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Short Summer Storms

6/11/2014

 
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It never ceases to amaze me the beauty that comes after a storm. Chris and I had a beautiful and wet return to the mountain. We were able to take our time and enjoy the mtn. laurel in full swing at Inspiration Point. A little over half way up the trail the bottom dropped and the skies let loose. We found cover in a low point on the trail as hail pelted us. Thank goodness, I know that summer storms don't last very long. I was right. We could hear the thunder as it rolled further away. The rest of the trip was nice. I was nice and cool and just enjoyed the scenery. We returned to the mountain just in time for another thunder storm to pass through. All in all, the mountain received .91" of rain. The high was 66º with a  low of 50º. We are currently watching the trees whip around and the sounds of rain fall on the sky lights. I think it is going to be another wet summer day on the mountain.

P.s. If there is anyone hiking up today from Knoxville, Chris and I would love a Knoxville paper. There is an article about our new venture once we retire from the mountain in November. Thanks from the mountain top.
Matt
6/11/2014 01:41:56 am

First to guess it wins!!! Red HOT Sprinkles!!!!!!

Linda
6/11/2014 03:17:18 am

Heading up Friday for an overnight. Have put the section containin the article with my pack! Good write-up; sounds terrific. Will have to find some to try. Best of luck with the venture!

Anna
6/11/2014 05:11:59 am

Congratulations this product/endeavor and I wish you the best of luck!

https://www.oldevirdens.com/

https://m.facebook.com/oldevirdensredhotsprinkle?_rdr

Sharon S
6/11/2014 06:09:59 am

My first summit of LeConte was via The Boulevard Trail. Close to the top we were engulfed in a thunderstorm. It was such an awe-inspiring experience to watch the clouds roll up over the mountain and down the valley below. I was wet for a week!

oooh. I'm gonna try the cheese straw recipe as soon as I get my Olde Virdens.

Jacque J
6/11/2014 08:06:33 am

Does anyone know if the azaleas on gregorys bald will be blooming the third week of this month?

High On LeConte
6/11/2014 12:00:59 pm

I believe I heard that they are just starting to bloom. I would say over the next week will be the best time.

elktonbrant
6/11/2014 09:18:18 am

I couldn't find the story online... so...
If anyone can find an online link to the story, please let us non-Knoxville types know so we can read about it too!

elktonduhbrant
6/11/2014 09:19:13 am

I didn't see Anna's comments carefully enough.... oopsie... never mind... I'll now slink away...

Anna
6/11/2014 09:42:27 am

Lol. Come on back Brant!
Here is the link, but it says you have to "subscribe" in order to read the full story. Not sure if that just involves setting up an acct and signing in (free?) or what. I may give it a try...

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2014/jun/10/production-of-red-hot-sprinkle-takes-off-in/


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