(Note: All pictures may be enlarged by clicking on them once or twice.)
April 21 is a special day for Betsy and me. On April 21, 2001, we had our first ‘big’ date. On that day we went to Fall Creek Falls State Park here in Tennessee.
Our first date was a dinner date on March 29. We had a couple of other dates after that, but on April 21 we spent the entire date at Fall Creek Falls. We did a lot of talking and some hiking.
Fall Creek Falls State Park has five major waterfalls — those were the first waterfalls we saw together. As you might expect, this was the beginning of our waterfall ‘collection’.
The collage above has some pictures from that first date. The picture on the upper left is a picture I took of Betsy fairly early in the day along the lake near the park lodge. On the upper right is a picture of the two of us taken at the base of Cane Creek Cascade. The bottom row had Fall Creek Falls and Coon Creek falls on the left, and Piney Creek Falls on the right. In the picture of Betsy showing some leg was taken on the trail to the base of Fall Creek Falls.
Betsy and I have gotten back to Fall Creek Falls almost every April 21, and yesterday was no exception. As I said, April 21 is a very special day for us. What was the best part of the day? I got my first kiss that day.
To see larger versions of these pictures and others from that day, click HERE.
Tags: American Life, Betsy, Tennessee, Waterfalls
Senior Moments 
April 22, 2013 at 4:11 am |
Lovely memories for you and Betsy! Beautiful waterfalls. Wonderful post, George!
April 22, 2013 at 4:55 am |
12 wonderful years together.
April 22, 2013 at 7:35 am |
It’s a great park.
April 22, 2013 at 9:16 am |
Lovely memories and such a beautiful place it is indeed! Thanks for sharing, George! Have a great week!!
April 22, 2013 at 9:31 am |
Happy Kissaversary! That you two actually took notice of the falls at all…..LOL!!
April 22, 2013 at 10:00 am |
I looked at the whole series, and smiled all the way through them, remembering those early days with the love of my life and how special those getting-acquainted times were. I loved your “incentive to make it back up the trail” comment. Too cute. Happy first-real-date anniversary.
April 22, 2013 at 11:19 am |
Awww, you two crazy kids! A great collage!!!!
April 22, 2013 at 12:47 pm |
Love! Love! Love! What wonderful memories and you two look so good together. Happiness!! MB
April 22, 2013 at 2:14 pm |
OHHHHHHHHH! How sweet you are!
Linda
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April 22, 2013 at 6:29 pm |
Way to go. Keeping on holding on to each other.
April 22, 2013 at 6:42 pm |
I love Fall Creek Falls…and love your memories. Thank you for sharing. I have hiked there, myself, several times.
April 23, 2013 at 1:43 am |
How romantic!
April 23, 2013 at 2:30 am |
Wonderful post, nice:) Greetings
April 23, 2013 at 10:10 am |
Wonderful waterfalls and what a lovely occasion.
April 23, 2013 at 11:55 am |
you are such a romantic ❤
April 26, 2013 at 12:49 am |
Memories stay in our minds, them cannot be removed from our minds – photos strengthen them.
Great post George.
April 29, 2013 at 2:28 am |
I love that you shared these precious memories, George. You and Betsy are a beautiful couple and I consider myself honored to know you both here on Blogger. Greetings, Jo (Tanzania(
April 29, 2013 at 3:00 pm |
You and Betsy really know how to keep a romance going. You two seem perfect for each other, and how perfect that your first big date was spent enjoying waterfalls.
April 29, 2013 at 7:26 pm |
I am sure it was the first of many sweet kisses. What a very romantic thing to return every year to this park. What a great couple you and Betsey are!!!!!
Susannah
July 8, 2013 at 3:32 am |
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