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03-30-2007, 06:29 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
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Smoky Mountian Nat. Park-here I come
As of this afternoon spring break is underway. My plumbing is torn up, my pergo is only 80% down, and I have one pannel polished somewhat. Sounds like time to go camping! I am pulling out tomorrow and will be staying in the park, probally Cades Cove into next week. Time to do some photography and hiking and just sittin out under the trees. WOOOHOOO for me 
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03-30-2007, 06:44 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Did you give them advance warning you were coming? Err, I meant, did you make reservations?
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03-30-2007, 06:46 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
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Originally Posted by overlander63
Did you give them advance warning you were coming? Err, I meant, did you make reservations? |
Why spoil the beauty of the suprise?
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03-30-2007, 07:08 PM
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We can tow it!
1996 28' Excella
Where the water tastes like wine
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Have a great time!
Good for you Rodney,
Can't wait to see your pictures!!  We're planning to stay at Elkmont the first week of May, such a nice time of year down there...
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03-30-2007, 08:46 PM
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Rivet Master 
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1956 30' Sovereign of the Road
1963 16' Bambi
Southeastern Area
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Originally Posted by Gen Disarray
As of this afternoon spring break is underway. My plumbing is torn up, my pergo is only 80% down, and I have one pannel polished somewhat. Sounds like time to go camping! I am pulling out tomorrow and will be staying in the park, probally Cades Cove into next week. Time to do some photography and hiking and just sittin out under the trees. WOOOHOOO for me |
I like the way you think. Never let work in progress interfere with the possibility of a camping trip! I bet you'll have some awesome pics, redbuds and maybe dogwoods should be be peaking about then.
Of course, some of us will slave away in the salt mines next week. 
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03-30-2007, 09:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Eureka
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Yeah, I admire your spirit. I am, unfortunately, at the mercy of the motivated slave (err-- husband), who wants to stay home and polish. It's a time thing- with a "showing" for Easter (to the family)...
Have fun!! Show us your photos!!
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03-30-2007, 09:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 28' Airstream Excella 28
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beautiful area. have a wonderful trip and take lots of pictures to share with us.
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04-02-2007, 08:09 AM
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Ready-to-Travel
2012 30' International
Walkerton
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Wonderful, Rodney. Cades Cove is a great way to start the year.
Pat
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04-04-2007, 04:48 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Back
Just got back a while ago. You wouldnt belive how busy the park was... Here is a taste of the trip.......................... (you may want to click on the landscape for a larger view)
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04-04-2007, 06:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
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Good for you Rodney,
Can't wait to see your pictures!! We're planning to stay at Elkmont the first week of May, such a nice time of year down there... |
Tin Sista - Can you get that big 'ol trailer in Elkmont?
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04-04-2007, 06:13 PM
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We can tow it!
1996 28' Excella
Where the water tastes like wine
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Tin Sista - Can you get that big 'ol trailer in Elkmont?
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Yep we have twice so far! Can't wait to go again, just love that park!
Rodney your photos are lovely! Glad you had a nice trip!
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04-04-2007, 06:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
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Yep we have twice so far! Can't wait to go again, just love that park!
Rodney your photos are lovely! Glad you had a nice trip! |
I've been a little hesitant to explore the area with trailer-in-tow since my first episode. We drove a 30' rv and ended up on the "Senic" route into Piegon Forge. At one switchback I could see the entire side of our toad Honda in the right side mirror - and it was on the other side of a dropoff.
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04-04-2007, 06:38 PM
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Ready-to-Travel
2012 30' International
Walkerton
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Nice pix, Rodney. Thanks
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04-04-2007, 07:10 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
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a couple more
a few more to show
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04-04-2007, 08:53 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
2000 25' Excella
Kingston
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The Smokies are beautiful this time of year. I just live an hr away and visit very often. We havent taken the A/S up yet, that will have to wait for the May Rally. Love the pictures! Hope you didnt have to drive in those terrible storms we had last night.
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04-04-2007, 10:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Eureka
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Simply gorgeous!
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04-05-2007, 08:54 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1956 30' Sovereign of the Road
1963 16' Bambi
Southeastern Area
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Rodney, as always, your photos do not disappoint. Great wildlife, and the ridge skyline is fabulous. I love how you've captured the light streaming through the clouds. That little pileated woodpecker, how did you sneak up on him? I've found them to be elusive little birds.
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04-05-2007, 01:09 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
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Thanks for the kind words everyone . It is always fun to share some images with people who appreciate nature.
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That little pileated woodpecker, how did you sneak up on him? I've found them to be elusive little birds.
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I can't begin to tell you the epic that getting a decent image of a pileated has been. At the end of things, while I was laying in wait for bear (to no avail) that bird flew right up and went about its business with no concern about me at all. The lighting was kind of tough, but other than that when the time came the photography was straight forward.
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04-06-2007, 10:21 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1956 30' Sovereign of the Road
1963 16' Bambi
Southeastern Area
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,116
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As the saying goes . . .
So Rodney, you were loaded for bear, but a bird in the lens turned out to be worth more than two bears in the woods . . . uh, err, or something like that. 
I think the pileated was worth the wait.
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04-06-2007, 10:31 AM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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a pileated for sugarfoot
just for you
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