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Aug. 9, 2014

8/9/2014

 
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Jeanie survives the 2013 Doughnut Dash to benefit Children's Hospital in Birmingham, Ala.
Hello from LeConte Lodge.  This afternoon I'll continue introducing you to the LeConte crew as Jeanie Lawley takes the stage in her first season on the mountain.  However, first I'll update you on weather conditions.

The forecast today called for an 80 percent chance of rain.  As of mid-afternoon (aside from a few light sprinkles), we're still living in the 20 percent on top of the mountain.  We've not seen a great deal of sun, mostly clouds, but we've also avoided the washout of Friday morning.  Friday's high was 62 degrees with an overnight low of 55 and 1.22 inches of rain.  I expect we'll see more rain this weekend.  However, every dry hour is more time for our guests to arrive safely and get checked in at the lodge before getting soaked.

On to Jeanie's introduction, who
was kind enough to provide the following.
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Well, as Nathan said, my name is Jeanie Lawley.
My husband, Pat, and I live in Mt Olive, Ala.  We've been married 41 years, have a son, Daniel, and a daughter-in-law, Nealy.  They are a great blessing to us!

I retired from AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company in Birmingham, Ala., on March 3 after 25 years and "reported" for duty here on the mountain on March 14.  Pat and I love living in the Smoky Mountains.  It's been a dream come true. 

A friend told us about LeConte Lodge in 1997.  I called and made reservations for the 1998 season.  We fell in love with this mountain and the Smokies in general.  We've been coming every year since.  We love to camp in Cades Cove and hike the different trails there, also.

I love being outdoors.  I enjoy participating in 5k and half marathon races.  One of my favorite/hardest races was the Doughnut Dash to benefit Children's Hospital in Birmingham.  We had to run 2 miles, eat a dozen doughnuts and run 2 more miles to the finish line - all in an hour!  My friend, Melissa, my daughter-in-law, Nealy, and I DID IT!  We got the t-shirt and the medal!  The medal was the main thing!

One day I hope to hike the Appalachian Trail - all the way from Georgia to Maine!  I've seen the beginning at Amicalola Falls, Ga., and climbed the steps, walked a little on the approach trail...who knows?

I like to crochet, play guitar, travel and especially love spending time with family, friends and my church family...miss you all!  Okay, enough about me!  Put on your hiking boots and come on up to see us!
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Thanks to Jeanie for providing her introduction.  I hope your weekend is off to a fine start.  Happy trails.
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Jeanie at the arch on the approach trail to the Appalachian Trail at Amicalola Falls, Ga.
doug y link
8/9/2014 07:45:59 am

Hello Jeanie. Nice to read a bit about you. Your love for the Smokies and the lodge strikes home with me. I have the same feelings myself. I intend to work up at the lodge as a crew member for at least one season and I know I would be an asset, etc. Regardless, however, I tell everyone I meet about the lodge and promote it as best I can. The place is magical for me. By the way, I would have to consume those dozen donuts before the race ! G'day

Donna Lamb
8/9/2014 08:12:38 am

Glad to read about you. I'll be seeing you on Aug.29 for the night.

Missy
8/9/2014 08:23:44 am

What a nice introduction. You are doing and dreaming of many of the same things that I want to do. Hopefully we will bump into each other when we are up top for a two night stay this October.

Debi
8/9/2014 01:59:57 pm

Welcome to the Leconte crew Jeanie. I will up to see you tomorrow. And then back up to spend the night.

Elisabeth
8/9/2014 02:16:25 pm

I will echo Missy......you go girl! I too have done the approach and small sections of the AT and adore that trail. I am set to do a section of the AT (3 day) in Sept before coming to spend the night at LeConte in Oct. Maybe we will have something to chat about, when I meet you! Great writing as usual Nathan, thanks Have a great week up above!!!

Lyle
8/9/2014 03:00:05 pm

Love reading your posts. Like seeing the high and lows for the day and seeing the photos!

JW
8/11/2014 06:26:33 am

hello to jJeanie and welcome just to let her know we do section hikes every yr one weekend at a time to do the 90 miles from Springer to nC if you ever want to do some of those let us know!!


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