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Offline TentHunteR

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More 2013 Fall Gathering Pics
« Reply #-1 on: October 03, 2013, 05:58:53 PM »
This was our first time attending the Fall Gathering, but will not be the last.  What an absolutely great time with such a great bunch of folks! Everyone who was there made us feel so welcome.

Here's a few more pics of the gathering. There are a few food pics from Sunday, but most are pics of the campground, facilities & lake. I also threw in some pics of a side trip we took to Tacoa Falls, GA.

A view of the lake from the campground.


A cove next to the camp, which sits on a small peninsula.



The main bunkhouse (upstairs) & mess hall (downstairs).


Hanging out Saturday evening. You can see Pam's Ohio State flag hanging - Go Bucks!


One of the smaller bunk houses (Tammy & I were in this one).


Sunday morning. Tommy requested Biscuits & Gravy, so while Pam was frying the taters & mixing biscuit dough, I mixed up some homemade breakfast sausage. Then I put the biscuits on the Weber/Stoven to bake while Pam turned the sausage into some of the most luscious gravy ever made.



That's a plate full of Yum right there, boy!



Sunday afternoon, Tammy wanted to take a two-hour drive over to Tacoa Falls, GA to see the falls & campus where she attended college.




The 186 foot high Tacoa Falls.


Cliffs above the falls.


A rainbow at the base of the falls.




The creek below the falls.



Sunday Evening.  Time to cook supper... are those Veggies on the grill?  ???  Yes, but don't panic... they had bacon on them!  ;)

Bacon Praline Acorn Squash and the dogs for the traditional final-night supper: chili cheese dogs.


And finally a couple more scenic pics of the lake taken from the shore of the campground.
Morning on the lake.


Dusk on the lake.





Thanks for looking. Hope you enjoyed!

Cliff


P.S. Credit goes to my wife who took most of these while playing with her new camera (I only cropped & retouched where needed).
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Re: More 2013 Fall Gathering Pics
« on: October 03, 2013, 06:02:31 PM »
Thanks for posting these. I really like the last shot of the lake.
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Re: More 2013 Fall Gathering Pics
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2013, 06:10:06 PM »
Very nice pics TH!  Thank you for sharing. Looks like I missed a great time by all who could make it. I will try very hard to be at this next year.

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« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2013, 06:19:31 PM »
That's a wonderful set of photos - thanks for posting!

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« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2013, 07:00:03 PM »
Looks like a beautiful place. Thanks for the pic Cliff!
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Re: More 2013 Fall Gathering Pics
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2013, 07:35:27 PM »
Awesome pictures and nice part of the country!!!

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Re: More 2013 Fall Gathering Pics
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2013, 08:16:31 PM »
Great pictures and thanks for sharing.
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Re: More 2013 Fall Gathering Pics
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2013, 08:34:31 PM »
Cliff, great pictures - the site is beautiful. Gotta say those biscuits and gravy shots were pretty darn good. Thanks for sharing!
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Re: More 2013 Fall Gathering Pics
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2013, 09:46:10 PM »
Cliff, You captured the essence exceedingly well.  Dee
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Re: More 2013 Fall Gathering Pics
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2013, 09:55:56 PM »
Awesome photos Cliff! And you are right those biscuits and gravy were YUM Guuud!!! Looks
like I should have planned an extra day to stay since your bacon praline Acorn squash looks exquisite!
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Re: More 2013 Fall Gathering Pics
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2013, 09:56:54 PM »
I would like a bowl of gravy, a massive biscuit on the side and some of that excellent looking squash.  my wife won't make gravy for me.  something to do about cholesterol.   :(
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Re: More 2013 Fall Gathering Pics
« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2013, 03:24:53 AM »
Great pictures.
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Re: More 2013 Fall Gathering Pics
« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2013, 08:10:32 AM »
Thanks everyone.

Before he left, Terry told me that as everyone left and things wound down, the beauty of the grounds and lake would shine through. He was right! The location really is gorgeous, and that's what I wanted to show.

My wife took most of those shots. All I did was crop them (following the rule of thirds), & retouch a few things. She is really getting a good eye for photography.


Sparky, tell your wife you already eat sausage and drink lots of milk. Since those are the two main ingredients in the gravy, you're good to go! ;)
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Re: More 2013 Fall Gathering Pics
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2013, 08:47:39 AM »
Great Pics Tent...
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Re: More 2013 Fall Gathering Pics
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2013, 11:27:03 AM »
Cliff, if you get a spare moment will you please share a step by step show and tell of your fantastic  maple ham?
God bless you,
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