I don't even know where to begin in regards to this photograph. This image brings up many feelings inside of me. The loudest one being that I thank my lucky stars that I am not still cooking in that kitchen. I do, however, feel that this woman is a much stronger person than I am. I am used to my six burner commercial stove and all of the appliances that make life much easier. I am not sure I could have lasted 12 years if I was cooking over an open flame. The crew immediately started wondering about bear problems. How did they keep bears out of the food? Did someone sleep around the fire pit? Seems like some legit questions. It is amazing to look back at the past 85 years and see how this lodge has evolved.
It is another beautiful day up here. The high yesterday was 46º with a low of 26º. The sun is shining and I have seen more bluets pop up over the last 24 hours. I will be giddy when I see our local trillium make their appearance. Now, time to go clean our big stove. I guess that is one good thing about cooking over a fire pit, you don't have stove part day. That is the day we clean everything on our stove. It happens twice a week. I better stop procrastinating and get to cleaning. Happy Hiking. f
norman
4/24/2014 02:48:56 am
great photo!, where did it come from? love old pictures of the lodge. have a good day.
Al on the Beach in Biloxi, MS.
4/24/2014 04:04:40 am
Good morning, Alyson. Thanks for taking us way back when. I've read some of the history of the Lodge, but I haven't been able to find any information about all the buildings: order of construction & duration. I know the porches on the one room cabins are fairly "new." I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to know more about one of our favorite destination spots. Have a good 'un...
Kent
4/24/2014 04:14:49 am
I can picture a phalanx of bears emerging from the woods, heading for the fire pit where a vast array of tantalizing edibles await -- bibs already attached.
Janet
4/24/2014 04:20:33 am
Thanks for showing the old photo! That would have been a long hard job cooking for several people like that. And I wonder what they did when it rained and snowed? We all know how much fire loves water... :) ! Just think, in a hundred years they will have something even more awesome than what we have today, and someone will be looking at a photo of what you did, and say "I could have never done that!"... Life goes on. Thanks again for showing that cool photo!!! The cups and cast-iron skillets hanging in the background say a lot about it, too ! Yes, the lodge and how it operates has definitely "evolved" over the decades ! Love those old photos. And those enormous coffee pots as well as the woman's attire tell their own stories. I'm in agreement that bears may have been something to keep constant vigilance on ! Thanks for this shot.
Tom C
4/24/2014 11:45:32 am
Spent the most gratifying day with the LeConte Lodge staff and guests yesterday and this morning. Last night's roast beef and fixin's were OUTSTANDING! We then gathered at the mountain top to observe the most beautiful setting sun. We gathered in the office general space later in the evening and sang together some good old classic songs, and Ruthie played the most beautiful guitar music, and sang vocals that we all enjoyed together. This morning's breakfast was fantastic! Pancakes, scrambled eggs, Canadian bacon, grits, biscuits, and the the greatest coffee ever! Thanks so much to the entire staff for making my stay at the LeConte Lodge most memorable and fun. I shall return!!!!
Chris
4/24/2014 12:22:07 pm
Great old photo! I think anyone cooking for 50+ guest every day without fail for 12 years is pretty special, regardless of the oven. Thanks for maintaining such a unique place for so many for so long. 4/24/2014 01:47:38 pm
Hi guys,
John
4/25/2014 08:05:59 am
I think she is washing, not cooking. Like you said about the bears, I think they would have put an end to that nonsense. Comments are closed.
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