My Henry made his way to Beckley, WV, yesterday morning. He and Ben and Carol from National Committee for the New River went to close on the largest ever conservation easement (1400 acres!) for NCNR, and our first in West Virginia. They made it back to beat the main part of the snowstorm, although they saw many accidents, cars in ditches, and were slow-going the last miles on NC HWY 16. Later last night, that road, along with portions of 421 were closed completely.
We've got somewhere in the neighborhood of 20" of snow here this morning and its stopped for the moment. Not much wind to speak of, so we've passed on the "blizzard" designation. More snow, just a few inches, are on their way today.
I love it! I've been out taking pictures in the neighborhood, wearing some of my Michigan winter clothes for the first time in a long time. Check out the Photo Essays page by clicking on it above and you can see what a NC mountain snowstorm is like.
CHRIS ARVIDSON
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A Visit to Crazytown. |
The Confluence at the end of the New River Expedition 2010.
We waited for the Expedition to reach Roby Greene bridge so the T.V. guys could get some good shots.
Self Portrait from the New River Expedition last year - Day Two - I still looked pretty chipper, don't you think?
Rosie was excited!
Aunt Chrissy and Rose
Rose and Troy.
YAY EMMA - Doesn't she look stunning!
Traffic Jam: Ashe County Style.
These four photos where taken on the South Fork New River, Wednesday morning, April 7.
It was a sparkling Sunday morning.
Back row, left to right, Susan, Anna and Chris. Front row, left to right, Mary Nell, Darlene, Judy, Jane & Bethy.
In front of the library.
Henry (left) at the WV conservation easement signing yesterday.
Ain't it purty?
Poor old Snowball the Subaru sitting next to the new car... with all of its 172,000 miles.
Super cool interior. Oh, and yes, I DO own Ford stock...
I'm pretty sure I was saying a swear word here...
Anne Knight and Sam were ready for the show to start!
Susan and Chris. Goobers forever.
Susan, Spike and Sam.
Here's the very end of the New River.
The final salute of the New River Expedition 2009.
Goucher Gophers, class of 2005, on the New River near Radford, VA. Chris Arvidson & Tim Jackson!
During the New River Expedition the Concerned Citizens of Giles County made us lunch on the River. These folks are incredible. They are fighting a fly ash dump on the River and are absolutely dedicated and focused. Read about their efforts by clicking on the link above.
Camping on the New at the Goette/Claus house "Bellebend"
Mr. Heron poses near a few lingering rhododendron blossoms.
Day Three - taking off.
How about this for a crew! Yay to everyone who made it the 22 miles of the first day!
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