Jones Gap - The Bratwurst Experience @ Shock Top Ridge

This rock faced view point is very similar in terrain and view to Drawbar but it's in a different part of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. We started in Jones Gap State Park, spent time on John Sloan and Pinnacle Pass Trail to this!

The View is Worth the Climb! That is the basic mantra behind every weekend hiking excursion. If you want a little adventure It would be so much easier just to watch Nat Geo but a better idea is to get up and go; so we do.

There is something about gathering the wood, breaking and arranging into a campfire pyramid and coaxing the initial sparks into a roaring flame that soothes the primal instincts. And then there is the ice cold Shock Top beer, the piping hot Johnsonville Brats, set against the rush of the stream, the roar of the wind and the heat of the sun in our face.
You can't get all this with a Remote!

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Melody Makes Things Happen - Two Guys Pizza and Ribs

We started out at Southern Appalachian Brewery a great place on Locust Street. Our intention was to have a beer, talk a bit and head on home early... But.....
John was hungry, Phil had not eaten since two PM and I've never been known to turn down a pizza (topping) so when it came up for suggestions I mentioned Two Guys Pizza & Ribs and off we went like 3 of the 13 Rebels. John and I are Jersey Boys who grew up on New York Pizza, in fact John has traveled the world including three trips to Italy and Sicily in his repertoire. With all that gourmet worldly knowledge he gives 2 Guys in Hendersonville a Big Thumbs Up for quality food and service.
The place was jam packed with people and buzzing with excitement. Yet despite the crowd and high energy Melody, Mandy, Raf and John greeted us and treated us like special guests. This is the Beauty and this is the Magic of 2 Guys Pizza and Ribs on Church Street downtown Hendersonville NC. They Love what they Do and they Love You! We played a quick round of air hockey and mini basket ball in their Game Room and while I was shooting hoops a father treated his little girl to Skee Ball. 2 Guys is a Family Place that treats you like you're part of the Family.
Despite my best intentions to keep my camera in my pocket we started having so much fun I just had to capture a few memories. With many thanks to a very charming lady, Tiffany at Morning Glory Productions, who not only offered to take our picture, she had the presence of mind to adjust the camera setting so we could see, we have a few Flash Photos to preserve the evening. My personal thanks to JoLynn, John and Phil for being so kind to fill the evening with their wit and wisdom and to Melody for Making All Good Things Happen at 2 Guys!

Next Week 2 Guys will feature headliner Raf's Rock, Roll, Rhythm and Blues Band!