I've been in the Smokie Mountains, Northeastern TN for over five years now. I am one of a few native California born, and am glad I moved here when I did. Now, I've had enough of TN!!!! I'm here, missing the ocean, the High Sierra's, but still don't want California. Loving the outdoors, especially extreme cold weather, with lot's of breeze to strong wind thrown in the mix. I find myself wondering where all the adventurous men are, certainly not in the Smokies, as those died during the turn of the last century, I guess. I am gutsy, funny, love ... more >>