Tag Archives: Elk River

Leanne Cole’s Monochrome Madness #10

Posted on May 12, 2015 by merlinjr01

This bridge railing seems really aged. It is often covered in green moss. Reflections in the river are barely visible through the vertical pillars of the railing. This also makes an attractive color image. Go to Leanne Cole’s Monochrome Madness … Continue reading →

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The Blue Hole at the Headwaters of the Elk River, Tennessee

Posted on March 19, 2015 by merlinjr01

Blue Holes “Blue holes” are essentially vertical, underwater caves. Some blue holes occur at sea. There are several spectacular examples, such as the Great Blue Hole, near Belize (Google “Blue Holes” and this is one of the first examples). They … Continue reading →

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You Are Invited to Come Camping…

Posted on April 14, 2014 by merlinjr01

…or A Shameless Plug! The overall point of my blog postings is to share stories and incite discussion, depending on the topic. With this essay, however, I want to invite you to visit, either in person or online, where we … Continue reading →

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Handgun Permit Training – Tennessee Style

Posted on April 8, 2014 by merlinjr01

50 Rounds on Target If you read my “Growing Up on a Farm in Virginia” blogs you would know that I grew up with guns. About the age of 10, my father gave me a single-shot .22 rifle and taught … Continue reading →

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