I intended to write 2004 entry! Also, I intended to comment on the photo of the early leaf buds in the forest. One of my favorite memories of my 2004 RV trip around the country is early spring in the Smokies, when the forest was all shades of delicate pastels due to the early buds. I thought the delicate colors were more lovely than the bold fall colors. I had never noticed that when I lived in Tennessee as a young person, oblivious to nature's beauty.
Thanks for the reminder of your past posts. I hope this website will be maintained. It has many beautiful photos.
I intended to write 2004 entry! Also, I intended to comment on the photo of the early leaf buds in the forest. One of my favorite memories of my 2004 RV trip around the country is early spring in the Smokies, when the forest was all shades of delicate pastels due to the early buds. I thought the delicate colors were more lovely than the bold fall colors. I had never noticed that when I lived in Tennessee as a young person, oblivious to nature's beauty.
Those early translucent spring colors: certainly one of my favorite visuals in all of Appalachian Nature!
I really enjoyed reading your 2000 for entry. And I certainly don’t blame you for getting impatient for the end of mud season.
Good companions are where it is at!
It is good to visit these days with you, Fred.
I am happy and grateful for the company. I don't want to take this trip without companions.