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.

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Random files - PLANES, TRAINS, CRITTERS AND ODD THINGS
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Cades Cove turkeys1445 viewsWild turkeys at Cades Cove, TN.

If you come to East Tennessee, as you should, don't miss Cades Cove in the Smokeys.

A whole community, now a park,just the way life was in early Tennessee.
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Tree Rock1796 viewsCheck out the rock in the tree above Lou. Only explanation I could think of is the tree grew up under the rock, which is now firmly embedded in the fork of the tree.

Got a better explanation send it to us.
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Boiler?1992 viewsI found this near an old power plant t Burgess Falls, TN.

Have no idea what it could be but, thought it might be an old boiler except it has concrete in the bottom?

Any info appreciated.
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Nobody knows the trouble I've known........1947 viewsThinking about being hamburger is depressing.
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Northern Rough Winged Swallow2099 viewsDue to the easy access of the nest I will not disclose it's location.

I believe this to be as identified but, if you know it to be another bird please, let me know.
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Jaws1909 viewsCoast Guard helicopter flying past the sulper structure of a docked ship near Fisherman's Warlf.
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CG 1275 Remembered1924 viewsAfter all these years, still not finished. The aircraft resides at David-Montham Air Force Base,(boneyard) giving up parts.
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Flash Mob 1945 viewsI just learned a new term and couldn't wait to use it.

Don't you think this is an appropriate time for it's use? also kind of looks like an old folks home breakout.

L-R; Molly, Lou, BJ, and some Oldalbatoss they picked up hitchiking.

Last additions - PLANES, TRAINS, CRITTERS AND ODD THINGS
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Flare2183 viewsA Blue Bird with a straw in beak flares just before touch down on my Blue Bird box.Oct 16, 2013
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Cleared To Land2077 viewsSandhill Cranes on short final approach to Hiwassee National Wildlife Refuge near Cleveland, TN.Dec 08, 2012
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GREAT EGRET1949 viewsFound this long legged critter fishing at Madamausquette National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina.Nov 18, 2012
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Pronghorns2002 viewsA pair of pronghorns at Brice Canyon, UTJul 13, 2012
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Northern Rough Winged Swallow2099 viewsDue to the easy access of the nest I will not disclose it's location.

I believe this to be as identified but, if you know it to be another bird please, let me know.
Jun 25, 2012
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Gangway!2075 viewsAfter being flushed by crew members RAT and Bol'dar, old Sneaky here, took an uncontrolled slide down to the bottom of Chestnut Falls, where I was, unfortunately, located.

After a short dance session both Oldalbatross and snake were fine.
Jun 14, 2012
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Jaws1909 viewsCoast Guard helicopter flying past the sulper structure of a docked ship near Fisherman's Warlf.Jan 29, 2012
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Starting Point1834 viewsThis is the view from the confluence of Nolichucky River and Devil's Creek. Upstream from here is the best waterfalling an oldalbatross can do.Dec 11, 2011