Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Visit to Uncle Gardner's-- Blue Ridge Mountains

Our good friend and former neighbor, Gardner, has been building this home in the Blue Ridge Mountains for almost as long as we've known him... 3 years! Many times we've wondered if the house and the "glorious" mountain views he often told us about even existed. But Gardner didn't exaggerate even a little. It's incredible! And it's a wonderful retreat from the madness of the city. We enjoyed our time with him and at his new home so much. Thanks Gardner!

This is the view from the upstairs deck! Imagine waking up to this every day.

Country roads.... This is Gardner's 1/2 mile driveway.


The "Mountain Man" himself... and his dog Angie.

Isaac got to enjoy cool mountain air for the first time in his life; he loved it!

Reagan loved it too. And he loved playing with Angie, romping through the woods, chasing sticks and wasps (yeah, he's not the brightest light in the harbor), and peeing on everything that didn't move. He was meant for the mountains.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

"OOOOHHH, AAAHHHH," I said, when I saw Gardner's beautiful cabin and view. My heart sank a bit because I love the mountains so much. But I do thank God for the lovely hillsides and smaller mountains I live in here in Kampala, alive with red tiled roofs and tropical plants everywhere. But God did something special with mountains and cabins. Thank you, Gardner, for sharing it with T/J/I. I know they had a wonderful time and we are so happy you have it completed and can enjoy. Soak up those colorful leaves for me. Jjajja