We got up early and took the shuttle to the airport, checked in and got through security with little drama. We flew from Philadelphia to Washington DC and then changed planes and flew to Knoxville, Tennessee. Both flights were on Embrear Brasilia aircraft. I have to say that they are small inside and noisy but other than the hard landings, reasonable flights.
I am always amazed at the frantic pushing and rushing that people do when getting off of an airplane even when the flight arrived a little early. Either everyone is suffering from claustrophobia or small bladders and can't wait to get into the terminal. It is down right rude in some cases. I am tempted to use my elbows at times.
Chris and Kathy Quemore met us at the airport and we left on the hour and a half drive to their home overlooking Lake Norris past the town of La Follette. After unpacking we all select a rocking chair on the deck overlooking the lake and catch up. It is quiet and relaxing. A hummingbird visits some of the potted flowers on the deck. Button buck deer graze in the yard, a doe and 2 fawns. A hawk flies by, crows chasing and harassing closely behind. A vacation houseboat glides around the bend in the lake, looking for a peaceful anchorage for the evening. You can feel the sense of calm blanketing everything. Ahhh.
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