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June 5, 2014

6/5/2014

 
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Nicholette exploring LeConte earlier this season.
Hello to all of you.  After the regular business of weather conditions, I'll continue this update with the profile of a new LeConte Lodge crew member.  Today belongs to Nicholette Szypulski of Steubenville, Ohio, who is in her first season as assistant cook at LeConte Lodge.

Wednesday afternoon gave us more frequent glimpses of the sun.  We ended up getting some rain, wind, thunder and lightning beginning about 10:30 p.m.  However, it was a pretty tame storm by LeConte standards.  This morning's sunrise was muted, which has since given way to a thick wall of gray clouds.  Yesterday's high and low was 67-51 with 0.32 inches of rain.

We enjoyed a wonderful treat yesterday.  Larry, a frequent LeConte day-hiker, brought up a bucket of delicious strawberries.  Under assistant cook Nicholette's and crew member Jeanie's careful guidance, we enjoyed an impressive dessert of sour cream pound cake with homemade whipped cream and fresh, sliced strawberries.  Jeanie skillfully made the cake using her mother-in-law's recipe.  Nicholette had the hardest job in securing the fresh milk.  You should have seen all the scratches she ended up with after milking those squirrels.

With that, I'll turn Nicholette's profile over to her, who penned it in her own words.
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It's amazing to see where your choices in life get you.  You won't necessarily enjoy all of them, but you still have to appreciate them.  After all, I wouldn't be living on top of this magical mountain, meeting all of these amazing people
if it weren't for some of those decisions.

Every morning I wake up to a new and beautiful sunrise, every afternoon the same two deer wander around camp fearlessly and every evening God paints an exciting sunset.  I've even been blessed enough to meet a wonderful man to share these special days with.  Each day holds an adventure just waiting to be experienced.

I understand now why my Pappap always wanted to visit this place.  I only wish he had the opportunity to do so.  Thank you Pappap and Mummum for bringing this place into our lives.  Thank you Mom and Dad for your strength and faith.  Thank you to my family for your continual support in my decisions.  I love you all very much!  I look forward to what's coming next.  God bless and enjoy your adventure!
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Thanks to Nicholette for sharing her story, and thank you for reading.  Happy trails.

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Nicholette on a trip to Grandfather Mountain earlier this year.
Anna
6/5/2014 07:17:09 am

Bless you, Nicholette. :))

norman "abr"
6/5/2014 07:20:15 am

glad God is a part of your adventure!

norman
6/5/2014 07:30:56 am

Nicholette- may i ask, is it Matt or Brad?

Sharon S
6/5/2014 11:19:21 am

Or Nathan! We love 'em all.

charles
6/5/2014 08:21:55 am

What a good looking young woman ! Is she single !??

Elisabeth
6/5/2014 08:39:50 am

loved the profile (squirrel milk...a real treat! smile) thanks. I passed a bunch of scouts and three leaders coming your way today, while up at Brushy Mt with my daughter. Hope you all have a great afternoon/eve. We really enjoyed our hike today, it was practice for coming up for our stay at the lodge in Oct. My daughter (autistic) did great and even walked behind grotto....which I wasn't sure she would do. It should be no issues coming up in Oct! so proud of her. Thanks for the great narrative again today Nathan and Nicholette. appreciated

Kent
6/5/2014 09:01:21 am

Squirrel milking is a real art. How much training is involved before the kitchen staff is allowed to milk a squirrel?

Kent
6/5/2014 09:02:55 am

"are" allowed. That was more embarrassing than the joke. : (

elktonbrant
6/6/2014 08:08:47 am

"is allowed" is correct grammar, as "staff" is considered a singular entity (like team, jury, family, etc.).
I'm not a grammar policeman... I'm simply teaching grammar to students right now to prep them for the upcoming ACT Test (and reading the blog during my breaks).

Kent
6/6/2014 12:46:05 pm

Yep, you're right, It's a collective noun. I now hang my head in utter shame. :(

Judy
6/6/2014 06:04:16 pm

I think is is correct since staff is singular.

Donna Cuic
6/5/2014 09:36:55 am

WOW...Steubenville, OH...what a small world. I live in Tampa FL now but grew up just about across river from Steubenville, all my family still lives in the area in either Weirton or New Cumberland. Went to Jeff Tech for several years and Steubenville is where the closest mall was to go shopping. What a wonderful decision you made to join the crew up at the top of the world. I do that hike everytime I come up to the smokeys...I LOVE it. Someday I hope to do an overnight stay to enjoy the sunset and sunrise at the top.

Tenderfoot
6/5/2014 04:11:58 pm

I too am happy to hear God is a part of your adventures Nicholette! God bless you........

sherrie rogers
6/6/2014 01:27:53 am

My beautiful daughter,I miss you and love you. Wish I was there.

Laura (Baker) Guida
6/6/2014 01:46:40 am

What an exciting and wonderful experience for you! Enjoy every minute! It looks amazing!

Susie DiFabbio
6/6/2014 02:51:43 am

So happy for you Nic. So glad you found your niche. Miss you tho girl. God bless.

Whitney
6/6/2014 07:38:43 am

Nichol! I'm so proud of you! You are living your dream! I hope you get to explore more the the Appalachian while there!

Susan
6/6/2014 08:09:40 am

Love you my other daughter! Glad you found your dream. Contact Whitney or me soon!

John janet nemeth
6/6/2014 02:24:46 pm

Glad your having such a great time.god bless and stay safe.:) :) :) John & janet

Helena Muckle
6/9/2014 03:34:19 am

Sissy I know you were limited on what you could write for your profile. You could pen an entire book by this point in your journey. I am so proud if the woman you have become and how you have let God mold you more and more into His image! I love you so very much! Happy birthday in two days and I will see you this weekend!!!!!!


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