A moment to rest

Yesterday, Don and I enjoyed another Smokies hike, this time on the western edge of the park. We hiked the trails for the back way into Abrams Falls via Abrams Creek Campground; round trip was somewhere around 11+ challenging miles. I know that most people wouldn't consider a trek like that to be relaxing, but I can't think of a better way to clear my mind!

We enjoyed these trails so much... the creek, gorge, waterfalls, beautiful forest. We found some terrific spots for backcountry camping which we hope to do the next time we get more than one day off together (who knows when that will be?).

April looks to be a long month. Our store is moving across town, adding staff, and expanding our hours, and I've agreed to work as many additional hours as I can possibly fit into my schedule. I'm also still working my other job 20 hrs/week, and trying to squeeze in an occasional day off with Don. So, this week I've got 13.5 hour days until Friday morning, when I'll be up at the crack of dawn to drive us to NJ to visit Don's family, then we'll travel back home on Monday to begin another week just like the one before it. I'm just thankful that it's all only temporary!

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What an amazing, original talent that American Idol coughed up this year. David Cook should win!

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