2014 – 2015
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Thursday, May 21, 2015
Cedar Rock flock numbered ten. Six plus miles, and wished to visit soon again. Glorious for heaven sakes; yes, including mouse and snakes!
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Eleven sailed Jocassee blue. Hiked over eight when we were through. Wish we'd shared with more of you. Thanks to Susan; Karen too.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Splendid weather brought thirteen together. Hiked over eight; views truly great.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Horsepastures falls of stature, once again a great eye catcher. Thirteen hikers joined the fun. Did five miles plus when we were done.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Sunny day for the Tennessee Rock flock of seven. Nice flower show for the five plus mile go.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Eleven climbed near heaven. Fine day on a five plus mile trail, made Scaly's summit a joy to scale.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Hikers numbered fifteen. Perfect day to make this scene. Hiked seven plus with little fuss. Let the pictures speak for us.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Another day in the sun. Good fun for twenty-one. Hiked just four for beauty galore.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Eleven did a quick six … a "hustle at Russell." Splendid day to hike this way.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Sunny day brought twelve to play. Flowers scarce, but hiked nine plus. Good for us!
Friday, April 17, 2015
Dark sky with cloud didn't spook this crowd. Eleven hiked four. Wished there were more.
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Fifteen beat the heat. Found Connector pretty neat. Six nice miles with lots of flowers. Delightful way to pass the hours.
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Ten played possum. Found it awesome. Five plus miles with lots of smiles.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
24 hiked on this beautiful day. Most hiked 4 miles and a few did a bit more.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
22 hiked about 5.25. Lots of obstacles made for an interesting time. Oconee Bells were in bloom.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
New start point made the trail less steep, a nine mile route we'll likely keep. Fifteen think we should repeat it, even one that over heated.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Is a queena a good place to be? Eight hiked seven to go and see. Glad the group included me!
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Mother Nature held our fate. Would rain make Dodge a hike we'd hate? After hiking close to nine, all eight of us declared it fine.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Four ladies to the trailhead did go. Waited 20 but no other showed. Scheduled hike familiar to none, so Botanical Gardens seemed more fun.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Used this Friday to track the way … to do Fants Grove another day. Crisp air with sun gave two some fun. Did seven miles when we were done.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Seven did this odd day hike to beat the rains and keep our psych. Explored 'bout five; some planned; some connived.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Took just five to keep hike season alive. Eight plus miles on snow … what a wonderful show.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Seven plus seven found the twins near heaven. Hiked just over four. We'll be back for more.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Chinquapin welcomed 26 in. Did 5.5 'fore we went out. Vistas and falls were fun for all.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Chilly day, but thirteen came out to play. Did a six plus mile strut on Hickorynut.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Ice ain't nice. Crossed it twice. But seventeen came out clean, with lots of smiles for these six miles.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Paris Mountain proved a fountain. Fun for eleven on trails with some sun. Hiked just a half more than five … an easy contrive.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Twenty-six turned out to see what Burrell's Ford's about. Two fine falls in less than six, with streams and graves to spark the mix.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Twenty and one joined the fun. Did 'bout eight. Some good; some great.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
The cat's meow … purrfect hike for a purrfect day. Eighteen did nearly nine, with a half off the line. All ended fine.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Sixteen made the scene. Found mount and fall quite serene. Hiked seven miles when we were done. Next time we'll order a bit more sun.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Gray day, but nine found weather just fine. Did five miles plus, so shoulda' been more of us.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Beautiful day for twenty-five to play. Did seven plus with little fuss.
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Nine came out to play on a sun-lit New Year's Day. Hiked near nine. All did just fine.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Elven trod for heaven. Climbed a thousand in just four miles. So added two falls and a few extra smiles.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
The railbed and tunnels left our dozen buzzin'. Did most of six in weather quite pleasin'. Rare sights and some frights were the reason.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Twenty-four hikers plus five K-nine did six plus miles on a day just fine.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Thirteen climbed the knob; extinct trails made it a job. Planned on doing 5.5. Added two 'fore we were through.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Twenty-four, including three pups, enjoyed the downs and the ups. Did near six when we were done with lots of fun in warming sun.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Sixteen found Clemson South sweet. Hiked 7 plus without a fuss. Left no one waiting for a bus.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Seventeen hiked five point five, most upstream. The climb was steep sometimes it seemed … but filled with sights we've often dreamed.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Thirteen, one dog, one pup, found things were on the up and up. Hiked near four with 2000 foot rise, then four back down a treat for the eyes.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Frosty start, but sun did its part. All was fine at Moonshine. Seventeen hiked six and a half, with cable cross good for a laugh.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Hikers 14, pups 3, miles 7, weather 10 … all would like to do again.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Starting in ashes, then with fall color flashes, twenty-three trod 'bout five. What a day to be alive!
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Twenty-two hiked up to, the now 360 summit view. Did six point three and got to see, colorful vistas all for free.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Just nine got in line in weather super fine to climb Bald Knob. Most hiked eight; declared it great.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Twenty-five felt alive on Yellow Mountain's 4745. Weather, vistas, and four-plus distance made this fun we are insistin'.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Fifteen made the scene. Did seven plus miles in weather supreme. Vistas, falls, with lots of color … a perfect day in P'town holler.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Twenty-three went to see, forks that always guarantee, there's nowhere else we'd rather be. Seven point six miles, lots of smiles.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Twenty Raven Cliff dwellers declared themselves lucky fellers. Lush falls gush and foliage flush. Eight plus miles passed in a rush.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Nineteen started. Seven split. Two unplanned miles were not a hit. But, lovely day doing eight or nine. All considered, we did fine.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Rain gear quickly shed, 12 hikers strode ahead. Did five point five. All glad to be alive.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Two pups plus twenty hiker friends did seven miles of hills and bends. Lots to see along the lake. Lots of fun for goodness sake.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Twenty-three went to see, four great falls, we'd all agree … well worth the drive and eight mile hike, nothing there was not to like.
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS
Fryemont Inn, Bryson City, NC
Sep 23-26, 2014
The Fryemont Fifty found the lodging nifty. Lots of good food and fun with many a friend. Hope such outings never end.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Everything was "just Duckie" for nine navigating the Nantahlla in nifty weather. Thanks to Karen H for the photos.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Seven saw three falls along Deep Creek … lazy warm-up for what we seek. Early shift got short shrift … just one fall, but extra miles for all.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
First out were 4 & 20, plenty. Second wave made 36. Dome and bald made 5 miles total, with climb and scenery to make you yodel.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Thirteen were lucky, no foolin', this trail's a winner; got us drooling. Short but steep and mighty sweet. Next time back we will repeat.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Four by four filled our need for more. Had a fine time doing Tunnel Loop and Goldmine.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Fifteen hikers, plus two critters, felt like they were getting fitter. Did almost seven in a breeze. Found some sights sure to please.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Fourteen made the scene. Humid for the human bean. But, glad we did the six with lots to see midst forest sticks.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Nine got in line. Warm day, but fine. Hike season's at hand so 5.5 was grand.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Just ten began to hike again. Temps OK, but humid day. Did only four. Soon lots more.