Daughter Lise worked the first half of her COVID visit, and now she is on vacation. She always loves relaxing with Sadie. The dog considers the green recliner her own, so when Lise sat in it, Sadie jumped up and pushed her way to the back.
Four of us were free on grandson David’s day off. We celebrated by having lunch at the Pisgah Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway. After eating, we went outside to the observation deck to see the mountains stretched out before us, or in this case, behind us.
Lise hadn’t seen Looking Glass Falls recently. John found a parking spot only a few steps from where this photo was taken. David and Lise went down to the base of the falls, while I enjoyed the sights and sounds above.
We drove upstream to see the water before it crashed over the falls. The sticks here were too large to be rescued.
Mehrling Muse 
You certainly don’t lack for scenery there Anne but for once it didn’t look any too warm. I hope you all had a nice lunch.
Huge Hugs
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There was a chill wind blowing on that ridge line. The lunch was superb.
Satisfying Hugs
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Beautiful and happy post as has become your trademark. I did love your film from the brook, so peaceful
That I listened several times. 😊.
Miriam
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The sound of a mountain stream is one of my favorites. I’m glad you liked it.
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Great to see all of you enjoying Lise´s vacation. I know I´ve said it before, but you live in such a picturesque place.
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I enjoy sharing the beauty of this area.
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Lovely day. Glad she is finally on vacation. Now time for some more fun for you all!
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You have a family of “smilers!” In my family, as soon as you put a camera in front of someone, something happens to their face. The picture is not smiling. It may even have a closed eye or an evil smirk! Glad that Lise was able to enjoy an extended time with you all. Now for the fun part! Day trips!
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We’ve been day-tripping over each other, so now it will be more relaxed.
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I love Lise sharing a chair with the dog. Our cats like to have tussles like this with us.
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Beautiful & happy post. Best photography. Beautiful place.
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Thank you. We are enjoying Lise’s visit.
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I am honored to be in your plant collection, and I love caladiums. What a great idea to match people with plants!! I’m glad you didn’t make me a cactus plant, although I’m good at retaining water and can be prickly when tried. Fun read!!
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You enjoy each other so much, love your family dynamic!
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We’ve been together a fair bit this year, which is great. I’m storing up memories for a time when no extras are here.
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What a delightful day and you were happy for family around and at a waterfall and such a picturesque area. David is brave – hope he has good footing on those slippery rocks!
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David has very good balance. He’s the one who instinctively knows how to help me on trails.
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I could tell – in one picture, he had a foot on each different rock and the other picture, standing with both feet on one rock. You need David with your store-bought knees. 🙂
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I’m very grateful that David is here and goes on adventures with us.
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I think it is great David goes with you on adventures. He is lucky to have grandparents who are young for their age and full of vitality.
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Lovely to see the falls and spend time with Lise. I went to a similar small waterway myself last week. Enjoy!
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I’m glad you had a waterfall experience, too.
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How lovely! Togetherness, and good food, and the roaring falls!
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