Costa Rican Coffee Pics
November 22, 2010 by baldguy · Leave a Comment
Just got back from signing a contract for our first direct trade purchase…can’t wait until March/April Delivery!
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Things to know about Elk Knob
November 9, 2010 by baldguy · 1 Comment
One of the newer parks in the state system, Elk Knob came about as an effort to preserve the second highest peak in the county from being developed for second homes. You can get GPS coordinates and map information here.
The park entrance is located on Meat Camp Road off 194 North. We decided to cut over Tater Hill since we had time to kill and we live on the other side of Rich Mountain. The ride over and back was great for the kids…just enough time in the truck to make it an adventure without the question of all questions: “how much longer until we get there?”.
I decided on Elk Knob State Park because of its proximity to the house, and the fact that even though it was leaf season, I was guessing that it would be less crowded, and it was. Upon arriving, we stopped in the office where my boys (8 & 5), were hooked up with some cool ranger stuff. Then it was off to the trail head further down the road.
The trail is excellent for young children and old folks like me. I would leave enough time for climbing trees and rocks on the way up and on the return trip. The view was incredible…from one overlook we were able to see Pilot Mountain. From the other vantage point to the right before you reach the summit there is a marker that identifies the mountains to the west. If the weather is good, you might just see Charlotte, NC.
The Low Down: If you are pinched for time and itching to take it outdoors, this is a great hike.
Time to the peak: 50 minutes (yes, a five year old can do it)
Time down: 40 minutes
Difficulty of Trail: easy grade except for the last 100 or so yards.
Gear Needed: water, a snack, binoculars, camera, and a decent pair of shoes (tennis shoes will work).
A great tip from the ranger: “get a pair of trekking poles for the younger children”. He told us a story about his daughter (age 7 at the time) wanting to take a break every 100 yards on a hike. After purchasing some size appropriate trekking poles, she just motored on down the trail…I guess it has something to do with the action of planting the pole, moving arms, etc.
Well, I’m sure I missed several things, but that is where you can help. If you are reading this, please add your comments and thoughts pertaining to Elk Knob…as K. Blanchard once wrote: “none of us is as smart as all of us“
2000 lbs of Coffee Delivered by Bike
November 3, 2010 by baldguy · Leave a Comment
Yesterday’s delivery brought the total of amount of coffee delivered by bike to a little over 1 ton, or 2000 lbs. I think that is pretty stinking cool, especially since there are no bike lanes, lots of hills, and the Bald Guy Brew International Head-Quarters is located outside of town.
I went over to a site called 1 World 2 Wheels and used their cool widget and came up with the following:
A big shout to all of you who have supported this effort….thanks for encouraging me to pedal on!
Big day yesterday…http://tin…
November 3, 2010 by baldguy · 2 Comments
Big day yesterday…http://tinyurl.com/2000-lbs-of-coffee-by-bike
Read why I am creating a page for things to do in Boone, NC?
November 1, 2010 by baldguy · 2 Comments
It took a while, but I finally found a plugin that will allow me to publish blog posts to a static page (Things to do with your family in Boone, NC). The thought process behind this page kinda goes like this: “I’m worn out, it is the weekend, and the weather is amazing. I really need to do something with the family!”
With short notice and low initiative, I started looking around for a site with information that would help to get the most bang for the buck on a Sunday afternoon with the family. Like, for example, would a hike on Elk Knob be too much for a five year old? Is there a place to grab some grub after you get done on the Linville Falls trail?
Regrettably, I couldn’t find one…so, I decided to make one.
This page is for all those folks that just don’t have a lot of time but want to do something fun. In a perfect world, this page will have reflections, advice, and reviews of things to do in an around Boone, NC that will provide a kodak moment with your family. Comments are a good thing and no, I’m not getting paid to do this!