Reflections Of The Smokies
 
    I spent a few days away from the mountains and away from the blog.  I'm glad to be back.  It's hot in the valley!  It's been a hot and dry summer but it's still been beautiful.
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Mountain St. John's-Wort On The Slopes Of Mt. LeConte, 7/10
    July has been a beautiful time to hike the higher elevations in the Smokies.  It's still relatively cool up here and the wild flowers have yet to peak above 5000 feet.
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The Rosebay Rhododendron Is In Bloom In The Mid-Elevations, 7/10
    I'm enjoying a birthday in the mountains today.  What a blessing.  When I enjoy the blooms in spring and summer and the vast expansive views in winter I am humbled and filled with gratitude to be able to enjoy my time here in these mountains.
 


Comments

George Entenman

07/13/2010 9:16:19 am

Dang right! It's hot in the flatlands. That's why we need you in the mountains, giving us a daily dose of hope!!

 

Pat Lawley

07/13/2010 11:48:06 am

Glad you are back!

 

Tom McMahon

07/13/2010 1:45:50 pm

Hey Doug
Happy Birthday!! Hope all is well with you? The blog is great it keeps me hiking thanks for the effort bringing the Smoky Mountains to the people Good Job later Tom

 

Steve

07/13/2010 1:55:22 pm

Singing---!!Happy Birthday to you!!.....Eat cake.

 

Joyce

07/13/2010 8:27:00 pm

Happy Birthday, Doug! I hope you have a great and memorable day!

 

Cheryl

07/14/2010 1:00:13 pm

Happy Birthday, Doug!! Thanks so much for the pictures and the information from the top . . . sites like this allow me to enjoy the mountain top during periods when I can't be there . . . Have a blessed day!!

 

Tom W.

07/14/2010 2:14:00 pm

Afternoon Doug,

What a perfect spot to spend a birthday! With the flowers in bloom and the cooler weather, you couldn't ask for much more. Hope had a great day and ate lots of cake while enjoying a gorgeous sunset.

 

Jill

07/14/2010 7:17:24 pm

Happy Birthday!!

 

Connie Houk

07/15/2010 12:05:44 pm

Happy Birthday Doug....from another July birthdayer(The Crab)Mine is the 8th..was yours the 10th? Beautiful picture of the St John Wort. Hope to see you soon. Connie

 



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