Old Albatross

This site is dedicated to waterfalls, mountains, an old aviators memories, with lots of poetic liberties, some just plain made up, and interesting places to visit.


NEW FRIENDS


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LOOKING GLASS ROCK


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1 files, last one added on Nov 14, 2014
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Backside


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1 files, last one added on Oct 03, 2014
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FAMILY


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Great Wall Of Panthertown


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LONELY SENTINEL


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Random files - PHOTO OF THE DAY plus
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OA standing at the base of The Great Wall 1890 viewsJust to give an idea of how big The Great Wall Of Panthertown is I stood at its base. THe photographer here, Barclay, placed me in peril below the wall in a rock fall area.
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Roaming Knob Camping1884 viewsThe wall is about 300 ft high and the Roaming Knob, shown here camping with family members, is about 5 ft tall.

Go there in Winter, it is worth the moderate hike. Summer brings lots of leaves to block ones view.
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Backside 1938 viewsThe East facing side of Mt. Rainier, Wa. You can't see this side from Seattle.
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BJ's family1870 viewsBJ, the CO around here, comes from a family of seven children, each graduating from college.

The family includes a former Mayor, Teachers, Kobota dealership owner, Trail Consultant, Senior center administrator assistant, executive aide at a major university, educational TV management and Green Beret Colonel, and one worn out engineer whom the U.S.Coast Guard gave up on after he was found stowed away on an ancient aircraft for twenty years.
One Sister is missing and presumed lost at sea.
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Multnomah Friends1883 viewsMet these young folks at Multnomah Falls, OR before the tourist woke up.
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Met these fine folks at Big Shoals Falls, NC1873 viewsGet hooked on photographing waterfalls, your life will change.
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LOOKING GLASS ROCK1858 viewsLocated near Brevard, NC and a moderate 7 mile hike, round trip, is one of the most scenic views along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Set this one aside for when it is not covered in ice and just go do it.
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Lonely Sentinel2033 viewsI stand a little ragged and torn, maybe even a little worn but, I stand............ a Lonely Sentinel.

Last additions - PHOTO OF THE DAY plus
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Lonely Sentinel2033 viewsI stand a little ragged and torn, maybe even a little worn but, I stand............ a Lonely Sentinel.Feb 25, 2015
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Roaming Knob Camping1884 viewsThe wall is about 300 ft high and the Roaming Knob, shown here camping with family members, is about 5 ft tall.

Go there in Winter, it is worth the moderate hike. Summer brings lots of leaves to block ones view.
Jan 25, 2015
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OA standing at the base of The Great Wall 1890 viewsJust to give an idea of how big The Great Wall Of Panthertown is I stood at its base. THe photographer here, Barclay, placed me in peril below the wall in a rock fall area.Jan 25, 2015
FAM_(1_of_1)_884x497.jpg
BJ's family1870 viewsBJ, the CO around here, comes from a family of seven children, each graduating from college.

The family includes a former Mayor, Teachers, Kobota dealership owner, Trail Consultant, Senior center administrator assistant, executive aide at a major university, educational TV management and Green Beret Colonel, and one worn out engineer whom the U.S.Coast Guard gave up on after he was found stowed away on an ancient aircraft for twenty years.
One Sister is missing and presumed lost at sea.
Jan 02, 2015
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LOOKING GLASS ROCK1858 viewsLocated near Brevard, NC and a moderate 7 mile hike, round trip, is one of the most scenic views along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Set this one aside for when it is not covered in ice and just go do it.
Nov 14, 2014
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Backside 1938 viewsThe East facing side of Mt. Rainier, Wa. You can't see this side from Seattle.Oct 03, 2014
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Multnomah Friends1883 viewsMet these young folks at Multnomah Falls, OR before the tourist woke up.Sep 02, 2014
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HARPER'S CREEK FAMILY1825 viewsMet these two families on the trail to Harper,s Creek Falls, NC.

Hope you enjoyed the falls as much as we did.
Aug 15, 2014