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A commercial photographer.

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A guerilla tactics instructor and business consultant. Three men drawn to the water, driven to publish their stories.

An itty-bitty town on the banks of Mulberry Creek produces a sipping whiskey known around the world.

Hidden springs of the clearest, cleanest water is the essential ingredient in Jack Daniels‌that and the special set of values held by the townspeople of Lynchburg, Tennessee. See the Barrel Tree Lighting this year on December 6th.

Photo: The magical world of winter by Dan Davis on the Little Pigeon River in Tennessee. lifeonthewater.com

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departments on the water

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25 Events

10 Reflections

37 Products

12 Voices

Celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way

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from Billy and Christy Martin

BOOKS from Southern writers make the perfect gift

your letters, posts and tweets

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38 Homes

your online resource for life in the South... on the water

This Mountain Mansion gives log cabin new meaning on Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

60 Marketplace

54 Flo Rivers

waterfront homes, boats, clubs, services FOR SALE on the water

The Dirty Santa Dilemma

65 Resources

55 Recipes

the companies, organizations and agencies that believe in Life on the Water

Easy homemade sweets

66 Meditations

an Italian photographer captures a reminder of Christmas over the Gulf of Mexico

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Twinkling lights. A warm fire.

A good book and blanket. And stars over the water. Photographer Mark Rasmussen with Lightchase Photography sets the mood for the perfect holiday...on the water.

Life Water on the

SOUTHERN WAYS. SUNSHINE DAYS.

Water is the canvas on which we Southerners paint our lives.

Life on the Water explores and introduces with a blend of people, lakes, rivers and coastlines.Towns, food, and events. History and culture. We are life in the South…on the water.

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reflections

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My grandmother would Christmas-shop for hours at Kreisman's Department Store on the corner of Court Street in downtown Florence, Alabama. From there, she would move down a smidge to Roger's Department Store. For her, Christmas shopping was an art-form, a skill few actually possess.

I did not get that gene.

Sitting in the car waiting for hours does not sit well with an 8-year-old, so my granddaddy would drive me down to McFarland Park and the banks of the Tennessee River. We would talk about everything and nothing and just watch the current go by.

"That Big River will bring you in...and take you places you never thought you could go," I remember him saying as a towboat glided in front of us.

Granddaddy was right. And Big River has taken me places I didn't think I had the skills to go. Billy and I started Life on the Water magazine in the corner of one of our bedrooms in Spring 2007. My desk was a pressboard top with screwed-in legs. It began as a newsletter for our yacht brokerage, a publication that would promote the things to do and see in the South…on the water.

I am tickled to announce that a very respected publisher just steps away from McFarland Park and the Big River will take the helm of Life on the Water beginning in 2015. Allen Tomlinson understands the soul of North Alabama and the stories that Southerners want to read. His publications, No’Ala Huntsville and No’Ala Shoals have grown to be premier publications that our region deserves.

You’ll still see the writers and photographers you’ve come to enjoy. But now, your magazine will get even better.

From the beginning, Billy and I wanted to bring people to the water for a weekend, a day, or just a few minutes a week. We are a better people if we live life on the water. We are blessed to have had the many people dropped from heaven to help us grow Life on the Water. And the vision we share with No’Ala Press gives me goosebumps at the possibilities for the future.

Now then ... we’ll see you on the river.

Billy and Christy Martin

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contributors

on the water Dana W. Todd lives and writes near Lake Murray, South Carolina, a major source for her creativity. When we asked Dana to help us find the perfect log cabin to feature in this issue, she knew just the place and architectural firm. “Lake Toxaway has a great story in itself and HOME ARCHITECTS® is known for restoring heritage homes,” Dana told us as she began the research for her article. Read Mountain Mansion on page 38 and be inspired by the architecture and history of this home nestled in the northern part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. dana@danawtodd.com

WHEELER LAKE, TENNESSEE RIVER

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Parade of Lights December 13 • 6:00 PM Holiday buffet at

Daniella’s-in-the-Park - begins at 4 pm Rand Soellner architect, ArCH, NCARB, LHI with HOME ARCHITECTS® in North Carolina calls our feature home the Eagle Mountain Aerie, as American eagles are known to inhabit the Lake Toxaway area. Soellner says, “The home is an outstanding example of strong American values in a mountain environment. The timber work is muscular, oversize & bold. The roofs have a steep pitch and use timeless materials that should weather in place for centuries.”

Featured on page 38, the home was created by merging the clients’ lifestyle with their land while maintaining high environmental integrity. homearchitects.com

Santa arrives by boat and will be in the lobby for wishes & photos after the boat parade.

SPECIAL THANKS Jack. And Water. Lynchburg, Tennessee Steve May - Director of Lynchburg Homeplace - Lynchburg, Tennessee Chris Fletcher - Assistant Master Distiller - Jack Daniels Distillery - Lynchburg, Tennessee Nelson Eddy - Historian for Jack Daniels Distillery - Lynchburg, Tennessee Jeff Arnett - Master Distiller - Jack Daniels Distillery - Lynchburg, Tennessee 8 Secret Holiday Getaways John Cassimus - Sawtooth Plantation - Midway, Alabama Heather Durham - Heather Durham Photography - Birmingham, Alabama David Worthington and Eric Bigelow - Magnolia Springs Bed & Breakfast Magnolia Springs, Alabama Bruce Marchand - Mimosa Ridge Cabin Rentals - Livingston, Alabama Lynn Wilson and Bill Spohrer - Coombs House Inn - Apalachicola, Florida

To participate in the parade, call 256-247-6971 or email JoeWheeler.Marina@dcnr.alabama.gov

Contact us to plan your holiday party!

