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A Couple From The Appalachian High Country
black mamba
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I had to escape the Florida heat....pulled my standard trick and fled to the mountains. In a moment of weakness, I got talked into a really long hike.
This scene is near the beginning of the hike. We're starting to move into the steep stuff. That's Grandfather Mountain in the center background.
This is the infamous swinging bridge atop Grandfather Mountain. It's at the mile-high juncture. You can drive to the base of the bridge, but we, of course, had to hike up there. The old wooden version of this bridge really swayed in a strong wind. This newer version doesn't move as much but it can get interesting at times.
That night, I made a simple prayer....." Please Lord, grant me the wisdom to avoid any more 15 mile hikes ".
This scene is near the beginning of the hike. We're starting to move into the steep stuff. That's Grandfather Mountain in the center background.
This is the infamous swinging bridge atop Grandfather Mountain. It's at the mile-high juncture. You can drive to the base of the bridge, but we, of course, had to hike up there. The old wooden version of this bridge really swayed in a strong wind. This newer version doesn't move as much but it can get interesting at times.
That night, I made a simple prayer....." Please Lord, grant me the wisdom to avoid any more 15 mile hikes ".
I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
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Nice pictures Tom. I'd head up that way myself for some R&R if it was close by. Will have to look for something closer. Something with a nice walk in it too.
Do you have pics of the old wooden bridge before this nice new one was put up? Nice image composition of the new one. Just perfect.
Lauren
Lauren Blackwell
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WOW, both of those look so inviting, I'd opt for the Drive, and
somehow I don't think it was 107 there like it was here in Texas.
Great shots love all the detail and history.
Give our Best to Darlene and the Mousers.
Craig
Burleson, Texas
Thanks for the kind words, Michael.
I'll scrounge up a shot of the old bridge when I get back home. At times, it was a real adventure to cross the gorge on that one. They have actually recorded wind velocities as high as 195 - 200 MPH roaring through that gap. As you would imagine, during such extreme times they would shut down use of the bridge.
To get the perspective of this shot, I climbed out on a rock ledge.....very close to the spot where a woman fell to her death a couple of years ago. It was a little spooky.
Take care my friend,
Tom
Hi Lauren,
I may just do that....throw more landscapes into the mix. As you would suspect, I savor every minute spent up here. I've been lucky to see quite a few places but this Appalachian High Country is my favorite, by far.
Take care Lady,
Tom
Yo Craig,
Early morning temps are usually in the 60 - 64 range, warming up to the higher 70's.....maybe even the lower 80's. The elevation you are at, of course, influences that greatly.
The Mousers even take on a new vibrancy up here. I've never seen animals fly up stairs like they can. I wish I could video this strange dance they do on your bed when they figure it's time for you to get up.
Say hi to KK,
Tom
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Thanks for looking in, Richard.
It's pretty awe-inspiring when you can do a 360 degree turn-around and all you see are scenes like this.
Tom
I keep looking to see if I can spot Gandalf trotting in on Shadowfax!
Neil
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Great to hear from you, Neil.
That must have been Gandalf who buzzed us a little higher up the trail. By then, we were too tired to get up and run.:D
How about sending more of your great stuff our way,
Tom