This weekend I decided to throw Leasa a little surprise. I took her for a surprise Fly fishing trip into the Smokey Mountain National Park and the Cherokee tribal waters. Went the extra mile and rented a small cabin, a little shanty more like it but hey.. it was off the ground. Being she is a camping gal, I knew she wouldn't mind it. Went into town and introduced her to Adolph and Valeira, two of my Cherokee friends. Later I took her across Newfound Gap road into Tennessee where we ended up eating lunch at Alamo's and goofing around the area. Before dark, I wanted to get back across the mountain to catch a sunset and get ready for the fishing on Sunday. What an awesome drive! I highly recommend it if your in the area. On the way back to camp we were greeted by a Bull Elk, majestic creature he is. As Sunday arrived we geared up and had a blast along Bunches Creek, Bradley Fork and the upper Luftee. Memories made, great times and we made every moment count! I though you all would like to come along... Cheers, John.
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| Paid respects at the Veterans Cemetary |
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| Was dark and only had the phone with me |
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| I looked down and seen this at my feet! |
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| Putting her new skills to work |
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| Honest.. it was this big! |
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| Home sweet home |
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A very Familiar spot
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really nice. love the mossy rocks and water spills. glad you had a great time.
ReplyDeletebut sweat heifer? sounds a bit like me in this long hot Texas summertime! :) and yes, it was 104 today...
Sounds like a great weekend. Glad you were able to surprise your gal!
ReplyDeleteWell done.
Excellent as always!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed my trip.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos.
Thanks
Thanks everyone, I was glad to get back on the water and in the cool weather. I think I'm gonna go back as soon as I can. Next month should be even better. Good to see you all and thanks for the comments.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful place. And love the very last photo. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteReally special blog!
ReplyDeleteCool photography, i like see the landscapes, places, and the real life from USA.
Your blog are in my list.
Grettings from Spain.
fished the smokeys a few years back. beautiful get-a-way. nice quiet creeks in the wilderness. thanx ~DT
ReplyDeleteHunters wife - thank you! Theres a special place in my heart for those waters, I think in hers too now.
ReplyDeleteCarlos - very nice to meet you Carlos! Maybe one day if you make it up here we can wet a line!
DT - its an awesome place, does something to the soul. Cool nic by the way.
Thanks everyone for stopping by, always great to see everyone, cheers..jd
A beautiful part of the country...I stood at that trail sign in April...great photos!
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