Inspired by Water Sue Lowery - Windsock Media and Ron Lowery’s better half - Chattanooga, Tennessee Phil Carman - Life on the Water reader that led us to Tom McKenney - Nashville, Tennessee Megan Constantino - Weaving Influence Public Relations for Chip Bell - Beckley, West Virginia A New Year…on the Water Nick Edmonds - Lake Barkley State Park Resort - Cadiz, Kentucky FEATURES photo – Table of Contents Dan Davis - Dan Davis Photography - Grand Rapids, Michigan All rights reserved. All advertisements and documents provided by LIFE ON THE WATER Magazine and Website and DAYMARKER ENTERPRISES, LLC (publisher) are solely owned and used by LIFE ON THE WATER Magazine and Website and DAYMARKER ENTERPRISES, LLC. Publisher may use any advertisement published in the Publication for its own promotion purposes in any media. Publisher shall remain sole owner of all art, designer and photographic work produced. Reproductions or use without written permission in any manner is strictly prohibited. The information in this magazine in not intended to replace authorized maps or information from official charts, maps, guides or educational sources. ©2014

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voices

on the water Remembering WWII Thanks for posting about the WWII LST 25 ship that came to Decatur. We made a family outing of it and enjoyed the sites in Decatur that day, spending time at Point Mallard. What a wonderful idea to tour this piece of history.

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From the DIGITAL magazine I enjoyed the article with Guy Harvey very much. My girls have a t-shirt of just about every color. I did not know about his efforts in saving our oceans. That makes me like him even more.

Karen Snelling

I was more than a little angry that I had not received my magazine after subscribing in July. But the manner in which you addressed the problem made me very happy. I’ve already received the 2 magazines I was missing and want to thank Melissa for responding so quickly and correcting my address. You have a great staff and I love your magazine. That’s why I was upset I suppose.

William Kilmer

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Knoxville, Tennessee

Locking through...

I appreciate the tweets about lock closings.

We are traveling the Tenn-Tom Waterway and heard about you from one of the marinas.

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Outdoor kitchens!

My wife and I have been talking about outdoor kitchens and there it was…a great article in the Fall issue. Wonderful advice and ideas. I wish you had listed some pricing for us to compare our findings.

James Whitman

Atlanta, Georgia

Facebook Featured Friend…on the water Cheryl Barrickman – Nashville, Tennessee - shared this photo of the American Queen landing in downtown Nashville.

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The carolers. Santa waving from the back of the 1936 Ford fire truck in the parade. Or maybe the warm glow of the Christmas lights bouncing off the dike. This is such a magical time in our town. I can’t wait for you to discover Dandridge…the Lakeside of the Smokies.

-Melissa Peagler, Dandridge Administrator

2014 Calendar of Events November 20 – 6 pm Christmas in Dandridge Tree Lighting Jefferson County Courthouse Steps November 21-22 – Open House Dandridge General Store & Rachel’s Attic

November 28-29 – Open House The Maxwell House The Shoppes at Roper Mansion

November 29 – Open House Dandridge Flowers

December 4 Photos with Santa at Main Street Coffee Cookies with Mrs. Claus at Tinsley-Bible Open House

Appalachian Training Center for Healing Arts Cosmo Medical Gypsy Girl by Design Laura’s Flowers & Gifts Main Street Coffee & Sweet Shoppe The Jefferson County Post The Steamer Trunk Thomas Tavern Smoke & Gift Shop Tinsley-Bible Drug Store Walt’s Hitchin’ Post

December 5 – 7 pm Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra Christmas Concert – First Baptist Church December 12 – 5 pm Spirit of Christmas Carriage Rides Refreshments & Extended Shopping Hours Caroling Performances Live Nativity – 6 pm Open House - Historic Shepard Inn

WIN an ESCAPE TO SHEPARD’S INN in historic Dandridge, Tennessee! register at lifeonthewater.com/shepinn now through January 31, 2015

December 20 – 1:30 pm Dandridge Christmas Parade & More Santa & Prizes behind Town Hall after Parade Visit MainStreetDandridge.com or call 865.397.7420 x17

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Building the Jack Daniels’ Barrel Tree is a labor of love.

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“My wife and I are looking to retire on our boat. Do you have any contacts that we could talk with?”

Byron Moore - Jackson, Tennessee

Guest writer Carl Deaton and Connie Hines have done just that… aboard their refurbished paddleboat.

Read RETIRING ONBOARD and find out the good, the bad and the ugly.

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destinations

on the water

Out-of-the-ordinary service makes these 8 Holiday Destinations special.

ast ~ Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Baytown Inn Bed and Breakf

e love writer Chip Bell’s approach to business and customer service. Read his story on page 34.

But what if we applied that concept to holiday getaways? What if we surprised our family with a getaway they weren’t expecting? Here’s eight out-of-the-ordinary ways to celebrate the holidays that have a ‘surprise’ inside…

Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Mississippi Gulf Coast

It’s all about breakfast at the Baytown Inn Bed and Breakfast. During the week, a light breakfast is served in your room and on Saturday and Sunday, a full breakfast is delivered right to your suite. The brand new Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor is across the street and can accommodate boats of 100’ or more in transient dockage. Voted one of the ‘Coolest Town in America’ by Budget Travel magazine, make plans to cruise in by boat, stay at the Baytown Inn and stroll the most beautiful beaches on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

504-421-0960 Tybee Island Inn ~ Tybee Island, Georgia photo: courtesy of Tybee Island Inn

Tybee Island, Georgia

Atlantic Ocean

Located just five minutes from the ocean, the Tybee Island Inn is the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing holiday away from home. Breakfast prepared by the gracious innkeeper and the best coffee you’ll ever drink is the signature here, but every day you get a different home-baked treat, a very nice surprise that you begin to look forward to. Enjoy the beautiful gardens surrounding the Inn, or take a beach stroll along the Atlantic Ocean shoreline. The Inn is thirty minutes from Savannah, creating endless entertainment and dining options.

