Hi, My name is Scott. I have three well mannered teenage boys and we do quite a bit of camping. My one son, Elvis, really enjoys fishing. So we try to plan our...
This picture was taken a couple days ago. This view is a very small section of the main body of the lake of which is over twenty miles wide. To the base of the...
Because the lake is surrounded by mountains, makes the land very hilly, thus golf courses on the lake are equally challenging and very beautiful. What you...
Wow, that was fast. I really appreciate how quickly you responded. I know that it takes a great deal of time to put those web pages together and include...
Hi Scott, I have your web-page ready now. I called all of the listed campsites to confirm information of 14 basic questions. Hope I asked all the right...
Thanks for all your efforts. We think all of your pages are great! I know it takes a good deal of time to put this stuff together. We really appreciate your...
Great picture! What type of camera are you using and what is the resolution? Scott. James - Founder VBKS <SmithMtnLake@...> wrote: Taken today, this...
Hi Scott, It's the original SONY DSC 505V at 1200x1600, 2.1 mega pixels. Since nearly all monitors cannot go higher than 1200x1600 I get maximum resolution for...
I have a Canon G1. It is a 3.3 meg camera. It takes some nice pictures. Several of the features are nice. The one thing I like is how the viewer flips around...
I understand the Fuji Pro will take Nikon lenses. I is about $2500. someday i hope to have one. Danny ... From: merton bearup To:...
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May 21, 2003 2:16 pm
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I like the photograph. I use an Olympus C20-40. Does pretty well and is really handy. Danny ... From: James - Founder VBKS To:...
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May 21, 2003 2:26 pm
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Here is a shot from my Olympus 20-40 that I took a few months ago near Lake Smith here in Norfolk, VA. Danny Yeats This digital photograph was sent from MGI...
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May 21, 2003 2:31 pm
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Taken Today May 31, 2001 Winds 50 MPH plus, extreme lightning and pounding rain all lasted for about 40 minutes....
Hi Sangria; Just a quick note to say hello and hope you got my automated email okay when you signed on. Were not a very chatty group here (yet) but should you...
James, I would like to visit the lake. Is it reasonable to think I could find an inexpensive place to camp over night or so? The housing is rentally...
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Jul 8, 2003 3:06 pm
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Hi Danny, camping here inexpensive, but than again, it cost more then camps that are far removed from big attractions. I do not know about exact pricing as I...
Thanks, I guess I did not see your research on camping. I know that the cheapest cabin is about $170 for a two night stay. I just wanted to know if there was...
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Jul 8, 2003 4:07 pm
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Hi Danny, If your looking for open land to camp on, good luck, as the area is a sea of homes and golf courses that surround the lake. Now if you go to the most...
Thanks a bunch. Too bad all the lake front is taken by private sources. Seems that is the way of more and more prime land in the US today. Hardly a place to...
H Dan Yeats
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Jul 8, 2003 6:04 pm
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Danny, I took these pics today while I was out on the water, hope it helps! Note: It was very hot and hazy today so the color in the photos are not all that...
Thanks so much James. The pix are delightful. Are these the camping islands that you mentioned? Great music too. thanks a bunch. Danny ... From: James -...
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Jul 8, 2003 11:56 pm
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Yes Danny, one of many camping islands. There are three there in a row, but my photos only showed that one as it was the biggest one and the smallest one is...
Hello to everyone. I just joined this group after visiting your area. Recently relatives have moved into the area and are trying to persuade our family to move...
Thankee James. I, too, am a musician by education and vocation until I retired. I was Chief Woodwind Instructor at the Armed Forces School of Music here in...
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Jul 9, 2003 5:40 pm
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Welcome, I know just what you mean. I have friends that moved here from Northern Virginia back in the late 90's, and I as well moved when I saw the place. I...