Laurel Mountain Living

My blog would be about my devotion to the Laurel Mountains of PA. A love of all the good things mountain life can offer (nature, sports, serenity, friends sharing the same love). And part of the mountain life style is living here, thus real estate.

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Living in the mountain allow you to enjoy the seasons at Seven Springs

Oct. 22, 2007

Categorized in: Mountain Living

Tagged with: biking, fishing, hiking, laurel highlands, resale homes, seven springs, skiing, vacation homes, western pennsylvania

Enjoying the Life and Changing Seasons at Seven Springs

As many of my friends and relative venture south for the winter, I choose to remain in the Laurel Mountains. I once considered moving to Florida, but I realized the changing of the seasons was a part of my life. I particularly enjoy the approaching season where the sun is bright yet low in the sky. The air is crisp. And the Autumn hues almost take your breath away. The colors paint the mountain side as to reflect a scene from a Disney animation.

This also is the time of year to travel from town to town, festival to festival, and stopping for the autumn harvest from one of the many roadside farm stands. While traveling it is almost impossible to not take in some of the local history. A stop at the site of Flight 93's crash somehow makes the mountain more appreciable.

Yet as spectacular as the fall season is, I can hardly wait for the snow to fly. My passion is skiing. That's why I chose to live in the mountains, particularly at a resort. Here I can play and work full time. As a REALTOR® I have the opportunity to share this life style with all who have similar passions.

This truly is the good life!

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Nature's Cirque du Soleil

Nov. 15, 2006

Categorized in: Mountain Living

Tagged with: estate, highlands, laurel, pa, real, resort, seven, skiing, snow, springs

Nature’s Cirque du Soleil

When I awake each morning my slowly opening eyes scan the nearby woods in hopes of seeing a wondering creature. Is there a deer? A turkey? Wow, how about a black bear?

None of those are wondering through today. Instead, in the thirty-five foot maple tree that stands outside my bedroom window has become my own Circus de Soule. Now picture this tree that has dropped its bright golden leaves to uncover a maze of branches. Vertical, diagonal, horizontal, every which way you can imagine these branches intertwine. And in the center of this web is a lone squirrel. Once having had a squirrel as a pet, I have a special fondness for all squirrels. But the antics of this particular squirrel seemed choreographed especially for me. It runs from branch to branch. Then with out any hesitation dives straight down, as many as ten feet at a time. Landing safely, it scurries back to the top only to perform a similar antic. Occasionally he’ll pause as if pondering the next feat. Sometimes during the pause he appears to stare in my direction making sure I’m watching. Is he really entertaining me? Can he sense or see in my eyes the wonder of his feats? How does he do that?

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The Smell of winter coming!

Nov. 14, 2006

Categorized in: Mountain Living

Tagged with: estate, highlands, laurel, pa, real, resort, seven, skiing, snow, springs

OCTOBER 25, 2006 Photos shared by Seven Springs Resort

While shuffling through the recently fallen leaves on one of the resorts pathways, “ I can smell winter coming”.

Well, I’m not really sure what that quote means. One of the “true locales” (a person born on the mountain, not transplanted here like most of us) made that statement the other day. He said it with the voice of authority leaving me to believe winter would soon be here.

I began to wonder what he smelled and was I capable of the same smells. So... How do I describe what I smell? I can smell the mix of wet leaves starting to morph into fertile humus. I smell smoke from the many nearby fireplaces. On occasion I smell a hint of cinnamon as I past the many homes. Are these the smells of coming winter?

I guess these smells along with the crisp air are indicator of the “smell of winter coming”. In any event those of us who ski are ready for the snow to fly. Probably the scenes like those at the top of this page are the true indicators of “winter coming”.

Last year we were skiing the Saturday after Thanksgiving. So, with the “smell of winter coming”, the crisp air, and a little luck we’ll repeat last years' early start.

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a-quick-season-change-in-the-laurel-mountains

Oct. 28, 2006

Categorized in: Mountain Living

Tagged with: laurel, lifestyle, mountain, skiing, snow, winter

Are we going to have an early winter? An early ski season? Sure looked that way last weekend. We went from the autumn hues of red, gold, and various shades of brown to three inches of white (snow, that is).

But today, it looks like it was only a teaser for those of us chomping at the bit to ride the winter fluff. The rain has returned to ward off the ghouls haunting the resorts' many parties. That's part of the life style of living in the mountains. As the motto goes "be prepared". The weather changes quickly. So this time of year we must be prepared. Good winter tires, shovel in the trunk, layered clothing all make the transition more enjoyable.

As you can see, I do enjoy this life style. I realize it's not for everyone, but those of you who do, understand the addition. And, this is what I'd like to share on a regular basis. Join me in sharing the mountain experience. I know there are plenty of good stories. So, let's have some fun! Serious discussions are also welcome.

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