Seeing through a glass darkly…..
It is often the way we see the world, as if through a glass darkly….. I spent a perfectly delightful day testing equipment int he Smokies, and visiting with my old, and dear friend, (he loves when I write teat!!) John “Forest” Gompf Jr. John and I met many years ago at a Great American Photography Weekend and our friendship has grown over the years. Today I was honored to meet and get to spend some time with his son Chris. We shot some images which i will share and just traded stories as i went about my field work.
We finished our day with a trip back to the 50’s Rock n’ Roll Diner in Maryville for another of their killer cheeseburgers, better than ever, and the company was too! We traded stories and had a lot of laughs, and in the end it came full circle to me again that we are blinded in this world by way too many things t hat are not nearly as important as family and friends! Today I got to spend time with a great friend, who is very much a part of my family too! Enjoy the takes for the day!
Idea stolen from Jim Begley!!!
Blessings,
the pilgrim
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Bill
It is always an honor and pleasure to spend time with such a “Dear Friend” as you. As always the time passes too quickly when you are having fun. I really appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to meet up with me for pictures, stories and food.
Bless you
John
John
The pleasure was all mine, and I enjoyed meeting your son, Chris!
Bill,
Great thoughts and beautiful photos. I love the Smokies. We stay in Pigeon Forge every year, generally in the fall (October mostly). I love your falls photo on this page. I have taken lots of photos of falls and streams in the Smokies — I do not recognize this one. I have never heard of the 50′s Rock n’ Roll Diner in Maryville. My oldest son lives in Knoxville so we may have to try it. I enjoy reading your thoughts. God bless you.
Thanks Carlton, you need to get to the 50’s diner if you love a good burger!