Smokin'Joes Halfbreed

[LadyDraco]

       This months calendar is our own Smokin'Joes Halfbreed ..
I really liked this pic with the ole Mill..  
You can just hear that babbling water flume rolling down the hill...

Joe had sent me this pic some time back...
Thank you Joe...  




The link to calendar.. Just in case you didn't get it from the home page..

November Calendar 

[Six Guns]

      

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

       This months calendar is our own Smokin'Joes Halfbreed ..
I really liked this pic with the ole Mill..  
You can just hear that babbling water flume rolling down the hill...

Joe had sent me this pic some time back...
Thank you Joe...  




The link to calendar.. Just in case you didn't get it from the home page..

November Calendar 

Thanks Tracy 

I like that picture too the old mill is just up the road from my house..



Rice Grist Mill

Originally constructed along Lost Creek in Union County, this mill was built by James Rice. After migrating from North Carolina to Sharp's Station in 1790, "Uncle Jim" and his sons completed construction of the mill in the autumn of 1798. The millhouse was a two-story log structure with a wood shake roof. The wooden water wheel is of the overshot design; meaning water was channeled to the top of the wheel and allowed to pour over it in order to turn the wheel. All the internal gears were carved from hickory and the main water wheel shaft is believed to have been hewn from a yellow poplar tree. The millstones are original, imported from France, and were used as ballast stones on their voyage from abroad.

The mill has endured several changes throughout history. At times, the mill was also rigged to power a sawmill, a cotton gin, a trip hammer, and even to operate a dynamo that supplied electric lights for the mill and Rice home in 1899. A severe storm in 1874 damaged the original millhouse and wooden mechanisms. In 1879, the two-story frame millhouse was constructed with cogwheels carved of "choice" hickory, and the main shaft replaced with one from a white oak tree. This shaft lasted for 50 years after which TVA replaced it with a steel shaft.

Four generations of the Rice Family operated the mill, beginning with James "Uncle Jim" Rice, from 1798 until his death in 1829. Eldest son George, operated the mill until 1868, when he gave it to his eldest, Henry. In 1888, Henry gave the mill to his eldest, Rufus "Uncle Rufe" Rice. Rufus operated the family mill until 1935 when TV A purchased their land which was to be flooded upon completion of Norris Dam. The Rices relocated to a farm in Blount County, Tennessee. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCG), and the National Park Service carefully labeled each piece of the wooden mechanism, disassembled the mill, and reassembled much of the structure at its present site. TVA donated the mill and adjoining land to the Tennessee Department of Conservation in 1953.

[boss hoss bill]

A great setting for a picture.
I also remember seeing one of Joes' Interstate in that or a similiar setting.
It is one of the prettiest Interstates, loaded with goodies, that I've seen.
If I could have afforded it, I would have scooped it up when Joe was thinking about selling it a few years ago.

To quote a wise old sage, "you can't hide money!"

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

"you can't hide money!"

Where have I heard that 

Thanks for the comment 

[Black Dog]

One of the most beautiful Valks ever to scrape a peg 

Great choice!

Black Dog

[Mr Whiskey]

Coolness 
Peace, Whiskey.

[LadyDraco]

Glad ya'll like this months Calendar...

[T-Bird]

Great choice again Tracey 
Joe has a nack for those "Money Shots"

[Super Santa]

Nice bike and most excellent location for a great shot.

Thanks for sharing, Joe.

[CajunRider]

No no no... something is very wrong here...

That valk seems to have full foot pegs!!!!  If it's Smokin Joe, half of those pegs should be missing!! 

       

Great pic!!  Thanks for the calendar!!

[fon1961]

Great job Tracy!  Awesome bike, awesome picture!   

[Bark2]

@ Joe

Just want to let you know I always enjoy your reports and appreciate you taking the time to share.

Thanks,

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

@ Joe

Just want to let you know I always enjoy your reports and appreciate you taking the time to share.

Thanks,

I appreciate the comment   

[BigAl]

I was admireing it just today as we completed a 233 mile ride around about to Hot Springs NC.

Good Pic Traci.

[JimmyG]

Beautiful picture. Joe, you got some pretty bike's.