Day Hike
Total miles hiked: 5.1 Total vertical: 1000′ This was our first hike of 2013. This year, I resolve to keep track of our mileage and a close estimate of the total vertical gained. Today’s hike began at the fish hatchery near Brevard. We hiked clockwise from the parking lot on Cat Gap Trail. We forked off the trail and hiked …
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Gingerbread 2012
Getting ready for Aunt Sandy’s Thanksgiving. Gingerbread men are present and accounted for!
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November 12, 2012
The annual trip to Mt. LeConte is logged into memory! Our guests this year included Bo and Kim! It was Kim’s first trip up the mountain and to the Smokies! This trip was full of “firsts!” We hiked up on Trillium. We ran into snow about 2.5 miles in. The higher we got, the deeper the snow. The snow was …
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2012-11-10
The annual trip to Mt. LeConte is logged into memory! Our guests this year included Bo and Kim! It was Kim’s first trip up the mountain and to the Smokies! This trip was full of “firsts!” We hiked up on Trillium. It was my first time on this trail. We ran into snow about 2.5 miles in. The higher we …
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America Votes
It was my privilege to be an official observer and project volunteer for one of the national campaigns. I consider myself an Independent voter, without party affiliation. This time around, I felt strongly enough to volunteer my time to one presidential candidate. This experience was interesting in several ways. When I showed up at the polling center 15 minutes early, …
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Dowsing
Phil and I had the pleasure to meet Vernon Bandy, a gifted dowser that has gained national acclaim with his skills. It was such a pleasure just to meet him and spend time watching him at work. Mr. Bandy says that he was born with this “gift” and that he believes it is a “God given ability” that can be …
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WNC Fair
One of the highlights of the year here in the Blue Ridge is the Western North Carolina State Fair. No, it isn’t the rides or the candied apples that attracts Phil and me. It’s not the clowns, the hotdogs, nor the carnies selling their wares. It’s the Goats! Nigerian Pigmy Goats We are drawn to the barns! The barns are …
Read More →Blog Updates
As my business turns its focus to simple responsive design for all devices, it gives the opportunity to update all 3 personal blogs with new software wrapped in a responsive design. It also highlights the fact that there are so many events and image galleries that are no longer available until they are re-created. uestion What have I learned by …
Read More →PGA 2012
Phil and I enjoyed attending the PGA Championship in Kiawah Island, SC. We got to see most of the high profile players. The crowd surrounding Tiger was a bit overbearing. The band of groupies swooped in on us on the 16th hole as they followed him from hole to hole. Sitting on the 16th fairway, we got to see most …
Read More →5th Day in a Row
This is the 5th day in a row I have hikes this trail. It is my “quiet time” Good for the soul
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