don't talk of love, well i've heard the word before. it's sleeping in my memory.

02/27/2012

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Morning,

We had a beautiful Sunday to round out a stunning weekend. The high was 43 degrees and it was clear all day. The low was 30 degrees and it was 36 and cloudy at observation this morning. It is socked in on top right now, but looks like it'll clear again this afternoon.

I am thrilled by the prospect of these final 4 days of solitude before crew trickles back up top to start pre-season preparations. It will be a fitting way to end the season. Plenty of time for reflection, hiking all around and about, reading poetry, listening to my beloved oldies, writing letters to friends, etc. in the abundant sunshine of Mt. LeConte. As my friend JimmyJam K. likes to say, 'making memories!' It is inconceivable to me that the time has gone by this quickly and my departure is imminent. I think that is an indication that I have finally fallen into the lifestyle that is most amenable to my nature. I am so blessed.
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Top photo: Slamma examining iced over moss. Above: Alum Cave in the sunshine. There were some terrifying widowmakers!
 


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Pat N.
02/27/2012 9:31am

Happy last week, JP, and thanks for sharing your appreciation and love of nature in so many ways.

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Donnie R
02/27/2012 9:43am

You da man JP !! Celebrating my 10 yr. anniversary this wknd. in the Smokies. Can't wait ;)

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Nadine
02/27/2012 9:53am

Thanks for all your posts and photos - they've made for superb morning reading and viewing. Have a great summer.

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Pat M
02/27/2012 10:02am

Thanks for letting us spend the winter with you. Your photos have been spectacular! I'm sorry you haven't met Bobkitten in person yet but there is still time. Best of luck on your next adventure :-)

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Joe P
02/27/2012 10:28am

You will be missed!!!!!!!!

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Paula
02/27/2012 10:37am

I will so miss reading your blog every day. I almost feel as if I've been on the mountain with you. I do hope you are back next winter. What will you do and where will you be this summer and fall?

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Sue
02/27/2012 1:10pm

I have loved your posts, you've made us a part of your wonderful experience. We'll miss you and hope you come back next year.

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Adria
02/27/2012 2:50pm

JP, thanks for the wonderful comments, stories and keeping us in the know of the day to day events up top. Will miss your reports. Looking forwards to my hike up in late April, will be my 23 time up I think.

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Carol in TN
02/27/2012 3:14pm

Adria, I am in awe of people like you who have hiked LeConte so many times. I've been visiting the Smokies for 40 yrs. & don't know why I've never done it before, but this Sept. will be my first time. Can't wait!

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Shane in Ohio
02/28/2012 5:30am

Take your time and enjoy yourself Carol. I would suggest going up Alum Cave Trail for your first time. Just warning you that you will be hooked.

Dan in Powell
02/27/2012 3:56pm

JP, I have enjoyed your comments and pictures so much this past winter. Goog luck to you.

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Ziggy
02/27/2012 4:42pm

And Kudo's to Tim and Lisa Line for hiring JP as this winter's caretaker.

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Gina
02/27/2012 7:21pm

Sure gonna miss checkin' in with ya everyday

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Debi link
02/28/2012 4:14am

Yes you are very blessed and we are too for having you give us all the beautiful pictures.

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Lynne
02/29/2012 12:53am

I have enjoyed your posts about LeConte. I hiked to Mt. LeConte this past October for the first time so I am loving reading what is happening up there now. Thanks for sharing!

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