"I hope everyone that is reading this is having a really good day. And if you are not, just know that in every new minute that passes you have an opportunity to change that." - Gillian Anderson
The quote above spoke to me today. Sometimes all I have to do is look out the back door of the kitchen and realize how lucky I am to have called this place home for twelve years. I have seen some amazing things on this mountain. From phenomenal sunrises and sunsets to three feet of new fallen snow, it never ceases to amaze me how nature can be so beautiful in many different ways. I was talking to a retired park service employee the other day. We were discussing what Chris and I will do when we are off the mountain. I told him that I was really excited to get back to the other areas of the park. I will continue to visit my favorite mountain, but I am looking forward to enjoying my home in Gatlinburg and continuing my exploration of the rest of the park. Who knows, maybe I will join the 900 mile club. We had a great day yesterday. The rain stopped mid morning and the sun came out. The high was 66º with a low of 43º. It was a quiet day around the lodge. I am sure a lot of folks have travel plans for this coming weekend and are laying low this week. Today is going to be a good one for a hike. If you live locally, lace up those boots and hike up for a visit.
Timothy
8/26/2014 01:07:13 am
I really enjoy your posts and love your quote today. We are coming up to stay at the Lodge tomorrow for the first time. We are so excited! We are bringing my 72 year old Mother so will be taking it slow. Can't wait!
the longer I live (I just turned 64) the more I realize that life is a journey through seasons.
norman
8/26/2014 05:29:03 am
Dan, how early do you get up every day? [like it is any business of mine] Ref. your post at 2:23 am on your site today! Are you a retired missionary?
Debi
8/26/2014 02:32:08 am
Wish I was there! Kayaking and a horse show with my twin nieces for me this weekend. Husband came home last night and we now have a plan. We may be starting section hiking the AT in April. Knock out the first state. I'm so pumped!
James
8/26/2014 02:33:08 am
In Two weeks my wife and I will be coming up for the first time for an overnight get away. Have been wanting to do the hike for three years. I have done hiking but it will be my wife first long hike. We are Looking forward to it.
Missy
8/26/2014 03:14:10 am
Ahhh, Scully. Wise words. Alliyson: If you do complete the 900 miles of trials in the Park, let me know then and I will send you a patch that I personally designed to commemorate that accomplishment. I've done it twice in fifty-seven years. There are only ten of these patches ion existence, so far. G'day to you
Elisabeth
8/26/2014 11:26:37 am
beautiful photos, beautiful writing. thanks!!!
JP
8/27/2014 02:16:00 am
Allyson,
Warren
8/27/2014 08:27:27 am
Think about a picture book of the glorious different flowers you guys have photographed and written about, even to include the beautifully photographed Hoverflies. Comments are closed.
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