Yesterday was clear and warm, a wonderful day for a drive and we joined the Appalachian Mountain Mini Club for a geocaching event. One of the requirements for the club is the Mini has to have a name. So, with our red one, DH liked the name Calienté. Of course, I had to take that …
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Apple Blossom Drive
Spring is coming along, and last weekend we had a lovely day for a drive with the car club. It was a bright and sunny day, and we met up at a local grocery store for the drive. Usually we meet a bit early so we can look at the cars, and enjoy some coffee …
Easter Hat Parade with the Mini Cooper Car Club
One of the most wonderful things about living in western North Carolina are the small towns and the fun things there are to do with every holiday, and most weekends through spring, summer and fall. Every year on the Saturday before Easter Sunday, the small town of Dillsboro hosts an Easter Hat Parade, marching all …
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Hiking in Winter
It is a different world to hike in winter. When it warms into the 40s F, we figure it is warm enough to go on some trails to get a bit of exercise. We have gone several times over this winter, now that DH is retired and has more time to play. We did the …
Itadakimasu, and Musings on Gratitude
This is the last post on the Asian inspired ideas, and I want to share a way of thinking that has really captured my interest. One of the things that really inspires me is the Japanese way of showing gratitude and an appreciation of beauty in everything, down to the smallest thing, the tiniest detail. …
Frozen Waterfalls
The deep freeze across the east has lasted long enough for some of the local waterfalls and even parts of the French Broad River to freeze. This doesn't happen every year, we need sustained weeks of sub-freezing temperatures for the ice to form around running water. It was 27 degrees F (-2C) last weekend when …
Winter Lights
Winter Lights is an event at the NC Arboretum for the holiday season, and is just magical. It is a major fundraiser for their programs and exhibits, and you can attend any evening in December through the 31st. We went on the last warm night before the recent cold snap and snow fall to enjoy …
December In the Garden – Snow!
December mornings have been cold and grey these past few days. Fog in the valley shows the layers of hills between our mountain and the next ridge. This might have to become my header photo for winter. Friday morning dawned colder still. As I looked out the window, I noticed that the snow had begun …
Happy Thanksgiving and Some Autumn Views
Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers and friends!! This morning, I will be enjoying parades and hot coffee in my flannel jammies with DH. Breakfast is baking and filling the house with the aroma of sausage, eggs and cheese. Later will be football games, and phone calls to family out of state. Turkey will be …
Autumn Hike on Fryingpan Mountain
This weekend the colors on the Blue Ridge Parkway are finally reaching their peak, and are past peak in the highest elevations. Friday was going to be clear and comfortable for hiking, so we thought it would be the perfect day to see the lookout tower on Fryingpan Mountain. Driving up the Blue Ridge Parkway …
From My Carolina Home 