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Lucky on LeConte; We Survived Friday the 13th

4/14/2012

 
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Arizona may have its Superstition Mountains, but we call the Smokies home--and we're lucky on LeConte.  Friday the 13th brought no fear to our intrepid crew members Bonnie and Austin.  After Renee prepared a delicious crew lunch of filet of Transylvanian black cat for good luck, Bonnie boldly walked under ladders and Austin broke every mirror he could find.  Disclaimer: No Transylvanian black cats, ladders, mirrors or crew members were harmed in the production of this update.

Friday proved another fine day.  Our guests were nice folks; not a one of them showed up dressed in a hockey mask like Jason from the Friday the 13th horror movies from the 1980s (and neverending sequels).  Even if the slasher Jason had shown up and acted right, we'd probably serve him, but you wouldn't want to share a supper table with him--interesting but not much of a conversationalist.  If he got unruly, I like our crew's chances, especially on a day as nice as April, Friday the 13th, 2012.  Sunshine ruled the top of Tennessee with a high of 50 and much milder low of 35.

We've had nice visibility down into the valley the past couple of nights.  Peering down into Pigeon Forge (LeConte is too steep to see Gatlinburg from the lodge), we noticed a parade of red brake lights heading away from the mountain.  One of our guests informed us that there was a Rod Run assembled in town.  You'll be happy to know the good folks of the Rod Run have been fine citizens of the national park and kept their cars off the trails to LeConte, which would have certainly resulted in an insurance claim for the ages and a hefty fine from the rangers.  We do welcome all hiking members of the Rod Run to come up and visit us.  We'd be glad to have you.

Enjoy your Saturday.  Happy trails.




Jennifer Rich
4/14/2012 08:36:27 am

My husband and son hiked to LeConte yesterday, April, Friday the 13th!!! They had a great time. They took lots of good pictures... including one of the Dining Hall with the date on it!

Debi link
4/14/2012 10:45:41 am

My daughter was born on a Friday the 13th. Seriously I wanted to name her Amanda Cruger, but my husband wouldn't let me, so I settled on Amanda Kelly since her due date was suppose to be St. Patricks day. He thought of it!! I wouldv'e followed through with the sence of humor I have. When I tell her this story now i get a dirty look. Shes now 20. Don't believe in bad luck on Friday the 13th's since I've only had good luck.

Gina
4/14/2012 12:26:17 pm

Love your posts! Will be there tomorrow for the night for our wedding aniversary. It was actually yesterday on the 13th. Every now and then it falls on a Friday. Not to far from ya'll, were just over the mountain in Maggie Valley. Looks like we'll be blessed with some good weather.

Dana O link
4/14/2012 12:32:56 pm

Question
On our way back down the mountain over a week ago, we met a ranger leading a group of people up to Leconte. The ranger said that this was work crew. I noticed a couple of large bundles protected by plywood near the Leconte office and I meant to ask what kind of projects you guys had lined up.

High on LeConte
4/16/2012 06:02:14 am

Dana,

Sorry to just be answering your question, but we've been happily quite busy at the Lodge this weekend. The building supplies are for general maintenance and remodeling, including replacing some windows that have served their time. We have no plans to construct anything new, just take care of what we have. Thanks for your interest. Have a fine day.


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