Man, I gotta tell ya'll, I'm moving. I'm moving to the mountains, just as soon as I can. Course I still have a year or so left on my probation, but as soon as that's over, I'm heading north, but staying south, if you know what I mean. I just fell in love with the mountains of North Carolina. 34 degrees in April? NO friggen problem. I loved it. What a view I had of Grandfather Mountain! To die for, and if you ride those trails like me, you just might. Actually, I might not be able to afford those NOrth Carolina real estate prices, but I hear the mountains in Tennessee are a real bargain, and just as pretty. Watch out Susan K., you might have a new neighbor. I'll write about Leatherwood tomorrow sometime, as soon as I get some sleep. Just rolled in from a ten hour haul and I am truly exhausted. But the horses did great and I'm a proud flatlander. And anyone who completed that 50 miler at Leatherwood, my hat is off to you. If there is a more difficult 50 anywhere else I would sure like to see it. Abby and Phil did such a fantastic job at this ride; I can't believe I missed the 2nd and 3rd year. I'm so glad I got there this time. I bet next year they fill up quick when the word gets out as to how this year's ride went. It will never be another Biltmore cause I think they can only fit in a hundred or so riders, and that's a good thing. The bad thing is they might have to start a waiting list for next year already! All I can say is save me a spot for 2003 cause I'm coming back. I miss it already. cya, Howard (OK, what's the deal about me and Harry Potter? I can't find that post; will someone send it to me please?)
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