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December 20, 2017

12/20/2017

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Good morning,
 
It’s currently 40 degrees and raining. Yesterday’s high reached 48 degrees, with an overnight low of 37. We have received 1.2” of rain up top with precipitation continuing.
 
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I woke to the steady drum of rain on the wooden shingles above. The cold steady rain, that I grew accustomed to while thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, was back. I laid in bed and wiggled my toes, thankful for both. My thoughts drifted to yesterday.
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“I really need to stop baking so many sweets.” - still talking aloud to myself. I scooped another teaspoon of cookie batter into the pan. “I think the Christmas spirit has taken hold.” Maybe, the vagabond lifestyle had deprived me of a kitchen for too long. I settled on it being a combination of the two.
 
Cookies in the oven, I strolled outside to soak up the bluebird sky and to escape the warming kitchen. Gazing off my porch, I nearly jumped with excitement. It all happen in a matter of seconds. I spotted movement below and stared directly at one of my wild eyed neighbors. The cross winds had kept my scent from traveling to Mr. Coyote. He looked at me and I him. Just as quick, he spun around and shyly glided back into the woods. I waved and thanked him for the visit.
 
I checked my watch…it was time to pull out the cookies.

​I’m in the kitchen now. Fresh ground Sumatran coffee fills the room with deep earthy notes. The empty Piñon Coffee container is now over-stuffed with yesterday’s Cape Cod Oatmeal Cookies. With the mountain smothered by the clouds and the rain pouring down, I’ve opted to forego my morning jaunt. Instead, I aim to delve into a couple new projects, namely books. The other, I shared above. The timelapse video of the picture above is on the Facebook Page. Here is the link: 

https://www.facebook.com/LeConteLodge/


One of my goals while living up top is to find ways to best share the beauty of the mountain with you all. I hope you enjoy!
 
Onward,
Seth

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“Don’t let schooling interfere with your education.” – Mark Twain
11 Comments
Doris Sexton
12/20/2017 09:06:43 am

You are doing a great job sharing your experience with us. I feel as if I am there in spirit. Thanks for the beautiful pictures. Merry Christmas!

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Chris Murdock
12/20/2017 09:38:07 am

If your goal is to share the beauty of Mt. LeConte with us less fortunate folks, you're doing a great job! Keep up the good work.

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Sherleen
12/20/2017 09:40:51 am

Good morning Seth. It is raining here in the valley as well. Cookies sound good......I'm proud for you that you are not only a master with words, but in the kitchen also . Thanks for sharing .
Onward Seth. Be safe ! :-)

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Cincy Paul
12/20/2017 09:45:03 am

You could make 10 years of calendars with these great photos! Thanks again Seth.

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Christy Lockett
12/20/2017 10:05:45 am

fresh baked cookies are wonderful this time of year...indulge a little....tis the season....thanks for the wonderful pictures and quotes

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norman (air borne," all the way " ; ga.)
12/20/2017 11:34:30 am

Seth, you are over doing your self - all the photos, bread & cookies, writings, etc. (love the Mark Twain quote today)!. Have a merry Christmas and safe hiking .

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Bob Brown
12/20/2017 02:54:26 pm

Seth's blog always makes me hungry.

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Zymurgist
12/20/2017 06:16:54 pm

Goal accomplished.

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Jane Manspeaker
12/20/2017 10:08:58 pm

Love your posts every day. Wish I was healthy enough to hike up to the lodge. I hope you really did wave at the coyote, I have to admit, I do that too.

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elaine
12/20/2017 11:20:26 pm

Mission accomplished, Seth. Your photographs and musings fill me with delight!

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Mitchell McKay
12/21/2017 08:50:58 pm

Enjoy your photos and comments. Keep up the great work. My wife and I have hiked to LeConte Lodge thirteen times and stayed over night-what a great time. If health permits we are scheduled for two nights in July. Keep safe.

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