912-786-9255

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Saw tooth Plantation ~ Hur tsboro, Alabama

Hurtsboro, Alabama

near Hurtsboro Creek

To really get into the spirit of the holidays, why not hunt the food you prepare? Sawtooth Plantation is in Russell County, Alabama on the banks of Hurtsboro Creek. Owner John Cassimus said goodbye to the rat race and started Sawtooth in 2007. The former Alabama football player’s mom started Zoe’s Kitchen and to his credit, he created the sushi restaurant sensations Jinsei Sushi and Maki Fresh.

But John always wanted to live in the middle of nowhere and hunt his own food. And now he does. On the 1200+ acre hunting resort designed by architects Tom Adams and Adam Gerndt of Birmingham’s Adams Gerndt Design Group, superb meals and your alcohol are included.

Hunt turkey November 22-30 or book now for the spring turkey season. Other hunting and fishing opportunities at Sawtooth Plantation are deer (raised on-site), quail, pheasant, hog or go bass fishing in the 4-acre lake.

(334) 667-6350

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photo: courtesy of John Cassimus, owner sawtoothplantation.com photographer - Heather Durham heatherdurhamphotography.com Birmingham, Alabama

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Apalachicola, Florida Apalachicola River

A small fishing town in the panhandle of Florida, Apalachicola is still largely untouched by commercialism. The quaint town is located near the beautiful St. George beaches. Home to the famous Apalachicola oysters, try Caroline’s for the best in local seafood. Minutes from local downtown shops, the beautiful historic Coombs House Inn has been rated the number one bed and breakfast in Florida by Florida Monthly Magazine. The twenty-three guest rooms are all decorated in antique furniture, and some suites include kitchenettes. In addition to complimentary breakfast, this inn surprises you with afternoon tea and evening wine tastings. Stroll the Camelia Gardens on-site to really escape.

(850) 653-9199 photos: courtesy of Lynn Wilson and Bill Spohrer - Coombs House Inn

Coo mbs House Inn Apalach icola, Flor ida

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Maynardville, Tennessee

Norris Lake

photo: Bo Emerson, Atlanta Journal Constitution

If you are looking for a unique on-the-water holiday experience, Beach Island Resort and Marina is the destination for you. Spend the holidays on a luxury 80 foot house boat or one of the brand new luxury log cabins. Perfect for large family getaways, the kitchen facilities in both make preparing your favorite Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day feast much easier!

For amazing food and live music, visit Bubba’s Brews Sports Pub and Grill.

(865) 992-3091

Livingston, Alabama

Tombigbee River

Mimosa Ridge Cabin Rentals overlook the Tombigbee River with half-a-mile views in both directions. Each cabin can accommodate four to six people and includes a kitchen perfect for preparing your holiday meal or take advantage of Mimosa Ridge’s full catering service and have your meals delivered directly to your cabin. Charter a guided fishing trip on the Tombigbee River with Reed Montgomery, one of Alabama’s most respected guide services, (205)663-1504. With hiking trails, barbeque pits, laundry service, and the fishing and hunting opportunities close by, Mimosa Ridge Cabins is the perfect setting for a back-to-basics holiday celebration.

Norris Lake ~ Maynardville, Tennessee

photo : courte sy of Bruce March and, owner

(334) 289-4279

Magnolia Springs Bed & Breakfast ~ Magnolia Springs, Alabama

Magnolia Springs, Alabama

photo: courtesy of Magnolia Springs Bed & Breakfast and Innkeepers David Worthington and Eric Bigelow

Magnolia River

Mimosa Ridge Cab in Rentals Livin gston, Alabama

Just nine miles north of Gulf Shores, Alabama, the canopy of oak and magnolia trees that lead to the Magnolia Springs Bed and Breakfast make you feel like you’re the star in a movie about the old South. This romantic getaway takes you to a town full of charm and warm, welcoming arms. Every morning guests are treated to a homemade three course meal. Rich in history, the town of Magnolia Springs offers unique shopping and sites. From the porch, wave to the mail carrier on the water: Magnolia Springs is the last community with year round mail by boat.

(251) 965.7321

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Lake Lure, North Carolina

Lake Lure

The Lodge at Lake Lure is nestled in the Appalachian mountains, creating a peaceful setting for any family getaway and is pet-friendly. Canoeing, exploring the marina, taking a boat tour of the lake, or visiting the Biltmore Estate that’s just an hour away will make great holiday memories. Have dinner in the Tree Tops dining room where chefs highlight the tastes of the region. Thanksgiving and Christmas buffet will make your holiday completely stress-free.

(828) 625-2789

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The Lodge at Lake Lure Lake Lure, North Carolina

events

on the water

be a kid again…

Santa Claus. Carolers. Twinkly lights. Falling snow.

Get that wake-up-on-Christmas-morning feeling at one of these events!

