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November 23rd, 2018

11/23/2018

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Good morning,

It’s currently 30 degrees and windy up top. We received no precipitation. The trails are beginning to accrue ice. Take your time and be careful if you plan to come up.

24 hour temperature range: High 43 Low 27

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Still attempting to catch my breath, I finished unloading my pack. I only carried up a couple items; but together, they weighed over 75 pounds (40 pounds of potatoes & my trusty 35 pound kettlebell). Breathing deep, I began loading another pack - this one for photography. I was soon out the door, again.

At the top of the steps, I decided against the climb to Cliff Tops; instead, I would saunter out to Myrtle Point for the moonrise. Turning left, I had a sudden urge to look right. Standing in the middle of the trail was a new neighbor - a large black bear.

We stared at each other for a few breaths. I started the conversation.

“Hey bear, you shouldn’t be snooping around the lodge.”

Silence.

“I don’t mind you being here, but you can’t start breaking things.”

Silence.

He eventually put his head down and slowly lumbered back up toward the Cliff Tops. I continued toward my date with the moon.

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Buzzing from the my excursion to the point, I drifted quietly through the darkness on my way back to the lodge. Walking down the main steps, I had a feeling my neighbor might still be about. I spotted him touring around camp. Upon seeing me, he put his head down and began lumbering back toward the forest…

I’m sure it’s not the last we’ll see of each other.

So it goes,
Seth

P.S. - Thanks for being patient this morning. The high winds have made it challenging to get internet connection. Have a great day!

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Piglet: “How do you spell ‘love’?”
Pooh: “You don’t spell it…you feel it.” 

Winnie-the-Pooh
11 Comments
Cindy Taylor
11/23/2018 01:00:56 pm

I love your picks & you writings. Makes me feel as though I’m there..It seems like a heavenly place to retreat too, although I question if we could make the hike. So I will live on with these precious moments of your days..Thank you for sharing. I enjoy every post. Happy Holidays.. ❤️

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Vicki Brakebill
11/23/2018 02:37:44 pm

I so enjoy your stories of your adventures on the mountain! Thank you for sharing. We love Mt. LeConte and Mt. LeConte Lodge!

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Paula Pierce
11/23/2018 02:49:06 pm

I enjoyed the moon this morning so much. Was working last night, so I misses it. Your picture is beautiful and I love reading your posts. Thanks for sharing.

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Brenda Hogan
11/23/2018 03:07:58 pm

That Big Ole Bear just wanted to make sure you were back on the mountain to take care of things before he took his long winter nap!

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Ann Brewer
11/23/2018 05:39:48 pm

Love your post

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Ann Brewer
11/23/2018 05:41:21 pm

Love Le Conte

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Jay Hill
11/23/2018 07:07:40 pm

A freaking kettle bell? Awesome !!

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Carmen McAnally
11/23/2018 09:59:28 pm

So glad you are back! I enjoyed your writings so much last year. Can’t wait to read about your experience each day. Enjoy and be safe.

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Jim Treece
11/24/2018 01:24:11 am

Bears have been known to eat people. I know someone who's in good enough shape to carry 75 lbs to LeConte can probably handle himself, but be careful.

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Lisa Hyde
11/24/2018 09:43:57 am

Love reading your blogs, and that is a gorgeous shot of the moon! 😍❤️

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Lynell Jansen
11/24/2018 10:53:14 am

So beautiful.

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