Update

Hey whoever visits my page. So an update I guess is in order.. been playing SVASL soccer which has been good fun.. my phone was destroyed so I lost all my phone numbers and have slowly been getting them back (if I haven't asked for yours, you can leave a response with your #).. I've been experiencing my first broken heart and have been trying to move on and heal.. I'm intesively seeking out fellowship in my new homegroup, the college and career class, anything else to better make the Lord my ultimate satisfaction.. I've gotten access back to my facebook profile, haven't used it since 2004 when I created it.. still working at Tradeshowdirect.com, my good friend Zak Koops (a 625 alum) got a job here recently, so that's been cool.. I really want to get out and camp some time soon.. I'm hoping to get started on some art projects soon, I have some potentially cool ideas involving large sheets of plywood, stain, nails, and string.. I just moved in to my own apartment which has a lot of space so I can do said art projects- plenty of room for having people over which I need.. um.. can't think of much else right now. Later

John

camping and hiking Blue Ridge Pkwy

So, this past weekend I went camping and hiking- as the title suggests. It was me, Nathan Dupriest and his cousin Jebon. I think it's "Jebon." Anyway, first we went to humpback rocks, which is about 5 miles south of the Afton Mountain exit for the parkway. It's a short hike- about .8 miles one way, but it's pretty steep. The view at the top is awesome. 360º- plus it was a beautiful day. I didn't have my camera at this point in the trip, so I didn't get any photos, but hopefully I will have some from Nate soon. After Humpback, we headed a little further south on the parkway to Raven's Roost, which is a pull-off overlook that also has some spots for some great climbing. We just did a little bouldering- no top-roping since we didn't want to bother setting stuff up and didn't have enough time for that anyway. In between Humpback Rocks and Raven's Roost is an AT intersection with the parkway- this is where we pull off to go to the camping spot- Dripping Rock. The best camping spot in the valley. possibly. Here's some pictures of the evening:









And the next morning:





Jebon and Nate took a bunch of great pictures too- lots of them wacky, so hopefully I can get them soon and give an update some time.

But it was a great trip, perfect weather. I'm ready to go again, so all my buds reading this, lets go. Especially all you husbands with pregnant wives. ;)