24" of Snow in Gatlinburg?

In watching the national news it was reported that Gatlinburg, TN had received 24" of snow as a result from  hurricane Sandy.  Blackbearry Ridge is roughly located about 700 feet above Gatlinburg and we can confirm that Gatlinburg did not receive 24 inches of snow from the storm.  In fact, we did not receive 2.4 inches but as you can see from the pictures below the total amount would be closer to about 1 inch.

The clouds have not broken over the top of Mt. Le Conte' and Newfound Gap had a reported 10 inches of snow prior to the storm, so maybe that is where the 24 inches of snow has landed.

Looking from the front deck down to the road.

This is the lot next door.

Looking down towards the road.

Our side yard.

Time Flies - Two (2) Weeks Ago We Were In Disney

Just a few of the miscellaneous pictures of our one (1) week trip to Disney, including the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.

We enjoyed eating.

The China Exhibit in EPCOT.

At Animal Kingdom.

Main Street in the Magic Kingdom.

Entering EPCOT.

It's A Small World.

Taking a nap between rain drops.

Yes...the park was open.

Riding a wild ride.

Meeting a Princess.

Having a great time despite a deluge.

Meeting a Toy Story Army Figure.

Tower of Terror could be the best ride in the parks.

So long Disney.... see ya next year.

Meet Our Grandbaby

Renee and Greg went to the doctor on 10-11-12 and discovered that our first grandchild is a girl.  Her name is Jillian Grace Conley.  The doctor said everything looks normal and Jillian Grace is a healthy little girl.  We now have to wait till February to hold her.

A Week with The Mouse - The First Day

Well we had been looking forward to heading down to Disney for over six (6) months, and then it was all over in one (1) week.  We had a great time in Orlando, FL as all our kids (Greg, Renee, Jennifer & Jessica) were able to make the trip, and we met Grandmother, Becky, Tommy, David, Rebecca, Conley and Stella.  Even Cookie made the trip but was forced to spend the week at Doggies Disney (or maybe something a lot less expensive).

We spent two (2) days in the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios and one (1) day in Animal Kingdom.  We were on the meal plan so we ate like we were on a cruise ship.  It had been eighteen (18) years since we had been to Disney.  Below are pics of our first day at the Magic Kingdom.  Greg and Renee would arrive later that night from Evansville.

After dropping Cookie off at the spa for the week, we drove through the gates.

This was the front of our hotel located on the property at Disney World.

On main street.

Cinderella's Castle.

Jennifer and Jessica headed straight to Space Mountain.

I think Jo Lynn was excited to be at The Magic Kingdom

Here we go on Space Mountain.

Meeting up with Conley and waiting to board the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.

Becky and Grandmother outside the Jungle Cruise ride and in the background, Rebecca and Jennifer discuss and solve world issues

The gang on the Jungle Cruise ride.

In the cemetery outside the Haunted Mansion.

The first evening meal.  We ate at Tony's Town Square.

Jessica in the magical night on main street.

A Damper On The Game Saturday & The Chimney

Well the Tennessee game did not have the final result we were looking for but we still managed to get a few things done this weekend.  Saturday was totally consumed by the football game.  Brent and Jennifer headed over to Knoxville, in the morning and did not return till early Sunday morning.  Despite the loss they had a great day together.

The mama bear and her three cubs visited us on the Ridge twice this weekend.  She came by on Saturday and Sunday with Cookie giving us notice.  The cubs have gotten a lot larger and they are all moving a lot quicker.  Just to be on the safe side, we did clear a lot of the underbrush and smaller trees in the lot next door to allow us better visibility and not let the bears sneak up on us as easily.

Brent installed a top chimney damper on one of our fireplaces this weekend.  He also did some motor repair work on the chimney and expects to put another damper on the downstairs fireplace if the first performs as he expects.

Last few days to vote on the poll.  Currently thin crusted pizza is winning.

Heading out to the game.  Cookie wanted to go but Brent would not buy her a ticket.

Even having the Tennessee cheerleaders in our section could not produce a win

I am glad she shaved under her arms before the game.

The new damper with the concrete patch work.

The new damper and modified rodent screen.

Brent stopped to take this  picture while traveling through North Carolina.