Monday, June 10, 2024 Partly Sunny Breezy Warm 79 Degrees 2:22 p.m.
A beautiful Monday. The weatherman said we are headed for a hot weekend, starting Wednesday and working up to 92 or so by Sunday. Happy Father’s Day. yes, summer is nearly upon us according to the calendar, but the weather personnel say that it is really here now. I believe them. So thankful for the new HVAC unit, air conditioner/heater. Right now, the air conditioner mostly.
The weekend was great! The Fireflies were awesome. They could sure put the bright lights of Vegas to shame. Sitting out in the forest, all still and so pretty. There was a river running close by and the sound of the water was so nice. We walked around a bit, saw an old wooden bridge, change off to keep people off. There was an old grave yard up the trail a bit, and a building that was in mostly hidden by the thick grove of trees. Tina was hoping to see some wild animals, bears, deer, etc., but her hopes were not granted. I think the rest of us were happy about that. We were able to park fairly close to the trailhead so the walk, or hike, wasn’t bad at all. Returning to the car was a bit harder as it was pitch black. We had small flashlights with red bulbs in them that helped light our way. No regular lights were permitted as they disturbed the fireflies synchronization. The whole experience was fathomable.
both Tina and I are so thankful that Jerry and Tammy were willing to share their Lottery Winning with us. The fireflies only put on this show once a year for two or three days. And, this only occurs in two places in the world, The Smokies being one of them. Tennessee holds the lottery to control the amount of people and cars that are up there with only 7 people per car. I can’t remember how many cars, but all is well controlled.
None of us attended the story telling event. AS I read in the news, it was mostly for children so I believe we are OK in missing that. It would of been interesting I believe, but have my own stories to read so am fine. WE probably would of fallen asleep anyhow.
Deagan and Chael came to visit Jerry and Tammy. We went over to Jerry’s after our eye doctor appointments. It was fun getting to see them. They have grown so much and are now young men, not little boys. So handsome and talented. Now I have to look up to them as they both have grown tall, and handsome. Of course both have their own talents and are good in school. Tevia, their sister didn’t get to come this trip as she wasn’t feeling well. I missed seeing her and how much she has grown.
Quote of the day; “Big doesn’t necessarily mean better. Sunflowers aren’t better then violets.” Edna Ferber, 1885 – 1968. American Writer.
Have a great rest of your Monday. Make you day awesome, enthusiastic, energetic and fun.
Blessings