Savannah’s Christmas by the River Savannah, TenNessee

Ruby Falls Ruby Red Christmas Chattanooga, TenNessee

25th Annual Hometown Holidays Parade Forsyth, Georgia

Christmas Lights Festival 2014 Montgomery, Alabama

December 6

Every Friday and Saturday in December (last tour at 8 pm - closes at 9 pm)

December 4 starting at 7 pm

December 4-7, 11-14 and 18-31, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm December 25: Zoo CLOSED during the day, open that night for Christmas Lights Festival

Luminary-lit historic district, children’s activities, Victorian Tea Party, carriage rides, wine tasting, art exhibit, Music and Lights on the Lake, night time boat parade.

Downtown Savannah

Classic holiday celebration when the historic attraction becomes a winter wonderland of lights, decorations, falling snow and live, seasonal music.

Carriage rides and crafting with kids in the North Pole workshop.

Cost:

Where:

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Free admission, event prices vary

Contact: Tour Hardin County Tennessee (731) 925-8181

A lovely nighttime parade with the theme “Celebrations of Christmas Past”.

Floats, marching bands, dance troupes, beauty queens, carolers and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Businesses stay open late, offering holiday treats.

Where: Downtown Forsyth, Georgia

Cost:

1720 South Scenic Highway Chattanooga, Tennessee

Free & Open to the Public

Cost:

Contact:

Adults: $17.95 Children: $9.95

Contact:

(423) 821-2544

Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce (478) 994-9239

Montgomery zoo by foot, train or zoofari skylift, horseback rides, shopping at Santa’s Craft Shop, and great food and nightly entertainment at the Overlook café.

Where: Montgomery ZOO Montgomery, Alabama

Cost: Adults: $15 Child:$11 Toddler: FREE Seniors: $13 Military: $14 Military child: $10.50

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New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Steamboat Natchez New Orleans, Lousiana

Cruise in by boat and ring in the New Year, dancing the night away along the shores of beautiful Lake Barkley.

Packages include overnight lodging in a lake view room, dinner buffet for two, Barkley Bash Dance and breakfast buffet for two. Top Tier, a high-energy band from Nashville, Tennessee, will keep the excitement up during the annual Barkley Bash dance.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the spectacular view of the New Orleans skyline at night aboard the Steamboat Natchez. The cruise will feature a delicious holiday menu, premium open bar, party favors, reserved seating and live music by Nadja Cole dance band. Boarding begins at 9:30 pm, Cruising 10:30 pm-12:30 am. The cost is $175 per person.

Overnight packages are $215 per couple. Dinner and dance tickets are $125 per couple, and dance-only tickets are $90 per couple. This event is for adults 21 and older only.

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New Year’s Eve Fireworks by Boat

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Barkley Bash Lake Barkley State Resort Park Cadiz, Kentucky

Pensacola Pelican Drop Palafox Place Downtown Pensacola, Florida Downtown Pensacola celebrates 2015 with The Pensacola Pelican Drop, a free event unique to the Gulf Coast. Festivities kick off at 5 pm on New Year's Eve and continue until 12:30 am. Throughout the evening the giant 14 foot tall Pelican with a 20 foot wingspan is perched on a 100 foot platform at the intersection of Palafox and Government Streets. Live performances on three outdoor stages provide ongoing entertainment throughout the evening. The popular kids' area will be expanded this year and feature the special kids' countdown at 8 pm with confetti and the “bubble stomp.” At the stroke of midnight, the whole city celebrates as the Pelican descends amidst fireworks and confetti. Best option to dock your boat is Bahia Mar Marina.

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OLD TOWN-DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS EVENT

Mobile, Alabama - Fireworks show can be enjoyed by anchoring at a vantage point near the USS Alabama in the waters off the West coast of Mobile Bay.

Dickens inspired family event includes characters in period costumes, Christmas carolers, special music and more!

New Orleans, Louisiana - The Fleur De Lis drop will mark the stroke of midnight and the Big Easy will base their pyrotechnics display in Jackson Square which will be visible on the Mississippi River from anywhere near Algiers Point.

DECEMBER 12 - IUKA 5:30-8:00 PM

Nashville, Tennessee - The Music City has a Music Note Drop, live music stage, and New Year’s party on the Riverfront at the end of Broadway. The celebration will include a fireworks exhibition that takes place over the Cumberland River right across from L.P. Field.

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Fairhope, Alabama - A spot on the water near Fairhope Municipal Pier on the East side of Mobile Bay will offer a view of the celebratory explosives from Downtown Fairhope.

Destin, Florida - HarborWalk Village will host the party to bring in 2015 that includes a pyrotechnics show over Destin Harbor that will be visible from just about anywhere close to the East side of the harbor.

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INSPIRED By water Some of us stare into the waters to relax.

Some of us are inspired by what we see and feel.

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Soaring with Ron Lowery

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he world looks different by water. It feels simpler.

Less cluttered. And it’s calm.

But Ron Lowery brings us a view of our majestic Tennessee River like no one has. He soars right over it and captures the aura and magnificence like no other photographer has done before.

“It was a 1400-mile trip. What strikes me is the ever-changing scenery. Being above everything, you can see the transition. It’s like a kaleidoscope,” Ron tells us. But his trips are not just snap shots from the plane for hours. His wife Sue was in an RV travelling by road every step of the way. Sometimes they would stay a few days in an area Lowery deemed to be photo-rich.

Ron Lowery is an aerial photographer who went one step further. He shares the images of the Tennessee River by air in his book Tennessee River: Sparkling Gem of the South.

“Lighting is everything in photography.

Determining the precise time when lighting will be best is critical.”

Growing up in Harrison, Tennessee near Chattanooga, Lowery became passionate about photography as a hobby. His career spans industrial, photojournalism, commercial and underwater projects.

