Some notes from my stay here:
Trying out a new "do", the swept back look, training my hair for a pony tail. Always wanted one. Not sure how long this will last, but at least until I find a barber I can trust. That may be something else for me to do next time I get close to Raleigh.
The all American Chevy lineup, red, white & blue. GM has gotta love moments like this!
Bats flying around every evening reminded me of Reeves Cove, as they were plentiful there at that time. I love to watch them, as they're so quick yet graceful. What a fine creature!
Most days here I would wash the Vespa to get all the bugs off. I didn't do that regularly at Cedar Mountain & had a terrible time getting them off later. I used a bucket of water to rinse it off, just like I did washing the car at home in Candler. Except there, I had to get water from the creek, as we were on a well & conserving well water was a top priority. I had to chuckle that after all these years, here I am once again washing & rinsing my prize vehicle out of 2 buckets.
I love taking & looking at pics and may move up to a better camera. My Coolpix by Nikon has done a splendid job & was a gift from L, so I won't give it up completely.
Next time in Raleigh I need to get my little vacuum cleaner out of storage. It's one of the few things that I miss a lot.
At Deal's Gap yesterday I was enjoying a Bass ale, sitting in the shade after riding the dragon. The Vespa was getting more than its' usual share of snickers & sneers. A couple of red necks walked by & pointed & laughed at my pride & joy. Just then another fella strolled by & said "I understand they hold the speed record here." He was serious. Silence! Stillness! Stares! And a huge smile on my face! Whether it's true or not, I don't know. And I don't really care. It made my day, week & month all in one brief moment.
Bats flying around every evening reminded me of Reeves Cove, as they were plentiful there at that time. I love to watch them, as they're so quick yet graceful. What a fine creature!
Most days here I would wash the Vespa to get all the bugs off. I didn't do that regularly at Cedar Mountain & had a terrible time getting them off later. I used a bucket of water to rinse it off, just like I did washing the car at home in Candler. Except there, I had to get water from the creek, as we were on a well & conserving well water was a top priority. I had to chuckle that after all these years, here I am once again washing & rinsing my prize vehicle out of 2 buckets.
I love taking & looking at pics and may move up to a better camera. My Coolpix by Nikon has done a splendid job & was a gift from L, so I won't give it up completely.
Next time in Raleigh I need to get my little vacuum cleaner out of storage. It's one of the few things that I miss a lot.
At Deal's Gap yesterday I was enjoying a Bass ale, sitting in the shade after riding the dragon. The Vespa was getting more than its' usual share of snickers & sneers. A couple of red necks walked by & pointed & laughed at my pride & joy. Just then another fella strolled by & said "I understand they hold the speed record here." He was serious. Silence! Stillness! Stares! And a huge smile on my face! Whether it's true or not, I don't know. And I don't really care. It made my day, week & month all in one brief moment.
Next stop: Alan's place in West Jefferson. I'll be happy to see him & Cathy!
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