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 - Albatross Crew Members
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Andrew2121 viewsA frequent hiker and Son-in-law atop a big rock at Rocky Fork.Oct 14, 2011
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Aaron Youngstrom2225 viewsAaron, from Cincinnati and a friend he was visiting from Johnson City, TN, near the OA roost, qualified by hiking with us to Upper Laurel Falls.Oct 10, 2011
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MOLLY2192 viewsMeet Molly, our latest crew member. This was her first Waterfalls hike and we picked a beauty..........yeah, you also Molly.

The waterfalls is one of three along Little Stony Creek near Dungannon, VA.
Sep 15, 2011
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Melisa2117 viewsHiked with her and two other crew members to Gentry Creek Falls. Besides being a joy to be around she is a better hiker than I. Mel, you are always welcome to take the lead on my hikes.

She found the first Geocasche I have seen, up under the falls.
Aug 28, 2011
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Waist?2231 viewsNo I did not say anything about your waist, I said this was the waist gunners position.Aug 23, 2011
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Big and Little2138 viewsBig Jim is on the starboard and Little Jim on port.
(for Sandcrabs port and left have four letters)

Big Jim is my living history lesson for an area called Bumpass Cove. He can tell you waterfalls can be dangerous. Broke his back as a child falling from one, living up Patty Creek.

They are in pictured in California Fields, TN. Where there are more bears than folks. That's
because the Forest Service owns that area now.
Aug 17, 2011
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AC2280 viewsNot as old as the Old Albatross but, a lot more bossy.

This image is at Lower Higgins Falls.
Aug 06, 2011
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The way we were.2209 viewsMemories are great, you leave out the parts you don't want to remember, like clouds with lumps.Jul 29, 2011
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CG 1275 Remembered2155 viewsTo the best of my knowledge and ancient memory, this was the first Coast Guard aircraft I flew on~1964, at Elizabeth City, NC.

I had just arrived from eight Years of AIMING HIGH, USAF. For this I gave up B-52s and an eight hour day.
Jul 29, 2011
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ADF2127 viewsHis crew position is more like an instrument, Aviation Direction Finder. The reason for this title is his ability to rapidly ascend ridges I will only see from an aircraft, and find alternative trails when searching for "new" falls.

An excellent Woodsman I am fortunate to go waterfalling with.
Jul 27, 2011
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Mountain Man2151 viewsJul 25, 2011
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Are we there yet?2184 viewsMeet my Buddy Lou, a retired (work release) tool and dye man.Jul 25, 2011
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