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all that is gold does not glitter

2/21/2011

 
Studying some french and it's starting to rain a little, The high today was 51. I'm going to leave early tomorrow, carrying down about a 50lb pack. Depending on how much it rains and if it stays in the 40's, like now, near most all the snow might be gone by tomorrow afternoon. I'll be playing in the Big south fork and Pisgah this week, and checking out a fantastic jazz/funk band from Switzerland at the bijou theatre sunday night. Have a good week all.


"In Paris they simply stared when I spoke to them in French; I never did succeed in making those idiots understand their own language".
Mark Twain
Galen
2/21/2011 01:17:24 pm

Have a safe trip down Alex and enjoy your time off. Looking forward to your last few weeks of photos and comments. You have made it an interesting winter.

Meg
2/21/2011 03:05:12 pm

...Then leaf subsides to leaf
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day,
Nothing gold can stay. Robert Frost

Sorry you can't stay through the summer Alex. I have enjoyed the mountain top through your lens. Thanks!

Ernest Lancaster
2/21/2011 04:58:30 pm

I don’t blame you a bit for moving on. Le Conte soon will be overrun with fools, if it isn’t already. In September I will be one of them for an overnighter with my 33-year-old son.
Few of us make the sacrifices to earn the privilege of being a free spirit who can drift from one idyllic wilderness to the next. Enjoy it while you can. If a job or a family never tie you down, advancing age will. In the mean time, many of us have enjoyed living your lifestyle vicariously.
Best wishes.
Ernie

Michael
2/22/2011 12:42:10 am

I can't believe all the snow will be gone! I checked the NWS snow depths not that long ago, and it said 24". I guess it doesn't take that long to melt, but it seems so permanent when its that deep.

Lissa
2/22/2011 01:02:51 am

Well said Ernie!

I hope that Alex is able to update us from time to time on his travels so that those of us who live vicariously through him may continue the adventure.

Pam
2/22/2011 01:04:22 am

WOw what a heavy pack! We have all the snow in central and northern Ohio. We were to get a dusting MOnday afternoon and possibly a bit of sleet. 1/2 of sleet later and 4 inches within 4 hours we have our little bit of snow and sleet!! Caught everyone by surprise. Lots of crazy drivers not wanting to slow down and their insurance paid that price!! So ready for spring!! Can't wait to be back in the Smokies for vacation!

Jo
2/22/2011 01:59:57 am

Alex
Enjoy you time off the mountain!! Have fun playing in the Big South Fork!!!
Happy trails!!!

kelly
2/22/2011 02:14:03 am

Lissa had a great idea. Alex, you should continue a blog about your adventures this summer. We would love to continue to follow you through your journeys!

SJ
2/22/2011 05:38:59 am

I have truly enjoyed your blog and especially the pictures all winter. Thank you for that. I will be visiting the Smokies and LeConte for the first time this Sugust. Any recommendations on which trail to take to the top?

sandee link
2/22/2011 06:28:07 am

Alex, you seem to have develop quite a following and we do wish you could come up with some way to keep us informed on your European trek this summer! oui?

Harold
2/22/2011 07:20:16 am

SJ, the Alum Cave trail is the shortest trail and has an elevation gain of approximately 2,800 feet. Check the website hikinginthesmokys.com for detailed information about each trail. You will enjoy the experience

Allyson
2/22/2011 07:26:41 am

SJ- if you go the facts page on this site, it will give you information on each trail leading to the lodge. Hope this helps. See you up top.

Steve link
2/22/2011 01:53:28 pm

Ernest hit the nail on the head with that statement. Holy crap. I don't even know him, and already I like him.

Godspeed Alex. Thanks for sharing snippets of your day to day with us - keeping it an interesting winter for sure.

Marilyn
2/23/2011 12:46:08 am

Earnest..enjoyed your comments. I sometimes envy Alex his choice of free spiriting. What day will you be on LeConte. Just wondering as I have reservations with my brother for the 11th.

Cameroon
2/23/2011 03:15:30 am

I have thoroughly enjoyed your photos and commentary. Have a blast in the Big South. Laurel Fork trail is one of my favorites. Honey Creek loop, not so much. Hope you keep us posted on your European adventure.


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