Author Archives: J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Photos From The Blue Ridge Parkway

Posted on June 21, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Yesterday we traveled over to Cherokee, NC so that Amber could do some shopping and Abby could go swimming in the Oconaluftee River. Rather than drive the winding, rollercoaster-like portion of Highway 19 between Maggie Valley and Cherokee, I drove … Continue reading →

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Hiking To Sheepback Mountain Lake

Posted on June 20, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Wolf’s Haven is at about the 3,800 foot elevation on Sheepback Mountain and we have a “lake” which is more like a small, natural reservoir that feeds our creek at about the 4,900 foot elevation of our 5,000 foot elevation … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday – Cindy And Parliament Guard In 2006

Posted on June 19, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

In 2006 we visited London, England for a couple of days on our way back from Scotland. This is a shot I took with an old camera of Cindy standing next to a guard at Parliament.  Good memories of a … Continue reading →

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Tubing Down Deep Creek In Bryson City, NC

Posted on June 18, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Today we took Amber and Abby over to Bryson City so we could tube down Deep Creek. After a scenic drive along the Great Smoky Mountains Expressway we arrived at the tube rental office around 11:30 and piled four inflated … Continue reading →

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Stop Advertising Where I Live!

Posted on June 17, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.
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The Will Henry Stevens Covered Bridge

Posted on June 16, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Yesterday while in Highlands, NC I walked around taking photos of interesting parts of this 139-year old township in Southwestern North Carolina. Here are some shots of the Will Henry Stevens Covered Bridge because…I love covered bridges. The bridge was … Continue reading →

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Graffiti With Style

Posted on June 16, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

My brother sent me this cartoon with the note, “This would be  you as a graffiti artist!” and he is so right, lol.

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“…and keep reaching for the stars.”

Posted on June 15, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I never knew Casey Kasem personally, but after listening to him on his American Top 40 radio and TV broadcasts week after week, he was a substantial part of my early life. No doubt it was listening to his rock … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2014

Posted on June 15, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It was an early start for us this morning as Cindy has another day show in Highlands, NC. We called her dad and wished him a Happy Father’s Day; he has been suffering with a bad cold the past few … Continue reading →

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Rhodes Big View Panorama Shot

Posted on June 14, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Driving back from Cashiers to Highlands this afternoon, I stopped to take this panorama shot of the Rhodes Big View, about halfway between the two towns. It really is much more spectacular in person.

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