We had worked hard for weeks, so on David’s day off we went to Dill Falls. It’s on the other side of the mountain from our favorite falls, and David’s car was high enough that it didn’t scrape on rocks on the gravel mountain road. I was happy we could drive near and needed to walk only a part of a mile. We accepted when a young couple offered to take our photograph.
I liked Lise’s selfie of us.
We are the ones who like lightning and thunder, so it was appropriate that there was thunder as we looked at the rushing water. A lovely roll happened as I took a video, but the camera could not capture the sound.
Without our knowing, Lise took a shot of David and me as we walked the trail back to the car. It’s not flattering, but it’s the way we navigate among roots and rocks. David is always very attentive, giving me a hand on rough patches. I don’t normally walk with a cane, but it did provide welcome support that day.
We went to one of our favorite restaurants – The Square Root in Brevard. While eating, David and I shared a Maclin Pat over something silly. I can’t think of a day that we didn’t laugh. Although I have been accused of stalking people with a camera, Lise took far more photos than I did. I will miss that.
Mehrling Muse 
I love mountain water….it is cold.
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It has been years since I waded in a stream. This one was very accessible.
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Love all the photos of you. Lise will be back. And ask David to pull out his camera. Your blog fans demand 😀
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I second that!
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David would take photos if I asked him to on the spot. He might not think of it otherwise.
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I love that your family smiles ALL THE TIME! We will miss Lise too!
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A few months ago John commented on our posing for pictures. He said we were so conditioned to smile at the camera that all of us smiled as we stood on Utah Beach with his dad. Dr. Mehrling landed there in WWII and saw many soldiers dying. We were amused at his observation, because he was spot on.
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The falls and the sound and site of the running water is beautiful, and so enticing! I doubt I would have noticed the cane if you had not mentioned it–it looked a lot like a limb. 🙂
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I laughed that the cane in the photo jumped out at me, and I could look at nothing else.
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Anne you have a beautiful smile. So glad you had a memorable fun day together. I do not generally use a cane in the house but our yard is very uneven, so anytime that is the situation, I use a cane.
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You are wise. I usually forget the cane when we set out on an adventure. We’ve been on more difficult trails, and David was extra attentive.
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whats a Maclin Pat?
Looked like a great outing Anne!
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Maclin is my maiden name. My brother and I used to pat each other’s arms, cock our heads and grin when we were teasing each other. It was like making fun of ourselves when pretending to be sympathetic.
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it’s these things that mean the most
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I’m happy the Maclin Pat has been revived after skipping a generation.
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All picture are so pretty. Nice photo shoot. You have so sweet smile. Very nice you walk with David’s support. The fall and the sound of the running water. Amazing place of mountain. I like. Always face n smiling family. 😀
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We enjoyed our time at the falls. David is thinking he’d like to take his mother there when she comes next month.
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Where she’s live.?
Thanks 🙏
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Lise lives in Copenhagen.
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Thank you so much. 🙏
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I always use a trekking pole when I hike. Just that little bit of extra support comes in handy. Lovely waterfall!
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I hadn’t thought of a trekking pole. That would look more appropriate, wouldn’t it? I’m used to the cane, though, used when I had my knees replaced.
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What a lovely outing. I had to look hard to fine the cane. Great smiles all around.
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The cane is the main thing I see when I look at that photo!
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Loved seeing these smiles and your beautiful countryside!
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Oh I love that photo of the three of you it’s beautiful!
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You and David walking together hand-in-hand is sweet. I like the photo and the warmth is shows.
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Thank you. What a lovely comment!
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Waterfall, so lovely, and the sound of it, too! Great pics!
Thunder and lightning – um, you heard about the deaths of the people in Washington DC who sheltered under a tree? 😬 Do be careful!
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No, I didn’t hear about people in DC struck by lightning. We stay inside or on a covered porch. It’s always good to be careful, so thanks for the warning.
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I’m glad you finally got to the waterfall outing Anne – you all deserved it after all that organizing and items attended to the last few months. The waterfall pictures are as beautiful as usual, even nicer are the poses with family.
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The waterfall was a lovely adventure.
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It is a quick getaway that feels like a vacation and very scenic.
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