On the Water in East Tennessee

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

The photos in this posting were taken in May, 2002.  At the time - I used my Minolta 35mm and had the film processed at WalMart.

It was during the latest fad of that time - being able to have your photos processed onto a CD - as well as being able to download them in zip folders from their website.

Isn’t it so amazing - how far the technology has advanced - and removed all the grainy grit!  LOL

These photos were taken on the river - down from Bald River Falls in Cherokee National Park.  I love driving down the river roads!  And on this particular day - we just managed to get lucky enough to catch these guys having a blast!

While talking the other night on the phone with daughter - Britni - she mentioned wanting to go kayaking when she and Kevin come up with the baby next year.  While all the “ Huh ? “ was running through my head - these photos came to mind.  I told Brit I would get them posted for her to see.

During our conversation I mentioned details pertaining to the skills it takes for facing this stuff.  Very unpredictable.  Things change from year to year with the seasons - depending greatly on weather and the amount of melt-off from snow.

By the time I’d finished talking with her - and later - talking with Hubby - we came to the conclusion that it may be - canoeing - Brit would actually have in mind!

I mean - why would anyone that’s never seen such beauty before - want to spend this first chance fighting with a paddle and trying to keep from rolling upside down?

Imagine all the scenery to be completely missed!

I am so ready for spring!  I’m even ready for summer!


I'm posting two videos this morning.  The last photo above is one of  " Baby Falls " on the Tellico River.  The first video shows the fun going over this little hump!

Note**  You MUST do this!!!  Hit the square made by arrows - down on the right end of the toolbar for the videos.  Next - Click anywhere on your desktop to begin the video.   BEFORE YOU DO THAT - hit your " Esc " button on the top left corner of your keyboard to get back here after viewing the video!




The second video I'm posting this morning is of a guy spending a day with a group on the Hiwassee River!  There's actually two videos - and you should be able to get to Part 2 from here.

Get ready!  It's gorgeous.  And it's amazing how relaxing it is to watch this video!

Now you can see why I just love living in East Tennessee!

Mother Nature's Popsicles and Other Moments

Uh-oh.  The grass is turning white.  I guess this is it.  We’re on a downhill ride through some cold weather.  Slowly but surely - and nonstop - the snow has begun to fall.

Before I go any further - I have to share something.  This is so cool!

Okay - this photo was pinched off my old Geocities website - before Yahoo! decided to kill it.  So - I have no idea how well it’s going to handle moving over to a new spot.  But - this is a shot of Bald River Falls - in the Cherokee National Forest.  This photo was taken in - 2003 - I think.

Here’s one from the top of the falls.

And here’s one of Dwayne.  And if I could find the one of Sam the Stick Man - but I can’t find it.

Now - thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for Monroe County, Tennessee - take a look at this video that was shot of the falls - yesterday!

Bald River Falls on Wednesday - January 6, 2010

How cool is THAT !!!!  Ohh, I can just imagine - a piece of cardboard under my butt and just flying down!!!

Yeah - RIGHT!!

Okay - as late as this blog is for today - believe me - I am keeping up with the unexpected moments that keep coming along today.  But - that’s for another day!

So - grab your coffee - your hot tea - your hot chocolate - get all comfy in that Snuggly - and have fun watching this one!

I just love this puppy!!!!!  Reminds me of my Hubby!