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November 13, 2017

11/13/2017

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Enjoying some sun from the porch of East Lodge.
Good Afternoon,
     We began the day cloaked in gray, but as the morning progressed the clouds gradually gave up their grasp of the mountain.  It has been a delightfully sunny afternoon since, overlooking the sea of white blanketing the East Tennessee Valley below.  Yesterday's high temperature was recorded at 38 degrees, followed by a low of 31.  There were brief showers during the night, but even as temps tip-toed around the freezing mark, it never gave way to flurries.  All of the sprinkles and mists only amounted for 0.05" of rain, and the sun is working its magic to dry things out.
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Stone steps beneath the bare Mountain Ash lead to Cabin Row and blue skies.
     You can really tell it's November on the mountain.  The air is cool and clear.  Camp is calm and quiet.  There is increasing talk of turkey.  The days are growing short, and the cozy appeal of candlelit cabins gives the undeniable sense that winter is coming.  Guests will surely be clinging to those comfortable Hudson Bay blankets and satisfyingly steamy cups of hot chocolate these remaining days of the season.  We're excited about showing the last run of guests a grand time before boarding the place up for its next winter slumber.
     Until then, have a great start to the week and thanks for stopping by.
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It's November, so lean back and kick up your boots, absorbing the mountain's soothing silence.
6 Comments
Travis
11/13/2017 03:07:59 pm

Is JP going to be the winter caretaker again? It's nice to have a perspective of the top from someone that gets to experience it in near solitude.

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Pat N
11/13/2017 03:58:31 pm

Camp looks so inviting! Clear, clean, and serene...bask in the glory of it all throughout your remaining days on the mountain. Enjoy the turkey and fellowship soon to come upon you; and give an extra pancake to the llamas hauling that turkey to y’all!

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Mike
11/13/2017 08:08:51 pm

While reading your post, I decided to call reservations to check for a reservation for April. Much to my surprise, there was an opening for April 12. I immediately grabbed it up so I will be seeing you all in 2018. Get the beef and gravy ready!

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Linda Mitchell
11/13/2017 08:17:30 pm

How do you get up there where on the mountain is trail

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Sherleen
11/13/2017 11:46:07 pm

Thanks for the pictures and updates. Good fortune and happy trails to each of you after your winter duties on the mountain .

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Vic
11/14/2017 08:53:03 am

Is the water hydrant, outside the office, still in operation this week? I'm planning a visit there on this Friday. Thanks for your blog & photos!

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