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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Processed2112 viewsSome purist may not like processed photos but, sure beats dodging prints from film.Nov 18, 2012
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Framed1617 viewsFramed Laurel Run between these tow trees just for the fun of it. Good place to have an easy hike and try my new Nikon D5100.Nov 18, 2012
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Easy 1590 viewsLaurel Run Falls is just below Kiner Creek Falls but, is easily reached, even by an old Goat like me.Nov 18, 2012
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Dry Weather 1607 viewsNiece falls but, dry weather has nearly shut it down. I gave it a *** due to the short, nearly vertical, descent from the trail to the bottom of the falls. Nov 18, 2012
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He Can't Sing!2041 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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GREAT EGRET2213 viewsFound this long legged critter fishing at Madamausquette National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina.Nov 18, 2012
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Fishin by Adam2550 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 member2132 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.......1986 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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Both Plunges2315 viewsPhotos really do not do Brdal Veil justice. These are huge cliffs with two 600 ft plunges.Oct 12, 2012
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Lower Bridal Beil 32382 viewsOct 12, 2012
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Lower Bridal Beil 22285 viewsOct 12, 2012
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