 Both cat and man are bathed in pleasant insignificance, their eyes fixed on birds and stars. Jim Harrison Morning y'all, It's a misty morning up top. The high yesterday reached 46 degrees. The overnight low was 27 degrees. It was 31 degrees and cloudy at 7am observation. The mountain received no new precipitation and there is no snow up top. There is sure to be a little bit of ice on the trail, but not so much that I'd expect you to need traction devices. Get out and enjoy this classic Smokies day!  Top photo: Gold a half hour before sunset. Above: 'taking care'. I spent yesterday 'taking care' - both of the lodge and myself. I did a variety of chores around the lodge and did everything I could think of to turn this nasty sore throat around. In the mean time, it's been nice to lay low, settle into my cabin, do some daydreaming about my future, re-read one of my favorite books and have the opportunity to catch up with my kindred spirit Dick. Much thanks to my amazing trail angels Sherry, Dick and Ann (thanks for the anti-biotics, beloved Cabot cheese and homemade Pumpkin bread!) - I'm starting to feel much better today. I hope to be back to hiking by Wednesday or so!
15 Comments
Woody
12/7/2015 09:39:49 am
I am glad you are "more better".
Shawn
12/7/2015 10:52:51 am
Where is Apollo Overlook? I've never heard of it.
tomk in SC
12/7/2015 02:26:36 pm
it's a place en route to High Point where it clears to the right a bit and you can almost see Myrtle Point. . .or so I gather from all the context and pictures over the years!
norman
12/7/2015 10:05:22 am
Glad we can get back out on the trails. Remember "Pearl Harbor" , Dec. 7th, 1941 !!
Tammy ( Tx )
12/7/2015 11:13:22 am
So you too, JP, now have had the experience of trail angels (as I liked to call mine also) coming to your aid when, as in my case, you most needed them and least expected them. I will never forget them! Hope you have a speedy recovery. Hate to see you "cooped" up inside sick. Have a beautiful day!
Monica
12/7/2015 12:20:48 pm
We will be hiking up to LeConte on Friday...will you be around? We would like to purchase two t-shirts..just let me know.
Steve D
12/7/2015 08:57:29 pm
Monica-JP doesn't offer any services during the winter. He is there to watch over the property and buildings. We are blessed to have him do the blog each day. Have a great hike!
TwistyP
12/7/2015 10:08:19 pm
JP does not sell any merchandise. You may only purchase during the regular season.
phillip
12/8/2015 08:08:24 am
With all due respect Monica, the Lodge is CLOSED; everything up there including the store. Did you not know this ?
Barb
12/8/2015 11:54:34 am
you can shop online Monica.. just click the green button on upper right of page when you go to lecontelodge.com Ken S it is Mississippi and I have been going to the Smokies since 1958,and we have been to all 50sts.and Europe but the Smokies is still my favorite!!!!! I went to Christmas Mt.Village Oct.19-24 in the Wisconsin Dells and I do believe it was about the most Beautiful sight I have ever seen,its not far from you and if you haven't been you need to go,probably knee deep in snow now.LOL
Joe
12/7/2015 03:06:20 pm
Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar may not cure anything but it is such a pleasure to eat that you forget any ailments.
Alex
12/7/2015 03:55:55 pm
Cant wait to head up on Saturday, rain or shine!
Marilyn
12/7/2015 04:15:29 pm
Monica, the lodge is closed for the season so there is no selling of shirts, food, etc. It won't reopen until March. But do the hike anyway. It is a great adventure. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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