Our weather jinx didn't hit this trip. Man, PERFECT fall weather (!!) but temps are climbing again this week. Glad we got a fall preview for a few days.
Fall brings out the BEARS in force in Asheville since they are storing up for denning season over the winter. We took a walk -- 3 dogs, one dog stroller and turned a bend to see a mama bear and her 3 cubs. Turned around and went home only to find a HUGE bear in front of the house. We couldn't get around so we waited and waited and waited. He was picking berries, rolling on his back and rubbing his tummy. Adorable :) He finally laid down in the sun so we cautiously walked by him. A little scary with all the dogs.
He stayed for about an hour and went up to our next-door neighbors' car when they came home. They had to hold tight until he left. Crazy (!!) They're beautiful animals, but we need to keep a distance for sure.
No pictures because I was holding dogs but you know what a black bear looks like hah -- the cubs were particularly stunning with the blackest, shiniest fur.
We took lots of walks, grilled out a steak dinner and are heading home this morning. I'm FINALLY starting back to regular sleep as my hormones normalize again so I'm up before the crew and have a little quiet time.
No huge update on my vanity upgrades. I can still furrow my brow (probably a few more days -- although I think it's a little less movement) and my under-eye area is sore, bruised and a little swollen. All normal and I should be good in about a week.
Heading home to get ready for Steelers opening football game tomorrow. Kids are coming over and I'm making pressed sammies, side dish (TBD) and rice crispies. I was planning tiramisu but I waited so long, the cookies expired. Dang. I'll try a do-over after the holidays maybe. It was on my 2020 list and got bumped (apparently too far). I thought I had until 2022 on the dates. I didn't want to go to the trouble to find they were stale and didn't work well once incorporated.
I have a full week ahead in the ATL. Guess that's the norm again. Have a happy Saturday and stay well. Later gators.
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