The Lipizzaner Stallions are coming to Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky April 27, 2007. Lord willing, I'm planning to go. This will be my first time to see them in person and I'm really looking forward to the opportunity. Check out their website below in My Favorite Links to see their 2007 schedule.
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
ZODER'S INN, GATLINBURG, TN
This is a view of the footbridge that leads across the Roaring Fork stream to part of the Zoder's Inn complex in Gatlinburg, TN. We stay in the third floor room shown here above the parking garage. Our family has stayed in various sections of the complex since the early 70's. It has grown considerably since we first stayed at Zoder's. It is as much a part of our trip to the Smoky Mountains as the Park itself. The following photos are of our most recent trip to the Smokies from March 25 to March 28, 2007. We went to Ripley's Aquarium, Dixie Stampede and Cades Cove while we were there. We ate breakfast at the Pancake Pantry a few blocks uptown and at Appleby's across the street from Zoder's. My favorite photography studio, Beneath The Smoke, is only a couple of blocks away.
ZODER'S INN, GATLINBURG, TN
This is a view of the building that we stay in at Zoder's Inn. The Roaring Fork stream runs through the middle of the 6 acre complex.
ZODER'S INN, GATLINBURG, TN
The living room where we stay at Zoder's. I sleep on the couch. It is not too bad. The picture window to the left looks out on a wooded hillside.
ZODER'S INN, GATLINBURG, TN
Mom in one of her favorite places in the world - Zoder's Inn, Gatlinburg, TN. in the Smoky Mountains.
ZODER'S INN, GATLINBURG, TN
A view off our balcony at Zoder's. We are only two blocks from the center of Gatlinburg, but we feel like we are out in the mountains when we stay at Zoder's. The family has been staying here exclusively since the early 1970's.
ZODER'S INN, GATLINBURG, TN
A view from our third floor balcony looking towards the recreation center and pool house.
MEIGS FALLS
This is a beautiful waterfall in the Smoky Mountains National Park. It can be easily seen from the Park road that leads from the visitor center to Cades Cove.
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JOHN OLIVER CABIN IN CADES COVE
This cabin is the oldest log home in Cades Cove. It was built in the early 1820's. The cabin is the first historic building you seen when entering Cades Cove. The cove is a beautiful valley located in the Smoky Mountains National Park. There is an 11 mile loop road around the valley where many historic structures have been preserved. Deer and wild turkey can been seen in the early morning hours. Sometimes even a black bear or two will show up. Bicyclists can enjoy the loop, but the traffic can be pretty heavy at times. The valley is about 25 to 30 miles from Gatlinburg, TN.
[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
SPLIT-RAIL FENCE
Part of the split-rail fence around the John Oliver Cabin in Cades Cove.
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JOHN OLIVER CABIN
Back view of the cabin looking towards an old cedar tree.
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STONE CHIMNEY OF THE OLIVER CABIN
This stone chimney is held together with mud mortar.
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JOHN OLIVER CABIN
Close-up view of the shingle roof on the Oliver Cabin.
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CADES COVE
This is the view looking from the John Oliver Cabin. It is part of the valley that makes up Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains National Park.
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CADES COVE METHODIST CHURCH
Original site of an 1820's log church building in the Cove. One of the most photographed spots in the Smoky Mountains.
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CADES COVE METHODIST CHURCH
This is the second structure built on this spot. It was erected in 1902.
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CADES COVE METHODIST CHURCH
Side view of the church taken from the cemetery. Cades Cove Loop Road is on the other side of the church.
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MOM INSIDE OF CADES COVE METHODIST CHURCH
One of Mom's favorite places in the Smokies is the old Methodist Church in Cades Cove. And she is not of Methodist, but of Christian Church background.
JOHN P. CABLE GRIST MILL
Built around 1870 in the Cable Mill area of Cades Cove.
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WATER WHEEL AT GRIST MILL
Originally provided power for both the grist mill and a sawmill. The structure was built by John P. Cable around 1870.
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MIKE IN FRONT OF JOHN P. CABLE GRIST MILL
OK, so here is a current photo of myself. Still trying to get back down to my college weight. About 50 pounds to go. Nice background, though.
MIKE NEAR THE GRIST MILL & SMOKEHOUSE
Not a bad photo, especially if you just concentrate on the scenery.
GRIST MILL & SMOKEHOUSE
View is from the front porch of the Gregg-Cable House.
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[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
GREGG-CABLE HOUSE
Back view of the house in Cable Mill as seen from an old shed. Actually it is the shed where my first vehicle is parked. See below.
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OLD BARN AT CABLE MILL
Old barn as seen coming from the Gregg-Cable house in the Cable Mill area of Cades Cove.
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OLD BARN AT CABLE MILL
At the back corner of the barn looking towards the mill and house area.
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OLD BARN AT CABLE MILL
Side view as seen from back of house.
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OLD BARN AT CABLE MILL
Back view looking towards mill area.
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MY FIRST VEHICLE
Can you believe it? I found my first mode of transportation before my '95 Grand Am. It was parked outside a shed in the Cable Mill area of Cades Cove. A few new tires and it should be ready to roll.
[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
OLD BARN IN CADES COVE
First view of an old barn as you come down the hill on the Cades Cove Loop Road.
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OLD BARN IN CADES COVE
A final view of the old barn as we leave Cades Cove. Until next time...........
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