tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post5182090815083721092..comments2024-01-07T06:31:21.493-07:00Comments on Walking Prescott: Rocks in an iron cageGranny Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07302978680897139954noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-70723693925508463702009-05-10T21:51:00.000-07:002009-05-10T21:51:00.000-07:00steve -- exactly! I just wonder how long the fenci...steve -- exactly! I just wonder how long the fencing is good for.<br /><br />cat-A -- thank you kindly, Cat...<br /><br />bro -- you may have seen them out near Granite Basin Lake, where a wash had a weir made from caged riprap.<br /><br />warren -- whoa! Everybody should take a look at that architecture. Our little display is small potatoes in comparison!<br /><br />melanie -- ok, your example is even more interesting! Beaises, I learned a new word -- those wire baskets containing the stones are called gabions. French?<br /><br />k -- welcome back, old friend!!!!! How wonderful to have you able to make a comment now and then.Granny Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07302978680897139954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-82646804455614515382009-05-10T21:25:00.000-07:002009-05-10T21:25:00.000-07:00Granny J, keeping myself from staying here reading...Granny J, keeping myself from staying here reading for HOURS is extremely difficult. But there isn't time, not yet...<br /><br />so I have to stop myself here: Happy Mother's Day to you. The dotter's accomplishment can't be making that so difficult, either. Good on you both!khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430423256832961746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-52419485339834831952009-05-10T18:32:00.000-07:002009-05-10T18:32:00.000-07:00A prominent example of incarcerated rocks is the D...A prominent example of incarcerated rocks is the Dominus Winery in Yountville, CA:<br /><br />http://www.architectureweek.com/2007/0620/index.html<br /><br />Wonder if it's a cheaper approach than poured concrete. Easier on the eyes, IMO.Melanie A.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-15622716227322885522009-05-10T09:45:00.000-07:002009-05-10T09:45:00.000-07:00Great look. I think the technique originated in L...Great look. I think the technique originated in Louisiana? Cajun Rocks? ;^)<br /><br />For a slightly different look, here are some caged round river rocks at a park down in Scottsdale:<br /><br />http://touchwind.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-confuse-archaeologist.htmlWarrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190691177954483912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-28928193911367825052009-05-10T05:40:00.000-07:002009-05-10T05:40:00.000-07:00I vaguely recall seeing caged rocks in a dry river...I vaguely recall seeing caged rocks in a dry river/creek bed, the purpose probably being to protect a bank subject to erosion.<br /><br />HermanoAntipodean Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207281597334838447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-17297243958074614572009-05-09T23:18:00.000-07:002009-05-09T23:18:00.000-07:00Wonderful pics and, again, a wonderful eye for see...Wonderful pics and, again, a wonderful eye for seeing them!Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-58812504822464637662009-05-09T22:52:00.000-07:002009-05-09T22:52:00.000-07:00Interesting way to make walls. They will last as ...Interesting way to make walls. They will last as long as the fence holding them in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com