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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ANNAPOLIS PLUS ONE2070 viewsI had the distinct pleasure of showing four members of the 2013 Annapolis graduating class around my favorite waterfall playground.

As soon as I get their names straight I will post them. From left to right, four Cadets, a friend and new crew member, Steve, and the little brown critter is Pumpkin.

How did the roaming knob get in there? Oh, the Falls is Pine Ridge Falls.

If they had tried a little harder they could have been in the Coast Guard. :)
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James, Kristina, Andrew, Brianna and Jacob1945 viewsMet these niece folks at Connestee Falls, NC. Sure glad families still do things like this together.

Hope joining the CREW doesn't hurt your reputation.
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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.
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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.
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Ami and Shannon2123 viewsMost hikers know it is not so much the trail as those who hike the trail.

Shannon, on the left, is a Nurse Lou and I met descending to the falls at Glen Burney park in Blowing Rock, NC.

Reaching the falls is no "Walk In The Park" but, these two were so determined they brought along flash lights just in case of nightfall before completion.

ATTABOY, Girls. Keep in touch so we may hike again.
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Tony2059 viewsTony is not only a crew member but, Family. Married my Granddaughter! Other than that, HE IS OK. A great athlete; rides bikes, and a needed member.

Our firsts hike together but, one waterfall is never enough. This is atop Steel Creek Falls, NC
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Jones Falls2100 viewsJones Falls in January. It was 29^ F when we departed the car and hiked an hour uphill to the falls. It was much colder up on top.

When you get to be a Grandparent, be like her.
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Grounded2082 viewsWhen one hangs with an albatross never soars with an eagle.

Bol'Dar, RAT, Oldalbaross at Devil's Creek
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Wendy2043 viewsWe met Wendy down in the gorge at Linville Falls and hiked back up with her, thereby making her a crew member.00000
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Andrew2014 viewsA frequent hiker and Son-in-law atop a big rock at Rocky Fork.00000
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Aaron Youngstrom2101 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.00000
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MOLLY2070 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.
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