NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS

We are now on our way to the North Carolina mountains to stay in a cabin near Boone. We’re packed to the gills in the genius’ SUV: Michael (13), Danny (13), and Jay (11) in the third row seats, Payton (14) and I are on the middle bench with Rufus and Jesse the two dogs, and Ashley, the driver, and Brenda the navigator in the front. Our luggage is in a very small space behind the third seat. As I said, to the gills.

We had a little “incident” at the beginning of the trip. We had gotten on I440 and had gone a few miles when Brenda’s phone rang and the genius informed us that “Mama forgot her phone.” So we said we would be back. It was then I realized that I had also forgotten my purse! So when we got back the genius was at the door to tell us that “Mama forgot her purse with her insurance card and AAA card in it.

Ashley leaned out the window and said, “You forgot about the most important card --- your credit card!”

LATER THAT DAY

We made it to our cabin after several wrong turns. Many hairpin curves later we arrived and saw our log house hanging off the side of the mountain and overlooking a lake. The view is spectacular and there is a two story porch from which to enjoy it. I brought the camera so maybe I can get a picture on for a later blog.

Meanwhile, we will begin to relax and enjoy!!