Cotton Candy Clouds

9/17/2014

After being in the clouds all day yesterday, it was a treat to watch the sun rise this morning with a nice pillow of clouds covering the valley below. I will say that cloud inversions are one of my favorite images to witness on the mountain. It makes me want to take a stroll across the cotton like ocean. Better yet, a nap would be marvelous. No time for naps today. It is going to be a busy day up top for the crew.

Our fellow employee, Ruthie, lost her grandmother on Saturday. She hiked down to spend time with her family during this time of mourning. Her grandmother had a wonderful 99 1/2 years surrounded by loved ones. We send our sympathy and prayers to Ruthie's family.

Time to get the table set for breakfast. It is a chilly morning. The high yesterday was 57º with a low of 44º. If you are hiking up to spend the night, don't forget your layers. You will want them for the evenings.

Vicki H.

9/17/2014 01:24:05 am

Condolences to Ruthie and her family.

norman

9/17/2014 02:12:05 am

Condolences also, 99 1/2 yrs is just moment compared to eternity!

Basil

9/17/2014 02:31:44 am

Extremely well stated Norman!
Each day is truly a gift that we must use wisely.
My condolences and prayers out to a fellow Decatur person.

Jarrett Morgan link

9/17/2014 03:12:57 am

I am sorry to hear that. My thoughts will be with her and her family.

Kent

9/17/2014 04:38:46 am

There's something about cloud inversions that can suddenly remove you from the reality that you're standing on a mountain and evoke some wonderful illusions. I remember one particular shot taken by JP last winter that looked like it could have been taken on some island in the South Pacific. I got lost in that one for several minutes.

My condolences go out to Ruthie and her family.

norman

9/17/2014 06:41:47 am

I remember that one too, also got lost in it for a moment.

JamesD

9/17/2014 06:52:01 am

On Tuesday of last week we hike up rainbow falls trail to the lodge. Took our time and landed there after 8 1/2 hrs. It was a great stay at lodge everyone one was great. Thanks to all the crew that made it super. My wife had never hike before it was ruff on her but she did it just for me. Headed down Wednesday after a fantastic breakfast and took our time, went down bullhead trail and landed back at our car in 8 hrs. It was great time looking at the beauty of the great Smoky mountains. Thanks to all who gave us advice about hiking. It really help us. The Dills

Kent B

9/17/2014 11:24:34 am

What is the best month to see a cloud inversion,
Or what conditions cause it?
Thanks

Becky Moore

9/17/2014 11:34:01 am

My thoughts and prayers are with Ruthie and her family at this time of loss of her Grandmother. My friend Bonnie and I had the pleasure of meeting Ruthie, her Dad and friends at the Alum Cave Trailhead on Tuesday 9/10/14; and talking with Ruthie again after dinner.

Sherleen

9/17/2014 03:46:21 pm

Thoughts and prayers for Ruthie and her family.

Bonnie Morris

9/18/2014 01:40:48 am

Lots of love and prayers to Ruthie and family. It is a sad time and it is also a time of celebration of the life of a beloved lady. You will always carry the memory of your grandmother in your heart.

deborah k pottkotter

9/20/2014 03:49:33 pm

Thinking of Ruthie and her family....sorry for your loss Ruthie..

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