I had a wonderful time, and got to meet so great people (Deerslayer for one, the others I cannot name). As for pictures, I figure we all know what a spyder looks like around here, so I mainly took pictures of the scenery. The pictures do not do any of this area any justice. I have been going to this area for the past 7 years, and plan on going every year as long as I have health and strength. I have been very fortunate this year. I have been to the Maggie Vally/Gatlinburg area 3 times on vacation this year, and to the Boone area about 4 times (daughter goes to App. State, so that was sort of cheating). I must say, although I do not travel a lot, there is no other place I would rather be.