tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post6360308763672927932..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Rufus Morgan Falls, Franklin, NCBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-15192774105269739982011-04-22T22:19:35.677-05:002011-04-22T22:19:35.677-05:00HI David, Thanks for stopping by... I have read a...HI David, Thanks for stopping by... I have read alot about Rufus Morgan---especially after seeing 'his' waterfall. You are so fortunate to have known him... What an inspiration.<br /><br />Thanks again.<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-90736256860444388062011-04-22T16:03:10.866-05:002011-04-22T16:03:10.866-05:00A beautiful waterfall. I grew up in Franklin, NC ...A beautiful waterfall. I grew up in Franklin, NC and our small youth group from St. Agnes Episcopal Church went hiking with our priest, Dr. Albert Rufus Morgan, many times. I always thought of him as a Saint because he was a very spiritual man. He knew about all the plants we encountered on the trails and that impressed all of us. He kept fifty miles of the Appalachian Trail open and we enjoyed helping him clear the trails in the spring. He was truly an amazing man and I know his guidance made me a better person. I think of him often as I get older. Peace, David Lee Reber, Milwaukee, WIUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789029803616602470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-66056249676369541872009-09-13T18:22:47.287-05:002009-09-13T18:22:47.287-05:00Such a beautiful place for you and George to visit...Such a beautiful place for you and George to visit. Lovely photos, Betsy. :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-29145471614717425962009-09-13T03:05:31.476-05:002009-09-13T03:05:31.476-05:00It's nice to see the pictures that you really ...It's nice to see the pictures that you really enjoyed hiking and back to nature. I remember 9-11, I was on the phone with a friend from new york who asked me to switch on cnn and started calling my sister. Was hoping it was just a movie.babYposehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263491410854100332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-66817694978294820882009-09-12T06:42:45.037-05:002009-09-12T06:42:45.037-05:00Boy. I would love to come on those hikes with you....Boy. I would love to come on those hikes with you. The scenery is beautiful and wild.<br />We all remember 9/11 although we write 11/9.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-85105543582854174852009-09-12T02:31:49.607-05:002009-09-12T02:31:49.607-05:009-11----We willNEVER forget!
Beautiful waterfall ...9-11----We willNEVER forget!<br /><br />Beautiful waterfall and it must have been a lovely hike. What fun you two have.<br /><br />Love the old red head---no that was Red Skelton---Good pics of the Woodpeckers. MBSmall City Sceneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307313549480618415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-62318164026646872472009-09-11T23:52:01.038-05:002009-09-11T23:52:01.038-05:00and also a very moving tribute to everyone who los...and also a very moving tribute to everyone who lost loved ones on 9/ll.DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-12573109402294140662009-09-11T23:49:48.376-05:002009-09-11T23:49:48.376-05:00Thanks for taking us along on this wonderful hike ...Thanks for taking us along on this wonderful hike Betsy. Brilliant photos!DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-12896017240853843832009-09-11T22:14:13.492-05:002009-09-11T22:14:13.492-05:00Another beautiful, breathtaking waterfall! You'...Another beautiful, breathtaking waterfall! You've got me in the spirit, now to find the time! God Bless everyone on this 9-11 and always. Love and Light, Nina P.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603112009407252993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-8889584026895875122009-09-11T19:01:17.568-05:002009-09-11T19:01:17.568-05:00Can't believe it's been 8 years since 9-11...Can't believe it's been 8 years since 9-11. My husband and I were vacationing in Maine when we heard the bad news.<br /><br />Your waterfall looks absolutely stunning! Nice pics of you and George, you both look so happy.<br />God bless and thanks for sharing your hike.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-24752987782297985902009-09-11T17:19:45.032-05:002009-09-11T17:19:45.032-05:00Beautiful waterfall. I like the two parts. Looks...Beautiful waterfall. I like the two parts. Looks like a wonderful, remote hike. You and George find a lot of cool places while seeking the next waterfall.