April 08th, 2015

4/8/2015

Evening storm clouds over the Tack House.

Hello! Another cloudy day for us up top. Yesterday's high was 55 and the low only fell to 44 last night. For the past few days we've been getting pretty consistent storms and yesterday was no exception. The first line of storms hit us right as the llamas were arriving safely, but not pleased to be here. There is nothing quite like a look of disdain from a wet llama...The overall rain fall yesterday was only .73, but the lighting, thunder and wind made it feel like much more! Today has been dry so far, the temperature almost at 50, but I can already hear the roll of distant thunder making it's way across the valley. Pack for rain and be prepared for an adventurous ascent today! Don't worry, there will be hot chocolate waiting for you when you arrive!

That's right! Tim Line: The Man, The Legend shows the crew how to dish like a boss! He came up for a short visit and went down today.

Rainy llamas.

norman

4/8/2015 04:04:38 am

I don't blame the llamas, working in the rain is not my favorite thing to do! Looks good up there. Would rather be up there than confined to this chair. Good day

Elaine (formerly of Cobb County 32 years)

4/8/2015 09:09:11 am

Sorry to hear about your surgery, Norman. It's not fun aging, is it? Knee or Hip? Just keep moving, just keep moving! Headed up to the lodge on Friday and wonder how many more years I'll be doing this.

norman

4/8/2015 12:14:48 pm

Thanks Elaine, was nether knee or hip. You are right, aging is no fun. Hope to be back in the woods in about 6 weeks! Enjoy your stay at the lodge! Keep going till you can't no more.

WHITEMAN

4/8/2015 04:41:18 am

I wonder if Lisa knows that Tim is an excellent dishwasher.

danwaits

4/8/2015 05:29:09 am

I'd be more than willing to trek up the mountain in the rain w/ the llamas just to have an opportunity to work for & be a part of such an incredible place.

carolyn boone link

4/8/2015 05:41:13 am

I love the p;ictures ,article and commets. I like any thing that is connected to Mt.Leconte.We are counting down until 4-25-15.Can't make it to the lodge but hope we get to see the llamas ,Crissy and Alan.We have been going to Grotto Falls the last two(2) times we were there but a tree was on the trail the first time and they had changed one of the days so cross your fingers we will get to see them this time.Looks like Tim has a Good Ole Mississippi guy helping with the dishes.He will make a good husband since he knows the art of house work.LOL

4/8/2015 05:52:50 am

Your pictures are just wonderful! We enjoy them every day. Thanks for the connection!

John L

4/8/2015 06:05:52 am

I went up and down LeConte many times with Tim in '77. His choice to stay was brilliant.

Tim

4/8/2015 08:59:47 am

Hey John, nice to hear your virtual voice. If you ever make it down this way let me know and we'll take a nostalgic (and perhaps slower) hike up the mountain than in 1977

Debbie F

4/8/2015 06:15:13 am

Yes, thanks so much for all the wonderful pics! We are heading up Friday and planning to take Alum Cave trail - it is still open, isn't it? I thought they were closing later this year during the week for repairs.

elktonbrant

4/8/2015 12:43:00 pm

Alum's only closing Mon-Thurs starting in May. It'll be open Friday-Sunday all year.

Debbie F

4/8/2015 02:01:12 pm

Thank you! That's what we thought - we love that trail!

Spencer Davis

4/8/2015 07:22:32 am

Seeing Tim washing dishes, or scrub toilets, or anything else that's necessary doesn't matter to him. He has always been a "hands on" general manager that would lead by example and that's a quality that's hard to come by anymore. Let's just say he's like me and some of the other folks that are still around - we're "old school" trained and the quality character trait took......

joshua

4/8/2015 08:48:20 am

Caint wait to be up their on friday see y"ou there!

doug y link

4/8/2015 08:50:03 am

See you up there tomorrow. Looking forward to meeting a new crew.

Norman, hope you're doing well. G'day

norman

4/8/2015 12:20:02 pm

Thanks Doug, doing O K. Good day

Jennifer

4/8/2015 08:51:05 am

I hope the rain wasn't too bad today. Although after reading your posts, we did run out and grab my daughter a pair of rain pants before she left on her trip. So thanks for helping us get her prepared. She should be there with her scout troop this afternoon. Her name is Charlotte. She is the one with long blond hair and glasses. If you see her, please tell her her Mom and Dad said hi!

Greg

4/8/2015 10:03:29 am

Ruthie, all of us, especially our Ruthie enjoyed meeting you and your experiencing your hospitality even if just for a short time. Hope to be back up soon.

RJnLA

4/8/2015 12:17:45 pm

The first picture reminds me of a scene from The Wizard Of Oz

elktonbrant

4/8/2015 12:44:42 pm

Glad I wasn't the only one looking for an old woman riding a bicycle in the clouds!!! By the way, the 3rd picture caption, "Rainy Llamas", would make a great name for a bluegrass band.

Megh

4/8/2015 04:34:35 pm

Keep these posts coming! I am so excited to see the place. My boyfriend and I are driving down from Boston this weekend and are planning a hike on Monday.

Ryan La

4/9/2015 05:59:15 am

MMMMM, no bakes at the mouth of the Mississippi River. They are great, but they taste better where, do I even need to say. Thanks for the recipe Ruthie.

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