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December 7, 2017

12/7/2017

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​Good morning,
 
It’s currently 21 degrees and clear. Yesterday’s high made it up to 31 degrees, with an overnight low of 19.
 
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I woke earlier than usual. Dipping in and out of consciousness, I began wiggling my toes. The morning routine had begun. Wiggling toes turned into squirming legs, and ended with a few sit-ups. The blood now moving, I slid on my overalls and stepped outside. One deep breath and I knew it was below freezing. Savoring the crisp mountain air, I slowly meandered toward the kitchen.
 
With my nose, too close to my cup, I inhaled the savory vanilla notes drifting from my pinon coffee. The radio responded to my weather report, “Good copy, have a great day.” It was time to leave the warmth of the kitchen to seek out a sunrise.
 
The large mass of grey still hovered above Mt. Le Conte. I noticed it during sunset the night before. Creating a roof with a fine line of demarcation, this persistent ceiling blocked the setting and rising of the sun. I made the best of it, capturing the unusual hues that bled through the canopy. Satisfied and partially chilled, I started toward the lodge. As I descended the mountain, a smile broke free. This small taste of winter weather was getting me excited for the days to come.
 
Onward,
Seth

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“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”
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Jerry Trawick
12/7/2017 11:51:34 am

Good Morning , Great picture , is this looking north , Pigeon Forge in the background ? thks

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doug y link
12/7/2017 05:11:27 pm

Surely that's the Pigeon Forge "Strip" in the photo, always a lovely sight from the Lodge. I certainly am enjoying the recent colorful photos posted on here and they make excellent desktop backgrounds that I change regularly. I am hoping that this sciatic nerve difficulty I'm presently dealing with can be resolve in time to resume my hikes in the Park next year. I'd really hate to give that up. G'day to all.

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Betty Chambers
12/7/2017 08:10:42 pm

I enjoy and appreciate your daily posts and photos. I finally took the step to submit my registration for the waiting list for a stay at Mt. LeConte next fall. I’m hoping it comes through and I’m hoping I will be ready for it. Although I hike some, I’m more of an armchair hiker, enjoying various sites and posts of avid hikers. Training has begun!

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Sherleen
12/7/2017 11:35:04 pm

WOW !You are doing a GREAT job with the Blog.I am enjoying your words thoroughly . Keep on keeping on. Happy trails to you. :-)

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Ryan
12/8/2017 01:58:56 am

Great post!

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Josh
12/8/2017 08:06:13 am

Top notch photos! Great work.

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