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48 and loving it...going to 77. Ron, that's a tough looking nest...be careful. Kyle, I got in the water with Della sometimes...feels good. We took a long hike yesterday, but I stayed dry...it was pretty cold. Worked on my 3pt sprayer yesterday, doing a little plumbing repair...stayed too...

Found this special walnut this morning...never seen one like it before.

53 delicious degrees, headed to 77. Nice sunrise, Ron...I think that one has moved here this morning. Scotty, your fog makes it look like a Halloween scene (just 2 months away. Hard to believe it has become the 2nd biggest "holiday" based on spend, although it is fun and brings back great...

FWT, saw some lanternflies when I was in the mountains...They haven't shown up around here, yet...I keep hoping they'll learn to like eating the poison ivy.

56 going to 82...feels great outside...local weatherman just said he doesn't think we'll hit 90 again. Buppies, glad things are better with Holly, and that Precious is settling in...you deserve some rest. Ken, how's your son liking college so far? First couple of weeks are so exciting. Ron...

Rip, you need to eat your Wheaties!

I hiked from 311/McAfee parking to a trail on Dragon's Tooth where I had ended a previous AT hike. Still have from Craig Creek to the Tennessee line remaining. So, 335 Virginia AT miles complete, 225 to go! Also, still working on the Shenandoah 500, with 177 to go. So, not thinking I'll finish...

So nice outside, I hated to come back in earlier. I heard the Jack Johnson song, Banana Pancakes on the radio coming home from the mountains yesterday. So, I decided to make them this morning, along with blueberry and plain...been so long since making them, I forgot to "lightly grease" the cast...

For dog day...she looks funny when her ears flap back.

56, nice, going to 81. Scotty, I'd be joining you and Jim backstage...or maybe I'd qualify to be an usher. 😁 Dump run, hike and swim Della, and then off to Torchy's and grocery store with my wife. Strange folks on the trail yesterday...one girl in a kimono...later saw a young lady quickly...

69 going to 83...fog has finally burned off and lower humidity is expected. Mostly, I think I'd rather be hiking where only bears, rattlesnakes and ticks are the danger, rather than gravel and dog bites. 😁 Glad you had such a long ride with no other problems, other than heat. Buppies, FWT'...

64 going to 83. Feels goos outside with lower humidity...local weather man says our temps may go down into the 40s next week...August is so nice! juju for you, Happ! Roasted coffee yesterday...enjoying a nice cup of a Tanzania peaberry this morning. Did a couple of hours of battle with...

Wild sumac has invaded part of our field...one benefit is how well it serves honey bees now that it is blooming. Hundreds of them in one small area created quite the hum when you walk by, and the aroma is so sweet.

70 going to 76...a little breezy from the hurricane off the coast. Virginia Beach is hosting the annual East Coast Surfing Championship this weekend and is pausing competition today due to rough surf. I bet the waves will be awesome all weekend as the storm passes on by pushing swells to the...

We hiked one of my favorite sections of the AT yesterday...Cole Mtn and Tar Jacket Ridge.