Rain, Fog, a Trip to Galax and finally a Hike

Well we awaken to a light rain and heavy fog (so dense was the fog the birds were grounded). We had a light breakfast as we knew we were having lunch out at what has become our favorite place to eat lunch, Subway.Yep that's right it fresh, filling and nutritious plus its reasonable. As a mater of fact instead where we once packed sandwiches to eat on the road while traveling, we now stop at Subway because they are at nearly every gas stop. They are fast and that means a lot when your trying to make time on the highway.

After our quiet time and check of the news on Hurricane Ike we headed out in the fog for Galax. We had cancelled our day trip to Floyd,Va. because the weather was not conducive to traveling any distance on the BRP. Wow am I glad we decided to wait until next week for our trip as there were times we were going maybe 5 mph. We almost drove past Cumberland Knob on our way to Galax and decided to take a different route on the way home. Actually it was nearly as foggy away from the BRP as it was on it.

We did some shopping at Wal-Mart as I needed a new electric razor(I damaged the screen on my Braun) so I found one there. We needed a few groceries etc. and on the way out of their many entrances and exits spotted a Subway inside Wal-Mart. We had lunch there thus saving us an extra stop. We stopped and filled up with petro at 3.49 a gallon and then made a last stop to buy ground buckwheat flour for those delicious buckwheat pancakes with a banana in the batter. We will have those for breakfast on Friday morning so all who are interested come up or from where ever at 9 AM tomorrow, Friday.

Galax was overcast but without any fog so it was good to be able to see further than the length of your vehicle in our case our pick up.We made it back in the fog but without the drizzle so we put away our things and decided to head out on a hike to the top. About half way up the heavy drizzle began but we were so excited about being able to exercise we continued on inthe heavy mist, fog and light drizzle. Our heads and clothing were damp after about an hour and the drizzle hasn't stopped since then. This weather is wonderful for the dry woods and gardens as western Carolina has been in a drought for the last 2 years.

Nancy ventured out to take some interesting pics(enclosed) of the fog's affect on spider webs, tree branches and the cabin. Enjoy. Nancy also got some great news with regards to her cholesterol. In just 4 weeks with the help of Lipitor her readings have dropped more than 80 points. We are still trying to do all we can(diet an exercise) but this smallest prescribed amount of .10mg has seemed to make the difference and without any know or obvious side effects.

Will close for now and Nancy and I have not forgot where we were and what we were doing 7 years ago on this infamous day when evil men, filled with hate tried to destroy our way of life. Our nation and her people are the most generous and is always the first to be there to assist others(no matter who) when there is a need. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who perished and with their families but most of all for the men and women who serve this nation in the Armed Forces. Later missing our families and grand children, Ava and Annsley