My apologies for being soooo very far behind on blogging…we have been some very busy people. We spent most of the 17, 18, 19, and 20th getting ready to head out on our adventure up and down the Tennessee River. Getting groceries and doing laundry, wa…
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FYI…we looked up the family of cute critters that crossed in
FYI…we looked up the family of cute critters that crossed in front of us on the Blue Ridge Parkway…ruffed grouse… I’m telling you that Momma Grouse had her hands full…5+ little ones…I’m sure it felt like herding chickens!!!
So now it is back to reality aboard the TUMBLEWEED…making
So now it is back to reality aboard the TUMBLEWEED…making lists and getting prepared to head up river…yes, laundry!!!! We hope to pull out on Monday, May 21st. We think we’ll be out about 5 weeks before returning here. Then eventually back to Wichi…
Glad to say we stopped there…but don't need to go
Glad to say we stopped there…but don’t need to go back….loads of interesting junk! Kind of a down scale, TJ Maxx or Tuesday Morning…. just so weird to consider that it is all someone’s lost luggage….
After a quick stop in Knoxville West Marine (we needed to
After a quick stop in Knoxville West Marine (we needed to replace TUMBLEWEEDs American Flag) we were back on major highway…headed to Scottsborro AL….home of the Unclaimed Luggage Store.
As we came out of the Smokey Mountains and approached
As we came out of the Smokey Mountains and approached Gatlinburg, we were still patting ourselves because we had not had to wait long at that road construction site…and then we entered TOURIST CITY…OMG, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville are…
In the early morning hours, we encountered several
In the early morning hours, we encountered several critters…a turkey (missed that photo)…and this little family crossing the road…aren’t they cute??? Floyd was not impressed….though we waited ever so patiently….in fact, it took us 4 and a hal…
We spent many moments thinking about our friend Doug Nelson,
We spent many moments thinking about our friend Doug Nelson, now know as Hill Hiker Doug, who is currently walking the Appalachian Trail. We think about him seeing these sites daily…and encountering such things on foot…admire his fortitude and d…
Wednesday …we decided to head back to TUMBLEWEED by taking
Wednesday …we decided to head back to TUMBLEWEED by taking that scenic route…Blue Ridge Parkway….speed tops at about 45…that morning we encountered very few cars, motorcycles…and NO semis (trucks are prohibited from traveling this road)…as …
Tuesday dawned fog mist over the mountains…but what did we
Tuesday dawned fog mist over the mountains…but what did we care???? Back to Biltmore for silliness in the gardens…private tours…First an hour or more behind the scenes giving us the Friends and Family gossip and a look at several guest rooms not…
