Appalachian Encounters

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Doc Watson on stage

Doc Watson on stage, originally uploaded by Appalachian Encounters.

Here’s Doc on stage at the 2010 Sugar Grove Music fest. Another great performance Doc!

July 22, 2010 Posted by | People | , , , , | Leave a Comment

Eat Your Veggies (but buy them here first)

Eat Your Veggies (but buy them here first), originally uploaded by Appalachian Encounters.

One thing very fun about the strolling the Boone Farmers Market on Saturday is the creativity the vendors and individuals put into displaying their goods. You find some thrown together, some lavishly constructed, and others…simple and attractive.

July 13, 2010 Posted by | People, Still | , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Snowshoes in the Sun

A fun day in all the snow.  We found these old snowshoes in the shed and couldn’t resist strapping them on and taking advantage of all the snow we have.

February 17, 2010 Posted by | People, Sports, Weather | , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Boarders Silhouette

Boarders Silhouette, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

February 14, 2010 Posted by | Favorites, People, Sports, Weather | , , , | Leave a Comment

Covered in Rhodies

Covered in Rhodies, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

My family hiking thru the rhodies along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

October 2, 2009 Posted by | Flora, Hiking Trails, People | , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Three Gliders

DSC_6772, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Three paragliders line up in the clouds.

September 9, 2009 Posted by | Great Views, People, Sports, Weather | , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Blue Ridge Flyer

DSC_6672, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

I haven’t braved this adventure yet, but it looks like an unbelievably peaceful ride, aside from the occasional turbulence. It’s obviously a way to see some fantastic landscapes and dramatic skylines, like our beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

August 31, 2009 Posted by | Great Views, People, Sports, Weather | , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Unison

DSC_6616, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Two gliders take off one after the other and turn together for their course objectives.

August 30, 2009 Posted by | Great Views, People, Sports, Weather | , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Ready!

Ready! , originally uploaded by boonejag75.

The wind has done what it’s supposed to and the time is now. One by one they straighten their rig, lift, turn, and run toward the edge of Tater Hill for a ride.

August 28, 2009 Posted by | Great Views, People, Sports | , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Preparations on Tater Hill

Preparations, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

I’ve had the privilege of attending the Fly Tater Hill Paragliding Competition for the past two years. This year’s marked the 4th official comp. This first group is waiting for the wind to turn, pickup, and lift as they ready for take off.

August 27, 2009 Posted by | Great Views, People, Sports | , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Flying Guitar

Flying Guitar, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Dom got up right in front of me, danced and twirled that guitar like mad! it was awesome.

August 5, 2009 Posted by | People | , , | Leave a Comment

Cloggin’ !

Cloggin’ !, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

The Carolina Chocolate Drops at the Sugar Grove Music Fest invite local favorite, Arthur Grimes, on stage to clog. The man can jam!

August 2, 2009 Posted by | People | , , , | Leave a Comment

Working Hands

Working Hands, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Doc does a bit of tuning before his next song.

August 1, 2009 Posted by | People | Leave a Comment

Guitar Pickin’

Guitar Pickin’, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

July 30, 2009 Posted by | People | , , , | Leave a Comment

Doc Watson

Doc Watson, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Doc Watson, 86 years old, plays to the crowd at another fantastic Sugar Grove Music Fest.

July 29, 2009 Posted by | People | Leave a Comment

Deep River Blues

Deep River Blues, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

“I’ve got those deep river blues….”

July 28, 2009 Posted by | People | , , , , | 2 Comments

A Smile To Himself

A Smile To Himself, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

The fantastic musical legend, Doc Watson, performs at the Sugar Grove Music Festival.

July 27, 2009 Posted by | People | , , , | Leave a Comment

Appreciator

Appreciator, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

My father-in-law takes it all in while we all enjoyed a beautiful evening on the parkway, waiting for the sun to go down and loving the cool mtn air.

July 16, 2009 Posted by | Great Views, Green Spaces, People, Sunsets | , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Leap!

Leap!, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Although not from very high, it was still fun to photo these two jumping off the platform at the Apple Barn in Moses Cone.

May 3, 2009 Posted by | Animals, Hiking Trails, People | , , | Leave a Comment

Sun Rays on Glider

Tater Hill Day 2 119, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

Once these guys took off, the visual of watching them peacefully glide over the mountains and valleys was incredible to see

August 22, 2008 Posted by | Great Views, People, Sports | , | 1 Comment

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