Blogs from Asheville, North Carolina, United States, North America - page 3

My contract at Children's Healthcare of Atlanata was extended last December 2013 until October 30, 2014. It has been an amazing time in my life that is coming to an end. This has been my home for 26 months. I will never forget it and have friends that will forever be a part of my life. I do not know where my next contract will be. This adventurous life can test you sometimes...all will work out as God wants it to. Ken and I spent the summer in Asheville, NC in the RV (I flew in and out of Asheville to Atlanta), enjoying the summer with our granddaughter Lola, our son Jason and his girlfriend Amy. Now we are headed to Asheville for one last weekend and then will begin our drive across the country in ... read more

The forecast for Thursday, October 31, 2013 called for steady showers for the better part of the day. My site at the Kentucky Horse Park Campground in Lexington KY was pretty level so I decided to get the Pilgrim hooked to the truck on Wednesday late afternoon. There’s normally thirty minutes, give or take, of outside tear-down work, and I’d rather not have to drive for six hours soaking wet. All that was left outside for Thursday morning was pick up my electrical cord and check my vehicle lights. The rain held off until I had been on I-75 for about fifteen minutes. It never rained exceptionally hard but was hard enough to necessitate the use of the windshield wipers for most of the drive. There are two things that will annihilate turning leaves – rain ... read more

My flight doesn't leave until 5:40 from Asheville so we didn't have to set the alarm. I did get up before the girls and took my shower. Lola woke up and was upset that I wasn't still in bed so she could join me so I crawled in her bed to snuggle a bit. We are not sure if we will see the girls again before Christmas so I can feel the blues sneaking in. After breakfast we packed up and loaded the truck. I want to take some pictures for Christmas cards so we will look for a nice outdoor space on our way back to Bryson City. It's another beautiful day. We found a nice spot along the Tuckasegee River. We got some good pictures. It was time to say goodbye....hate this part. Ken ... read more

Geo: 35.5984, -82.5531Spent the day at the Biltmore Estate. This is the Vanderbilt's 179,000 sq. ft. estate. It was started in 1889 and completed in Dec, 1895. It is unbelievable. We we then did a little wine tasting at the estate, and then headed to the campground.Heading to the Smokey Mountains tomorrow. We will see how far we can get with the government shutdown......arrrrrr.... read more

We woke up to the 7am alarm...sleepy girls. Pops brings Lola back in bed with us for more snuggles and a few snoozes on the alarm. It's chilly in the morning in the mountains, fall is in the air for sure. The leaves are starting to change. In a few weeks this place will be so colorful. Everyone got up and dressed. Ken and Lola cooked the bacon and eggs outside on the grill while I made oatmeal inside. After a hearty breakfast, I packed a lunch and we headed to 'Asheville Outdoor Center'. I always do my homework by researching places. Especially with the girls- I want it to be safe....and beautiful. This company offers canoeing, kayaking, tubing and paddle boarding. We are going kayaking. We arrived a half hour early per their request. You ... read more