[jjirons69]

Reading your post gave me a big smile, Brad! It's all about the great times and great memories!

Some highlights: first off, my wife and daughter ate motion sickness pills every day. I thank the Lord I don't have to deal with that. The way up was hazy and cloudy, but we had some fantastic views and the drive from I-26 to Cherokee via the Blue Ridge Parkway was absolutely marvelous. We stopped outside of Cherokee and visited Mingo Falls. Never knew about it until this year, thus the power of the Internet. We hiked a couple other small half mile trails high up in the mountains. It's amazing what 4000-5000 ft does to the O2 supply. I'm in decent shape, but those steep, high altitude trails take it out of you. Spent a couple of days at Dollywood and the water park with the kids. It was overcast and drizzly, highs in the low 80s. No lines and very little crowd. My kind of trip! Everyone made it home safe and sound. It's amazing how much you can miss your bed!