Post one.

    I've been thinking about starting this blog for a long time, and in turn I've had a long time to think about the first post.  That hasn't gotten me too far.  I originally thought it would be cool to start with a long but super interesting adventure to really captivate you, the reader.  It later crossed my mind that I would probably be unable to hold your attention for long enough for you to finish reading the story, this being the internet and all.  It's also kind of one of these stories that builds up, without much opportunity to skimp on details in the beginning.  In any event, I realized the blogs I most enjoy are the ones with minimalist jibber jabber and an abundance of cool photographs.

    So, before I find I've been typing too much here are some pictures of my spring break trip to Great Smokey Mountain National Park, with captions/descriptions.

Unpacking wet gear.

A pleasant summer home in the Smokies, long since abandoned.

A snowy footbridge.

A nice, cold river ford. Wayne showing some skin.

The morning sun on a strategically placed stack of barely dry boots.

A pretty classic Smokies shot.  Tennessee side.

Survival fire.

And to close the post, a cliche waterfall photo.

For the rest of them and more detailed descriptions, you can view my Flickr photostream.  There's a link somewhere to the right.