June 2008 
Connor was impressed with this bird display
Connor was impressed with this bird display
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I was amused by the level of detail that went into this moonshine display. Between the instructions and the detailed mock-ups, I think I could do it myself now.  Of course, as someone there commented, they may just assume that it's such common knowledge there's no reason not to write it all out.
I was amused by the level of detail that went into this moonshine display. Between the instructions and the detailed mock-ups, I think I could do it myself now. Of course, as someone there commented, they may just assume that it's such common knowledge there's no reason not to write it all out.
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Mockup of a still
Mockup of a still
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This salt kettle was buried during the Civil War to keep Federal troops from finding it -- and wasn't found again until 1961.
This salt kettle was buried during the Civil War to keep Federal troops from finding it -- and wasn't found again until 1961.
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Connor liked the farming equipment
Connor liked the farming equipment *
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3-d map of the park
3-d map of the park *
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After the stop at the visitor's center, we went on a trail hike.  Interesting plant Don found but hasn't yet identified
After the stop at the visitor's center, we went on a trail hike. Interesting plant Don found but hasn't yet identified
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Gorgeous rhododendron pic
Gorgeous rhododendron pic
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The kids examining the details of the rocks
The kids examining the details of the rocks
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Kailyn and Connor on a rock
Kailyn and Connor on a rock
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More rhododendrons -- nice buds in this pic
More rhododendrons -- nice buds in this pic
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This used to be a natural bridge, until the bridge fell through
This used to be a natural bridge, until the bridge fell through
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Gorgeous lush woods
Gorgeous lush woods
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Interesting overhang area
Interesting overhang area
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Connor checking the number on a post (the post #s corresponded with interesting info in the trail guide, and the kids both loved finding the posts and hearing about what they were seeing)
Connor checking the number on a post (the post #s corresponded with interesting info in the trail guide, and the kids both loved finding the posts and hearing about what they were seeing)
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Dina, Kailyn, and Connor
Dina, Kailyn, and Connor
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One last rhododendron pic
One last rhododendron pic
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June 24: Back to the house. These are the beams the guys installed on Friday. We hadn't planned them, but they could be useful structurally to ensure that the central beam can never sag.
June 24: Back to the house. These are the beams the guys installed on Friday. We hadn't planned them, but they could be useful structurally to ensure that the central beam can never sag. *
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Several beam pics follow from different angles. The central post is just temporary
Several beam pics follow from different angles. The central post is just temporary
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