Life...Fun and Kentucky Real Estate

Eye Candy in Gatlinburg Tennessee

         Nothing like some nice yummy eye candy.

Actually, I couldn't think of a thing to photograph, until I headed south of the border only a few days ago on New Year's Eve.

I crossed the Kentucky border into the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.

I needed a break from blogging and real estate.

I thought I might...what is the word? RELAX

As I was driving in through the winding roads along the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, I saw plenty of eye candy that I just couldn't resist. I'm sure motorists thought I was holding up traffic as I jumped out to take random shots that I liked.

Hey, that's what tourists do!

I call this "Beehive Hill"

Old Mill on a creek.

The "Pirate" that got left behind after the putt-putt golf course went bust.

Old Lodge on a creek.

Gatlinburg Castle in the sky.

Barn located on Middle Prong of The Little Pigeon River.

Emert's Cove Covered Bridge

Gatlinburg Tennessee Barn

Scary Trees at Summit View

Last...but not least...the Gatlinburg raptor.

Once thought to be extinct, but very much alive and thriving on 

unsuspecting tourists in the mysterious Smokey Mountains of Tennessee.

You better keep an eye out for them

as they like to lurk around the outlet malls.

THE END 

Lizette Fitzpatrick- Principal Broker at Lizette Realty.

#1 featured Kentucky Realtor on Activerain.com and Localism.com.

Publisher/Author for the only Central Kentucky email newsletter on local real estate listings and sold properties, Kentucky relocation, local events, homeowner information and fun!

For more information on Lizette, Kentucky Horse Farms, Lizette Realty, Madison County, Fayette County, Richmond or Lexington KY real estate click on Lizette.us.

See for yourself what Lizette's extraordinary clients have to say about their Kentucky Real Estate experience. Copyright © 2009 By Lizette Fitzpatrick, All Rights Reserved..*Winter Eye Candy In Gatlinburg Tennessee*

I Experienced A Gatlinburg TN Dream Vacation At White Oak Lodge & Resort

It's not often that I get a chance to make a getaway out of Central Kentucky...but last week I headed south of the border into the mountains of Tennessee.

My destination was White Oak Lodge & Resort.

I had seen their gorgeous pictures on their website.

A few months ago, I decided to give my readers a chance for a free trip to this resort after contact from Activerain member Donnie Hatfield. He and his wife Lisa manage the complex.

Once a month, a drawing is made from entries emailed through my weekly newsletter, "I Love Kentucky News!"

The lucky winner gets two nights in a chalet at White Oak Lodge & Resort.

Since I haven't been there to see it myself... I decided to visit.

I took the back way to get into Gatlinburg I-40 exit 435 and travel down scenic 321 straight to White Oak Lodge & Resort. It was so easy to find and absolutely no traffic jams.

Usually, my experience of traveling through Sevierville and Pigeon Forge traffic usually takes hours!  This new route to get to Gatlinburg is fantastic!

Check in was a breeze and in moments I was at the chalet.

Let me tell you...I've been coming to Gatlinburg since I was a child and we have stayed in motels, hotels and chalets.

This chalet is a Smoky Mountain Palace!

The very best one I have ever stayed in.

Attention to every detail in decor, cleanliness, comfort and top of the line amenities everywhere you looked. I think my jaw dropped on the floor.

I couldn't wait to get settled in to enjoy my vacation. Now as much as I want to chillaxe... I still have to be connected to the outside world.

My laptop worked great with it's Sprint aircard and my cell phone worked well also with it's Internet connection.

Well...I could go on and on but you need to see White Oak Lodge & Resort for yourself and enjoy your next vacation there.

I know I will!  

Lizette Fitzpatrick- Principal Broker at Lizette Realty.

#1 featured Kentucky Realtor on Activerain.com and Localism.com.

Publisher/Author for the only Central Kentucky email newsletter on local real estate listings and sold properties, Kentucky relocation, local events, homeowner information and fun!

For more information on Lizette, Kentucky Horse Farms, Lizette Realty, Madison County, Fayette County, Richmond or Lexington KY real estate click on Lizette.us.

See for yourself what Lizette's extraordinary clients have to say about their Kentucky Real Estate experience. Copyright © 2009 By Lizette Fitzpatrick, All Rights Reserved..*I Experienced A Gatlinburg TN Dream Vacation At White Oak Lodge & Resort*

When life gets UGLY...AHhhhhhh....What a difference a vacation makes! I bet many of my AR friends here have wondered what happened to me lately.

I rarely time time off to go anywhere.I know I am a work-a-holic and perfectionist that is constantly tweaking something.  Part of the reason I never leave town may be that I don't like to leave my little dog (Chanel)behind. So, I decided to take her with me and one of my best girlfriends down to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in the heart of the Smokey Mountains. We found a fabulous new pet friendly chalet right on the Little Pigeon River.

Late in the night as I was packing for the trip, I took a break and wanted an ice cream bar from my freezer. When I got it out, I found it was dripping. DRIPPING???? What the @!*%!! My whole freezer had melted stuff! Now I had to get action and try to save some of the frozen meats. I packed some in a cooler with what was left of the ice in the bin. What was happening to my refrigerator?? I turned up the dials and went to bed after I called my handyman. Can you believe he answered his phone at 10:30PM? He said he would call a technician in the morning and take care of it. The next morning I frantically tried to stay on schedule and get out of town by 10AM...it turned into 11. I had thrown everything in the refrigerator in the trash on my way out. I thought about all the times I had started out by having nothing! LOL  Here we go again. 

We weren't very far out of town so we could be close to the shopping and shows. My plan was to take my laptop and do a little writing on my future novel and blog. That NEVER happened. We were having too much fun checking out the sights and doing nothing. My first night I stayed on the phone or computer working with some new clients. I sent them some new listings then planned to meet them this week. After that things settled down a bit. Chanel got used to the new place and was a big hit at all the stores we visited. She had to sleep with her green Teddy to feel secure. (She hugs him to fall asleep at night).

I have to say that I did have a busy day today getting back in to the swing of work. I wrote an offer that did get accepted, faxed off a relocation report and even showed some investment property.

Anyway...It's good to be back. I think I will be better about getting away next time because it all went smoothly once I left the house. The refrigerator was fixed by 2PM the day I left and all was well with all my clients. Life does go on without me!

If you get a chance go on down to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge and check out all the Fall decorations They really go all out in the displays.

Lizette Fitzpatrick - Baby Boomer Real Estate Relocation Specialist with Prudential Don Foster in Richmond, Kentucky.

Rated number #1 featured Kentucky Realtor on Activerain.com and Localism.com. Publisher/Author for the only Central Kentucky email newsletter on local real estate listings and sold properties, Kentucky relocation, local events, homeowner information and fun! For more information on Lizette, Kentucky Horse Farms, Prudential Don Foster, Madison County, Fayette County, Richmond or Lexington, Kentucky click on Lizette.us.

See for yourself what Lizette's extraordinary clients have to say about their Kentucky real estate experience.