Rose, our Hostess at the Back Porch Cafe, greeted everyone with a smile as she took names on the seating list and brought us to our table. How fun it was to have the same first and middle name of someone. We felt sort of related in a fun way!! Everyone must enjoy working at Dollywood, because it is packed with friendly people always willing to answer questions, greet you with a “hello” and a smile. I am constantly telling people it’s a step back in time. Just looking at Rose makes we want to be ...
People Along the Way
Meet John & Judy Hargreaves
John & Judy Hargreaves are alpaca farmers and own Hillcrest Farm in Sauquoit NY. They are hardworking to say the least as their day begins very early with a multitude of chores to accomplish. They are the sweetest couple, one of my favorites living in Upstate NY doing what they love to do. Their farm is not far from my hometown of Utica NY. They started their alpaca farm with 6 alpacas, two females, two males and two babies and now have a grand total of 39. I love spending time on the farm ...
F-22 Raptor Demo Team
TSgt Fleming, SSgt Rodriguez and SSgt VanWatermulen looking all sharp in their specially designed Air Force uniforms for the F-22 Raptor Demonstration and Heritage Flight Team. They are three of the ten Air Force enlisted members of the team specializing in the safety and maintenance of the Raptor. Their expertise allows Maj Dickinson to fly safely and accurately while executing his aerial maneuvers in the F-22 as he demonstrates over 10 million spectators each year. Very impressive! Thank you ...
Meet Char~Monroe Georgia
Let me introduce to you to Char, one of the owners of Bruce's Sweet Sensations Bakery & Café, Monroe Georgia. Her husband Bruce is the other owner. Char is one sweet Southern lady. Her love for baking and kindness is so evident when you meet her. I absolutely love how she is constantly trying out new recipes to come up with yet another cupcake recipe. I love how all of her frostings are gluten free! The possibilities are just endless. And if you just can't make up your mind while standing ...
Meet Sergio ~ Repurposed Bicycle Spokes
Meet Sergio working up a storm at the Stone Mountain Georgia Yellow Daisy Festival. He is one of the talented artists at the festival this weekend. Check out his booth, surrounded by happy repeat customers, where he will make your personally chosen beads and charms into a bracelet or earrings. Simply slide your chosen beads onto a bicycle spoke for a repurposed bracelet. They are beautiful! He can custom make them for your sized wrist or into the perfect size for a 3-4 year old. Sergio has been ...
SSgt Tyler VanWatermulen ~ Avionics Specialist
Meet SSgt Tyler VanWatermulen, F22 Raptor Avionics Specialist, from Watertown MN. It was the first time I had seen these uniforms designed specifically for the F22 demo team. So sharp! This was his third demonstration, at the Wings Over Wayne 2017 Airshow, as part of the F22 Raptor Demonstration and Heritage Flight Team. It was his first demo at Seymour Johnson AFB NC with the team. He is one of ten enlisted members of the team specializing in the safety and maintenance of the Raptor. His ...