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-78595434755830189052009-09-11T16:45:48.815-05:002009-09-11T16:45:48.815-05:00Your pictures make me long to take a trip back to ...Your pictures make me long to take a trip back to the mountains. We have always enjoyed hiking back to lakes and waterfalls....I wish we lived a little closer to some.Janice Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795812571288753785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-36619887775652219702009-09-11T16:18:32.643-05:002009-09-11T16:18:32.643-05:00That is interesting about that priest. I'm gl...That is interesting about that priest. I'm glad they named the falls after him. I guess a long life goes with hiking. <br /><br />Have a great weekend,<br />♥<br />JoyJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198238631600746173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-77419235040058867352009-09-11T15:27:40.779-05:002009-09-11T15:27:40.779-05:00You certainly go to some fairly remote places to f...You certainly go to some fairly remote places to find your waterfalls. Good thing your Prius is a reliable vehicle!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-26241798107747134972009-09-11T13:32:27.739-05:002009-09-11T13:32:27.739-05:00When I'm out in nature like that I too feel Go...When I'm out in nature like that I too feel God's presence all around. That's a great feeling.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270611634380137009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-88858555163528381052009-09-11T12:29:49.051-05:002009-09-11T12:29:49.051-05:00That really DOES look DEEP in the mountains - Like...That really DOES look DEEP in the mountains - Like nobody could possible be around for miles & miles! It's beautiful back there!<br /><br />GOD BLESS you & George, everyone, & THE USA!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-22631564113496854142009-09-11T11:35:15.512-05:002009-09-11T11:35:15.512-05:00Beautiful, beautiful waterfalls. I agree that you...Beautiful, beautiful waterfalls. I agree that you two should be the ones to put all your photos and stories into one fabulous coffee table book!!<br /><br />Our grandson turned 12 years old today - and yes we remember 9-11-01! He may not recall that particular birthday, but we all do and he is totally aware now of what happened! May the Lord comfort and sustain you all - our dear friends to the south!<br />Hugs!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953073381987950597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-49741653344862225412009-09-11T11:26:50.565-05:002009-09-11T11:26:50.565-05:00Betsy,
I didn't know Rufus Morgan Falls was lo...Betsy,<br />I didn't know Rufus Morgan Falls was located so close to my home. These falls are so beautiful with the laurel and rhododendron. I can imagine how peaceful it is here. Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos. Yes, I remember 9/11 and the families in my prayers.<br /><br />Have a marvelous weekend.Brenda Kay Ledfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077314514118637590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-14409723202229934982009-09-11T10:50:04.901-05:002009-09-11T10:50:04.901-05:00Beautiful photos of a wonderful place. I love the...Beautiful photos of a wonderful place. I love the one of you holding up the rock :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-15375928281535177082009-09-11T09:53:16.040-05:002009-09-11T09:53:16.040-05:00I love the mountains too!! Fall is a beautiful tim...I love the mountains too!! Fall is a beautiful time too.Forty Two Easthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722812565028038161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-13326710186463160482009-09-11T09:46:31.513-05:002009-09-11T09:46:31.513-05:00Is there a waterfall that you haven't been to?...Is there a waterfall that you haven't been to? he-he!<br />I always enjoy your photos!<br />We fly our flag everyday. God Bless America.<br />Sunny :)Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743103444717771768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-82769072228542240422009-09-11T09:31:22.570-05:002009-09-11T09:31:22.570-05:00I could almost smell the forest and hear the falls...I could almost smell the forest and hear the falls in this post!Loranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888794632630265411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-14879284035160917562009-09-11T09:18:58.328-05:002009-09-11T09:18:58.328-05:00Love the waterfalls! Glad you *collect* them to sh...Love the waterfalls! Glad you *collect* them to share with us.Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-19430588302632889342009-09-11T09:16:28.129-05:002009-09-11T09:16:28.129-05:00I would love to come to your neck of the woods and...I would love to come to your neck of the woods and visit some of these gorgeous waterfalls and to see all the rhodendrons, something that we only see planted in gardens here. How gorgeous the spring must be with everything blooming! Thanks for taking me along on your hike. Flying our flag daily with pride!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360476402810561433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-16379957877542020212009-09-11T08:54:20.979-05:002009-09-11T08:54:20.979-05:00Oh Betsy, you make me SOOOOOO homesick for the mou...Oh Betsy, you make me SOOOOOO homesick for the mountains and It doesn't look like I will make there this fall as I've done for 30 years! :( Just too much going on here and I'm expecting it to be a early ruff winter there! At least you can take me with you :) xoxoCarol Murdockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749285023748227382noreply@blogger.com