Autumn in the Blue Ridge Mountains

And what a lovely place it is. Makes you want to say grace, doesn't it?

There is something about being in the Appalachains that encourages introspection and calm in the same way that the Rockies encourage frenetic action and parties. And it is pronounced with the short "a" unless you want to be branded as a pretentious flat-lander. Being there makes me feel better about everything in general and I am glad to see that you appreciate the area.

Dan Patterson
Arrogant Infidel

Posted by Dan Patterson at November 6, 2007 8:29 AM

Welcome to God's Country. We're building a house nearby and know just what you mean. We'll preserve our ten acres and pond as a natural park for our children, neighbors and future children.

The best way to preserve our natural world is for individuals to buy some and make it so.

Y'think Algore will give me carbon credits?

Posted by Footloose at November 6, 2007 10:10 AM

A splendid retreat for a fabulous writer.

Posted by askmom at November 6, 2007 4:16 PM

Cue in music: George Winston's "Autumn".

Posted by David at November 7, 2007 1:49 PM

Lucky bastard!

Posted by Jimmy J. at November 7, 2007 10:25 PM

Ahh! There may be more beautiful places than the Blue Ridge in the fall; but it suits me.

Posted by Bob Gilkison at November 8, 2007 2:30 PM