Winklers Creek

Last week my good friend Stan and I planned to head out to the Blue Ridge parkway for the afternoon to enjoy some sunny weather. By the time we got off of work the clouds had quickly filled the sky as they tend to do here in the mountains. We opted to go to nearby Winklers Creek instead and do a little exploring. I shot a few photos (realistically as we are in the digital age, a few hundred) while Stan diligently worked on his new found passion, rock carving. Enjoy.

Flying Rooster on Flickr

Flying Rooster is now a Flickr Pro member, so now can upload a lot more! Check it:

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Blue Ridge Sunrise

The snow combined with the clouds made for a beautiful sunrise over the Blue Ridge Mountains Thursday morning. Snow totals ranged from 5" to 9" for the High Country, our heaviest snowfall of the season.

ASU Basketball

While I have a little time I figured I would put up a couple of ASU basketball game photos. The Mountaineers are currently 7-10 overall, 4-5 in the SoCon conference. To read more about ASU sports, visit www.goasu.com The conference is still fairly wide open so LETS GO 'NEERS!!!

FYBO Cold

Here are two shots from the Blue Ridge Parkway two nights ago (Tuesday night) during the third day of snow here in the High Country. Enjoy!

Linville Gorge

After a snowy morning hike, the flakes tapered off in the afternoon as my friends Rhett, Stan and I descended into Linville Gorge. Linville Gorge, the third largest wilderness area in North Carolina is also well known as the Grand Canyon of North Carolina.

Blind Boys of Alabama

The infamous Blind Boys of Alabama brings a night filled with soul music to Farthing Auditorium at Appalachian State Saturday. The Blind Boys first formed at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in 1939. In 2007 the Blind Boys were honored with an induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

Hard to Tell

Old Crow Medicine Show performed earlier in the week on campus (App State) with Mista Arthur Grimes flat-footing. Great show!

Quarterfinal Chaos

The Mountaineers season ended with a disappointing loss to Richmond yesterday at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Plagued with seven turnovers (5 interceptions) the Mountaineers fell apart in the second half. We are all disappointed, it's been a long time since we haven't been to the championship game. I am most disappointed however, in many of my fellow App State fans. As the clock began to run down in the third and fourth quarters, and it became more likely that we would fall, the stands were emptying?! This is when your team needed your support more than any other time all season, and you walked out on them. Shame. Stand strong and proud Mountaineers, we have come a long way these past few years. This year was an extremely young team, and next season looks promising. As I gaze out at Howards Knob in the frigid windy weather I am reminded of all the other wonderful things Appalachian State has to offer, and more importantly, that it is always a great day to be a Mountaineer!

Appalachian State Football Playoffs

Congratulations to the Appalachian State Mountaineers on their first round playoff victory over South Carolina State on Saturday. This win advances the Mountaineers to a second round playoff game at home Saturday December the 6th at noon. Check back after Saturday's game for new photos!