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Debbie Whitaker commented on frank umbdenstock's blog post 'thanksgiving'

Very well said, I agree 100%! Hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

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Debbie Whitaker commented on Mike Maples's photo 'Church at Fish Camp'

Looks like a lot of people! You're lucky to have these pictures! Thanks for sharing!

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Debbie Whitaker commented on Randy Hoelscher's photo 'Looking Glass Rock'

Awesome!

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Debbie Whitaker commented on Mike Maples's photo 'Uncle Garfield at Elkmont (Stringtown)'

Did they call all places they set off these "mobil homes" stringtowns or was there an actual place by that name? It's hard to imagine living that way! Thanks for sharing your fantastic pictures and information!

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Debbie Whitaker commented on Mike Maples's photo 'Friendship Cemetery in the Fall'

Beautiful fall colors!

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Debbie Whitaker commented on Mike Maples's photo 'Haynes Place'

Only if the house could talk....How old is this house?

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Debbie Whitaker commented on Mike Maples's blog post 'Lost Campgrounds and Old Mountain News'

Great blog.... as always! Thanks!

November 18

Debbie Whitaker commented on Applejack's photo '110 Foot Drop'

That is SO cool, and a great picture!

November 17

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Hometown:

Greencastle IN and Walland TN

My favorite thing about the Smokies:

They are a very special place to me and my family, very healing, peaceful,there is just some special connection I can't explain.They are truly a gift from God!

About Me:

I am a Mom and Grandma and a student at Ivy Tech Community College.My husband is an Auto Worker.We have four children, all grown,one in college,two married, and a son who is MMH. We also have two grandsons.

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Merry Christmas to you all!

Wishing a very Merry Christmas to each and everyone on this site and your families! May God bless you and may the spirit of Christmas touch your hearts!

Posted on December 24, 2008 at 11:25pm — 4 Comments

When did Chimney Tops stop being a campground?

We just discovered Big Creek Campground and thought it was awesome! (Thanks, Bear Paw) We were wondering when Chimney Tops stopped being a campground and why it's just a picnic area now days. I recall some people remember camping there and maybe could tell me the reason. If you're not a camper or not lucky enough to get one of the 12 campsites, they have a really nice picnic area. If you're looking for an area not real busy, that's the place!

Posted on August 17, 2008 at 10:38pm — 4 Comments

Need help finding references about Elkmont for research paper

I'm soing a research paper for English 111 and would like to do it on the history of Elkmont. My problem, I need to have at least 5 sources,and I'm having trouble finding them. Any suggestions? I have the book "Last Train to Elkmont"Thanks for any help.

Posted on April 7, 2008 at 11:35am — 4 Comments

Thank-you to Jigsha!

I can't thank you enough for your cleaning up this site for us people who love reading and writing about the Great Smokies! God Bless You!

Posted on September 18, 2007 at 11:38pm —

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At 5:43pm on November 8, 2009, Jane Morris said…: Thanks Debbie, it should be a fun and interesting site.

At 12:20pm on October 27, 2009, Deb Welch said…: Thanks. I would move east in a heartbeat!

At 9:17am on September 24, 2009, Lee Lindsay Couture said…: I noticed you're from Indiana. Do you enjoy genealogy? Have you ever visited the genealogy center at the Allen County library in Fort Wayne? I've heard great things about it, but have never visited.

At 9:13am on September 24, 2009, Lee Lindsay Couture said…: Thanks for the warm welcome. I am looking forward to checking out more of the information available to all of us who love the Smokies.

At 5:53pm on September 22, 2009, Stephanie Davis said…: Thank you!

At 3:57pm on September 22, 2009, Joshua Nichols said…: Thank you

At 1:49pm on September 22, 2009, Randy Woodward said…: Thank you so much. I just found this site yesterday but I am truly enjoying looking through it

At 10:14am on September 15, 2009, Aaron Barnhart said…: thank you! I'm excited to be on board!

At 1:25pm on September 14, 2009, Janette Huskey White said…: Hi Debbie, I see you are from Walland. I'll be in Walland Saturday at the annual Huskey Reunion on the old homeplace. I added a photo of Lewis Huskey, my g-grandfather's house before it burned in the 60's. His brother Stephen's cabin is still standing on E. Miller's Cove Road, but unfortunately it is no longer in the family.