Scenes from Grandfather Mountain

**MacKay71** · 12th July 09, 08:35 PM

Great pics1 I really like the ones coming out of the mist!

**Mael Coluim** · 12th July 09, 08:47 PM

Thanks for thegreat pix, Rex! Brought back fond memories of my experiences at Grandfather's. Those mountain rhododendrons are impressive.

BTW, did you manage to get a hot shower?

**Rex_Tremende** · 12th July 09, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

BTW, did you manage to get a hot shower?

As often as I wanted one, yes. There was a rumor that in the future there will be hot showers on demand all day.

So, here's a tip for first-timers, next time, if the hot shower set-up is the same: take as little with you as possible to the showers. There is no room for changing, there are no facilities for anything else, no sinks, no shelves, no seats - just a few nails to hang things on between the stalls. If you don't want it to get wet, don't take it. A USA Kilts casual model with the velcro is GREAT! Wear flip-flops or sport sandals into the showers - step out with them on. The queue forms up to a half hour early.

Regards,
Rex.

**Panache** · 12th July 09, 09:18 PM

Fantastic photos Rex!

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

**Mael Coluim** · 13th July 09, 04:42 AM

Originally Posted by Rex_Tremende

As often as I wanted one, yes. There was a rumor that in the future there will be hot showers on demand all day.

So, here's a tip for first-timers, next time, if the hot shower set-up is the same: take as little with you as possible to the showers. There is no room for changing, there are no facilities for anything else, no sinks, no shelves, no seats - just a few nails to hang things on between the stalls. If you don't want it to get wet, don't take it. A USA Kilts casual model with the velcro is GREAT! Wear flip-flops or sport sandals into the showers - step out with them on. The queue forms up to a half hour early.

Regards,
Rex.

Super! You are now a pro on Grandfather's Rex!

**Clan McKinnon** · 12th July 09, 08:47 PM

Great pictures Rex, almost like being there.

**ghostlight** · 12th July 09, 09:22 PM

Thank you for posting these, sir! It's great to see a variety of event shots and the scenery is just phenomenal. I've spent so much time in desert climates the second half of my life that I'd forgotten how different things look when a thick fog rolls in. The park is beautiful and looks like a good place to spend a few days exploring even without the games.

And congratulations to David on his UK. Is the Mocker his first kilt?

**Rex_Tremende** · 13th July 09, 03:15 AM

Originally Posted by ghostlight

Is the Mocker his first kilt?

He used to drum for a pipe band once and wore a kilt then, but he didn't get to keep the uniform. He's been eyeing the Sutherland tartans, though...

**Bugbear** · 12th July 09, 09:45 PM

Thanks for the captions, and story, Rex.

**Garrison** · 12th July 09, 09:56 PM

Very nice pictures, Rex. Thanks for sharing. Glad you made it to Grandfather this year. I've been going for about five years now, but this was my first as a member of X-Marks. I made it up on Friday and again on Sunday. It was good to meet so many from here. Hate I missed you. I lost track of time this morning and I'm not sure if anyone met up today. I did run into a few members today, and saw a few more that vanished into the crowd before I got the chance to say hello. Hope you enjoyed your visit and get to come back to the NC mountains again.