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The wind? Could be....hadn't thought of that before....

Pippin, family history can be so rewarding. Glad you were able to some, and in that part of Tennessee you love.

LadyX, your post is a treasure! I'm going to read that several times today....Thank you!!!!

TEN THINGS I LOVE ABOUT VERMONT

10. How the mountains are all cute "miniature golf" versions of larger mountains.

9. The Long Trail, 180 miles up and down the ridgeline of the green mountains that run up the middle of the state. I'm a member of the Green Mountain Club and my dad's on their board. It's a citizen-run club that protects and maintains these trails through the Vermont wilderness. Some day I'm going to do all 180 miles.

8. The Dorothy Canfield Fisher pines. But shhhh we don't tell flatlanders much about these, so more I shall not say.

7. The secret streams with good trout. Shhhhhh.

6. The fact that women go deer hunting too and drink beer with the guys.

5. The change of seasons.

4. The beautiful white snow and the cold fresh winter air.

3. Mud season.

2. The warm feeling of viewing a town lit in the valley during winter.

1. The colonial churches and the serious religion.

I don't have time to post my own thoughts and memories but I do want to tell you how much I enjoyed the efforts of you two lovely ladies ...... :-)

Molly ~~~ your descriptions are so vivid I feel as if I were by your side. Wonderful writing and heartwarming thoughts! Thank you!

daisy ~~~ your presentation is just perfect! Truly beautiful!