tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post29287817850050290..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Cades Cove in the WinterBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-41444804371550429872013-02-02T09:34:02.905-06:002013-02-02T09:34:02.905-06:00We've had several severe cold snaps and at one...We've had several severe cold snaps and at one point, our hummingbird feeders had frozen completely! So I had to bring them in to thaw. But the feeders were full of love and the birds gladly ate:) Everything:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-51867494574176819362013-01-29T22:25:25.486-06:002013-01-29T22:25:25.486-06:00Hi Betsy,
What a lovely blog you have...those pho...Hi Betsy,<br /><br />What a lovely blog you have...those photos are beautiful! I am so glad that the ice storm wasn't worse. Greetings from Montreal, Canada.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-1175730823805103192013-01-29T22:03:59.926-06:002013-01-29T22:03:59.926-06:00Lucky You...I wanna go too!!!
Glad your ice storm ...Lucky You...I wanna go too!!!<br />Glad your ice storm wasn't worse. We had some yesterday morning but it warmed up enough that it melted by the time I left for work.<br />Close to 60 today and tomorrow then back to the 20s thurs. Crazy weather!Serenity Covehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378941749467418225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-17928595566417934032013-01-29T19:30:17.242-06:002013-01-29T19:30:17.242-06:00What a gorgeous area this is....and yes, we can se...What a gorgeous area this is....and yes, we can see how much you love it too!! Those churches are just adorable!!<br />Stay warm.<br />XO<br />SuzBusy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-8341575103372702092013-01-29T18:16:41.592-06:002013-01-29T18:16:41.592-06:00Glad you didn't have any problems from the ice...Glad you didn't have any problems from the ice. It is pretty, but I think it's the worst weather to have. Even that poor rhododendron looks cold! Stay warm!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-32002905378471286332013-01-29T17:23:21.918-06:002013-01-29T17:23:21.918-06:00I like how pretty the ice can look covering the tr...I like how pretty the ice can look covering the trees and stuff but I do not like the damage it does. I will put Cades Cove on my travel list. I would love to visit in the spring.Grandma Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16962177773337228437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-41445324283501709272013-01-29T16:59:08.397-06:002013-01-29T16:59:08.397-06:00Betsy, wonderful photos from your visit to Cades C...Betsy, wonderful photos from your visit to Cades Cove. It is a beautiful place to visit. Icy tree shots are pretty too. Lovely post!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-1095929670753163562013-01-29T11:29:59.558-06:002013-01-29T11:29:59.558-06:00Betsy,
These are awesome photos of Cades Cove. I ...Betsy,<br />These are awesome photos of Cades Cove. I love the churches, the deer, the mountains, the plants, all of these scenes look so peaceful. This is indeed God's country.Brenda Kay Ledfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077314514118637590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-14175284403885167962013-01-29T10:13:49.925-06:002013-01-29T10:13:49.925-06:00Oh, Betsy, you two look so content! And the Cove ...Oh, Betsy, you two look so content! And the Cove is as beautiful as ever! I wouldn't have thought of visiting in the winter but it does seem like the perfect time. Your icy trees are lovely too, but, no, I think I'll pass on sitting on the bench! :-)A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-74781513000215133802013-01-29T09:55:19.915-06:002013-01-29T09:55:19.915-06:00I never tire of Cades Cove! Each time we go to the...I never tire of Cades Cove! Each time we go to the Smokies we do all the other things in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge but it's really just bidding time until we get to Cades Cove. Wouldn't be a trip to the Smokies unless we went there.<br />That's one nice looking Buck!Carlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178161514195582965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-73876886111102305192013-01-29T09:40:20.790-06:002013-01-29T09:40:20.790-06:00Oh, Betsy, such a beautiful place. I love going p...Oh, Betsy, such a beautiful place. I love going places like this in the off-season. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06832295732819342873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-44862890783190556472013-01-29T08:01:47.808-06:002013-01-29T08:01:47.808-06:00Fabulous Betsy! You are a wonderful ambassador fo...Fabulous Betsy! You are a wonderful ambassador for your part of the world :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-51815308557662863972013-01-29T05:56:51.393-06:002013-01-29T05:56:51.393-06:00I may have mentioned this before but once when I w...I may have mentioned this before but once when I was in Hawaii it was pouring down rain and we were out in I don't know where. I can't remember the circumstances now, but I was waiting for the rest of the party in one of those little Hawaiian churches through the rain. It was pretty neat. RoeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00131723337404316867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-20010417221092572212013-01-29T03:26:07.136-06:002013-01-29T03:26:07.136-06:00Great shots Betsy, especially the one of you on th...Great shots Betsy, especially the one of you on the bridge. I've often thought I would love to own the entire cove from the tops of all mountains with nothing there but my log home positioned to look out on the valley floor.