thursday's child

sometimes the best moments are made in transition #lastlight #twilight #goodnight (at Folly Island)

#mountainview from the air strip. #ladyshredders #babesinthewoods #mountainbiking (at DuPont State Forest)

tomorrow. we bike. #ladyshredders #babesinthewoods #fireside (at The Bike Farm)

#kittenburrito

#peasinapod 2 of my great-nephews & a friend hang out while the big kids play on rope #eno #hammocklife #sostinkincute #safeplace (at Woodville, Alabama)

@ro_hondas_daughter took this excellent shot of me just before dropping into the breathtaking Neversink Pit in Alabama. it was a different sort of caving day for me. being the permit holder & most experienced caver for a group of 8 & ultimately responsible for their lives & general well being fell on me like a heavy weight. until everyone was safely returned to the top, i couldn't relax, eat, or comfortably joke around. even my own descent was uncharacteristically shaky & somber. as i climbed the rope, i took a little extra time to stop & breath; to look around at the beauty seen only from the viewpoint of this risky activity of being underground. i am thankful for my family of friends (& family) who challenge & encourage & understand me. life is better when you share it. #thatviewtho #neversinkpit #noonedied #thatoneguymayhavelostatesticalbuthisattitudewasonpoint

"be careful. you are loved" scratched in the rock next to the rigging bolts at Neversink Pit #youareloved #lovelyreminder #neversink #onrope

saturday practice for this weekend's #downhillsoutheast race at #windrock #inspiration #prolinebeta

snuck in an #endofday #selfie with my favorite #pup for #nationalpuppyday #shetoleratesme #stellaaaaaaa

always be yourself. unless you can be a leopard. then be a #leopard #birthdaygirl #birthdayselfie #meow

#light from a #rappeler traces the wall of #cagleschasm 2/25/17 #caving #paintingwithlight #thursdayschildphotography

post-climb cheese-op credit to @acbarton22 at #cagleschasm got a few great shots with my "real" camera, had a fun day with good friends, & learned that #bublé is not ideal rope climbing music #productive #caving #outdoorwoman (at South Pittsburg, Tennessee)

great #ride with the #belljoyrideknoxville ladies at #bigsouthfork today #mountainbike #outdoorwomen

then i look at you...#lovelyday #dododolookinoutmybackdoor #lunchbreakview

great shot by @instamurdo of my rappel into Valhalla #onrope #valhallapit #tagcaving #outdoorwomen

me, #rappelling one of my favorites, Valhalla. photo credit to @acbarton22 #valhallapit #caving #tagcaving

#bestdayever #mybitches #caving #valhallapit #ilovethesegirls