The Tennessee River project would take Ron and Sue Lowery through four states. Knoxville, Chattanooga, Huntsville, Florence, Paducah. The aerial photography is breathtaking. But it was the smaller communities that thrilled Ron above the river.

But Ron Lowery is easily bored. He wanted to do more. And he wanted to test his abilities.

“I built the plane myself,” Ron told us while visiting Huntsville’s Botanical Garden where he recently held a seminar for photographers.

“I call the plane CLOUD CHASER and it’s basically a one thousand pound plane with a 200 horsepower engine. She’ll fly 2000 feet per minute and can climb 1800 feet in one minute.” He finished CLOUD CHASER in February 2000 and set out on a journey to follow the Lewis & Clark trail by plane in celebration of the bicentennial of their expedition. That journey is chronicled in aerial photography in Lowery’s book Chasing Lewis & Clark Across America.

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“The feeling of Old South and tradition and community. It’s a closeness that you can certainly see by driving through these towns.

But from the air, you feel it.

What’s next for Ron and Sue Lowery? “This inspired me to want to explore all the rivers.

They wander and yet they connect all of us,” Ron tells us as he proudly flipped through the pages of Tennessee River: Sparkling Gem of the South.

“I don’t do this to make money. I make money so I can keep doing this.” The attitude of passion... from modern-day explorer, Ron Lowery.

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Storyteller Tom McKenney

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n historic milemarker about a Civil War sniper stands near Land Between the Lakes in western Kentucky. A retired U.S. Marine Corps infantry soldier and para-chutist who served in Korea and Vietnam silently reads about this intriguing character…and has to know more.

Completely alone and cut off from the rest of the world, Jack Hinson killed over 100 Union soldiers and recorded the confirmed deaths on the barrel of his .50 caliber rifle, custom-made for long-range accuracy. He even managed to capture an armed Union transport and destroyed all the supplies, by himself.

Lt. Col. Tom McKenney researched the subject of that milemarker for over 15 years. It was an amazing story of a common man’s strife in a Civil-War South.

“This is one of the most extreme examples of effective guerilla warfare. It is the story of one man being torn apart by war. He essentially lost 7 of 10 sons during this conflict. I greatly admire his independence. He expected nothing from others and feared no one but God. Hinson and the people of the Land Between the Lakes region were not interested in matters beyond their rivers. Their lives were so completely in tune with each other and nature. But they did not like intruders. The land and waters was their lifeline to everything,” McKenney tells us as he proudly reflects on the 15-year journey of writing the book.

The Story of Jack Hinson…

In February 1862, Jack Hinson was a prominent, well-respected man in Stewart County, Tennessee. He lived on The Land Between the Lakes, which lies north to south for about 60 miles in the western part of Kentucky and Tennessee where the Tennessee River and Cumberland Rivers meet.

“Jack Hinson and his community were like mountaineers without the mountains. Land Between the Lakes is a peninsula. At the time, there were no bridges coming into or off of it.

These people learned to be self-reliant, work hard and to be very suspicious of strangers,” says McKenney.

Hinson never wanted war but that changed when two of his sons were dragged through the courthouse square as an example of what Union forces would do if citizens resisted their authority.

At almost 60 years old, Hinson wanted revenge. With no formal military training, he vowed to get even. Hinson left his family and entered the forests of the west side of the Tennessee River across from Johnsonville, Tennessee which was Union General William Tecumseh Sherman’s base of supply.

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Research and the Rifle McKenney’s research began with the only lead he knew. Bubbling Springs was the Hinson family’s plantation, just under 1200 acres three miles southwest of Dover, Tennessee.

He traveled the circuit of county libraries and historical societies in the area, ending his search in Houston County where he met Francis Hinson, the widow of Dudley Hinson, and great-grandson of Jack Hinson.

“Francis Hinson was key in helping me with the book ultimately.” Meeting Hinson led McKenney to a family in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The rifle that Hinson used in his one-man war had been in a closet since 1865.

“The rifle is the main attraction when we host our talks and book-signings,” says McKenney.

“This book would not have been possible if not for the passion and dedication of the small county libraries and the priceless treasures we have in our historical societies.

They really care about preserving history and know that we can learn great lessons from it,” McKenney says.

Another story that has to be told McKenney’s latest book will be out in Spring 2015. The Trampled Rose chronicles the suffering of the common man, the civilians in the South that suffered so greatly in the War for Southern Independence.

With The Trampled Rose, McKenney hopes to show that the war fought below the MasonDixon line is still valid and important to the people of the South.

“One thing I make clear in the latest book is that the Civil War was in no way civil.

This suffering took place from the Atlantic to the Mississippi River and included the destruction of farms, livestock and entire families. Very few books have been published on this ugly side of the War Between the States,” McKenney explains.

Tom McKenney has been published in numerous magazines such as Guideposts, American Legion magazine and Military magazine. He currently resides on a farm in southwest Kentucky on the mouth of the Tennessee River with his wife Marty. To purchase McKenney’s book Jack Hinson’s One-Man War or his latest book The Trampled Rose coming in Spring 2015, visit lifeonthewater.com/shop then Books on the Water.

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Chip Bell: Business Leader

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After a week of high-powered speaking and consulting, you’ll find Chip Bell unwinding at his lake home at Lake Oconee near Greensboro, Georgia…or his river home on the Chattahoochee River. Bell spends his off-time fishing, swimming, boating, skiing and sightseeing. “I’m at the lake just about every weekend since I typically travel all week. I live on the water so it’s easy to walk out my backdoor and be there. You might say it calls me. It is a great source of inspiration and rids my mind of all of the clutter that gets in the way of creative ideas.”