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-8879402904795243352013-01-29T02:33:28.788-06:002013-01-29T02:33:28.788-06:00Your icy trees and leaves are just gorgeous - very...Your icy trees and leaves are just gorgeous - very pretty indeed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-64567274590726282052013-01-28T23:43:48.613-06:002013-01-28T23:43:48.613-06:00I hate ice storms. One messed up my life for many...I hate ice storms. One messed up my life for many, many years when I broke my ankle so badly. I always worry when my loved ones have to be out on bad days. So glad you didn't have too many problems with this one. <br />Love the photos of the Smokies! Cades Cove is definitely on my bucket list!Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-19483563957384451282013-01-28T21:43:35.801-06:002013-01-28T21:43:35.801-06:00Love your neck of the woods and valleys and mounta...Love your neck of the woods and valleys and mountains! So pastoral! Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953073381987950597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-25073748720932494502013-01-28T21:13:52.194-06:002013-01-28T21:13:52.194-06:00I love it when you guys visit the Smokey Mountains...I love it when you guys visit the Smokey Mountains. This is one of my favorite places and I always feel like I've been on vacation when I stop by. Keep those SM pictures coming..<br />shugShughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287830519297050445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-6311041049004193062013-01-28T21:10:46.039-06:002013-01-28T21:10:46.039-06:00I enjoyed your pretty pics and collages, Betsy. H...I enjoyed your pretty pics and collages, Betsy. Hope you had a good Monday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-65937066490425208492013-01-28T21:07:08.680-06:002013-01-28T21:07:08.680-06:00Lot's of great stuff Betsy! You sure do live i...Lot's of great stuff Betsy! You sure do live in a beautiful part of the country. The peacefulness of these places really does come through in your photos. thanks! Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-32571256625120769832013-01-28T20:04:38.270-06:002013-01-28T20:04:38.270-06:00Hi Betsy, first I want to tell you I really like t...Hi Betsy, first I want to tell you I really like the name Elvis for that little guy. The cursor cat is adorable. <br /><br />Cades Cove is the most beautiful, serene place I know. Thanks for giving me a glimpse of it again. The photos of you and George, your smiles say it all. SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-42712039965125566572013-01-28T19:32:28.477-06:002013-01-28T19:32:28.477-06:00Lovely shots of the deer and a gorgeous shot of th...Lovely shots of the deer and a gorgeous shot of the layered look in the mountains in that one collage. The poor rhododendron looks miserable with its coat of ice. We had freezing rain last night, but it didn't cling to the trees...just made the roads icy.<br /><br />Where was the picture taken of you on the wooden deck next to the stream?Linda at To Behold The Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07419060763634934217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-43275662008895352102013-01-28T19:22:46.487-06:002013-01-28T19:22:46.487-06:00Wow, you all got a lot of ice. More than we did an...Wow, you all got a lot of ice. More than we did and those pictures are so pretty. Iced trees are so beautiful but they sure can cause problems. We hit 63 today for a spring like day. Warmer tomorrow,storm Wednesday then back in the deep freeze for us. I'm glad this January is coming to an end.<br />Blessings<br />Marilyncarolina nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17300773317928721703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-75222652445809331712013-01-28T18:09:59.229-06:002013-01-28T18:09:59.229-06:00So glad we didn't have an ice storm this weeke...So glad we didn't have an ice storm this weekend....yours was be a-u-ti-ful though! Glad you made it through with only a slight interruption in the electricity.amy @ Life in Pink Hi-Topshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474826187006197342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-82033110231515103582013-01-28T16:34:05.278-06:002013-01-28T16:34:05.278-06:00That icy closeup of your tree sends chills down my...That icy closeup of your tree sends chills down my spine. And, Betsy, I love the smile you were wearing on the deck. And the scenery is just breathtaking.Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.com