Tag Archives: Things to Do In Blue Ridge

Some Beautiful Thunderstorms

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Clyde Holler

We’ve had some beautiful thunderstorms, with that classic “bowling alley” effect of the thunder rolling through the hills, and afternoon temperatures have remained moderate on the deck. A few upcoming events: The Georgia Mountain Fair is on from July 18-26 … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sales and Stocking Fish

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Clyde Holler

The late afternoon thunderstorm pattern has continued. Afternoon temperatures have been about 80° on our porch. I was mistaken about Sunday alcohol sales beginning this past weekend. Actually, they were authorized right after the results of the referendum were certified. … Continue reading →

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Good things happening

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Clyde Holler

The summer is off to a rainy start that feels a lot like last year’s very wet summer. If the trend continues, it won’t dry out much until September, which is historically our driest month. On the plus side, we’ve … Continue reading →

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Elections and Art Just Days Apart

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Clyde Holler

We’ve turned the corner into summer, at least by my reckoning. The trees are fully in leaf, and the Carolina Silverbell is in bloom. We still have some flame azalea, and the laurel has been beginning to bloom for a … Continue reading →

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Dogwoods, Still in Bloom!

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Clyde Holler

The dogwoods are still in bloom for the most part, although if we get the high winds and heavy rain that are predicted, that will probably change. It’s been an interesting spring for the dogwoods. I’ve never seen them with … Continue reading →

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Racing… away from Tumbling Creek

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Clyde Holler

There’s still quite a bit of sarvis in bloom, and the redbuds are still going strong. There are a few dogwoods in full flower, but most of them will probably be another week or more, depending on the amount of … Continue reading →

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What Flower is This?

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Clyde Holler

After the cold snap and a little rain, yesterday’s temperature on the porch reached 70°, and it is expected to be warmer today. Yesterday, we had to knock off early and just sit out there and revel in the sights … Continue reading →

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Hemlock Help

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Clyde Holler

The weather has bounced back really cold. We had 23° on the porch this morning, and we had some pretty strong snow flurries yesterday, during the day. It’s a bit odd, with the forsythia blooming, the daffodils up, and the … Continue reading →

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Personal “Signs of Spring”

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Clyde Holler

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the definite sense that the year has turned. It has felt like spring, even through the cold snaps. My own personal “signs of spring” are ticking along. I first heard the peepers on … Continue reading →

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Such a Thing as Too Much Snow!

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Clyde Holler

My apologies to my regular readers for the long time between posts. I’ve had some technical difficulties, some snow days due to our two recent snow storms, and a few miscellaneous problems that have conspired to keep me out of … Continue reading →

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