Monday, October 18, 2010

THEM THAR' BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS!

Sunday, October 17th was a glorious Autumn day. Cobalt blue sky. The Blue Ridge Mountains' Skyline Drive...all crazy with color! What a day! What a way.... to celebrate my 80th!
















The Appalacian Trail criss-crosses the Skyline Drive several times.










Pat and I, for oldtime's sake, hiked on down the Trail for for a mile or so. To soak up its beauty...its history.


"Hey, Pat, slo' down, will ya'! We don't have to jog along the Appalacian. Just hike along!"













Coupla' Mamma Bears!!


Disclaimer: No! We're not 'Palin People'. You know, them thar' Tea Party folk!











A hike in the woods. So much beauty!With the uneasy feeling that...the winter (of life) may be just around the bend!









"Hey, Pat! I reckon it's about 10 miles or so to the other side of the Shennandoah Valley. Let's go!


Pat: "Yeah, sure! I'll see you when you get back!"













Friendly bears all over the place down in these here parts.









Bridge to the future....



Our three day mountain caper went by so fast.
Came home Monday evening to our cats, Rollo and Renee.
And to our miniture condo deck garden....awaiting the first frost for the Fall of '10.
Thankful for such a safe, beautiful trip. Glad to be back!


1 comment:

Unknown said...

Beautiful pictures, of beautiful people! Hope you had a happy birthday! Here's wishing you many, many more! God bless you both!