Well, I know it's been some time since I've posted. Spring's coming has led me outdoors (more often) and to a myriad of usual springtime chores. There just hasn't been much reason for me to be inside on the computer! The weather's change toward spring has me outside every minute I can be with my mind wandering to the activities of the coming summer......
I find that the cool, refreshing spring air is a motivator for me to get outside and get the projects done before the balmy summer days move in. Heck, I don't want to be working in the summer, anyway. There are simply too many things to do in North Georgia during the summer months.
One of my favorite activities is tubing down the Coosawattee River. Nothing beats jumping into the sometimes startling cold water of the river and embarking on a couple hour journey down the rapids on a 90 degree summer afternoon. I have to be honest, I am always a bit disappointed as we round the final bend in the river to see the take-out point approaching. We have so much fun navigating the rapids and boulders and occasionally sabotaging each other into water-born traps that the end of the trip kind of feels like taking the tree down after Christmas! Nonetheless, we can always board our tubes and set sail another day.
I'm also looking forward to getting down to Foxhound Pool this summer. Sadly enough, I never had the opportunity last summer and it's practically in my backyard! As I've mentioned before, I purchased a foreclosure that needed some work to get it back to par, therefore my weekends were spent on one project after another (see my archived posts). However, I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and am looking forward to doing a little relaxing this summer and enjoying all the activities that CRR and the surrounding areas have to offer. Aside from river tubing and enjoying a little pool time I hope to get the ATV's over to Blairsville and blow off some steam at Beasley Knob. I hear there are some double diamond trails that should test the equipment - and my back! My other goal (one of these days) is to get the motorcycle up to North Carolina and try my hand at the Dragon's Tail. I've heard plenty of wild stories, but have yet to experience it myself. So much to do, and so little time do it all in.
I plan on putting up more posts in the near future. A few projects I intend to start are installing 'blow foam' insulation in the basement and wiring in a ventilation system to draw fresh air through the basement. I'll make sure to share the details of all the projects so check back periodically!
Till next time,
Chris
