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.


CRANE MAN


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Semper Fi and An Army Of One


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Coast Guard Brat!


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Charlie Assumes Watch


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Catheys Creek Couple


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Van Fleet Trail Ranger


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Random files - Featured And Folks We Meet
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Good Rep For the Van Fleet Trail885 viewsMet this pleasant fellow while biking on the James A Van Fleet Trail of Florida. He filled us in on the history of the trail.

The trail is over 29 miles long and straight as it cold be. Great place to see wild life.
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Still Going474 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.
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Ramsey Creek Falls341 viewsOur Camp has a waterfall.
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Our first English crew member340 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.
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Wild Ponies557 viewsA joy to watch the kids with the herd of 'Wild" ponies. They do bight and kick though.
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Jeremiah 350 viewsJeremiah was a Bullfrog, was a good friend of mine, never spoke a single word, but he had some mighty fine wine.....

Got to figure out who wrote that stupid song so I can give him credit, whether he wants it or not.

Don't really know about the wine but, you can visit Jeremiah at Evins Mill.
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Least We Forget353 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.
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New And Fresh397 viewsBeside the clear cold creek these flowers burst forth announcing the return of Spring to Buffalo Mountain Camp.

Last additions - Featured And Folks We Meet
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Good Rep For the Van Fleet Trail885 viewsMet this pleasant fellow while biking on the James A Van Fleet Trail of Florida. He filled us in on the history of the trail.

The trail is over 29 miles long and straight as it cold be. Great place to see wild life.
Feb 26, 2015
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Good Directions695 viewsMet these folks just above Catheys Creek Falls and they were kind enough to give us a short cut to Bird Rock falls, Thanks. The dogs must have moved just as I snapped the camera.Jan 18, 2015
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Charlie 801 viewsWe met Charlie on Little Stony Creek Trail accompanying his friend down a very cold trail.

After making sure we were no threat he assumed his watch atop the back pack. When his transportation knelled down Charlie took his post atop the back pack. No, he did this willingly of his own accord.
Dec 31, 2014
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Coast Guard Brat!708 viewsOne of these fine folks we met up Little Stony Creek turned out to be a Coast Guard Brat.

Oh don't get upset, that is a term of endearment for offspring of members of the Coast Guard family.

As soon as I get first names they will become members of our crew.

SEMPER PARATUS!
Dec 30, 2014
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Marine and Army hiking buddy583 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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Craftsman738 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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Summers Almost Gone590 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 Ponies557 viewsA joy to watch the kids with the herd of 'Wild" ponies. They do bight and kick though.Oct 13, 2013