Today was a down day as it was raining when I got up this morning. We went for a ride in Skid and Sandy's car. This is a beautiful little river near Chimney Rock.

Today was a down day as it was raining when I got up this morning. We went for a ride in Skid and Sandy’s car. This is a beautiful little river near Chimney Rock.

The rain didn't keep these girls from making their way to the water for pictures.

The rain didn’t keep these girls from making their way to the water for pictures.

This southern cooking may be causing a pants size shift.

This southern cooking may be causing a pants size shift.

A fairly clear view of Chimney Rock

A fairly clear view of Chimney Rock

As much as I love Jim and Sandy, I must say that the view is much better from a motorcycle.

As much as I love Jim and Sandy, I must say that the view is much better from a motorcycle.

Lots of clouds, but still a pretty view on the Blue Ridge Pkwy.

Lots of clouds, but still a pretty view on the Blue Ridge Pkwy.

The signs of old age are becoming more and more frequent. When I opened the door to my motel room this morning.......another senior moment. :(

The signs of old age are becoming more and more frequent. When I opened the door to my motel room this morning…another senior moment. :(