First of all, let me just say that The Red Man is – and always has been – a Truth Seeker. Under most circumstances a visit to Samadhi, the Healing Arts Center in Johnson City, Tennessee with sympatica Amigas who provide spiritual enlightenment and alternative treatments for the aches and pains and vicissitudes of life would be a bonus on any vacation; however, unfortunately my nerves were a little jagged from the lengthy ride up the road from South Carolina to Rocky Top Land. Sweet Lady Gaga. I thought I would never be able to stretch my legs…so I’m afraid I couldn’t relax at the Relaxation Mecca on Day Two of our mini-vacation.
Love the floors – just right for pacing
Pretty got right into the spirit of things with Tenn Amiga and sound therapy
OMG – another covered bridge
The next day (Day Three for those who are counting) the old woman Slow and Tenn Amiga visited yet another covered bridge in Elizabethton, Tenn while Pretty checked out the antique stores. Big difference in this bridge, though. The place was overrun with DUCKS.
Quack, quack – who’s there?
Nice Ducky
Seriously?
To add insult to injury, the final stop at the end of Day Three was Elk Falls. Do I detect an aquatic theme here…what is wrong with you, Pretty? You know Slow has a water phobia. Thank God for her zoom lens or we would have no record of our fun whatsoever.
Okay, Elk Falls truly scare me. Stick a fork in me, I’m done with Water Adventures. Get me to land and take me home, country roads. Adios, aquatics.
Slow and Pretty with moi on dry land in West Asheville, NC
(photo courtesy of Huss Brothers’ grandparents)
All’s well that ends well, Sports Fans, as The Red Man is fond of saying, and once again we are all safe and sound under the same roof at Casa de Canterbury after a brief detour to visit Hottie Doc Too on the way into Columbia on Day Four since apparently the Water Adventures gave me a bacterial ear infection.
I’m telling you – Pretty’s retirement is killing me.
Get me outta here, Percy…I’ve got to get to bed early tonight because Wimbledon starts bright and early tomorrow morning at the crack of dawn. Trust me. I’m ready for some indoor entertainment.
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I hope your ear is feeling better soon, Red. Loads of indoor entertainment for you now 😀
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Thanks, Dianne…his ear is definitely feeling much better now! He was so thrilled to get home!! 🙂
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Wonderful outing you all had there Sheila. The Redman looks so happy.
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Thanks, Don – Pretty and I were just talking tonight that the tumor is really more of an annoyance to him than anything very painful. He just keeps on clicking. We are grateful for the fun times!
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See you a centre court Red Man – that is if Pretty’s retirement spares you 😉
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Annie, meet you at Centre Court – Teresa and I will be watching at every opportunity! It will be Murray for us if our R’s are out!!
Love,
Sheila
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I loved the sound therapy, covered bridge and Red, your perspective on situations. Funny about water fears, I have a friend who feels this about heights. So she probably needs zoom lens to handle waterfalls. The photos made me long for this ty o E of vacation. I love my Mom and today we have doctor’s appt. Cleveland. Ohio for a week. 🙂
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Robin, so glad you enjoyed the mini-vacation adventures!
I will be thinking about you and your mom this week in Cleveland, Ohio – a week for doctors appointments is never easy.
All of us at Casa de Canterbury hope she will get help – and that she will be comforted with her daughter’s being with her.
You are a good daughter.
Love,
Sheila
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I got her through appointments and for the most part, not too many setbacks and we are now enjoying my time off together. We enjoyed shopping at a huge Volunteers of America. Last Tues. of month is 1/2 price. So, dear Red, we are like Pretty and Slow, having to shop till we drop 🙂
Thanks for such sweet and caring thoughts. I forgot to tell you I lived your title and don’t get tired of John Denver’s voice or words. How fun is Grandma’s Feather Bed 🙂
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This is very good news – a little fun mixed in with appointments is always therapeutic! 🙂 Grandma’s Feather Bed is a treat for sure…
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How pretty everything was there, I know you truly enjoyed it.
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Greetings, Church Organist and all on the country hill in Grimes County,
We wish you all could have been with us – you would have been as taken with the Tennessee mountains and water as we were!!
Put that on your Bucket List.
We love you,
The Casa de Canterbury Gang
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Sounds like you are getting a lot of activities in on this adventure. When you were in Elizabeth town, you were very near to where I lived. Hugs
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Yes, Pretty is wearing us all out with activities!! 🙂 Don’t you wish we could all meet in person some day?? 🙂
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That sounds awesome!
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🙂
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