tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post5174568743097338557..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Maggie Valley, North CarolinaBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-31701732304590059352009-09-04T23:04:52.830-05:002009-09-04T23:04:52.830-05:00I hope you have a great time on your trip, Betsy. ...I hope you have a great time on your trip, Betsy. I think that is a wonderful idea that you get together every year like that.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-15521567184262960252009-08-31T23:04:44.626-05:002009-08-31T23:04:44.626-05:00Greetings from Malaysia, Betsy! You have a fantast...Greetings from Malaysia, Betsy! You have a fantastic blog. All those beautiful pictures bring back nice memories of my 4-year stay as a student in Ithaca, NYState (1978-1982). I enjoyed gardening and fishing around the lakes... I enjoyed the changing of seasons, though a bit uncomfortable with the thick snow & slippery ice during the winter. I look forward to seeing more of your pictures in the future.Temukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967943666125362059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-81792644315120975182009-08-31T22:18:27.805-05:002009-08-31T22:18:27.805-05:00Prayers for the 4 of you but especially the 2 with...Prayers for the 4 of you but especially the 2 with health issues.<br /> You've picked a very peaceful, beautiful place to enjoy each others company & for a whole week. I think it's great.<br />I've been there many times. Just before the passing of my DH, that was one of the places he wanted to go see. We had formed friendships with the local sub shop owners. Sadly we learned 1 had passed. So sad.<br />Have fun & enjoy your time together.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-37148588648006598202009-08-31T15:06:50.546-05:002009-08-31T15:06:50.546-05:00Betsy: That was such a neat place, tucked away per...Betsy: That was such a neat place, tucked away perfectly.This Is My Blog - fishing guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826128050970967135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-38847641118820011632009-08-31T04:06:23.040-05:002009-08-31T04:06:23.040-05:00Oh Betsy, Sunny was sharp re the waterfall! I didn...Oh Betsy, Sunny was sharp re the waterfall! I didn't give it a thought. Way to go Sunny!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666316882168582862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-87818328470780093162009-08-31T04:05:19.792-05:002009-08-31T04:05:19.792-05:00Betsy what a wonderful you are and what a special ...Betsy what a wonderful you are and what a special bond you four share. I will pray for Susan and Rheida and you and the fourth friend. You are a WONDERFUL blogger. You actually wrote the story (which was poignant, and yes, we'd all love a town/post office named after us...) instead of merely supplying the link to the article. That is one AMAZING story. I've never heard of a private person starting a Post Office. Does it / the house still exist? Probably as a museum? I look forward to you photos as you must be looking forward to your stay in October. (((Hugs))) JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666316882168582862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-9970767148659354592009-08-30T21:54:50.686-05:002009-08-30T21:54:50.686-05:00Beautiful cabin! The view must be wonderful all th...Beautiful cabin! The view must be wonderful all the time.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890796903959709429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-90237703668027704662009-08-30T21:13:55.209-05:002009-08-30T21:13:55.209-05:00This is a wonderful story. Seems like a beautiful ...This is a wonderful story. Seems like a beautiful place to share with loved ones. It is my sense that you will have a meaningful time together!Tammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018402134070834516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-20021892292211782922009-08-30T20:12:07.138-05:002009-08-30T20:12:07.138-05:00Now that's a cabin and a half! You should hav...Now that's a cabin and a half! You should have a hoot of a time staying there, cozy and with such a view. So glad you can still get together.<br /><br />Fun to read the history of this place.Cicero Singshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438108795744902961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-39505303858927670452009-08-30T19:34:03.108-05:002009-08-30T19:34:03.108-05:00i am so happy for you that you will have another t...i am so happy for you that you will have another time together with your friends...life is uncertain and really needs to be celebrated every chance we get. i have spent some very happy times in maggie valley...we have vacationed there several times in a friends cabin. it's a great place. we went to ghost town in the sky when the kids were younger. i am so sure you will be looking forward to your time with good friends.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-91486312212292416682009-08-30T18:32:04.508-05:002009-08-30T18:32:04.508-05:00Betsy, I loved hearing the story of how Maggie Val...Betsy, I loved hearing the story of how Maggie Valley was named! When I was a little girl growing up in South Carolina we took several vacations there and I have such fun memories of the place! Thanks! <br />Elaine :)Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604536010155948430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-40028336416304440312009-08-30T18:24:03.285-05:002009-08-30T18:24:03.285-05:00Hi Betsy,
