 A thing of beauty is enjoyed forever. Keats Morning y'all, It's a beautiful, clear day up top. The high yesterday reached 45 degrees. The overnight low 34 degrees. It was 36 degrees and clear at 7am observation. The mountain received no new precipitation and there is very little ice remaining on the ground. Traction is not yet necessary, just a sense of caution around some of the upper slopes. Get out and enjoy the day, it's too beautiful to be stuck in the mall!  Top photo & above: Mountains with character! Photo credit: Guy I had an absolutely lovely day yesterday. It felt as though the mountain welcomed me back with open arms. I spent the majority of the morning getting settled in my cabin... although I got distracted from time to time re-reading one of my favorite books. Around 1 o'clock, the sun became too kind and made me restless. I ran down Alum and hiked back up, enjoying the late fall sunshine and gentle temperatures. By the time I had made it back up, I was able to relax for a little bit before sunset. It was another stunning show, just my friends and I on the mountain enjoying the first private viewing at Cliff Tops of the season. It isn't hard to be grateful up here. This life is the best life. Much thanks to my dear friends Guy & Janice! Thanksgiving on the mountain wouldn't be the same without you two!  Sunset with the best.
20 Comments
Tom Britton
11/27/2015 08:41:37 am
What a beautiful spot in the world. Thanks for the pictures!
Cathy Minnis
11/27/2015 08:55:12 am
WELCOME BACK JP! I look forward to your wintery blogs and staying in touch with this sacred mountain. Enjoy the beauty that surrounds you and thanks so much for sharing with all of us. Life is Good.
norman
11/27/2015 10:44:58 am
Well said, Doug Y
jason
11/27/2015 09:15:25 am
You've misquoted Keats: A thing if beauty is a joy forever...
Rae
11/27/2015 02:00:08 pm
Jason... you misquoted Keats also.. A thing "if" beauty?
David
11/27/2015 04:24:00 pm
The quote may be in error but the sentiment is correct. Every time I see the mountains it is a beauty and will always be (we can only hope)
phillip
11/28/2015 08:16:15 am
The blog police live ! Watch out for 'em ! Oh, I'm, sorry, "them" !
JP
11/28/2015 08:39:48 am
Steve,
Bill (Knoxville)
11/27/2015 10:05:39 am
Absolutely stunning photos from Cliff Tops! Thanks to Guy for sharing!! And welcome back, J.P.
Gulf Coast Doug
11/27/2015 10:10:09 am
Agree with above comments. Amazing image. Like a watercolor painting. Welcome back to the man on the mountain top. Nothing like fresh roast in the morning and a virtual trip to LeConte.
Tenderfoot
11/27/2015 12:26:52 pm
Welcome back JP! You have been blessed with the talent of great writings, picture taking and ability share your surroundings making us feel like we are right there with you. Thanks for what you do for so many of us. Sounds like your foot has healed from last January's pain. Good for you!
Carol
11/27/2015 12:38:34 pm
That is the most stunning photo I have seen to date. National Geographic "worthy"!
Raz Theo
11/27/2015 01:58:55 pm
Keats aside,
Hamp kirkland
11/27/2015 06:02:15 pm
Got to second that last comment about the photo, absolutely stunning. Thanks for bringing a little bit of the mountains to us every day. Enjoy the winter, perhaps some snow for you when this system in the mid west moves thru
Franklin
11/27/2015 07:38:44 pm
JP welcome back. There appears to be a resemblance with you and Janice. Are you related perhaps ? Hope you have a great winter.
Scott
11/27/2015 07:47:37 pm
Just wondering what Ruthie and the crew did not say bye ?
phillip
11/28/2015 08:17:18 am
Are they required to ?
scott
11/30/2015 05:56:59 am
no just hope they all return next year and have a safe time off the mountain. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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