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lying beside you, watching the moonrise. that's all there is babe and ain't it enough?

12/10/2014

 
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If it is right, it happens — The main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away. John Steinbeck
Morning y'all,

It's a cold, wintry morning up top! The high yesterday reached 27 degrees. The overnight low got down to 16 degrees. It was 16 degrees and partly cloudy at 7am observation. The mountain received 2 inches of snow and a tender hoarfrost is coating every surface of camp like magical pixie dust. It is a sight to see. The trails are sure to be a bit more slick with this unpredictable precipitation, so be sure to have warm boots, a fresh change of socks, plenty of warm layers and some traction devices if you intend to summit.
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Top photo: Heart frost! Above: Camp as the storm swirled. Below: The frostiest rocking chairs east of the Mississippi!
Yesterday was the kind of Mt. LeConte day I've been dreaming of all summer. I was dead tired and had nothing to do but listen to the snow fall. It was the perfect prescription for sore muscles and flagging energy. The time went. It was the kind of calm I seldom get to experience, with no disturbances and nothing but my warm clothes and good books to attend to. This space and silence pleases my mind beyond words. A pure and perfect nourishment.
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Ryan in Green Bay
12/10/2014 04:16:26 am

A person alone in their thoughts is the best remedy for any ailments.

tomk in SC
12/10/2014 09:34:48 am

That, or a Packers WIN!

Paula
12/10/2014 04:17:14 am

I LOVE the snow!!! Your day yesterday sounds like one that most of us only dream of. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Enjoy the snow for me, too.

jeand
12/10/2014 04:35:33 am

Do you have a fireplace for a warm fire to add to the atmosphere of a cozy room for reading and enjoying the view of the snowfall and accumulation?

That is part of my recipe for a great winter day.

Love today's pictures ---as usual!

cboone
12/10/2014 04:35:55 am

J.P. go back to Nov.2.2014 and check out the rockers!!!! I wish you could have been there when they got 22inches.They even made the ABC and Knoxville news.I have only been there once 11-11-11 but I loved it and read the d.p.ever day.My day isn't complete until I see what happened on my favorite Mountain!!!!!!!!

cboone
12/10/2014 04:40:57 am

Sorry it was 9-11-11!!!

Sandra
12/10/2014 05:40:24 am

Glad to see you're enjoying a little heaven on earth! JP is in his element. :)

jw
12/10/2014 06:32:39 am

THE 18 INCHES in march of this yr was pretty awesome, we were in the shelter 19 degrees!!

LGoulder
12/10/2014 08:59:02 am

I want a job at a scenic spot where I get paid to read and listen to the snow falling!

Phillip
12/10/2014 11:06:12 am

try the IRS !


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