The Bowen Knot ⌘: June 2016

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Day Drive: Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee

Day Drive:

Cades Cove

in the

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

OMGosh!!! Today we headed over to Cades Cove and drove the scenic loop. Miserable Muggy, Hazy and Awful Hot. We are looking forward to going back to visit, sight-see, and blog a much longer history in the Fall when it's MUCH cooler out. 94 degrees is just awful!

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Day Drive: Tallulah Falls and Gorge Overlook, GA ~ Hansel & Gretel Chocolate's Factory in Helen, GA

Day Drive:

Tallulah Falls and Gorge Overlook, GA

and

Hansel & Gretel Chocolate's in Helen, GA

Tallulah Falls Gorge Overlook, GA

Yesterday, after lunch at the Dillard House in Dillard, GA we headed about 15 miles down the road to the Tallulah Falls and Gorge Overlook. The view was absolutely beautiful and we can't wait to see the gorge with fall colors in a few months. It has been in the low to mid-90's for the last month and we are so glad the RV has ice cold air.

Boots and Shorts...It Works on a Hot Day!

Cute Little Smoky the Bears

Mama Looks So Hot! Shiny Face!

Heather Faking that She it's Hot!

Still Faking That I'm Boiling Smile

The Great Wallenda's Crossed the Gorge

Dan Hanging Out With the Big One

This is For You Roman! Miss You!

Old Fashion Candy's and Snacks

Moon Pies and More Moon Pies!!! Yucky!!!

I Love This :-)

Best Cream Soda, Ever!!!

Life Just Got a Whole Lot Better! Dan Love's Coffee!

Next we headed to Helen, GA. It is a super cute town that is designed as a re-creation of a Bavarian Alpine Village. I'm thinking this town will be a nice little town to visit on a weekend getaway during Christmastime. Plus, we stopped at the Hansel and Gretel Chocolate Shoppe.

Helen, GA

Tubing in Helen, GA

Heidi Inn in Helen, GA

Dan at Hansel & Gretel Chocolate's Factory in Helen, GA

Heather at Hansel & Gretel Chocolate's Factory in Helen, GA

Heather at Hansel & Gretel Chocolate's Factory in Helen, GA

Heather at Hansel & Gretel Chocolate's Factory in Helen, GA

Dan at Hansel & Gretel Chocolate's Factory in Helen, GA

Hansel & Gretel Chocolate's Factory in Helen, GA

Hansel & Gretel Chocolate's Factory in Helen, GA

Our Chocolate Goodies...Yummy!

A Gift for Mama <3

Milk Chocolate "Cashew" Clusters

Peanut Butter Fudge - made with Jif Peanut Butter

Milk Chocolate Buttered Toffee

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The Bowen Knot - Shamrock Rating System

One Shamrock: This indicates the worst service possible. If awarded, it means we would never EVER use the service again. If it was a food establishment the food was barely editable. This means a complete fail with little to no redeeming features. We will never go there ever again.

Two Shamrocks: This is a service that we might consider using again to give it a second chance. But, the experience that we had would normally cause us to award one shamrock if not for some key redeeming features. If it was a food establishment the food was okay, but still sub-par. We didn't like the food. Serious room for improvement exists.

Three Shamrocks: Normal middle of the road service. We might have had some bad or some good but they were offset somewhat. This is service we would use again but we will look for a better provider. If it was a food establishment the food was good. We like it and will return. There might be room for things to get better but it is still a decent meal.

Four Shamrocks: Great service. This is a definitive repeat for us. We like a lot about the service and recommend it. If it was a food establishment the food was excellent. We liked it a lot. We like the place enough to return frequently. There are very few detractors.

Five Shamrocks: Outstanding service. This is service that treats us above and beyond what we think we deserve. We consider this what we would want to find all the time and what we hope all service providers would want to obtain. If it was a food establishment the food was perfect. No issues whatsoever. We loved it and would eat there everyday.