Bell says.

he crowded conference center is filled with highly motivated executives. It is standing room only and they’re waiting for the speaker that would change the course of their company’s future.

Harley Davidson. Victoria’s Secret. Home Depot. The Backstreet Boys. The speaker has consulted with these and hundreds of other Fortune 500 companies, some of the world’s most innovative brands and hundreds of growing small businesses.

Chip Bell takes the stage. He mesmerizes the group with his Southern drawl and storytelling skills, giving them the keys to making their companies excel in bigger-thanlife customer service in the new economy.

Bell is considered the expert in customer service. He attributes his success to the military. He experienced heavy combat as an infantry unit commander with the 82nd Airborne in Vietnam. He honed his leadership skills as a guerilla tactics instructor at the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning.

“Serving in the military prepares you for business,” Bell explains.

Author of 20 books, including Wired and Dangerous (co-authored with John Patterson), Take Their Breath Away (also with John Patterson) and Managing Knock-YourSocks-Off Service (with Ron Zemke), he has appeared live on CNBC, CNN, Fox Business Network, NPR and ABC. His work has been featured in Fortune, Business Week, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Inc. magazine, Entrepreneur and Fast Company.

His latest book, The 9 ½ Principals of Innovative Service is a detailed illustration for “people who serve customers as well as the people

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who support the people who serve customers (including leaders).” Bell realized that asking frontline employees to do more for customers has reached its limit. For most organizations, exceeding customer expectations by using the value-added route actually costs those companies money. A value-unique approach is needed. To deliver that kind of service, a system-wide culture change must occur to ensure consistency and sustainability.

What drives customer loyalty?

What are the real reasons customers leave? What changes can be made to prevent more good customers from leaving?

Cracker Jacks. Surprise them.

Encouraging employees to surprise customers by delivering service that is unique not only makes the customer happy, it also engages employees in ways they enjoy.

Bell says his book was written with executives of large corporations in mind… but also moms and dads. “Some of my best moments in life involved customer service.

Teaching my son to water ski, showing my granddaughters how to fish, creating trust with my granddaughters to pull them in an inner tube behind the boat…all of these everyday events need “customer service with a surprise” to not just be effective but to create loyalty and respect,” says Bell.

Learning customer service with a surprise could impact so many companies and families. It could change lives. Bell’s book is an easy read and a book that fits nicely on the nightstand.

Watch an excerpt from one of Chip Bell’s conferences at lifeonthewater.com/Holiday 2014 and find his book at lifeonthewater.com/shop.

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rom its earliest beginnings at the turn of the 20th century, Lake Toxaway, in western North Carolina, has been known as an exclusive retreat for influential titans of U.S. industry.

Industrialists such as the Rockefeller family, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, and Thomas Edison retreated there to rest and discuss business matters in the “Switzerland of America.” When Lake Toxaway’s dam burst in 1916 and destroyed the lake, the area died to new development and vacationers no longer consistently visited the area.

In 1960, a group of investors formed Lake Toxaway Company and rebuilt and refilled the lake, which is

fed by several flowing mountain streams including Toxaway River. Today, Lake Toxaway, nestled among several mountains that are part of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains, is a picturesque and secluded place that remains known for its exclusivity and high quality, controlled development. It is in this secret enclave that architect Rand Soellner of HOME ARCHITECTS® designed a “home away from home” for a family who craved a heritage home they could pass down to their children and grandchildren. The log and timber mansion perches on the side of a mountain and provides views of Lake Toxaway.

As a heritage home, Soellner knew the house he designed must use materials that could survive over time in a highland climate that receives 100 to 200 inches

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of precipitation each year and sometimes winds that reach 100 mph or more. He chose raw materials that would endure with as little maintenance as possible, while keeping the family’s budget in mind. The roof, for example, mimics the slate tiles of an old Bavarian rooftop but with much less weight while matching slate’s inherent longevity. Soellner chose acid-washed aerated concrete tiles to deliver an aging appearance, matching the rooftops he photographed several years ago in old towns in Southern Germany.

On the remainder of the house’s exterior, Soellner incorporated both local grey granite and tan Tennessee sandstone, for which he hand-designed a specific look for the stone mason to implement.

“We take rock detailing seriously,” Soellner says. “Rock work looks best when the hand of man is evident in its organization.”

Large rock masonry also clads the sloping column piers that support huge rear porches and a porte-cochere on the front of the lodge style home. The slope is a

nod to the home’s architectural style, which Soellner pegs as “muscular” Arts and Crafts.

Colored concrete pavers and thick flagstone provide a substantive driveway to the portecochere, which is the largest in western North Carolina, according to Soellner.

“It is the size of a small church and even feels like one with its double dormers,” he says. “Four to six cars can fit under it, which is perfect for entertaining in this Alpine rainforest climate.”

Soellner also paid close attention to the sitting of the house, using specific compass

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Large rock masonry also clads the sloping column piers that support huge rear porches and a portecochere on the front of the lodge style home.

The slope is a nod to the home’s architectural style, which Soellner pegs as “muscular” Arts and Crafts.

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“I think Mr. Wright would approve,” says Soellner, who in the past worked for one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s apprentices, architect Nils Schweizer. “The views become art framed by the architecture.”

points provided by the surveyor to orient the house toward views of Lake Toxaway, about a mile away. This orientation enables the view to be framed by glass windows no matter where the homeowner walks.

