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Grumpy Old Guy

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17. I think it actually was Taft Point.

Reply to usonian (Reply #16)

Tue Sep 23, 2025, 05:52 PM

Sep 23

And yes, it probably was the same couple. Tragic. My dear friend was also an influencer at the time and had plans to meet them after their Yosemite trip.

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Watch where you put your hands! [View all] mike_c Sep 19 OP

This is why I got a Coolpix with a 3000mm. effective focal length. usonian Sep 19 #1

Mount Palomar! mike_c Sep 19 #2

Some Instagrammers fell at Glacier Point a few years ago. Grumpy Old Guy Sep 23 #15

I hear about climbers and the rare Instagrammer. usonian Sep 23 #16

I think it actually was Taft Point. Grumpy Old Guy Sep 23 #17

Small world. usonian Sep 23 #18

This is a fabulous photo, my dear mike_c! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 19 #3

thanks! mike_c Sep 19 #6

Nice snek mate. twodogsbarking Sep 19 #4

thanks! mike_c Sep 19 #7

I guess it was long, about 25 years ago. N.J., Delaware Water Gap. Our hero was hiking up Mt. Tammany 3Hotdogs Sep 19 #5

I hate it when that happens mike_c Sep 19 #8

Ay-yi-yi-yi-yi! 😱 ShazzieB Sep 19 #9

Timbers are quite populous in N/W N.J. I've encountered several while hiking in that area, over the years. 3Hotdogs Sep 20 #10

Yeah, just to be clear... ShazzieB Sep 20 #12

Reminds me of another episode -- San Francisco, maybe 20 years ago. House sitting for friend. 3Hotdogs Sep 20 #13

I'm the same way..a snake is a snake and they put extreme fear in me..or respect but I know to stay away Deuxcents Sep 20 #11

Wonderful photo. Callalily Sep 21 #14