don't talk of love, well i've heard the word before. it's sleeping in my memory.

2/27/2012

Morning,

We had a beautiful Sunday to round out a stunning weekend. The high was 43 degrees and it was clear all day. The low was 30 degrees and it was 36 and cloudy at observation this morning. It is socked in on top right now, but looks like it'll clear again this afternoon.

I am thrilled by the prospect of these final 4 days of solitude before crew trickles back up top to start pre-season preparations. It will be a fitting way to end the season. Plenty of time for reflection, hiking all around and about, reading poetry, listening to my beloved oldies, writing letters to friends, etc. in the abundant sunshine of Mt. LeConte. As my friend JimmyJam K. likes to say, 'making memories!' It is inconceivable to me that the time has gone by this quickly and my departure is imminent. I think that is an indication that I have finally fallen into the lifestyle that is most amenable to my nature. I am so blessed.

Top photo: Slamma examining iced over moss. Above: Alum Cave in the sunshine. There were some terrifying widowmakers!

Pat N.

2/27/2012 01:31:01 am

Happy last week, JP, and thanks for sharing your appreciation and love of nature in so many ways.

Donnie R

2/27/2012 01:43:17 am

You da man JP !! Celebrating my 10 yr. anniversary this wknd. in the Smokies. Can't wait ;)

Nadine

2/27/2012 01:53:13 am

Thanks for all your posts and photos - they've made for superb morning reading and viewing. Have a great summer.

Pat M

2/27/2012 02:02:46 am

Thanks for letting us spend the winter with you. Your photos have been spectacular! I'm sorry you haven't met Bobkitten in person yet but there is still time. Best of luck on your next adventure :-)

Joe P

2/27/2012 02:28:03 am

You will be missed!!!!!!!!

Paula

2/27/2012 02:37:17 am

I will so miss reading your blog every day. I almost feel as if I've been on the mountain with you. I do hope you are back next winter. What will you do and where will you be this summer and fall?

Sue

2/27/2012 05:10:27 am

I have loved your posts, you've made us a part of your wonderful experience. We'll miss you and hope you come back next year.

Adria

2/27/2012 06:50:01 am

JP, thanks for the wonderful comments, stories and keeping us in the know of the day to day events up top. Will miss your reports. Looking forwards to my hike up in late April, will be my 23 time up I think.

Carol in TN

2/27/2012 07:14:55 am

Adria, I am in awe of people like you who have hiked LeConte so many times. I've been visiting the Smokies for 40 yrs. & don't know why I've never done it before, but this Sept. will be my first time. Can't wait!

Shane in Ohio

2/27/2012 09:30:17 pm

Take your time and enjoy yourself Carol. I would suggest going up Alum Cave Trail for your first time. Just warning you that you will be hooked.

Dan in Powell

2/27/2012 07:56:01 am

JP, I have enjoyed your comments and pictures so much this past winter. Goog luck to you.

Ziggy

2/27/2012 08:42:06 am

And Kudo's to Tim and Lisa Line for hiring JP as this winter's caretaker.

Gina

2/27/2012 11:21:56 am

Sure gonna miss checkin' in with ya everyday

Debi link

2/27/2012 08:14:10 pm

Yes you are very blessed and we are too for having you give us all the beautiful pictures.

Lynne

2/28/2012 04:53:22 pm

I have enjoyed your posts about LeConte. I hiked to Mt. LeConte this past October for the first time so I am loving reading what is happening up there now. Thanks for sharing!

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