"As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly."

Gwen and I are leaving for Thanksgiving a day early this week. We'll be in my hometown of Roanoke, Virginia, but first we'll spend Tuesday night at the Peaks of Otter lodge. Then Wednesday, before driving on to Roanoke, we'll hike to the summit. We were engaged there a year ago this weekend at Sharp Top. This time, of course, I have no ring to give her. (Gee, I hope the energy bars I packed go over equally well...)

'Round Midnight wishes you a happy, safe holiday weekend with your friends and family. Remember to give thanks for what's important in your life, and remember to get out of the way of objects quickly approaching the ground...