 But all joy wants eternity— Wants deep, wants deep eternity. Nietzsche Morning y'all, It's a blustery morning up top. The high yesterday reached 43 degrees. The overnight low was 40 degrees. It was 42 degrees and mostly cloudy at 7am observation. The mountain received 1.84 inches of rain yesterday, storming through much of the afternoon and evening. There were some pretty high winds, as well. There is no more snow up top and very little remaining on the trails. The trails are pretty saturated, so expect wet feet if you plan to hike up today!  Top photo: Signs of my neighbor! Above: Lovely rhodo wonderland! I will be taking the next few days off the mountain. The blog will return on the 27th. Enjoy the holiday season!
norman
12/24/2014 01:33:07 am
YOU GOT THAT!
Sheila
12/24/2014 01:35:41 am
Merry Christmas!
JW
12/24/2014 02:26:52 am
Enjoy your days away!! Merry Christmas to you and your family (and friends),lol hope to see you again before winter is over!!
Chad
12/24/2014 02:31:11 am
Merry Christmas, JP!
jackie gabriel
12/24/2014 04:06:13 am
Merry Christmas. Hope you have lots of fun. :)
Phillip
12/24/2014 04:56:02 am
Those marks on that tree look more like they were made by a bear or even lightning, but who really knows ? Jack Hanna maybe !?
Kent
12/24/2014 06:03:49 am
Oh, I really doubt those marks were made by Jack Hanna. ; )
Phillip
12/24/2014 09:33:14 am
Cute. Real cute.
Kent
12/24/2014 06:07:33 am
Merry Christmas to JP and all readers of this blog! Stay safe, everyone!
Jon
12/24/2014 06:14:07 am
Got what Norman?
norman
12/24/2014 08:50:49 am
dying art
Franklin
12/24/2014 07:51:36 am
Merry Christmas JP and all you LeConte lovers out there. Peace !
John
12/24/2014 09:16:46 am
Merry Christmas JP! Thank you for an outstanding blog with incredible pictures!
Steve D
12/24/2014 12:02:35 pm
Merry Christmas JP! The photo shows a hemlock suffering from the effects of the hemlock woolly adelgid, perhaps the most devastating event to occur within the Smokies forests. They used to be the monarchs of the forests. What we see is the early stages of the bark peeling off. Eventually it becomes a mulch pile. The good news is that the Park Service has treated at least a few large prominent trees (like by the Enloe Creek metal bridge), and perhaps with cold temps over a few winters, the adelgids won't survive.
Phillip
12/25/2014 04:03:52 am
Well, Jenny B., I believe your analysis of what is happening to that tree is the correct one. You never shy away from posting about your exploits, achievements, and knowledge. Your bragging about these is what you do and thanks for sharing this latest bit of information.
Barbara
12/25/2014 08:01:51 am
Philip. I don't think Jenny is bragging. Territorial marking by bears would not be in a straight line. I was wondering what the marks really were and am glad for Jenny's astute observation. Her woods knowledge is fabulous and I for one am happy to benefit from her experience
Barbara
12/25/2014 08:04:05 am
P.s. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all
Kent
12/25/2014 10:52:17 am
Exactly, Barbara. I for one am always appreciate of people like Jenny who are willing to share their vast knowledge of the Smokies for the education of others. In turn, I enjoy passing along what I learn to others. It's what I love most about this blog.
David
12/25/2014 12:45:56 am
Merry Christmas to all the friends of the mountains
Gulf Coast Doug
12/25/2014 12:59:39 am
Merry Christmas to all the LeConte bloggers from way down south. A gift indeed to enjoy this mountain throughout the year. The sweet scents of balsam and morning light rising. Joy to all this day!
Kent
12/25/2014 03:21:57 am
I'd love to be wandering about the summit today,just reveling in all the treasures around every corner. That would be a perfect day. There's something about this mountain that gets into your system at a molecular level and alters it in a positive way.
Darryl
12/25/2014 09:38:53 am
It is evident that a lot of the bloggers from a year or so ago have quit coming or posting comments. This blog isn't what it used to be.
norman
12/26/2014 06:09:58 am
That's what you call change!
Rick
12/25/2014 01:20:39 am
Merry Christmas everyone.
Debi
12/25/2014 06:53:49 am
Haven't been on in awhile so better say Merry Christmas everyone.
james
12/25/2014 11:57:25 am
bringing lots goodies up Friday around 2 or 3 . Hope someone there to give to, or do you have place to put them? See my new best friend Lorie Tuesday at DBS.
norman
12/25/2014 03:21:32 pm
Hope every one had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year! Got to see who Nietzsch is.
Kate
12/27/2014 12:31:23 am
We are hiking to LeConte midmorning today and wondering what the weather is like today. If you are headed there then let me know. Thx and ccan't wait! Comments are closed.
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