Is It Fall Yet?

McFerrin Point Near Compton in early fall

If you aren't up here in the mountains now, you ought'a be! After some hot days in July, it seems we have skipped the rest of August and jumped right into the wonderful early fall weather of September. I don't hear any complaints! With temps in the 60's at night and 80's daytime I can't think of any place I had rather be. Our cabin guests from Texas say the same thing!

Jack started school this week--always a mix of not wanting summer to be over, yet anticipating the excitement of a new school year. I remember those days of anxious little faces starring at me from the back of the classroom. I'm not sure who was more intimidated--the teacher or 30 brand new first graders!

Summer guests have been lots of fun. We've had a honeymoon couple--one comes from Alaska and the other Hawaii; a group of college friends from Ghana, Saudi Arabia, Canada, and Texas; another group of friends who were saying goodbye to one going to Iraq for a tour of duty; families from all over-- California to Tennessee, Louisana to Minnesota, and even France! There was the family with five little boys who jumped in Deer Pond to cool off. And the lady who sat under the stars until midnight only to find out she had locked herself out of the cabin! She had to walk up the hill, barefoot, in pj's, to ask us for a key (thank goodness, we keep flashlights in the cabin for emergencies!) One couple from Mississippi loved the area so much they bought a cabin just down the road from us! It just proves our saying--"You'll want to stay forever!" We are looking forward to more guests as we continue to book for the fall and winter. Fall days in the cabins are filling fast! Call us soon!.

Elk are gathering in the valley. One guest reported seeing a "good size bull" and, with the cooler weather , we expect to get reports of bulls bugling soon. What an awesome sound and sight! It will bring shivers of excitement to be out there in the early morning-- mist rising out of the valley, sun peaking over the mountains, the shrill call of a bull elk echoing across the fields and bouncing off the river bluffs. It will also bring chills to the bone, so bring a jacket! A thermos of coffee hits the spot also!

If you can't join us on the mountain, join us on the web. We have a new newsletter--comes out just once a month--with pictures, news, stories(mostly true!), happenings, and even a coupon for cabin specials. Visit our website http://www.mountainspringscabins.com/ and sign up. In the meantime---Happy Fall!!

Every good and perfect gift is from above,

coming down from the Father of Heavenly lights,

who does not change like shifting shadows.

James 1:17