Apple Harvest Festival

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer hiking

 

I squeezed a hike into marathon training.  It had been a while since I'd joined the group.  It was a long day, but the views were really good.  There was also an ample supply of blueberries.  We had a good-sized group that day and ran into lots of other hikers.  Enjoy the view!

 

 

THIRD DAY!

I decided to see if my favorite band would be touring.  As luck would have it, they would be playing about 50 minutes away! I had seen Third Day three times and definitely wanted to see them again.  It was a sold-out concert and they put on a great show.  I had a decent seat.  It was a little ways back, but still on the main floor and I could see pretty well.  At concerts like this, it's common for child sponsorship to be promoted.  Third Day partners with World Vision.  It was something I'd thought about (and they offered some incentives ;), so I decided to go for it.  I am now sponsoring a 10-year old girl from Zambia.  She has nine siblings, likes to play with dolls, helps babysit at home and likes math.  As Anderson gets older, I would love for him to participate with me.  I look forward to getting my packet and learning more about this little girl.  I left the concert with a few photos, an autographed CD and an amazing memory.  Can't wait to see them again! :)  

 

 

Mac Powell...whoo!

My autographed CD

Waterfall Scoping

 

I was heading out to Franklin for a concert, so I went a little farther and checked out some waterfalls.  These are some of the prettiest and best known in our area.  I saw Dry, Bridal Veil and Cullasaja Falls.  Dry Falls has its name because you can walk under it.  Bridal Veil has a small, dainty flow.  The attraction is being able to drive under it.  Cullasaja Falls has a more gradual drop and flow.  You can't get very close to Cullasaja, but it's very pretty from a distance. 

 

 

Dry Falls

 

 

Bridal Veil Falls

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Cullasaja Falls