tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post5642282952213037170..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Piney Falls State Natural Area, Rhea County, TNBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-78528534730706366732009-08-24T23:09:36.779-05:002009-08-24T23:09:36.779-05:00My legs felt like jelly just while I was reading t...My legs felt like jelly just while I was reading this, never mind what they would feel like if I actually had to do this myself! You are one AMAZING pair! Absolutely stunning Piney Falls and great photos!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953073381987950597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-12597615307964053752009-08-24T06:24:47.968-05:002009-08-24T06:24:47.968-05:00What a hike that must have been! We tend to be ab...What a hike that must have been! We tend to be able to do things when we have to. But I am glad I am not the one that had to do it.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-84659921396448492472009-08-23T14:47:18.560-05:002009-08-23T14:47:18.560-05:00The waterfall looks gorgeous, Betsy, but your rout...The waterfall looks gorgeous, Betsy, but your route sounds terrifying!Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-17895136330943337262009-08-23T08:27:48.481-05:002009-08-23T08:27:48.481-05:00Oh wow!!! I love to use ropes and go up ...I guess...Oh wow!!! I love to use ropes and go up ...I guess they were already in place? <br />I also get scared after the fact and worry about what could have happened. <br />So proud you conquored!!!PCovi https://www.blogger.com/profile/04908877691167450198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-84584199598426338122009-08-23T07:36:32.310-05:002009-08-23T07:36:32.310-05:00You are a LOT braver than I am, Betsy. I'm ter...You are a LOT braver than I am, Betsy. I'm terrified of heights, partly because I don't have a good sense of balance and I've taken some bad falls. I'd have turned around. Yep, really I would have. ;-)EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-56597123762830507742009-08-23T06:13:50.148-05:002009-08-23T06:13:50.148-05:00Wow, what a magnificent waterfall, and yes scary h...Wow, what a magnificent waterfall, and yes scary hike. I do think your Angels were with you. It's a shame they couldn't have flew you up those rocks and across the river... (smiles) I love hiking with you (without even leaving my computer screen). As always, happy hiking, happy waterfalling! Love and Light, Nina P.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603112009407252993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-40613925105740208302009-08-23T05:15:37.530-05:002009-08-23T05:15:37.530-05:00WOW Betsy!! You are one very brave lady!! I'm...WOW Betsy!! You are one very brave lady!! I'm not sure I could handle that much excitement in a hike.<br /><br />Impressive Falls. You and Georgr just amaze me.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742702142412947929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-29567706953372054942009-08-22T22:46:44.178-05:002009-08-22T22:46:44.178-05:00My goodness, you guys are DAREDEVILS! I wouldn...My goodness, you guys are DAREDEVILS! I wouldn't have done it myself<br /><br />Gorgeous shots of the falls though & I'm glad you pointed out the size of the falls where you were standing there to the side or I wouldn't have realized just how big they are! WOWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-43772204449281791502009-08-22T21:37:03.120-05:002009-08-22T21:37:03.120-05:00This place is beautiful,BUT,I refuse to do that ki...This place is beautiful,BUT,I refuse to do that kind of climbing.You had me up-tight just reading about it.I am glad you made it up and across safely.<br /> Blessings,RuthRuth's Photo Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10906250839947271541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-59088791680645254462009-08-22T20:06:42.019-05:002009-08-22T20:06:42.019-05:00Such beautiful scenery but that would have scared ...Such beautiful scenery but that would have scared me to death. It seems like something I would dream about!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-3427769224177547992009-08-22T19:55:05.260-05:002009-08-22T19:55:05.260-05:00Hi from Malaysia. I am Deen from Golden Sand. Wow....Hi from Malaysia. I am Deen from Golden Sand. Wow..beautiful waterfalls. Nice,,look at the birds.. beautiful. I love painting, see my blog too..ok..nice to meet u here.<br /><br />Deen!Matt Kopikarathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15091958187266741201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-76003604761500203742009-08-22T19:35:38.549-05:002009-08-22T19:35:38.549-05:00I'm so glad you were safe that day! What a st...I'm so glad you were safe that day! What a story you had to tell after that!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757749865855698814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-45363768044928616482009-08-22T18:45:30.172-05:002009-08-22T18:45:30.172-05:00i'll take a raincheck this week...hey, that...i'll take a raincheck this week...hey, that's six! hahahahaacheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298789006491189094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-64810238657194236642009-08-22T18:41:54.026-05:002009-08-22T18:41:54.026-05:00You had me holding my breath even though I knew yo...You had me holding my breath even though I knew you'd make it out OK. You did blog it after all. Great story!Mark Kreiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859999310512264254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-50443776189513598642009-08-22T18:41:40.656-05:002009-08-22T18:41:40.656-05:00ms. betsy, you, rope climbing? what's next? ...ms. betsy, you, rope climbing? what's next? by the way, ahem, you are NOT afraid of bears? ma'am, you are the bravest woman in ALL AGE BARACKETS that i know, by all accounts...i bow to that.cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298789006491189094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-75244562914623255742009-08-22T18:10:08.244-05:002009-08-22T18:10:08.244-05:00Hi Betsy. As usual, I love your photos.