I'm back ... drooling on all your go...Hi Betsy,<br />I'm back ... drooling on all your gorgeous roses! and WOW! they are all my favorite! ha ha ha<br />Hubby and I started a rose garden a while back, but sadly, between the Japanese beetles and deer, they didn't do very well, we lost all of them but a few hardy ones. <br />Oh well, I will just keep coming back here and admire yours! ;)Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958653885035541892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-67222880632703098862009-08-30T17:58:34.334-05:002009-08-30T17:58:34.334-05:00All I can say is have fun...and what a beautiful p...All I can say is have fun...and what a beautiful place to do it in.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-9430000649717291982009-08-30T17:11:33.334-05:002009-08-30T17:11:33.334-05:00That cabin should provide a tremendously colorful ...That cabin should provide a tremendously colorful view at that time of year. I pray you all have a safe and wonderful visit. <br /><br />Four of the five girls in my grade school class are still living, and we meet about every three months for lunch. And since our 50th high school class reunion last year, several of us also meet for lunch every couple of months. After all the busy years in the past, it is so nice to just be able to get together and visit and enjoy our memories and friendship.<br /><br />I'll look forward to seeing your pictures...JaniceJanice Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795812571288753785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-34630348036485908192009-08-30T17:01:04.993-05:002009-08-30T17:01:04.993-05:00Hello Betsy,
What a lovely story of how the town ...Hello Betsy,<br /><br />What a lovely story of how the town came to be. :0) It truly is beautiful. You and your friends will have such a great time..what a special gathering.<br /><br />Thomas and I were talking about his youngest son (now 31) and how him and 9 other guys that he attended school with or played sports events against have stayed in touch all these years after graduation. They also meet at a chosen destination each year for a celebration of friendship. We think that is NOT the usual and is so very special to hear about.<br /><br />As for the FuFu Pink cap at my blog..the first thing I thought of was the "pink foam hair rollers"..Yep, I think we are showing our age. :0)<br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting..it's always nice to read your sweet words.<br /><br />Love & Light for this beautiful Sunday...<br /><br />StephStephanie Suzanne Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121430170088480348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-8781233968334771882009-08-30T15:48:31.265-05:002009-08-30T15:48:31.265-05:00Wow..what a place to view the fall colors...You al...Wow..what a place to view the fall colors...You all are in my thoughts Betsy...MichelleRambling Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080120317890707767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-33481185368135705792009-08-30T15:35:48.330-05:002009-08-30T15:35:48.330-05:00What a wonderful story/history, Betsy! Travel merc...What a wonderful story/history, Betsy! Travel mercies to the four of you.Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958653885035541892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-26364541081466691742009-08-30T14:48:26.543-05:002009-08-30T14:48:26.543-05:00What an interesting bit of history!!!!
I hope you ...What an interesting bit of history!!!!<br />I hope you girls have a delightful visit. Prayers for Susan and Reida.Busy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-62831485731432448912009-08-30T14:39:29.766-05:002009-08-30T14:39:29.766-05:00Maggie Valley is a beautiful place. I have never h...Maggie Valley is a beautiful place. I have never heard the story of how it got it's name. The book sounds interesting.Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03339372849441019621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-57054092481525526142009-08-30T14:08:17.226-05:002009-08-30T14:08:17.226-05:00Five days with a few long-time friends sounds wond...Five days with a few long-time friends sounds wonderful, Betsy. And Maggie Valley sounds like a great place to stay.<br /><br />I don't know how I'd feel about a place being named after me...but I think there's little chance of that happening anyway. ;-)EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-71343534025526042332009-08-30T14:07:50.038-05:002009-08-30T14:07:50.038-05:00Looks and sounds like a marvelous place to spend a...Looks and sounds like a marvelous place to spend a vacation. Enjoy!Adrienne Zwarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399915534602362046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-86818887471019179072009-08-30T14:05:55.475-05:002009-08-30T14:05:55.475-05:00I liked the story about Maggie and her dad, but th...I liked the story about Maggie and her dad, but the one about you and your friends touched my heart. I know you will have a wonderful time together. Deep friendships are so much more meaningful with every passing year.Loranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888794632630265411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-90500437013246569222009-08-30T14:02:00.236-05:002009-08-30T14:02:00.236-05:00Looks like a great drive!Looks like a great drive!Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-6206052397735405702009-08-30T14:01:57.497-05:002009-08-30T14:01:57.497-05:00Looks like a great drive!Looks like a great drive!Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-57888122341692998792009-08-30T13:28:23.939-05:002009-08-30T13:28:23.939-05:00That will be such a fun trip, what a great place f...That will be such a fun trip, what a great place for a girl getaway.<br /><br />I remember our family vacations would often take us through Maggie Valley. We would drive up to Murphy or sometime Bryson City and then over to Maggie Valley and on to Waynesville. From there we would drive through the Pisgah National Forest on our way home. I think we may have stay in or near Maggie a few times. Somewhere along the way I must have heard the story of the name as it sounds so familiar to me.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JudySquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.com