A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day...02-06-04....WVNan's West Virginia

WVNan, Mama_Bear

[mountaineer]

Sorry I couldn't join you all sooner, but our entire town has been without electricity all morning! (Note to all: this is not a typical W.Va. occurrence, honest!) Although I wasn't born here, my parents, grandparents, and many generations of my family were native West Virginians.

Coming to live in the Mountain State, after years in big metropolitan areas like New York, L.A., St. Louis and Pittsburgh, was like returning home. Despite our poverty and our entrenched Democrat government (I'd say the latter does nothing to reduce the former), I still wouldn't want to live anywhere else at this point of my life.

I will check out the thread with interest, Nan!

[Pippin]

The Computer'sout for awhile :O(

But I'm enjoying the "visit" to WV! :O)

How are you doing?

[Pippin]

Hi, (((AQUA)))!

[WVNan]

Boy, you're right about the electric. We have more power plants that the rest of the world LOL. Glad you're here now mountaineer.

[Taliesan]

Hey!

I don't have a picture, but...

Somewhere between Snowshoe Mountain and Cass Railroad is a two lane paved road you'll miss unless you know what you're looking for. "Back Mountain Road" winds for miles along the side of the ridge, looking down on red barns and gold hayricks. There is where I sat for a day trying to capture the shadows on the abandoned white church; there is where I found the split-rail fence overgrown with orange lilies; there is where I trailed the heron who watched me with one eye and the minnow swarms with the other.

Some day I'll go find it again.

[WVNan]

Pip, I'm doing wonderful. Been losing weight and getting healthy.

[WVNan]

I assume that you are an artist Taliesan. I would love to see your work. We live close. Could you post a sample of your work here? We won't steal it but a few times.LOL

[Pippin]

Sounds great! :O)

[mountaineer]

I'll try to add a few random thoughts about W.Va., which is a great place to vacation. Of course, whitewater sports are one of our biggest draws, but there's also rockclimbing, skiing (I've done it at Canaan; my brother just returned from skiing Pipestem, I believe), hunting, fishing, hiking and great golf! The Greenbriar is old-time elegance at its best, but Wheeling's Oglebay Park also has three nice courses, as well as a lovely lodge and cabins. Watoga State Park has rustic cabins for families, and cranberry bogs, something you might expect to see in Massachusetts, rather than W.Va. Did you mention the Cass Scenic Railroad? That's a fun experience, especially for kids. Lots of history here, from Rich Mountain (near Elkins), site of one of the first Civil War battles to Harpers Ferry to Wheeling's 150 year old suspension bridge.

[WVNan]

Cass Mountain Railroad is is fun trip, especially in the fall.

[Aquamarine]

Here's some Bluegrass Music to go with that picture.

Orange Blossom Special

[Pippin]

OOPS!

gotta split!

Darks, I'm "watching" you! BWAHAHAHAHA!

Everyone have a nice weekend! I'll see y'all next time I get to post.

[jwfiv]

Good morning, Mrs. Bear...)))

Thank you for hosting and posting this profile of West Virginia...love the transition from then to now.

Hello to all our Hostesses, and all the Finest.

[WVNan]

And a Bluegrass band (Idletymes) to go with the music. (That's son with the fiddle).

[Mama_Bear]

Sorry I missed you Pippin, but glad you were able to stop in for a few minutes. Take care ((((((((Pip))))))))).

[WVNan]

Hello jw. I'm so glad you were able to visit my state. History and WV go together. It has some of the most exciting history in America.

[Mama_Bear]

(((((((((((jwfiv))))))))))))) Howdy!

[dutchess]

Absolutely beautiful job you two! The presentation is beautiful Lori and Nan the pictures and "tour" is fabulous. WV is one place I haven't visited...sure makes me want to come. Geesh...and it's just a roadtrip. Is spring a nice time???

[Mama_Bear]

Orange Blossom Special

Love that!! There are good midis and great midis....that's a GREAT one! :-)

[dutchess]

Hi Billie, lovely sistahs and finest friends. Busy work day but wanted to sneak in and say hi. Again, kudos nan and Lori! And Aqua...I just knew you would find some toe tapping music. Have to run...hope to stop back later.