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.


Last additions - MISCELLANEOUS
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Special Ops.2517 viewsThis crew member can sniff where a bear walked two days earlier, drinks from a mud hole, always willing to lead and works for part of my snack and a scratch.

Did I say Bo knows hiking Looking Glass Rock. Only member of this group to look over the edge, fearless.
Nov 14, 2014
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Marine and Army hiking buddy2649 viewsShe is a Marine just coming down from the NYC Marathon.
He is and army Vet that answered the call and is coming down also, just not the same marathon.

You are a special treat for this Oldalbatross and renew my faith in young Americans.
Nov 14, 2014
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Craftsman2930 viewsMet this kind man near Dayton, TN. While having a hard time photographing Sandhilll Cranes he saw us and invited us onto his property.

He was such an interesting fellow I forgot to photograph the Cranes. Study this face and you will find a personality that is rare today.

He gave us the tour of his property, which includes a woodworking shop of beauty.

As soon as he contacts us we willl add him permanently to the web site and see if we can show off some of his craft.
Jan 12, 2014
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Steve2717 viewsSteve just became a crew member when he showed Bol"Dar an I how to get to Middle Flat Laurel Falls. He even took the time to make sure an Old Albatross reached the top of a difficult climb back up to the trail.

Next time we are passing through Asheville, NC and not having a near death experience with fatigue, we will stop by The Double Crown for refreshments.
Nov 08, 2013
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Summers Almost Gone2801 viewsAn old song goes something like, Summers come and gone and Winters coming on....

This old pony has a few too many battles in his past and looked dejected with the chilly Fall winds blowing.
Oct 13, 2013
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Wild Ponies2624 viewsA joy to watch the kids with the herd of 'Wild" ponies. They do bight and kick though.Oct 13, 2013
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Cabin Creek Falls2583 viewsEasily accessed from Grayson Highlands State park about a mile round trip from the parking lot on top.Oct 13, 2013
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Cabin Creek Cascade 2514 viewsLocated on Cabin Creek just below the Falls on Cabin Creek.Oct 13, 2013
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Weird Trees2576 viewsThe weather can be so severe atop Grayson it has an effect on the trees.Oct 13, 2013
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Summers Come And Gone2630 viewsA wild pony of Grayson, kind of beat up from battle, and dread of Winter on his face.Oct 13, 2013
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Still Going2576 viewsMet these two AT hikers at Grafton Notch, near Newry, Me. on Sep 14 2003, still headed North.

Hiker on left is from lAsheville, NC and on right from DC.
Good luck guys.
Sep 17, 2013
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Angie and Carol2484 viewsOur Guest River Gorge crew members. Two delightful ladies BJ and I met on the Guest River Trail.Jul 31, 2013
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