July 4th

I had a busy week before the July 4th weekend, which included paddling down the New River and riding on the VA Creeper trail with friends. We went to the Wood's for holiday weekend and had a great time seeing friends and the kids! Off to Indiana to visit family and the Muncie Endurathon.

Lazy Summer Days

is not what we have in the mountains! We are busy between playing and work. We've visited family, my folks came for a week, painted, and Sean rode Blood, Sweat and Gears. We spent a little time Sunday sitting in the New River with the dogs. The weather has been beautiful! We are heading to Clemson for the July 4th weekend to play, swim, ride, and see Miss Molly.

Back on the Mtn

We've enjoyed spending summer on the mountain. It's nice and cool, with spectacular views. I can't imagine why I'd leave! Sean headed out to Tulsa Tough! in OK and had some great results.. And I spent some time in Wilson's Creek mtn biking. Summer school is out and now it's time to play!

HHI

Had a great week on the beach with the Wood's! Boone bound!

May

Has been a busy month consisting of the end of the school, farm sitting, racing, and traveling. I am happy to have my first year under my belt at ASU and will be teaching a summer course in June. I spent over a week on the farm sitting and was able to ride/see all my Clemson peeps. Currently, we are in Hilton Head with the Wood's enjoying some vacation time.

Grandfather Mountain

This weekend we had the chance the visit the popular Grandfather Mtn for only a dollar! Locals get dollar days in April and we went to see all the tourist attractions. The swinging bridege was the was highlight at over 5,000 feet. The winds were above 50mph and the bridge was swinging. It was sad to see how they had habituated the bears allowing people to feed them. Although they have worked hard with the bear introduction programs in the Blue Ridge, the feeding of bears was unacceptable. We hope to return to the area and do some back country hiking this summer. What a great place in our backyard!

Biltmore Visit

Saturday I took a group of International students from App to Asheville to visit the Biltmore. I had nine students from different countries that was led by my tourism students. It was a great trip! Looking forward to a four day break for Easter holiday! Warm weather and sunshine on the way.