on Alcatraz and commuting to school in the City each day.<BR/><BR/>Stop by to visit my A floral offering.Katneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702911535481192870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-21367120060367693842008-01-24T22:20:00.000-08:002008-01-24T22:20:00.000-08:00Bonnie, don't forget to go to the official Alcatra...Bonnie, don't forget to go to the official Alcatraz site to reserve your tickets. Hope you have a good time. I want to see your photos after your trip. :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Flassie, thanks for dropping by and commenting.AVCr8teurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17791962268368737548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-35801719810546000842008-01-24T16:39:00.000-08:002008-01-24T16:39:00.000-08:00Great Photos of your Tour.Have a Blessed HappyCrea...Great Photos of your Tour.<BR/><BR/>Have a Blessed Happy<BR/>Creative Fun Year!!!Flassie's Fil'ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12991886255984765363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-52364472903182356612008-01-24T14:43:00.000-08:002008-01-24T14:43:00.000-08:00I love visiting SF and have never done the Alcatra...I love visiting SF and have never done the Alcatraz tour. Maybe on my March visit I'll just DO it.bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09610803859346252725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-22334791137514071362008-01-24T13:13:00.000-08:002008-01-24T13:13:00.000-08:00Dana, Glad to hear you got a chance to visit Alcat...Dana, Glad to hear you got a chance to visit Alcatraz. I would love to see your photos and compare notes!<BR/><BR/>Andrea, There are several huage buildings on top of the hill and a small path that goes around part of the island.<BR/><BR/>Hpy, I guess this is a famous place. No wonder the tours are sold out a month in advance during the summer.AVCr8teurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17791962268368737548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-82595871931061789202008-01-24T12:03:00.000-08:002008-01-24T12:03:00.000-08:00Looks like the building takes up most of the islan...Looks like the building takes up most of the island. Nice shot.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101946080644921763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-52553527568237158242008-01-24T08:15:00.000-08:002008-01-24T08:15:00.000-08:00Who hasn't heard of ALcatraz! Very interesting.Who hasn't heard of ALcatraz! Very interesting.hpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909569906337732982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-67946600241456640742008-01-24T04:50:00.000-08:002008-01-24T04:50:00.000-08:00Wonderful posts. Great pictures.Wonderful posts. Great pictures.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101946080644921763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-963555649597259782008-01-23T22:09:00.000-08:002008-01-23T22:09:00.000-08:00Wow girl - look at all your comments!!! Can I jus...Wow girl - look at all your comments!!! Can I just say I have been to Alcatraz and it was the most interesting place!! I absolutely loved it!!! I have GOT to dig out my photos from when we visited there (and the entire SF area). that is one of the best vacations we ever took. Hands down. My sister and I went to Alcatraz and did the audio tour and all...and it was just so cool to imagine what it must have been like....I have to share the pics with you. You will love them. I got some different ones than you....well, you aren't through posting so you might have these same ones, I just have to go dig them out...sorry I can't do it right now. I'll try to email them to you some other time though!! You will like them. I LOVED this post. Fantastic!!! Can't wait to see more.Dana a/k/a Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572195070306258488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-21597796113628048032008-01-23T21:09:00.000-08:002008-01-23T21:09:00.000-08:00Lilli & Nevada, it probably still looks the same a...Lilli & Nevada, it probably still looks the same as it should be to preserve the history.AVCr8teurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17791962268368737548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-32620753735154735322008-01-23T21:00:00.000-08:002008-01-23T21:00:00.000-08:00I loved it when we went there back in the 70's was...I loved it when we went there back in the 70's was just wondering what it would look like now. thanks for sharingLilli & Nevadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01543963287673840358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-61861061566652235362008-01-23T20:08:00.000-08:002008-01-23T20:08:00.000-08:00Mr. Mapper, I'm sure Photowannabe would like to go...Mr. Mapper, I'm sure Photowannabe would like to go too. :D<BR/><BR/>Descartes, good point, I should have taken more pictures of the rusty door. Funny, I'm on the same "When I win the Lotto" list.AVCr8teurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17791962268368737548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-20590226079850264712008-01-23T18:49:00.000-08:002008-01-23T18:49:00.000-08:00Great images, I have alway liked rusty things some...Great images, I have alway liked rusty things some reason. I will definetly have to stop by The Rock if I ever get out to SF. <BR/>At the moments its on my When I Win the Lotto List.