No Catchy Title

Mom's still coughing.

Now dad's sick.

Says if he sleeps anymore he'll go crazy.

Shuffled out of the sick room (the spare bedroom they've been using when each is sick so they don't wake the other) at 2:17 this morning and tried to be creative.  I told him to just put some of my most Awwww-inducing pictures up and go back to bed. 

All I can say is I'm glad cats can't catch this crap from humans.  Hopefully we'll be in tip top shape for our next post. Now go back to bed, old man.

What Do You Mean It Goes Nowhere?

 Mom and dad's hiking has slowed a bit with the colder weather and for other reasons, but they recently took an hour and a half drive west to do some easy hiking in Bryson City and the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 

They'd read about a curious landmark known as the Road to Nowhere Tunnel and had to check it out for themselves. 

I won't get into the story here as there is a plethora of information about its history, photos galore and whatnot otherall online.  Dad says Google it.  I say he's a lazy ass and in a mood. 

Mom On Her Way Into the Tunnel

After meandering through the damp, chilly graffiti-covered tunnel, they took an easy walk on one of the shorter trails just to be out in the fresh air. 

Mom Atop the Tunnel

Oh, and yes, the road on the other end of the tunnel does, indeed go nowhere.  It just ends, just like that.  Parts of the story of the tunnel reminded dad of the history of Quabbin Reservoir up in Massachusetts in that people, homes & businesses were displaced in the name of "progress".  We'll just leave it at that. 

Yep, More Mom

View of the Tuckasegee River on the Way to the Tunnel

The Countdown Begins

 Yep, they make 'em for us kitties, too!  Mom picked this one up at Trader Joe's, and the yummy tidbits hiding behind each door so far are a true treat for this here ladycat.   So far it's been only dad helping me open the first two doors as part of our morning routine. Purrs please for mom- we've been keeping an eye on her as she's fighting a nasty sleep-inhibiting cough and tries to grab some snoozies every chance she gets.