That wasn't so bad now, was it? Service was ably provided by D-2 Piano Moving of Newton.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
A large object wanders
So the recent move included my (6' Estonia piano). Considering the new residence is an old (about 100-year-old) structure, and doorways and stairs weren't built for pushing things weighing close to a half-ton through and up them, a crane was used to lift the object in question into the abode.
That wasn't so bad now, was it? Service was ably provided by D-2 Piano Moving of Newton.
That wasn't so bad now, was it? Service was ably provided by D-2 Piano Moving of Newton.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Take me home country road
Monday July 2
Today I drove from Spruce Knob to the parents' abode outside Philadelphia. Once I exited West Virginia, it largely became the typical mass of undifferentiated interstates where the only things that change from one exit to the next are the labels on the hotels, eateries, and gas stations (which are repeated every 2-4 exits anyway...)
Wednesday July 4
After spending the 3d visiting with the folks, I headed homeward, still following the Appalachians to some rough extent. The day was gray and often rainy. It started with a drive up the Delaware Valley, including the Delaware Water Gap, and a near miss to the New Jersey High Point, which I did not visit since it was thunderstorming at the time.
The drive continued up into the Catskills of New York, including passing through Ashokan, site of a well-known traditional dance camp.
The drive came to a merciful end in Hudson, NY, where, at least in part due to the weather, I decided motelling was better than camping.
Home (or at least, Herself's home, as I was still homeless) was reached on the 5th.
Today I drove from Spruce Knob to the parents' abode outside Philadelphia. Once I exited West Virginia, it largely became the typical mass of undifferentiated interstates where the only things that change from one exit to the next are the labels on the hotels, eateries, and gas stations (which are repeated every 2-4 exits anyway...)
Wednesday July 4
After spending the 3d visiting with the folks, I headed homeward, still following the Appalachians to some rough extent. The day was gray and often rainy. It started with a drive up the Delaware Valley, including the Delaware Water Gap, and a near miss to the New Jersey High Point, which I did not visit since it was thunderstorming at the time.
The drive continued up into the Catskills of New York, including passing through Ashokan, site of a well-known traditional dance camp.
The drive came to a merciful end in Hudson, NY, where, at least in part due to the weather, I decided motelling was better than camping.
Home (or at least, Herself's home, as I was still homeless) was reached on the 5th.
Cruising West Virginia
Saturday June 30
This was a day for driving through scenic eastern West Virginia. It began with a stretch of the New River Gorge, and continued roughly north and east from there. This area is generally quite rural, and the going alternates between expansive views and curvy roads up or down the sides of ridges -- this is the southeastern Alleghenies. I eventually ended up at Spruce Knob Lake Campground, a 3700-foot remote campground in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area. The principal recreations here appear to be fishing and rock climbing.
Spruce Knob, for those keeping score, is the highest point in West Virginia. (The score for this trip is five high points: Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and West Virginia. I drove up the last three.) It has great views, which are wonderfully captured in my previous blog entry and mislabelled as views from the Pipestem Resort observation tower. The summit was a wonderful place to spend an evening...
Sunday July 1
This day was again spent cruising in West Virginia, and also western Maryland. It started early at the Seneca Rocks, a promining outcrop that is a popular climbing destination. (Eric, take note.) I merely hiked up to a viewing area to see what was to be seen, which included some local wildlife.
In the area near the Maryland border, I encountered a windmill farm -- I wish I had pictures, there were actually some interesting views of them from the road. (Opponents of wind energy like this project, take note.)
This was a day for driving through scenic eastern West Virginia. It began with a stretch of the New River Gorge, and continued roughly north and east from there. This area is generally quite rural, and the going alternates between expansive views and curvy roads up or down the sides of ridges -- this is the southeastern Alleghenies. I eventually ended up at Spruce Knob Lake Campground, a 3700-foot remote campground in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area. The principal recreations here appear to be fishing and rock climbing.
Spruce Knob, for those keeping score, is the highest point in West Virginia. (The score for this trip is five high points: Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and West Virginia. I drove up the last three.) It has great views, which are wonderfully captured in my previous blog entry and mislabelled as views from the Pipestem Resort observation tower. The summit was a wonderful place to spend an evening...
Sunday July 1
This day was again spent cruising in West Virginia, and also western Maryland. It started early at the Seneca Rocks, a promining outcrop that is a popular climbing destination. (Eric, take note.) I merely hiked up to a viewing area to see what was to be seen, which included some local wildlife.
In the area near the Maryland border, I encountered a windmill farm -- I wish I had pictures, there were actually some interesting views of them from the road. (Opponents of wind energy like this project, take note.)
Sunday, August 12, 2007
North to West Virginia
Friday June 29
This was a day spent winding northward through the mountains of North Carolina, a jaunt along I-81 in Virginia, and more winding through to hills of eastern West Virginia. Parts of the day featured rain, including not too long after arrival at Pipestem Resort State Park.
This park features a gorge on the Bluestone River. There is a trail down to a viewpoint (descent of about 800 feet), as well as a gondola that goes down to facilities along the river. I hiked down this trail for the views, but had to endure a little rain. Bear was fortunately spared dampness by clever use of the umbrella.
There was also an observation tower near the park entrance that had some lovely views.
This was a day spent winding northward through the mountains of North Carolina, a jaunt along I-81 in Virginia, and more winding through to hills of eastern West Virginia. Parts of the day featured rain, including not too long after arrival at Pipestem Resort State Park.
This park features a gorge on the Bluestone River. There is a trail down to a viewpoint (descent of about 800 feet), as well as a gondola that goes down to facilities along the river. I hiked down this trail for the views, but had to endure a little rain. Bear was fortunately spared dampness by clever use of the umbrella.
There was also an observation tower near the park entrance that had some lovely views.
Friday, August 10, 2007
A day in Asheville
Thursday June 28
[Sorry about the delay in the trip details. Moving interfered, but photos are now up in the earlier trip entries.]
This day was a rest day to recover from the previous 4 days of hiking. A lazy day was spent, including a slow stroll through Asheville to photograph some of its architectural variety.
First up, this is the courthouse.
I think this is/was a bank building.
Interesting detail on local retail/commercial building.
Outside the convention center are these statues capturing local music and dance tradition.
Dinner was at Limones in Asheville, and featured quite possibly the smoothest chocolate mousse I've ever had. Yum.
[Sorry about the delay in the trip details. Moving interfered, but photos are now up in the earlier trip entries.]
This day was a rest day to recover from the previous 4 days of hiking. A lazy day was spent, including a slow stroll through Asheville to photograph some of its architectural variety.
First up, this is the courthouse.
I think this is/was a bank building.
Interesting detail on local retail/commercial building.
Outside the convention center are these statues capturing local music and dance tradition.
Dinner was at Limones in Asheville, and featured quite possibly the smoothest chocolate mousse I've ever had. Yum.
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