As
the fronts past, the wind blew and views were had from the Smokies to the
Cumberlands. From the east overlook, you could see to Sneedville and from
the West to Powell valley.House Mountain Dayhike,
April 25, 2010
Due to the imminent threat of tornadoes and hail, we Highlanders bailed on the weekend plan, if you can believe that. Yes, I, Mr. Stormcrow heeded the suggestion of our President, Sally Dumplin and remained in Knoxville for a weekend. Indeed, tornadoes did strike several counties and the night was definitely storm filled. Sunday afternoon broke nice so we strolled about House Mountain to complete the 5 mile loop of both overlooks.
As
the fronts past, the wind blew and views were had from the Smokies to the
Cumberlands. From the east overlook, you could see to Sneedville and from
the West to Powell valley.
Our brother, Mr. Rocky Ledge is the big winner in last week's wildflower
identification challenge. He properly tagged the Catesby's trillium.
Although Umberger did recognize the trillium family, it was Ledge who pulled
that one from obscurity. Great work and congratulations to our Ohio
friends of the Muir Faction, SouthernHighlander Chapter 3. We look
forward to your visit real soon.
I'm not making
the same wager on these, they are way too common, with the exception of the one
below. I will come off a sticker for..............
that one.
Not
this one. You should know it anyway.
That may be the wildest flower of them all.
Definitely
not this guy.
I planted the Stars and Stripes as first summiter of the North Overlook.
Yes, I would like your vote. Tell me this isn't a campaign photo.
I'm surprised Tim Burchett hasn't found this spot. For those of you who
missed the Livvid Privvy Show Thursday night it was a real treat. They
packed the back patio of the brewery and no one seemed to mind the inclusion of
their new harmonica player and his alternative lifestyle. Grady belted
tunes whilst Skidmore kept rhythm just like we do around camp with them good old
spiritual hymns. Next weekend we are looking to do a Friday night outing
as there are too many conflicting Highlander associate social wedding
obligations to attend on Saturday. Anyone interested let me know and we
will include you in the plans as we are back to the no published hikes for a
while for obvious reasons.
(This week, I think we could all use a little dose of Waylon.)