Picnicin'

Last week after making some preparations for a Weekend Birthday trip, The Fuzz and His Sweetie had a few hours on their hands.  So they slipped off for a short hike and picnic at Crowders Mt State Park.

There was some evidence of the change in seasons.

The Camping area was deserted, and they found a clue as to why.  The water supply there is an old hand pump and well.  They had been here a few years ago, and used it then.  But this time there was a bag over it, and a sign that claimed it was "out of order".  Later The Fuzz enquired about this at the Park Ranger Office, and was told that the well was dry.  This did seem a bit odd to him and His Sweetie, since they have been getting plenty of rain at their Home in the Woods, not all that distant.

After some discussion, they are still considering an overnighter there.  This is a hike-in campground and The Fuzz and His Sweetie are not as young as they once were.  But the trail in is not bad at all.  Yet at 8lbs per gallon, they will have to be frugal with the precious liquid.

Here's a few pix that The Fuzz got along a power line they crossed on the hike in.