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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He Can't Sing!2312 viewsRan into Charlie Price while hiking to Laurel Creek and Kiner Creek Falls, near Kingsport, TN.

He said not to confuse him with the Country singer. he may not be able to sing but, Charlie Pride, the singer, can't hike as good as this Charlie.
Nov 18, 2012
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Fishin by Adam2788 viewsTwo beautifully engraved wine glasses, with a fly fishing design, given BJ and I by the Artist, Adam Weisbrodt. I'll have a link later but, do check out his web site.

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The small falls is Rocky Fork, not Rocky Top, TN.
Oct 29, 2012
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Our first English crew member2385 viewsWhat a delight! Gordon is a farmer from England and in very good shape. Hiked to Sill Branch and Pine Ridge Falls with us.

Not all Englishmen are from London. We have a lot in common, both being from farms.
Oct 16, 2012
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England Swings like.......2219 viewsGordon, a friend of another crew member, Lou, has the distinction of being our first foreign crew member

A very fit farm boy with NO trouble keeping up, is shown at Sill Branch Falls, TN.
Oct 16, 2012
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Least We Forget2437 viewsSign posted on the office door saying goodbye to our last class of kids just two weeks before the devastating flood.

Those who have worked so hard to make Buffalo Mountain Camp
a reality will not forget.
Sep 02, 2012
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Ramsey Creek Falls2413 viewsOur Camp has a waterfall.Sep 02, 2012
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Ami and Shannon2365 viewsMost hikers know it is not so much the trail as those who hike the trail.

Shannon, on the left, is a Nurse Lou and I met descending to the falls at Glen Burney park in Blowing Rock, NC.

Reaching the falls is no "Walk In The Park" but, these two were so determined they brought along flash lights just in case of nightfall before completion.

ATTABOY, Girls. Keep in touch so we may hike again.
Sep 02, 2012
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Tony2299 viewsTony is not only a crew member but, Family. Married my Granddaughter! Other than that, HE IS OK. A great athlete; rides bikes, and a needed member.

Our firsts hike together but, one waterfall is never enough. This is atop Steel Creek Falls, NC
Jul 04, 2012
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Richardson Falls2383 viewsFeb 18, 2012
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Most Eastern?2348 viewsThis waterfall is located at: N36.60942 W081.67726 and I'll betcha it is the most Eastern Waterfall in Tennessee.

To qualify on this site it must be 8 ft high or more. Can you find one more to the East and still be in Tennessee?
Feb 18, 2012
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Jones Falls2329 viewsJones Falls in January. It was 29^ F when we departed the car and hiked an hour uphill to the falls. It was much colder up on top.

When you get to be a Grandparent, be like her.
Jan 20, 2012
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Grounded2323 viewsWhen one hangs with an albatross never soars with an eagle.

Bol'Dar, RAT, Oldalbaross at Devil's Creek
Dec 11, 2011
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