Tagged: 2022

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Craggy Mt. Mitchell Falls

You can put your mind at ease, the title is not announcing a horrible natural disaster, it is just my way of condensing Saturday’s activities! Read on for a better explanation! Craggy Pinnacle We headed out around noon to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway north of Asheville. Up to this...

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QuikTrip: Basilica St. Lawrence

While traveling, Dale and I are attending local churches. We prefer churches like our home church, but we wanted to visit a well-known basilica in Asheville. It is known for its beauty and architecture. We attended Mass, which started at 9am, then there was a tour for anyone who wanted...

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Visiting the Biltmore Estate

We spent an entire Saturday at the Biltmore Estate. Several months ago, when I bought the tickets, I wasn’t sure what all we would see or how much time we would need. Now I know why it costs almost $100 a person, not only do you get to see a...

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QuikTrip: Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower

After work on Thursday we took a short hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway at MP 409.6 to climb a fire tower located in Pisgah National Forest. The view includes incredible panoramas of the nearby peaks of Looking Glass Rock, Mt Pisgah and Cold Mountain. We attempted to do this...

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A Quick Tour of our Asheville Accommodations

Our home is above the garage of a nice home on a narrow residential street in Asheville. The property owners have invested a lot of time and effort into the landscaping. We have a great view from our balcony of the beautiful yard and adjacent wooded area. We are located...

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Our First Adventures in Asheville

Our arrival to Asheville coincided with a busy holiday weekend. However, it still didn’t seem as crowded as Round Rock on a normal day! Once we got settled into our Airbnb, Dale, J and I ran out for some groceries, which was quite an adventure. I have a feeling it...

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Today’s the Day

In about an hour and a half we will hit the road for our big adventure. Once Dale’s work day is done, we’ll drive to my brother’s house in Rusk County for a short visit, then on to Asheville, NC by way of Little Rock and Nashville. It’s hard to...

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Answered Prayers, Wedding Date Set!

We had one week where Dale, J and I would be together before leaving on our trip. I hoped, and prayed, that God would provide two things: a dress and a venue. He gave us both. All glory to Him for these gifts. If it had not happened, we would...

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A Proposal is Accepted!

On June 3, atop a foggy mountain peak near Asheville, NC, our soon-to-be son-in-law asked J to marry him. The weather may not have cooperated but it didn’t seem to dampen the occasion. Dale and I are looking forward to hearing all the details when we see J later this...

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A Sweet Place for Contemplation

I love this video so much that I thought it deserved its own post! The colors of their breasts are so pretty. We were blessed to stay with friends in Georgetown who have an amazing outdoor space. I would sit on the porch each morning watching birds and cows. I’ve...