Friday, October 17, 2008
The End
We had an absolutely wonderful week. Saturday morning we packed up and headed to the farmers market in Boon, NC. We got some great produce and a huge pumpkin, stopped at a couple of antique shops and left the mountains. Like the saying "All good things come to an end"
Hike # 3 The Ridge Trail
The day was beautiful and cool. There were several parts of the stream, river in some places, we had to cross. In fact rocks had to be placed in order to get across. The man at the hiking store said it was a great hike, you really had to watch for markers. He mentioned that a couple times, but that we wouldn't have any problem! We met up with Jeff on the hike and we decided to stay together because it was getting a little confusing. He had to filter some water so we went ahead and he said he would catch up!?
This was the last picture. The trail was very confusing and we did go the wrong way. We were far enough ahead that Jeff never caught up with us. We kept going and going and going. There were 2 trails, one was a smaller circle and the other was a huge circle!!! Well we were on the huge trail, and it was getting to be around 4 o'clock. We had already been hiking for about 2 1/2 hours. I really got nervous, #1 I don't like the dark #2 we were not prepared to spend the night and # 3 I wasn't going too!! We turned around and I took the lead. We had already crossed the water 5 times, which meant 5 times back. There were some places that were really pretty hard to cross, and guess what, I did fall in, and I am not going to say how many times. I JUST KEPT TRUCKING! We made it back in 1 3/4 hours. Our legs and hips were a bit sore, but we got out before it got dark!! It probably was a real pretty hike, but I sure couldn't appreciate it.
When we got back to the van this note was taped to the window. Jeff waited for a while, but if it got dark there wouldn't be anything he could do. There was no cell, so he headed out, and called 911 when he had cell. They said that nothing could be done until it got dark and we still weren't out. We were glad to see that his truck was gone when we got out, we were afraid that maybe he went the wrong way too. When we got cell we called him and had a nice visit on the phone. There are nice people where ever you go!!
The next day we saw some scouts at a craft fair. We talked to them and mentioned that marking the trail with the correct markers would be a great Eagle Scout project. They seemed very interested.
This was the last picture. The trail was very confusing and we did go the wrong way. We were far enough ahead that Jeff never caught up with us. We kept going and going and going. There were 2 trails, one was a smaller circle and the other was a huge circle!!! Well we were on the huge trail, and it was getting to be around 4 o'clock. We had already been hiking for about 2 1/2 hours. I really got nervous, #1 I don't like the dark #2 we were not prepared to spend the night and # 3 I wasn't going too!! We turned around and I took the lead. We had already crossed the water 5 times, which meant 5 times back. There were some places that were really pretty hard to cross, and guess what, I did fall in, and I am not going to say how many times. I JUST KEPT TRUCKING! We made it back in 1 3/4 hours. Our legs and hips were a bit sore, but we got out before it got dark!! It probably was a real pretty hike, but I sure couldn't appreciate it.
When we got back to the van this note was taped to the window. Jeff waited for a while, but if it got dark there wouldn't be anything he could do. There was no cell, so he headed out, and called 911 when he had cell. They said that nothing could be done until it got dark and we still weren't out. We were glad to see that his truck was gone when we got out, we were afraid that maybe he went the wrong way too. When we got cell we called him and had a nice visit on the phone. There are nice people where ever you go!!
The next day we saw some scouts at a craft fair. We talked to them and mentioned that marking the trail with the correct markers would be a great Eagle Scout project. They seemed very interested. Hike # 2
Grandfathers Profile: We have done this hike a couple of times before, but we never went to the top. The last 1/2 mile is steep and rocky and I always had an excuse why we couldn't go. I promised I would this time. It leads into Grandfather Mountain trail. It was a great hike. See those poles---I was not impressed and thought they were pretty dorky!! 
WELL I guess I am a dork too because I really liked using them!!
Way in the background is the rock that looks like a profile. You really can't tell in the picture. It was a great hike, only thing, Steve's cell worked up there.
This is at the end of the Profile trail and where the Grandfather trail starts. See that little sing to my left LOST in yellow letters. I think that was an omen to our next hike!!
WELL I guess I am a dork too because I really liked using them!!
Way in the background is the rock that looks like a profile. You really can't tell in the picture. It was a great hike, only thing, Steve's cell worked up there.
This is at the end of the Profile trail and where the Grandfather trail starts. See that little sing to my left LOST in yellow letters. I think that was an omen to our next hike!!
North Carolina Hikes
This was our first hike, and it was just beautiful. Most of it was around this lake and as you can see the leaves were starting to change. The hike was not very strenious, but it got us ready for hike number 1 and 2. It was so nice to be in cooler weather and away together!
Our Soccer Man
If you ask Lincoln which is his favorite sport--it is the one he is playing at that moment, and he is good, really good at all of them. He and his friend Sam score several goals. Lincoln is ready to score one right here.
OOps same picture!?
Look at that action!! And he scored again!
He didn't like this position at all. "It is too boring".
What a handsome little man. This was right after church and he helped his mom set the table. From plates, glasses, napkins, and even putting the silverware on the right side.
I am so happy that we are able to be around them from time to time, and see all that they do!
OOps same picture!?
Look at that action!! And he scored again!
He didn't like this position at all. "It is too boring".
What a handsome little man. This was right after church and he helped his mom set the table. From plates, glasses, napkins, and even putting the silverware on the right side.I am so happy that we are able to be around them from time to time, and see all that they do!
Visit to Jacksonville North Carolina
Thats our spookie little Paige acting crazzzzzy! I just love our grandchildren, and each one is so very special!
Chris' Birthday
It's Chris' birthday and he is so easy to make a birthday cake for. He doesn't care for cake, pie or
very few homemade cookies... He loves peanut butter cups!!! Only thing is you can't fit many candles on top! Guess he just can't get very old!
very few homemade cookies... He loves peanut butter cups!!! Only thing is you can't fit many candles on top! Guess he just can't get very old!
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