It’s been a month since we got back from our backpacking trip on th Appalachian Trail. It was epic! I have not had time to write about it because I have been busy with work and trying to get fully staffed. It’s been rough-ish as I am hiring in 3 of my 5 divisions right now. The holidays are a…
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Hiking with Ear Issues: My Experience. Gear Part II.
Yesterday, we loaded our packs and headed to Hanging Rock State Park. At just over a mile on the trail, I continued to get dizzy and ended up throwing up 3 times. Not fun. I did make it back and carried my own pack over a mile after this. Whew. Do not recommend! While we were at Red River Gorge,…
McIntosh Reserve Park and Lee State Park–South Carolina
What a week this has been! Last Friday, we left to go down to Georgia to see my sister. This was the 3rd time I had ever met her since I found out she existed 6 years ago. It was great seeing her for a short visit. I ended up working Saturday morning while Marty rode his bike on the…
Comers Creek Falls
This morning we got up early and headed to Troutdale, VA. It was 22° and windy, but we made the short hike to Comers Creek Falls. Ghost had a great time! It’s his kind of weather. There was a tiny bit of snow on the ground and ice forming on the moving water. The water level wasn’t as high as…
Dramatic Huskies
We’ve all seen husky videos. They are a very dramatic breed. We’ve tried trimming Ghost’s paw furs for months. He cries. He head butts us on accident. We finally gave up and brought him to the groomer. She was able to do everything except his paws. Doesn’t he look great, though? We made an appointment for the 31st just for…
Husky Love and other Musings
Until you have had two huskies, you really won’t understand husky love. Lard ham mercy, sometimes I tell them to get a room. Huskies are very friendly and loving — no doubt about that. Wooly Siberian Huskies are known to have a very sweet disposition, as well. When we rescued Ghost 6 months ago, he wouldn’t even play with Ammy.…
Pilot Mountain State Park – by the Yadkin River
There are several trails in Pilot Mountain State Park that aren’t accessible from the main part of the park. Marty and I took Ghost on Friday when I got off work and we made 5 miles before the park closed at 5pm. Marty and I have forded the water in my Jeep before, but this is no place to drive…
It’s 2023!
Happy New Year! We are almost through January already. Ghost had his neuter surgery on the 4th and is doing well. He had a hard time trying not to jump and play. He’s a playful, adventurous pup! We hiked 5 miles yesterday with him at Hanging Rock State Park. He does really well climbing over rocks and fording water. If…
Ghost’s first trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains
Ghost can’t tell us his story. He was covered in ticks and his only vet record was that he had one rabies shot. His demeanor makes us think he had a little bit of a rough life before coming to his furever home with us. He is afraid of men, in particular. He will cower if you come at him…
A Ghost Story
The day before Thanksgiving, a friend saw a dog on the side of the highway. Later he was found in the woods. Since they had no place for him to stay, they reached out to me. Of course we took him in. Bless his heart. He was scared ad covered in ticks. The Friday after Thanksgiving, I brought him to…
My Little Red Bike 