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[gr82be 14,423]

1 hour ago, Tiger Refuge said:

I have my great grandfather’s

.41 colt revolver. What kind of pistol is that?

Im sure you're as proud to have that done as I am this one. It's a Smith and Wesson 38. It was my great uncle's who was the nearest thing to a grandfather I ever had. It hadn't been fired in over 40 years when I got it last year. I had it cleaned and checked out. The guy said from the best he could tell is was probably made in the 1920's. I'm thrilled to have it. 

[augolf1716 21,122]

4 hours ago, gr82be said:

I've always liked the Old West in movies and such. Like Jimmy Buffet when he says he is a pirate born 200 years too late I sometimes think I was born 100 years too late. While in Arizona seeing the Grand Canyon last week we drove down to Tombstone. Loved the movie and wanted to see the town. The main street is pretty well preserved, dirt street and wooden sidewalks with most original store fronts. I was impressed because most locals are dressed in period appropriate attire. While there I purchased a holster from a saddlemaker for my revolver which is just about 100 years old. Overall this stop was one of my favorites on the entire trip. 

When there with my parents and just like you it was after going to the Grand Canyon. Those were some good times of course it was a long long long time ago.

[Barnacle 9,064]

17 hours ago, McLoofus said:

@Barnacle, more Lowcountry...

 

Oh wowwww. 

Man. I'm so close to booking a weekend down there. I miss it. 

Couple pics from last summer

 

[AUBwins 10,075]

20 hours ago, gr82be said:

I've always liked the Old West in movies and such. Like Jimmy Buffet when he says he is a pirate born 200 years too late I sometimes think I was born 100 years too late. While in Arizona seeing the Grand Canyon last week we drove down to Tombstone. Loved the movie and wanted to see the town. The main street is pretty well preserved, dirt street and wooden sidewalks with most original store fronts. I was impressed because most locals are dressed in period appropriate attire. While there I purchased a holster from a saddlemaker for my revolver which is just about 100 years old. Overall this stop was one of my favorites on the entire trip. 

Awesome.  Encounter any paranormal activity? Ghost Adventures has filmed a couple of episodes there.  

[gr82be 14,423]

20 minutes ago, AUBwins said:

Awesome.  Encounter any paranormal activity? Ghost Adventures has filmed a couple of episodes there.  

Not that I know of, lol. At least I think everyone I saw was real. They were selling the tour though. My wife doesn't care for that kind of thing. 

[AUsince72 11,084]

On 6/28/2018 at 8:31 AM, McLoofus said:

Haven't gotten tired of the oaks or Spanish moss yet, that's for sure.

The birds, either. There are some herons nesting in the top of one of those trees in the moon picture. I've seen herons all my life, but always pretty close to the ground. And they never make any noise. Seeing and hearing those giant birds flap around and squawk up there... alligators below... it's Jurassic freakin Park on a golf course. Definitely enjoying that stuff. 

So jealous.  You get much of the same environmental enjoyment we get down here....but with actual seasons!  Nice pics!

[AUsince72 11,084]

On 6/29/2018 at 8:19 PM, McLoofus said:

Um, guys? I'm pretty sure I know what @augolf1716 looks like now.

 

You may actually be right.  I've seen this same guy at music fests down here...

[McLoofus 35,182]

2 minutes ago, AUsince72 said:

So jealous.  You get much of the same environmental enjoyment we get down here....but with actual seasons!  Nice pics!

True. We do get more of a winter than y'all, no doubt. But summer has begun in earnest and the snow on the palms a few months ago seems like less reality than distant dream. 

[AUsince72 11,084]

5 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

True. We do get more of a winter than y'all, no doubt. But summer has begun in earnest and the snow on the palms a few months ago seems like less reality than distant dream. 

Snow?  What's this "snow" you speak of?

[McLoofus 35,182]

9 minutes ago, AUsince72 said:

Snow?  What's this "snow" you speak of?

[AUsince72 11,084]

10 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

Informer, ya' no say daddy me Snow me I go blame
A licky boom boom down
‘Tective man a say, say daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane
A licky boom boom down

...

Okay, I 'bout spit out my coffee when I opened this...

[AUDub 11,147]

Cece's first trip to Six Flags. Park was surprisingly empty today. Hardly had to wait on a single ride. Sadie is, of course, our big rollercoaster rider. 

[japantiger 4,051]

  

Such a great day...when you can get out for a few days with one of the kids, it's a great time.

 

 

Edited July 4, 2018 by japantiger

[AUDub 11,147]

Woke up to a hell of a storm this morning. Lots of lightning  Managed to capture this bolt.  

[ShocksMyBrain 9,364]

Rescue pup, Dobby, had a big day at the pool. We’ve got him smothered to avoid the firework drama. 

[ShocksMyBrain 9,364]

[Tiger Refuge 6,662]

When lightening meets a 28” diameter overcup oak. 

[augolf1716 21,122]

5 minutes ago, Tiger Refuge said:

When lightening meets a 28” diameter overcup oak. 

Crap.......................... being a golfer I've seen enough lighting in my life but damn smell of burn wood

[Tiger Refuge 6,662]

Water Tupelo. Great bat habitat. A little bit of beaver damage about 25’ up.

[ShocksMyBrain 9,364]

On 7/2/2018 at 9:23 AM, McLoofus said:

That was my very first CD. I think I was 8 or 9. 

[AUBwins 10,075]

Just finished a trip with the family up to the Great Smoky Mountains. Sure is pretty up there. Also caught one of the prettiest full size rainbows I have seen. All colors were clearly visible. Rainbows are below. 

Edited July 15, 2018 by AUBwins

[Brad_ATX 13,654]

Saw this beautiful old ad while at one of the Honky Tonk's in Nashville week.  Unfortunately the bar wouldn't let me purchase it.

 

[AUBwins 10,075]

My view from the cabin. Loved the mornings just looking out with a cup of coffee. Wish we had a little bit more of the cooler mountain temps. Temps were still mid to high 70s in morning and mid to high 90s during day. Not exactly mountain temps lol. A few pics had the "Smoke" after a recent rain. 

[AUatHeart 624]

Heck of a view!  What was the name of that cabin if you don't mind me asking?  I'm looking to book one pretty soon and am wanting that type of view.

[Tiger Refuge 6,662]

2 hours ago, AUatHeart said:

Heck of a view!  What was the name of that cabin if you don't mind me asking?  I'm looking to book one pretty soon and am wanting that type of view.

Not to jump in...but...We have rented the last two years from http://www.greatsmokyscabinrentals.com/

This is in Bryson City, NC. The cabins we stayed in are Sunrise in the Smokies and Smoky Mountain High. Both had fantastic views.