Headingfrom Alabama to Upstate Ny

[Les H]

Not exactly what I wanted to do for or yearly getaway without kids for our anniversary. Were taking kids, and missing the anniversary. Oh well, at least I wont get lost, lol, know the way by heart now. 8 days, 7 nights, 2000 miles round trip, " camping" in a friends backyard BUT I held out for 2 days and a night on a mountain trail, so all hope is not lost. Will post pics as I can, and regale you all (y'all) with my tales when I return.

 

[thinker]

how far up?

 

[Les H]

Harriman exit on thruway?!?

Nah, heading for catskill and albany

 

[Les H]

The drive went well, stopped in Stauton, Va. for the night and made it to Catskill around 5 pm Sat. started raining as we hit the Ny state line, and hasnt quit yet, forecasted through wed afternoon :'( Church this am, then supposed to meet up with ny sons later. Hope it clears up for hiking on wed and thurs. Pics to follow?

 

[Guest]

Have a great time Les.....glad you could get away for a spell...howz the bus running?<br />Bri

 

[Les H]

The bus is fine , Bri. Its back in alabama , waiting for us to return. We have the blazer with our camping gear this time. The bus will go out in a when we head up into Kentuck in a couple weeks.
BLK, hopi.g it will dry out enough to get some hiking and campi.g in. Ill know tomorrow, aas there is a slightly lower chance of rain and thunderstorms.
Edit- spell check still not working, huh?

 

[thinker]

have a great time. it's beautiful. so much great forest up there.<br />and the adirondaks are amazing if you feel like driving 3 more hours.

 

[Les H]

Thinker, i grew up and spent most of my life here. It is beautiful, and the Adks are great, but no time for the extra drive this visit.

 

[Seraphim]

I'm jealous. Hope the rain subsides and you have a great time.

 

[Les H]

Some of yesterdays scenery-
No not my bus, another one just like it bought by a day camp.
The lump in the center is known as "Vroman's nose"

 

[Les H]

Ok,a couple days on the trails and a night in the tent . We were at about 2700' and the peaks top out around 4000, so some very nice scenery. Didnt see or hear a soul for two days, not even a scrap of litter. Very quiet and peacefull (without kids---- oops , is that in writing?)

 

[Les H]

A few more. The odd blue tent pic was supposed to be a butterfly that landed, but it didnt come out

 

[Les H]

A few more. Sorry for the repeats, im loadi.g lhem as jpeg files without being able to see the actual pic. im better at campin than computerin.

 

[Les H]

Still more. The head shot is for Bri, Bk2valve. :0P

 

[Les H]

Will try to post more pics with better 3g or wifi

 

[Guest]

Hi Les...thanks...you remind of the guy on the other side of the fence on the Tool Time tv show...LOL<br /><br />Looks like some fun backpacking though...<br /><br />Hugs,<br /> Bri

 

[Les H]

HEY!!!.....I Resemble that remark....B-)

 

[Guest]

Haha! Do people tell you their problems????<br />Bri

 

[Les H]

A few shots of us on the Potomic River. Thanks to Trish's Uncle Bill for the boat ride.

 

[Les H]

We are home, safe and sound. Thanks for looking!