Fall Scenes from the Yard


Colors are gone from the yard now, but they were nice for a few weeks. It's a good place to lay down and cuddle with a cat.

Fall Scenes from Asheville


The colors were pretty nice while visiting Asheville a few weeks ago. Colors at home are just passing their prime now.

Easy View of Big Frog


Unlike hiking up Big Frog Mountain two weeks ago, the only thing I had to do to get to this view was press a gas pedal. We did camp out through a night of cold rain, though.

Just the Trees and I on Big Frog Mountain


I took a day hike up Big Frog Mountain today. The weather was good, if a bit cold at the top.

I didn't see another soul on the way up, but I saw plenty of trees of all varieties.




I'm sorry to say that the trees in Bastrop are not living it up like these.

Actually Not


View from a secluded hiking trail? Actually, it's just the overlook at Rock City.

Asheville View


The view yesterday in Asheville. Back in Tennessee today.

No Chlorine Here


Yesterday we went out to swim at my favorite swimming hole on the Jacks River Trail. Normally I put my stuff down on the rocks at the deep end (the rapids in the distance), but when you have kids you need to pick the shallow end.

Rising Above It All


Drought in Texas and tornadoes in Tennessee haven't made for a good picture-taking mood. At least the Cohutta Wilderness is lush and cool.

Sunnier Than Here


The sun in Central Texas was nice, although I can't complain about the rain here in Tennessee. They're in another major drought in Texas.

A Week in Central Texas


Things are starting to bloom here in Tennessee, but I spent last week in Central Texas. I made sure to take a day to head out through the Hill Country, so I'll put some pics up for the next few days.

Half a Foot is Enough


Half a foot is quite enough snow to have to hike through. Anything more and you really want to have snow shoes (and I don't!).

Xmas Day 2010


A day made quite a difference.

Xmas Eve 2010


Snow tonight? Chances are downgraded, but the evergreens are still in good form.