You left ...Hi Betsy. As usual, I love your photos.<br /><br />You left a comment on my blog asking if I live near the California fires. I do not live near the ones that are burning right now, but California burns everywhere every year, and there are times when they are near us. Back in 2007, we had to evacuate because the hill 1 1/2 blocks from us was burning. We spent the night in our car down the road watching the flames. Luckily no homes were destroyed in our gated community in that one.<br /><br />About 1 1/2 years ago, a terrible fire between Chico, CA and Paradise, CA (Northern California) was heading for my brother. He lives in Paradise and they almost had the entire town evacuated. Luckily he survived that one too and did not lose his home.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />KayKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641583831560369417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-59721424549350984822009-08-22T17:52:28.729-05:002009-08-22T17:52:28.729-05:00A beautiful waterfall, I am amazed at the size.
I ...A beautiful waterfall, I am amazed at the size.<br />I could not have done that for medical reasons, much too risky but even if I could have, I wouldn't have.. hehehe.... you did get some awesome pictures though. WOW...<br /><br />Sorry I haven't been around much, it has been a little hectic. My visits have been a little sporadic.<br /><br />Take care, both of you. Hugs♥Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02324458825591614167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-5139226693787600912009-08-22T16:40:18.623-05:002009-08-22T16:40:18.623-05:00My goodness, Betsy. That is scary!! But the wate...My goodness, Betsy. That is scary!! But the waterfalls were so pretty that I can see why you kept going. Glad you lived to share your story with all of us. :)<br />Blessings!Adrienne Zwarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399915534602362046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-87119043747079298772009-08-22T13:59:00.493-05:002009-08-22T13:59:00.493-05:00OK Betsy I am sold. I am also a lover of waterfall...OK Betsy I am sold. I am also a lover of waterfalls. You seem to find so many!! Lucky girl.<br />So that is it!! Once I get home from my Pilgrimage across Spain, I am going to plan a trip around waterfalls and guess who I am going to email to get advice. You my dear girl<br />have a great day!<br />Big Hug<br />RitaRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585084509914920085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-43460679164429174102009-08-22T13:37:03.856-05:002009-08-22T13:37:03.856-05:00Hello Betsy,
Thanks so much for dropping in for P...Hello Betsy,<br /><br />Thanks so much for dropping in for Pink Saturday. :0) If your mom was in the south with all of her fabric...then it either wound up in some one else stash or it rotted from the humidity before someone ever found it...very common.<br /><br />I have vintage pieces that are only good for using in collage or things that are not ever going to be washed due to the fragile state they are in.<br /><br />I've lived with high humidity so much with living along the Gulf coast on and off....nothing wins out over that salt water humidity!<br /><br />I am in the planning stages of decoupaging with a lot of antique sheet music...It's very old and some is crumbly...but no smell of mold! It came from Arizona...there are some fabulous finds out in that part of the US due to the low humidity allowing things to survive so much longer.<br /><br />Have a great day and please stay away from that type of hiking path forever..LOL You are a brave soul...of course, you had no choice, right! hahahah<br /><br />Love & Light,<br />StepanieStephanie Suzanne Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121430170088480348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-36206570130814148492009-08-22T13:21:51.781-05:002009-08-22T13:21:51.781-05:00Betsy,
Piney Falls are so gorgeous, but it scared ...Betsy,<br />Piney Falls are so gorgeous, but it scared me just reading about your climbing the steep rocks with a rope, and walking across the creek on slick rocks. Thank God! You made if safely.<br />Regarding my posting about the Ogden School, the building is just empty now and looks so deserted.<br />Have a blessed weekend.Brenda Kay Ledfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077314514118637590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-76891612528847260712009-08-22T12:09:17.343-05:002009-08-22T12:09:17.343-05:00Oh my, Betsy...you and George are so brave! I don&...Oh my, Betsy...you and George are so brave! I don't know if I could have worked up my courage to do that. Confession: When we were hiking at Grandfather Mountain a few years ago, there were a couple of ladders that went vertical up extremely high sheer rock cliffs that I wimped out on. Yep, I'm a sissy hiker. :-) But I'm so impressed that you overcame your fear and did it. Wonderful!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12575140898505901920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-61940898390424665022009-08-22T12:01:13.980-05:002009-08-22T12:01:13.980-05:00Gee, I don't know Betsy...
A big hungry bear ...Gee, I don't know Betsy... <br />A big hungry bear *holds out left hand* or slippery wet cliffs *holds out right hand* ...that's a tough one!! :-)Deborah Godinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15175977572194074388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-80657567608542189432009-08-22T11:34:18.983-05:002009-08-22T11:34:18.983-05:00What a great experience you had!
And the photos ar...What a great experience you had!<br />And the photos are great!It must have been an exhilerating experience when you got to the top!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08302610545871593886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-23524473791750056482009-08-22T11:11:25.539-05:002009-08-22T11:11:25.539-05:00Now you're invincible! Great trip. You look ...Now you're invincible! Great trip. You look so teensy in those couple pictures.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076978036919134529noreply@blogger.com