<BR/>Good post.Descarteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066336477465694768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-10990416981711163002008-01-23T18:13:00.000-08:002008-01-23T18:13:00.000-08:00Its been some time since we visited the rock. I t...Its been some time since we visited the rock. I think we will put it on our short list of things to do.Mr. Mapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06602462884600007401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-48032819064973948862008-01-23T15:30:00.000-08:002008-01-23T15:30:00.000-08:00Arnea, the funny thing is I saw "The Rock" on tv t...Arnea, the funny thing is I saw "The Rock" on tv the same night I got home and recognized some of the structures in the movie.<BR/><BR/>Daryle, you should visit the actual site as pictures don't do it justice. Nothing like actually being there and listening to the audio tour.<BR/><BR/>Dragonstar, I didn't know about the families either. They actually planted lots of flowers there and many wildflowers still grow there which attracts the wildlife.<BR/><BR/>VP, you are quite welcome. So you know how awesome the tour is. Some actually sent chills down my spine thinking I was standing at the very spot.AVCr8teurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17791962268368737548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-75550283370061643012008-01-23T15:25:00.000-08:002008-01-23T15:25:00.000-08:00NYCIndividual, you should go since you live close ...NYCIndividual, you should go since you live close by, but book your tickets ahead of time. I thought booking on a cold and overcast day would deter lots of people from going, but I was wrong.AVCr8teurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17791962268368737548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-24439458328314624592008-01-23T15:01:00.000-08:002008-01-23T15:01:00.000-08:00Thanks Runee, there will be more Alcatraz photos t...Thanks Runee, there will be more Alcatraz photos to come in future postings, but it's nothing like being there.<BR/><BR/>MrsNesbitt, I think there were 200 civilians living on the island. Unfortunately, all those apartments have all crumbled. Thanks for the reminder of Mr. Linky.<BR/><BR/>KML, it is now part of the U.S. National Park. It is open almost all year round for visitors. There is also a night tour. I don't want to be there at night in case there are any ghosts. :D<BR/><BR/>Ida, You're right, I think lots of tourists from all over the world make it to SF and Alcatraz being one of their stops.<BR/><BR/>Paulie, Definitely lots of history. I can't believe how many books have been written about the place. On the day I was there, an author was signing copies of his new Alcatraz book.AVCr8teurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17791962268368737548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-59788534811936279022008-01-23T14:47:00.000-08:002008-01-23T14:47:00.000-08:00Ackworth, that was funny to me as well since they ...Ackworth, that was funny to me as well since they were living so close to some of the most dangerous criminals. <BR/><BR/>BT Cassidy, If you are ever in SF, go for a visit, but the tickets sell out very quickly so you should book in advance.<BR/><BR/>Sandy, haha, Alcatraz is still a park and tourist spot. Who knows, maybe one day, they will build a hotel here since this place is so popular.<BR/><BR/>Kate Isis, nice to see you back. Sometimes it's fun to play tourist in your own hometown. Unfortunately, some of my beloved childhood places have already been torned down.<BR/><BR/>Dot, definitely not a placed to be missed if you are ever in SF. I vaguely remember the Indian tribe takeover in the 70's. As you can tell from one of the photos, there still a little remanence of that time on the island.AVCr8teurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17791962268368737548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-81572324474482795972008-01-23T13:04:00.000-08:002008-01-23T13:04:00.000-08:00I remember my trip to Alcatraz very well. The audi...I remember my trip to Alcatraz very well. The audio tour gave you a real sense of the place - all those clanging doors and rattling of keys. Thanks for taking me there again.VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-27002802443789946572008-01-23T11:59:00.000-08:002008-01-23T11:59:00.000-08:00Yes, I saw the film. I had no idea that families ...Yes, I saw the film. I had no idea that families lived there - and felt safe!Dragonstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05935435587527038459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-18396861003892753822008-01-23T11:19:00.000-08:002008-01-23T11:19:00.000-08:00I am headed to SF this April .. and we plan'd to s...I am headed to SF this April .. and we plan'd to see Alcatraz tho now we can just look at your pix instead!Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-21086619328890145262008-01-23T11:03:00.000-08:002008-01-23T11:03:00.000-08:00Once again they are showing the movie "The Rock" o...Once again they are showing the movie "The Rock" on TV tonight here in Norway.<BR/>Are you reading international TV programsArneAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532050427854977774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34721861.post-66417725035474523622008-01-23T10:16:00.000-08:002008-01-23T10:16:00.000-08:00I've always wanted to go there!I've always wanted to go there!NYCindividualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03718558042616526578noreply@blogger.com