Working with the neighbors and using Google Earth, he located and removed a handful of view-blocking trees and vegetation to provide optimum views for the homeowners. By working with the land, Soellner was able to address the street, mountains, and lake, fitting the home into the landscape while providing the best views possible in all directions.

Inside the house, the views aren’t the only breathtaking feature. Massive timbers

and “muscular” architectural features appear inside, too, in the form of wooden ceiling beams, large timber railings, grand truss guard rails, sliding barn doors, and to-the-ceiling stone fireplaces. Heart pine floors warm the spaces even further. Their dull satin varnish, a finish that is more scratch resistant than polyurethane, is a rich counterpoint to glossy, gleaming granite countertops. All of the features are worked into a design Soellner calls “timeless elegance,” a fitting aesthetic for a heritage home.

“We purposefully exclude things such as colors and shapes that people can use to date a design to a specific era,” he says.

Soellner also prepared features behind the walls to provide “aging in place” capabilities the family can call into use later if needed, such as reinforced areas that can accommodate handrails and a wheelchair friendly shower entrance. These features are standard in the firm’s designs and add an unexpected benefit in a home that is anticipated to house many different generations, perhaps even at one time.

There’s not much that’s rustic about this showstopper mountain lodge, but don’t be fooled by its expansive elegance. It is a warm and richly comforting environment to call home.

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text and photos by Christy Martin editorial research Betty Boyd additional photos provided by Jack Daniels' Distillery

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t was the favored drink of Frank Sinatra. The signature square bottle and black label was a stage prop for the Rolling Stones. A shopkeeper in Osaka, Japan sits down after a long day…to his favorite shot of Jack Daniels. A banker in Dijon, France enjoys his Jack over ice. And even though it’s known for beer, a doctor in Stuttgart, Germany wouldn’t drink anything but Jack Daniels.

The phenomenon of Jack Daniels and Lynchburg, Tennessee is in the water.

Worldwide sales of bourbon has soared in the last three years and Jack Daniels leads the way. It’s selling in big numbers in countries that are discovering the smooth taste of Tennessee sipping whiskey. It’s been so good, that Brown Forman, the parent company based in Louisville, Kentucky, is investing in a $100 million expansion…

In a town of less than 6500 people.

And a county that is dry. You cannot buy Jack Daniels in Moore County.

Lars and Mulberry Creek flow gently beside Lynchburg. Eventually, these waters connect to the Elk River and the Elk River to the Tennessee River. Tims Ford Lake is only 10 miles away.

But the waters of Lynchburg that are the most magical are hidden. The distillery sits on 250 acres and the Cave Springs is limestone rock and calcium carbonate, a natural filter that makes the water so clean, clear and iron-free. 300 to 400 gallons of water flows per minute from this source that goes underground for about 1 ½ miles. The spring is a constant flow and temperature of 56 degrees year-round.

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Every Christmas, the employees of Jack Daniels Distillery build a Barrel Tree.

It takes two days and around 11 men.

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Once the tree is finished, Lynchburg and the Distillery host the Barrel Tree Lighting.

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This year’s Lighting of the Barrel Tree is Saturday, December 6th.

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The drink is Jack Daniels.

The magic is in the water… and the people of Lynchburg.

“It isn’t what’s under the tree that matters... it’s who’s around it.”

– the employees of Jack Daniels' Distillery and the townspeople of Lynchburg, Tennessee

They are friendly, welcoming and warm.

We visited at Christmastime and it was magical. The town square surrounds the Moore County Courthouse, not unlike hundreds of small towns in the South. It is the hub of all things Lynchburg. My sons couldn’t believe the long conversations they were having with the townspeople. As we walked out of Baker’s Antiques and Variety, my youngest asked if I knew the store owner. “No, people here are just that friendly,” I told him.

We had to eat at Miss Mary BoBo’s…because that’s just what you do when you visit Lynchburg. Everything served family-style in an historic home just off the square, the food is superb but the company is even better. You will be seated beside someone from somewhere else. Oddly, our table had visitors from Richmond, Virginia and Boulder, Colorado.

One more stroll through downtown and we stopped in Dixie Outfitters. He was a walking history book for Lynchburg and Moore County.

But when he pointed out one of his favorite items in the store, it occurred to me what makes the people here so special. It was an advertisement for Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 from 1976, the nation’s bicentennial year, that was simply a black background with white letters and red and blue accents that said:

“56 men signed the Declaration of Independence.

One man put it in a bottle.”

They are independent. They love their freedom, adore their family, worship God . . . and enjoy their whiskey in a way that’s more pride than indulgence.

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The Dirty Santa Dilemma It’s Christmastime!

Let the parties and parades, socials and lunches begin! And that means it’s Dirty Santa time!

Even though it’s my favorite game in the whole world, finding that perfect gift for under $10 can be tricky.

Rule #1. You cannot buy the same gift for all occasions.

You just can’t. There’s gifts for my marina friends that I would never give to my church friends…You know I’m telling the truth.

Office party.

These are Eb’s co-workers so he has to live with them 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. This gift must be practical, useful and logical. Kitchen items, outdoor decorations, or movie theater gift cards are perfect.

Marina friends.

Well that’s easy. Anything nautical or boat-y…or liquor works great for any of these folks. One year, my Dirty Santa gift was a rug that said “Take off your shoes or else.” It was stolen so many times I thought it would start a fist fight among the group. Everybody wanted that rug.

Any bottle of liquor with a man’s name on it is a safe bet for boaters.

Do not let the men plan this party. All of the gifts will be tools, lines, cleaning products or Sta-Bil fuel treatment.

