As part of the ongoing effort to show pictures of Abner with all the people in Asheville (and elsewhere) who spoil him so shamelessly, I offer the above. This is Latrella McElrath who is both my personal banker and friend. Latrella has a very up close and personal relationship with Abner as you can see.

Biltmore has recently introduced a program of Segway tours. Part of each 3 hour tour is a teaching session at the beginning before the riders set off on these devices. Even though we have covered every inch of the trails that they go on, Matt, Amy, Regie, Eric and I are considering doing one of these tours just to try out the Segways. The above photo is a group being trained prior to setting off on their tour. I have told several of the people at the Outdoor Center who conduct these tours that they really shouldn't get paid for having such fun.

Spring in the Pisgah National Forest and the NC Arboretum is in full force. Above are some native azaleas that grow wild in the forest and the photo below shows Mountain Laurer about to bloom.