Seeing through a glass darkly…..

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Posted in: Pilgrim's Chronicles

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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4 Responses

  1. John Gompf says:
    May 8, 2013 at 12:24 am

    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

  2. Carlton D Hansen says:
    May 8, 2013 at 10:59 am

    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.

    • admin says:
      May 8, 2013 at 11:57 am

      Thanks Carlton, you need to get to the 50’s diner if you love a good burger!