My bridge club.

Frilly, smelly or girly makes a perfect Dirty Santa gift for this crew.

But it can get out of hand. Marge Ann gifted a hair band on which she had hot-glued Christmas ornaments and garland. It was the ugliest thing I had ever seen. But she had been so sick that year and there was no way that I would hurt her feelings. So I wore the hairband all over town. You could hear the laughs coming from the grocery store

for miles. Then, as I was getting in the car, I broke every ornament on my head. I picked chards of Christmas ornaments out of my hair for three weeks.

The church group.

This is a bit tougher. Baby Jesus or Young Jesus. Nativity scene with the shepherds …or without. And absolutely nothing Santa Claus, elves or reindeer. Sadly, some of the gift items we have to choose from are rather, well, ugly. I spent a good month searching for the right gift for our church group’s White Elephant Party. (They wouldn’t call it Dirty Santa.) I almost bought hand towels with angels but that just seemed wrong. I found nativity cookie cutters but the thought of eating a Wise Man…that is twisted.

I finally settled on ceramic coasters with the Star of Bethlehem only to be upstaged by our organist who made donations in each of our names to the Rescue Mission. After that, we ate pie and abruptly went home.

See you on the river, Flo Note to self: This year, buy a case of Pecan Pie hand sanitizer.

It’s the gift that gives to everyone around you.

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BY Adam DeMaiorobus

The Sweetest Homemade Gift Recipes

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Fruit Jellies Everyone remembers these at Christmastime.

The ingredients can be adjusted to your taste and consistency preference. what to get: white sugar unflavored gelatin natural or homemade apple sauce frozen or fresh organic berries {or just about any other fruit}

how to: Puree fruit in food processor until smooth then add applesauce to taste.

Stir in gelatin and mind the consistency as it will begin to solidify immediately. Pour the mixture into a plastic lined pan to the desired thickness. After the mixture sets (usually a couple of hours, but it will depend on thickness) it can be cut into desired shapes and enjoyed.

For more sweetness, toss cut pieces in a bowl with sugar.

Stained Glass Candy Beautiful, edible glass candy. Yes, please!

This recipe is fun and easy to make. Let the kids help and have fun with colors, flavors and designs. what to get: 1 cup water 3 ½ cups white sugar 1 ½ cups light corn syrup 1 tbsp vanilla, lemon, peppermint, walnut or almond extract food coloring set with assorted colors a candy thermometer

how to: Combine water, sugar and corn syrup in a large, heavy saucepan. Stir constantly over high heat until sugar is fully dissolved then stop stirring and bring to a boil. Boil until candy thermometer reaches 310° F then remove from heat. Once bubbling stops, stir in flavoring of choice and if one solid color or base color is desired, stir in food coloring as well.

Lightly grease large baking sheet that will allow the mixture to spread out and be no more than ¼ thick. Drop in food coloring sporadically and carefully swirl designs in mixture while hot. Cool for 45 minutes in fridge, then crack into pieces and enjoy! Also try pouring hot mix into cookie cutters for fun shapes!

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Tennessee Whiskey Balls We couldn’t miss the opportunity to highlight Jack Daniels in a recipe. This one was shared with us by Rebecca Moore from Tullahoma, Tennessee during our interview for the Lynchburg feature.

2 cups chopped pecans toasted 1 box ( 12 oz. ) vanilla wafers finely crushed 2 cups powdered sugar plus extra 1/2 cup baking cocoa 1/4 cup corn syrup 1/3 cup Jack Daniels Tennessee whiskey Use any kind of nuts if you don’t like pecans. I also sometimes add a bit of finely chopped coconut or chopped maraschino cherries Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Blend well with hands to form and roll into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in powdered sugar.

Flavored Syrups Imagine the possibilities! We don’t want to limit this sweet gift idea to just one option when any flavor can be captured in homemade syrup.

Makes 5 dozen - store air tight.

Flavored syrup will keep on giving and can be used over and over again. Your gifted will think of you every time they use it and call you begging for the recipe when they run out! Know a diabetic? Make them syrup with a sugar-free sweetener!

Crockpot Candy

Most syrups are made generally the same way with the flavoring agent being infused into the very basic simple syrup, a mix of either sugar or corn syrup and water. Here are a just a few syrup possibilities that we love!...

When you need easy but impressive for a sweet gift to your neighbors, try this recipe from our publisher’s sister, Sadonna Smith of Waynesboro, Tennessee.

Spray your crock pot with canola oil spray.

Put these ingredients in your crockpot in this order: 1 jar (16 oz) DRY ROASTED peanuts UNSALTED 1 jar (16 oz) DRY ROASTED peanuts SALTED 1 package (120 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 bar (4 oz) German chocolate, broken into pieces 3 lbs. (or 2 planks) White Bark, broken into pieces Cover and cook 3 hours on low. DO NOT REMOVE THE LID. Turn off and cool slightly. Mix this thoroughly and drop by teaspoon-fulls onto waxed paper. Let them dry completely.

Makes 170 pieces.

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Agave, Brown Sugar, Allspice, Almond, Apricot, Balsamic Vinegar, Barley, Basil, Beet, Blueberry, Burnt Orange, Cardamom, Chamomile, Cherry, Cinnamon, Clove, Elderberry, Fig, Five-Spice, Ginger, Gingerbread, Honey, Lavender, Lemon, Mint, Molasses, Orgeat, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Raspberry, Red Wine, Rich Simple, Rose, Saffron, Sage-Juniper, Strawberry, Tonic, Turbinado, Vanilla

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