After work today, Mark and I are dropping Merlin off with his grandparents and then we are hitting the road. (Side note: My parents dote on their granddog, but he doesn't get to spend the night often, so he LOVES going over there. Any chance he can get to manipulate-via-puppy-dog-eyes is a good time in his book. What a mooch...)
Where are we headed you ask? Well it actually depends on who you are asking ;)
Mark and I have some friends that live in Charlotte, NC. We are headed up there tonight and I will be spending the weekend traipsing around the city and relaxing in general. Tomorrow morning, however, Mark and David are leaving us with the kids to go on a mini road trip.
They are making a pit stop at a car show (because why not?) and then are heading to Deal's Gap, NC. When he first told me this I was totally confused. I asked "What is in Deal's Gap?" and his response ...
The Tail of the Dragon.
< cue awkward pause >
I think "Um, what?" was my eloquent response that prompted Mark to explain. It turns out (much to my disappointment) that a mystical amputated limb does not, in fact, exist in NC ... but a dangerous road does. A dangerous stretch of road with 318 twists and turns within 11 miles. The curvaceous 11-miles are referred to as the Tail of the Dragon.
He is very excited and I can't help but be excited for him. It is a beautiful weekend to drive through the mountains and he deserves a guy weekend.
All in all I think the next few days will be great. While Mark is getting his thrills in the mountains, I will be relaxing in the city. Lena and I have lots of shopping and hanging out to do. She has two kids that will be keeping us on our toes and always make me laugh. I am not sure if I will have any photo opps but, if I do, I will be sure to share them here.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Make sure to get outside to enjoy the fresh air and changing leaves!
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