A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-09-05....North Carolina, The Tar Heel State

Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

Love your tagline! That's one of the funniest I've seen.

I sure like that first mountain picture. I think I will make a closing graphic out of it for the thread. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Found this in google.....

Sliding Rock is a popular destination for families and individuals alike. Easy accessible by car or foot, Sliding Rock is a large swimming hole, equipped with a natural water slide. A sheet of water cascades down a shallow granite slope, delivering the swimmer into a cold, mountain-water pool. Sliding Rock offers full picnic facilities.

YIKES.......It looks scary! And it is safe for kids? Not this kid. I think I'm not up for a plunge into ice cold water, but I'd sure like to watch others doing it. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Marvelous trip throught the Tarheel State.

Thank you! And thanks for coming along with us on our cyber-tour today.

Hope that signs of spring are starting to pop up around you. I know how welcome it must be after a long cold winter. But I heard that they are having a blizzard 'somewhere' back east, so spring may still be a bit far off for you.

[Mama_Bear]

Asheville was just beautiful when went there last summer. We visited a few antique stores and had dinner there, but there wasn't time to see or do much since we got there late in the day. Still, I really appreciated that my niece took the time to drive us up there, it was well worth the trip. The scenery on the drive up from Charolotte was breathtaking......so green and lush.

[Mama_Bear]

Us on Chimney Rock. :-)

[Dubya]

Great thread.

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you, Dubya. Glad you enjoyed it.

[jwfiv]

Mrs. Bear ... an elegant and beautiful presentation you give us today.

Thank you ... )

I had to draw a map of the Tarheel State last week ... pretty good timing.

I didn't know about Blackbeard. Arrrrrgh.

[Mama_Bear]

I didn't know about Blackbeard. Arrrrrgh.

According to my niece, North Carolina schools teach kids about Blackbeard before they teach about the Constitution....but surely she is exaggerating about that. ;-)

Mrs. Bear ... an elegant and beautiful presentation you give us today.

Thank you kindly, jwfiv. :-)

[DollyCali]

Just back in.. wow.. love all the additional pictures.. Sliding rock had lots of good memories. The last time I was there it was my hubby's family reunion.. 5 days that we planned in NC. They came from Cinti, Fla, & New mexico.. we took them all over the Western part of NC... when we got to this event all the kids wanted to go down the slide.. BUT NONE OF THE ADULTS.. It was fall & a little coolish, but I didn't want the kids to miss it , so I speent a couple hours sliding down & climbing back up so they would have an adult with them. IT WAS COLD

Love the pix of you & family at Chimmeny. Mama. last time I was there was pre=digital (same with sliding rock)..

Rebel.. you have added so much to mama's thread.. thanks.. I have truly enjoyed your pic & verbal contributions.

Mama.. I have received emails from 4 folks (non FReepers) who went to & enjoy this thread/ site. One lady mentioned she went to many of the archived references & asked me to let her know about future state threads. She is on my profile page (Karen & I are hugging).

Better cook dinner.. I am starved...

[Mama_Bear]

Mama.. I have received emails from 4 folks (non FReepers) who went to & enjoy this thread/ site. One lady mentioned she went to many of the archived references & asked me to let her know about future state threads. She is on my profile page (Karen & I are hugging).

Oh, that is nice to hear! I am so glad that people are enjoying these state threads. They do take a long time to put together, so it is encouraging to know that they are appreciated. Thank you for letting me know, Dolly.

[Dubya]

Mar 9, 2005
'Rockin' senior queens appear on PAX

Judy Kelley, Ms. N.C. Senior America 2000, and Thelma McGuire, Ms. N.C. Senior America 2003, went to High Point to tape a television show called Rockin Seniors to be aired at 5:30 p.m. Sunday and March 20 on PAX TV.
Ms. Kelley is the former state director for the N.C. Senior Pageant that has been held in Wilmington for the last four years and is a member of the Hi Steppers and Class Act Dance companies and a dance instructor at the New Hanover County Senior Center.

[DollyCali]

Loved that movie.. and Daniel didn't hurt the picture either did he??

:)

NC is a favored state for movie production.. down about wilmingotn there is a few studios that film frequently. IT can have a new england "look" at a much lower cost

[DollyCali]

I KNOW the work you do. When I have done the few , meager threads that Ihave done, I was a basket case.. and you & the others put out professional & wonderful threads each week.

That is why I do almost every day send out the treads to people who I think Might have an interest. I sent out Billie's thread to many also but didn't hear from any. But I do know tht a lot of people NEVER acknowledge anything I send.. I eventually drop them.. life is simpler that way.

Well, you did a great job & I like to spread the word
- not sure if you go to check the "traffic" count.. I was amazed with my "fine Mind " threads.. they were into the thousands ... and one into the 5000... but not that mamy posts.. maybe a couple hundred

BTW, I am saving the pix of you & the mr & girlchild.. I love it...

[Diver Dave]

Beautiful presentation, MB.

North Carolinans can rightfully boast pride in their beautiful state.

[DollyCali]

was that cute puppy on yesterday's pledge yours? I am in & out of threads so infrequently I am truly out of loop but for some reason got the idea it was your pooch.. It is a cutie.. I love my Oliver.. can't imagine life without him

[Mama_Bear]

Well, you did a great job & I like to spread the word

Well, I appreciate it. You are a Fine cheerleader for our thread. :-)

BTW, I am saving the pix of you & the mr & girlchild.. I love it...

Really? BTW, that girlchild is my (very most favorite) niece who is married to my (very most favorite) nephew. And, I bet you think you see only three people in that picture, but actually there was four. Her beautiful (and long awaited) baby girl was born five months later in November. :-)

Scubachick and daughter are visiting her mother here in California at the moment, so she is forced to use her mom's dial-up connection. She says it is painfully slooooooow and impossible to get graphic heavy threads open. Otherwise, I am sure she would be here today.

[Mama_Bear]

Beautiful presentation, MB.

Thank you, sir.

Nice weather we are having in the valley, isn't it. Could be just a tad warmer, but I am not complaining. The sun is shining and I am happy about that.

That photo of your new puppy that Billie used for the pledge yesterday is precious! Looking forward to more photos of him as he grows.

[Diver Dave]

Yep! He's starting to train me very well.

[Diver Dave]

You betcha! I love seein' the sun and feeling the warmth.
Lilacs are about to bloom and some of the tulips opened this morning.
Dug my short out of hiding - must work on my tan. :)