Author Archives: smithposts
GVRAT
I am not sure I was thinking clearly back on May 3rd when I first stumbled on the Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee (GVRAT). I was wrapped up the Covid crisis and certainly not thinking long term. It seemed to … Continue reading
Weekend fun and food…
Well, sorta. As I write this, Tennessee is in it’s 5th day of reopening. Hair salons, nail salons, tattoo parlors, retail, many restaurants, parks and outdoor venues are all out there with doors wide open. The weather is great and … Continue reading
Sheltering in Place
It has been a while since I last posted. Covid-19 has settled in to our country and like others we are “safer at home” or were until our mayor updated our status to “shelter in place.” It has been a … Continue reading
A Smackdown Storm
A freight train blew through our neighborhood early this morning in the form of a hard hitting, smackdown storm. John and I were jarred awake as intense light flashed through the windows followed by a deafening clap of thunder. Then … Continue reading
The Cleveland Way, Day 10, Scarborough to Filey
Planned mileage: 12.0Actual mileage: 10.5 Accomodations: Abbots LeighRating: Good Dear Leslie and Mike, Another mini update tonight. WE ARE DONE! We have mixed emotions about being done, we have immensely enjoyed the scenery and each other’s company. Being out everyday … Continue reading
The Cleveland Way, Day 9, Robin Hood's Bay to Scarborough
Actual Hike: We took the bus to Scarborough and walked back toward Robin Hood’s BayExpected Mileage: 14.0Actual Mileage: 10.0 Worst Part of the Day: Wishing we had hiked instead of taken the busBest Part of the Day: Taking the bus … Continue reading
The Cleveland Way, Day 8, Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay
Expected Mileage: 6.0Actual Mileage: 7.75 from B&B to B&B Accommodations: The VillaRating: Very Nice!Date: Monday, May 14, 2018 Hi Leslie and Mike, We have have finished our day and have settled in Robin Hood’s Bay though we are still waiting … Continue reading
The Cleveland Way, Day 7, Staithes to Whitby
Expected Mileage: 11.0Actual Mileage: 12.5 Accommodations: No.7 Guest HouseRating: Very Good, location is excellentDate: Sunday, May 13, 2018 Hello Mike and Leslie, Today is Day 7. I think I was confused yesterday and we don’t want to repeat days (apparently … Continue reading
The Cleveland Way, Day 6, Saltburn-by-the Sea to Staithes
Expected Mileage: 9.0 Actual Mileage: 10.0Best Part of the Day: This was the most beautiful hiking day so far.Worst Part of the Day: The difficulties I continued to have with feet and as of this day, blisters around ankles.Bonus: An … Continue reading
The Cleveland Way, Day 5, Great Ayton to Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Actual Hike: As Billed (we walked to our hotel from the trail)Expected Mileage: 12.5Actual Mileage: 12.5Worst Part of the Day: Realizing that my feet are going to be an on going problemBest Part of the Day: Reaching the seaBonus: A … Continue reading
