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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Creep across this2168 viewsSo high it's scary. Located between Green Cove Station and White Top Station.Aug 13, 2011
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Don't stand under the apple tree....2109 viewsI know, it's supposed to be 'sit" under the apple tree but, we were sitting on those bike seats for far too long.

Oh, yeah, Virginia Creeper Trail August 12, 2011.
Aug 12, 2011
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Slim2126 viewsI brake for snakes.

Being of the Masonic order, I wanted to shake hands with Slim but, he has no hands.
Aug 12, 2011
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History2016 viewsThe Creeper Trail is crossed by the world renowned Appalachian Trail near Damascus, VA., a well known AT town made up of locals and Thru hikers that could not forget it. Aug 12, 2011
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Green Cove Station then.2032 viewsTake notice the horse is pulling a sled. Little horse drawn carts did not work well on the mountain slopes.

I saw the Creeper a couple of times after moving to this area in 1976.

Aug 12, 2011
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Green Cove Station now.2071 viewsThis station is just the way it was when the trains ran. You gotta come visit this place.

There are photos inside that show local folks sitting on a bench by the post office near the same pot belly stove,
Aug 12, 2011
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Wheels of an albatross2224 viewsOldalbatross's trail transportation. Comfort bikes are great for us in the geriatric set.

One of the many high trestles along the Virginia Creeper Trail.
Aug 12, 2011
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Tree2027 viewsThat's a tree, you know, like BEARS climb.

BJ just before cataract surgery, at Roaring Fork Falls.
Aug 11, 2011
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Stop!1569 viewsThis deer seems to be assisting Glacier National Park contractor with traffic diversion.

Aug 11, 2011
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Framed1569 viewsLike most mountain streams Spruce Thicket is susceptible to trees falling in the creek, but this one makes a niece frame for the cascade.Aug 09, 2011
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Spruce Thicket Cotton1573 viewsAug 08, 2011
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Switchback2103 viewsAug 08, 2011
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