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Carriage Park Community, Hendersonville, NC
27 August, 2010
People have asked why we moved and how we did it in this crazy economy, so let me explain... First of all, we have three sons, their wives, and nine grandchildren in Greenville, Sout... (more)
You Must See The Gardens At Biltmore House
02 June, 2011
We headed for the main house and walked by the stately, gated entrance. ... (more)
Peak of the Parkway - Mt. Pisgah - Never Gets Old
18 September, 2010
I rode my motorcycle this morning on the Blue Ridge Parkway south toward Mount Pisgah. The weather was perfect... cool, but not cold. The scenery was great... even the haze made the view beautiful ... (more)
Christmas Is Everyday Shop in Waynesville, NC
05 November, 2011
Before we finished our recent visit to Waynesville, NC, we stopped at our favorite little shop, Christmas Is Everyday. We can't walk by without going inside. Santa Claus won't let us...... (more)
Headed for the Star City, Roanoke, Virginia
11 June, 2011
When I entered Virginia the landscape along the Blue Ridge Parkway changed significantly. The elevations weren't as high, and the views often included beautiful rolling hills and... (more)
Must See: Bryson City in Swain County, NC
26 August, 2013
We visited Bryson City over the weekend and found it to be a quaint little town with beautiful mountains at each end, and the Tuckasegee River flowing right through the middle of it... ... (more)
2013 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships
16 September, 2013
I went back down to Bryson City and the Nantahala Gorge to check out the 2013 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships. It was fun to watch, and some of our local paddlers did real well. Check ... (more)
Climbed the Highest Peak East of the Mississippi
10 August, 2010
I rode my motorcycle yesterday up to Boone, North Carolina. I took the Blue Ridge Parkway the whole way. It was a beautiful ride, but rain put a damper on the first day. I enjoyed perfect temperatu... (more)