Try It You'll Like It

Something else I tried back a time ago. What great fun this was. It is so nice and peaceful and everything is great to look at when you are up in a hot air balloon.
The first picture is when my wife ( Dugan ) and I are taking off. It sure is different in a balloon. the second is shortly after take off and we were right next to the United States Flag.( A good Pic. Number three we spotted another balloon a ways from us and snapped a picture. How neat to see another one while you are up in one. The next picture we are looking at the balloon and was able to catch a plane in the sky also. It looks like he is heading right for the hot air balloon but he is really a far distance from them. ( Hot Air Balloons have right-a-way to the air space. The last picture is of a couple of planes spraying the area. And the were well below us.
If you are looking for something to do and are ever able to try this you will not be disappointed

Something To Try ( Just For Fun )

I just wanted to try something new and this seemed to be the thing to do. Was I ever glad that I did this. It was great and so peaceful to be gliding in the sky and the noise level is so low a person can really enjoy this.
I want to thank Sarah Kelly owner/operator for the ride and the experience.
CLICK ABOVE ON SOMETHING TO TRY & GO TO THEIR SITE
Experience the thrill of motorless flight over the beautiful Tennessee countryside and ridges. Admire the Hiawassee River from thousands of feet in the air as you go up like a bird in a warm thermal. On some days you can fly the ridgeline at awesome speeds. Other times you can take hold of the controls with your pilot and feel what it is like to fly a glider through the various air currents that sustain free flight. These are all the joys of soaring at the Chilhowee Gliderport.

Since the late 1970's Chilhowee Gliderport has offered rides, instruction, and towing. It is a great place to come spend the day watching the beauty of soaring, hitching a ride, or the start point for a long cross-country flight. Our powerful Pawnee towplane can tow most any type of glider year round and rides are provided by FAA certified "commercial glider pilots." Additionally, you can get primary instruction for the new pilot or transition training for the current power pilot who wants to add "glider" to his or her ticket.

It's All Worth It

This is what I mean when I say it is all worth it !!!!! After a long day at work or if it has been a really difficult day, when you come home and sit on you deck and look at this kind of view it really makes a soul feel good and is so relaxing.
We over look the Hiawassee River and some of the mountains which are always a wonder within themselves.
Hope that you may get just a little bit of the feeling from these pictures.
Just sit back and enjoy

A Bit Of Information For All

Against the backdrop of the world's most ancient mountains is a special kind of place . . . A place where history lives . . . where tradition lingers . . . where people come together to discover their creative spirit.
That special place is the John C. Campbell Folk School. Nestled in Brasstown, NC, on 380 acres in a rolling valley, the Folk School offers visitors a chance to experience a special blend of history, art and natural beauty in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
In 1925, the Folk School began its work with its founders hopeful that the quality of life could be improved by education, and in turn wanted to preserve and share with the rest of the world the wonderful crafts, techniques and tools that the mountain people used in every day life. Today, The John C. Campbell Folk School offers a unique combination of arts and crafts classes & instruction, rich history, beautiful mountain surroundings, and an atmosphere of living and learning together.
Click on A Bit Of Information For All/ to go to their site

Visit my friends Blog. ( Blue Skies And Blue Water )

I think everyone will enjoy Thom Benson Blog. Thom has a way of putting a lot of good information on his site.
Thom is a Meteorologist for WRCB TV channel 3 in Chattanooga,Tenn. If you get the chance to see channel in the mornings you will find Thom there doing the weather.
He has become a very good friend over the years.
Please visit his Blog and drop him a comment.
Just click above on visit my friends blog and it will take you to his page. ENJOY EVERYONE!!!!

Something Special ( Tennessee Aquarium )

This is the place to be if you want to have a truly enjoyable day. We always try and get to the Tennessee Aquarium when ever we get to Chattanooga. It is truly a place of joy and education. It is never the same when you go back.

Of interest to all kids and adults alike. You will want to make sure you go here if you are in the Chattanooga area.

Just click above on Something Special and it will take you to their site

Isn't Nature Grand

Some of natures wonders

Dugan saying hi to the little guy, he was found in the woods laying by his mother. She had been killed and just left there.He has been raised and is out on his own now. We wish him a long and happy life.
The grown deer was across from my brothers cottage in southern indiana. And was spotted at our Fathers Day get together.
The other little deer was spotted in a wooded area but you could tell that his family was near so her was left alone.
The moth was on our deck one morning and seemed to be enjoying the sunshine.
Nature has a way of taking care of things and making them worth seeing at the same time.

Some More Of Natures Wonders

The five leaf clover was found in the yard one day. Something you just dont see very often.
The little fox is one of two the other being in the bush somewhere behind. As you can see he is checking out the bird feeder.
The butterfly was out on our deck one morning and seemed to be enjoying the sunshine.

Bluebirds Coming Back

In the past few years we would see one of these birds but only seems like these was one and no more. But this year I went out and bought two Bluebird nesting houses and put up in the yard.And wouldn't you know we starded get two pair coming around so i put out seed and sit and watched.
Before long they did start to nest and before summer was over we hsd new familys of Bluebirds.Between the two pair they had a total of nine young ones. It was fun to watch them grow and take flight.
I will be sure to keep my houses out and food for them I sure want them to come back year after year.

THE HAPPY ONES