tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post2760223824620822821..comments2024-03-28T14:47:32.549+10:00Comments on ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA: LAUREL FALLS, SMOKY MNTS TENNESSEEdiane bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-48994090672633878072014-12-12T12:54:27.137+10:002014-12-12T12:54:27.137+10:00That polar vortex was very cold, Diane--I'm so...That polar vortex was very cold, Diane--I'm sorry it hit when you were visiting the south! Your photos are beautiful though, and Now I'm sure you really appreciate Australia's mild climate!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-72178425927073690542014-12-11T18:14:58.091+10:002014-12-11T18:14:58.091+10:00wow love these waterfallswow love these waterfallsMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-26831319938533050582014-12-11T05:22:04.824+10:002014-12-11T05:22:04.824+10:00Thanks, Betsy, for the name of the second waterfal...Thanks, Betsy, for the name of the second waterfall.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-3804007742334701702014-12-11T04:01:02.168+10:002014-12-11T04:01:02.168+10:00The falls look very pretty pity it was so cold tho...The falls look very pretty pity it was so cold though. Bet you are happy to be home in warmer temperatures. Despite it all, it sounds like you made the best of your trip. T'other DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-72830105228269691562014-12-11T03:30:31.180+10:002014-12-11T03:30:31.180+10:00So sorry your USA Thanksgiving adventure had to be...So sorry your USA Thanksgiving adventure had to be a very cold one. But sounds like you didn't let that stop you and you certainly got some great photos. I've felt a bit guilty as Utah has enjoyed an unusually warm and snow free November and December and no one is complaining except the ski resorts! What Karen Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07794694138108500767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-52791064937943834052014-12-11T03:30:07.669+10:002014-12-11T03:30:07.669+10:00I'm still just SICK about the weather while yo...I'm still just SICK about the weather while you all were here... It has not been cold much at all since you left.... Crazy, huh???? Glad you did get to see 'some' of our Smokies though. You got some good pictures of Laurel Falls.. The next waterfall you pictured is named Meigs Falls. That is such a pretty drive by the river toward Cades Cove. Great pictures, Diane.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-61641826103226518772014-12-10T17:54:51.112+10:002014-12-10T17:54:51.112+10:00You have had quite an adventure - a very cold one!...You have had quite an adventure - a very cold one! It does indeed look like a post bushfire scene. I really like having green and flowers surroundings all year long.....Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-84189709069462511912014-12-10T14:39:37.303+10:002014-12-10T14:39:37.303+10:00Your waterfall shots are lovely. I'm sure the...Your waterfall shots are lovely. I'm sure the bare trees and autumn leaves just added to the experience for you. Maybe the cold did, too, I wouldn't be too sure about that.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276284964859313257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-37012975942491889162014-12-10T14:28:09.993+10:002014-12-10T14:28:09.993+10:00You got some beautiful pictures of Laurel Falls. ...You got some beautiful pictures of Laurel Falls. That's a very pretty waterfall with a nice hike. I'm glad you were able to enjoy the beauty even with the cold temperatures.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-66365601416857600442014-12-10T11:01:50.206+10:002014-12-10T11:01:50.206+10:00What a lovely walk and so fun to see things that w...What a lovely walk and so fun to see things that we see often through the eyes of someone who lives where the landscape is so different!MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-14185295137945996432014-12-10T07:56:00.633+10:002014-12-10T07:56:00.633+10:00Your photos of woods and falls are gorgeous. It lo...Your photos of woods and falls are gorgeous. It looks damp and cold there!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-77284189379274653562014-12-10T06:22:48.870+10:002014-12-10T06:22:48.870+10:00Love the shots of the waterfall very nice, and I c...Love the shots of the waterfall very nice, and I complain about it being cold here during winter but it doesn't get that cold here Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-75341617526772954932014-12-10T04:27:44.991+10:002014-12-10T04:27:44.991+10:00Beautiful waterfall shots Mum! And the forest too....Beautiful waterfall shots Mum! And the forest too. I felt like I was with you xxxCarol-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17071307952086361252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-74228396448977898992014-12-10T02:27:21.245+10:002014-12-10T02:27:21.245+10:00Sounds like you had a wonderful time despite the c...Sounds like you had a wonderful time despite the cold weather Diane, you are so good to get out there and explore whatever! You were lucky the waterfalls were flowing and not frozen by the sound of it ! Beautiful captures of your adventures.PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-84230635294986089892014-12-10T02:03:43.641+10:002014-12-10T02:03:43.641+10:00Sorry we couldn't arrange better weather for t...Sorry we couldn't arrange better weather for the time you spent in the US. You did get to see some beautiful places though, and hopefully your car had a good heater to warm you up between stops.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-33033236851498510642014-12-10T00:48:07.763+10:002014-12-10T00:48:07.763+10:00i'm glad you had some new experiences (fallen ...i'm glad you had some new experiences (fallen leaves and the woods) but sorry about the bitter cold that came during your visit!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-40353204607668332982014-12-09T23:54:57.736+10:002014-12-09T23:54:57.736+10:00I thought about you when they were having such col...I thought about you when they were having such cold weather back there. Couldn't do anything to help you....but my thoughts were there. :)RoeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00131723337404316867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-60768196070327998342014-12-09T22:35:16.235+10:002014-12-09T22:35:16.235+10:00Lovely photos Diane, the falls look good, you did ...Lovely photos Diane, the falls look good, you did well.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-29044765481895606962014-12-09T22:13:11.581+10:002014-12-09T22:13:11.581+10:00You are good on those waterfalls.
A whole fores...You are good on those waterfalls. <br /><br />A whole forest of autumn leaves. YumJoan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-21883716632060987222014-12-09T21:19:26.060+10:002014-12-09T21:19:26.060+10:00I never thought about never seeing Autumn leaves p...I never thought about never seeing Autumn leaves piled up ...that's a great reason for you to have made this trip in Fall. Too bad this was the coldest Autumn ever though! You look intrepid...glad you didn't let it stop you. Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-85468081141960949122014-12-09T21:15:29.211+10:002014-12-09T21:15:29.211+10:00I remember how cold you thought Canberra was. The ...I remember how cold you thought Canberra was. The falls reminded me of Sogeri and the Rauna falls-the spelling is probably wrong there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775215532510822584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-86432450859837652792014-12-09T20:46:53.067+10:002014-12-09T20:46:53.067+10:00To bad the weather was so cold, that is something ...To bad the weather was so cold, that is something you can't predict. But you made nevertheless the best of it and saw some magnificent waterfalls.biebkriebelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01539958495933835606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-41361250796850060552014-12-09T20:38:22.117+10:002014-12-09T20:38:22.117+10:00The falls are fantastic - but I really love the te...The falls are fantastic - but I really love the textures, colours and lines in your first shot! The whole scene makes me realise what a fair weather traveller I am!Red Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-29537153561828609522014-12-09T20:32:51.753+10:002014-12-09T20:32:51.753+10:00Diane, so sorry the weather was so bad during your...Diane, so sorry the weather was so bad during your visit. It does not look like the weather stopped you from seeing the sights. The waterfalls are all beautiful and I love the deer. Thanks for sharing your trip, have a happy day!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-62310530344781483112014-12-09T20:14:19.618+10:002014-12-09T20:14:19.618+10:00Even as a person from Australia's Mexican regi...Even as a person from Australia's Mexican region it is hard to imagine such cold but how beautiful is the scenery. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com