tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post7901133267689130436..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: A Worrisome Crash and the Heat Goes OnSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-61486508555200048582015-09-22T10:56:30.650-04:002015-09-22T10:56:30.650-04:00Good to hear that David is feeling better. We thin...Good to hear that David is feeling better. We think 5-6 mile hikes are ideal. When we do longer ones we're usually wasted for the rest of the day.<br />I saw a nuisance bear sign on another blog recently that said "Don't turn your back on a bear to take a "selfie". " Sign of the times I guess.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-5526516342641394962015-09-21T23:39:43.942-04:002015-09-21T23:39:43.942-04:00Since we are in higher elevation(9600) its been ve...Since we are in higher elevation(9600) its been very cold in the morning yet we hiked early to beat crowds and a parking spot. Soups look yummy!<br />Im glad to see David hiking again although it will be shorter this time. He is an amazing guy, nothing stops hime to be with nature and keep you company. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-60690654170478742152015-09-21T20:26:43.580-04:002015-09-21T20:26:43.580-04:00That soup looks tasty! I so hope the weather had s...That soup looks tasty! I so hope the weather had something to do with Dad's slump..those clouds were really thick. The hike you chose looks like it was a good one. I like the pine cones and the leaves.Carrie C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07904027116034931818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-34273564465039553312015-09-21T16:23:18.165-04:002015-09-21T16:23:18.165-04:00Oh brrrr….rain and fog and wind and chilly temps…....Oh brrrr….rain and fog and wind and chilly temps….makes me cold just seeing your photos! That fog was dense! So glad it cleared up for your beautiful hike. And glad that David got rested up and was ready to hit the trails again. Many of our favorite hikes are around 6 miles so I think that's quite respectable. :-) Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-34370586515952971882015-09-21T15:12:42.928-04:002015-09-21T15:12:42.928-04:00Beta blockers do mess up one's energy levels. ...Beta blockers do mess up one's energy levels. Glad David bounced back after his sleepathon. Great pics and commentary as always.Roger Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01733774327311972021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-29799576902303495092015-09-21T14:12:13.626-04:002015-09-21T14:12:13.626-04:00David amazes me....David amazes me....GEOCACHING WITH GRAMMY AND THE PAPILLON PRINCESShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318355690220894430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-26977784650561822872015-09-21T13:32:03.384-04:002015-09-21T13:32:03.384-04:00I used to beat myself up hiking 12-16 miles WITH a...I used to beat myself up hiking 12-16 miles WITH a heavy pack. Now, I'm comfortable with 4-6 miles and doubt I'll ever try anything more than that, especially if the trail is rocky. <br /><br />I have been in the Shenandoah in the fog, and you sure can't see a thing! Scary driving, for sure.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-77247651347688331312015-09-21T13:19:21.490-04:002015-09-21T13:19:21.490-04:00Another thing to enjoy in retirement is being able...Another thing to enjoy in retirement is being able to sleep when you need to, even if it takes a day or two. ;) And of course it is wonderful to be able to sleep when you need it and not be stuck in some state of insomnia. Sleep is so refreshing and restorative - I love that I sleep well - day or night, despite interruptions.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739352885582343624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-85211651627549969472015-09-21T12:23:58.445-04:002015-09-21T12:23:58.445-04:00Homemade soup is one of my favorite meals. Here w...Homemade soup is one of my favorite meals. Here we are still waiting for cooler weather. Even highs in the 80's would be nice.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-39154246347534370012015-09-21T12:23:19.953-04:002015-09-21T12:23:19.953-04:00Glad to hear David is a bit more awake for this hi...Glad to hear David is a bit more awake for this hike :) It is feeling like fall here in PA as well. Had the fireplace going this morning. owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-60780904184395780342015-09-21T11:38:57.145-04:002015-09-21T11:38:57.145-04:00A pot of warm soup is just the ticket on cool fogg...A pot of warm soup is just the ticket on cool foggy days.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-85819254617621411492015-09-21T11:30:56.907-04:002015-09-21T11:30:56.907-04:00At least you've figured it out. Beautiful shot...At least you've figured it out. Beautiful shots on the last day.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-88563545328793382192015-09-21T11:04:57.815-04:002015-09-21T11:04:57.815-04:00So glad to read the "crash" came to an e...So glad to read the "crash" came to an end... and that David is up and hiking again, albeit perhaps a few less steps. Can't believe all your rain... and here we are not that far away.... and still wishing for some rain. It is a warm and dry September for us. Hoping to eek out a couple of more weeks like this so we can enjoy a visit to Outer Banks. Continue to enjoy your snakes, bears, snails, colored leaves, and probably a few acorns along the way. carol45@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07792067923714394058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-83194005711517265892015-09-21T10:26:43.168-04:002015-09-21T10:26:43.168-04:00I'm glad David finally got enough rest. Someti...I'm glad David finally got enough rest. Sometimes those rainy days are nice to just hang out inside, as long as they don't last too long. We like to take golf cart rides on rainy days. Our temperature got down to 43 two nights in a row and we also had to turn on the heat for awhile. <br /><br />I think a 6 mile AT hike is pretty respectable for anyone, let alone someone with Davids health issues. I've never seen a hike in or around the AT that was what I consider easy. Good job David. (Sorry I haven't been commenting lately. I've had laptop issues and I hate to try to comment on my cell phone)Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-17326341806007683342015-09-21T06:51:05.958-04:002015-09-21T06:51:05.958-04:00So glad David is feeling better. You guys are amaz...So glad David is feeling better. You guys are amazing with all your hikes. Envious! :-)Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-67590291010895333882015-09-20T23:31:26.752-04:002015-09-20T23:31:26.752-04:00Sure sounds like a good idea for David to hike sho...Sure sounds like a good idea for David to hike shorter hikes. Glad to read he is feeling better:) Our weather was very similar. Two days of heavy rain and even some hail and wind. With our cooler days we have mornings as low as 39 and have had frost the last two mornings. But our days warm up nicely. The soup looked wonderful and perfect for a cool rainy day:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-59341983178125097672015-09-20T22:27:30.854-04:002015-09-20T22:27:30.854-04:00I kept trying to figure out about "the crash&...I kept trying to figure out about "the crash". . .finally realized you mean David being so tired. . .right?Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-21517930561846751032015-09-20T21:44:24.747-04:002015-09-20T21:44:24.747-04:00WOW, you are turning on the heater and we are turn...WOW, you are turning on the heater and we are turning down the AC. High of near 90 today!!! Warm soup on a cool day sounds so wonderful. Glad to see David got rested and back on the trail. Fall must be so lovely there!!!Nancy and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923426994795610528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-23140401418034814102015-09-20T21:34:43.560-04:002015-09-20T21:34:43.560-04:00Glad David is feeling better! Seeing the heater ma...Glad David is feeling better! Seeing the heater makes me feel all cozy!<br /><br />xxxoooRazzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-70671735019068980312015-09-20T21:34:41.369-04:002015-09-20T21:34:41.369-04:00Glad it all came out ok, and the sunshine looked g...Glad it all came out ok, and the sunshine looked gorgeous after all that fog. Nice to see that David can do more than 6 miles. Six miles is a very respectable hike for most folks, just not the wild and crazy AT hiker Sherry! LOL You are amazing.Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.com