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Quote from Trillium: “Haven't been able to get out on any trails but I'm working part-time at the golf course at one of the entrances to the subdivision so now that spring has finally sprung, I've been walking to work several days this week and last. The flowering trees are so beautiful. I've decided I'd like a pink dogwood to replace the pine tree at the corner of the house that grew way too tall and my husband had cut down. ” Sounds like the perfect job!

Quote from odd man out: “We got to the Blue Ridge Music Center for the noon jam session. A few songs in they asked if there was a bass player in the audience. I stepped up. It went well. It's fun playing songs you don't know by just listening to them once. On the way to Raleigh we stopped at Pilot Mountain to see the overlooks.appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…ea0e09c301ac09bf38999a5cfappalachiantrailcafe.net/index…ea0e09c301ac09bf38999a5cf ” How fun! I’m glad you got to play. The beauty of bluegra…

Quote from odd man out: “I don't know Andy Thorn. We've been listening to a CD by Molly Tuttle while driving to NC. Excellent Bluegrass album. We're spending the night at a B&B in Athens WV, not far from Bland VA. Tomorrow we are stopping at the Blue Ridge Music Center on the BRP near Galax VA. They have a jam session at noon, plus some trails to walk. I don't have an instrument to join in with so we'll just listen. ” Molly Tuttle is awesome. I follow her fiddle player Bronwyn Keith-Hynes. It’s …

This little guy didn’t think I could see him.

Quote from jimmyjam: “instagram.com/_thornpipe_?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Anybody follow Andy Thorn aka thornpipe? He is an amazing banjo player. Makes me want to learn. ” I don’t follow him but have seen his video with the fox. Go for it! Learning to play an instrument is fun (and sometimes you want to tear out your hair, but it’s mostly fun.) I’m playing with several different groups in the area and it’s a great way to socialize with people my age.

Took another walk today, not quite 6 miles but close. There was more elevation change this time so it was a little more challenging. The flowers and the fragrance from the honeysuckle was delightful! I found a good spot to throw out a fly (is that even the right phrase?) with my Tenkara rod. I saw small fish and hoped to get a nibble. I know I wasn’t trout fishing, just wanted to cast a few times. My first cast landed in a bush on the bank, the second in the trees <sigh>. I finally just tossed t…

Last week I hiked on the East Lakeshore Trail and increased my mileage to 4.5. It was a gorgeous day and I had to get outside. My foot was uncomfortable towards the end but I think I’m ready to increase to 6 miles.

Sometimes you just have to laugh. I’ve dropped out of the knitting completion, just couldn’t make myself continue and end up with a pair of socks the size of a canoe. Plus it’s time to return to my other hobbies.

Quote from jimmyjam: “My wife's health has continued to decline. She has early onset Alzheimer's. It's horrible. She was diagnosed with "white matter disease" in 2009 and officially Alzheimer's in December 2013. I can be a caretaker no longer. I am placing her in Memory Care in a few weeks. It's best for both of us. I will get back to living and hiking and everything else once she is adjusted to her new situation. ” I’m so sorry JJ but I’m happy you’ve found a solution for both of you.

Oh wow, that looks fun! Unfortunately, my dad wants me to accompany him to Colorado as his caregiver that weekend.

BPL has been doing a series on Tenkara fishing. Maybe this is the year that I catch a fish!

I can’t wait to hear all about your hike, Astro!

Geez Louise, I made it to the next round in the sock knitting competition. I’m seriously ready to be finished (my poor, tired hands) but as soon as the competition pattern drops, I can’t stand not trying, it brings out my competitive spirit. The next round will definitely be my last…definitely!!! Between the competition patterns and bonus patterns, I’m working on pair #10.

Quote from LIhikers: “Since I can't ride right now, due to my foot problem, I've decided on a bicycle project. Kathy and I have an old tandem bike that we haven't used in years. We got it so we could ride with a blind friend, but she died years ago, and we haven't used it since. I plan to completely disassemble it, clean and inspect every part, strip the paint from the frame so I can inspect the frame, and then reassemble it with new parts where needed. It'll be fun to ride around together. ” So…

I’m a little intrigued, may have to take a peak at her blog.

Technically, I’m not released to ride my bike until May 1 in case of a fall but today I pumped up the tires and rode around the neighborhood and up some hills. The foot felt great but my legs didn’t like those hills.

I’m sorry Llhikers! Sending you lots of healing thoughts! (of course, check with your dr. first) If you haven’t already, you may want to try both heat and ice. Heat improves blood flow and healing, ice helps with inflammation and discomfort. A regular heating pad works great.

Hoka’s are my favorite. Before heading back to work last week, I had my feet re-mapped and bought two pair of Hoka’s and a good insert.

Quote from IMScotty: “ Good luck in your Sock competition. Wow, those socks are beautiful! Scott ” I’m still in it, lol! This will probably be my last round though.

Today I did a short hike on a local trail. My plan was to test my foot on roots and rocks then do a longer hike on Friday. It felt good until going downhill so I guess I’m not ready.