Shifting ...

Not surprisingly, and much to my relief, my friend backed out just before we were meeting. 

I think it was the right decision. Yesterday would've been too much for them.

Of course, I wish the flip-flop never happened, but it's completely understandable. 

I ended up going with one friend after all (the other already made different plans). 

I seriously considered if this was just a doomed effort and I should call it for this year's bloom.

But we went and it was a nice day and a pretty nature walk. (Choose the bigger life.) We haven't had rain for quite a bit and the flowers seemed a bit less vibrant, but it was still a beautiful show. 

Someone put rocks on the stump.

Spring colors growing
on dust on a granite slab

Grandpa's Beard

View from the top.
All shades of green in the
trees surrounding.

Nature landscaped

Diamorpha in bloom.
That SHOULD be a puddle
of water.

We shifted our trip to Asheville to next week. I already have plans setup. That helps the timing right now. I have a lot to do with the volunteer position this week and so much to do here overall (looking at you, grow room). 

My day is open to hike with the Tuesday hiking group after all, and I'm choosing not to -- that says something to me. I want to use the time to work on the court report, BUT in the past I would've made the time for both. I haven't hiked with the group in almost 4 months. Crazy. And interesting that I don't have an interest. I won't be able to hike next week because we're heading to Asheville. The lunch is right up the hill (5 minute walk) and I'm not joining for that either. Maybe the decision is making itself -- not sure, but it seems like that's where it's heading. 

Since I'm not hiking I was able to get a last minute appointment this morning for my 11s -- it's been a long time and I kind of forgot about it. Noticed them in the mirror -- oh boy. 

The rest of the day is working on volunteering and the court report. I have A LOT. It's always a spin up before a court date and this is another big one. 

Hope you have a good day. Later gators.