July 12, 2021 Happy 65^th Birthday Tim!

Dewdrop Campground Allegheny National Forest Warren, Pennsylvania

It rained most of the night. At around 8, it was only occasionally dripping so I went to go for my walk.  Everything was soppy and damp but I was able to get it done.

It was a soggy morning as we headed out.  We were headed into Allegheny National Forest and we hoped to find camping.

On our way, we stopped at Kinzua Dam. 

At Dewdrop Campground, there was an open, first come first serve, non-reservable site with no hookups.  It was a large wooded site and it was perfect…and the best part…$10.00 a night with Tim’s senior discount!

We packed a lunch and left to go and see Jake’s Rocks.   The view of the Allegheny Resrvoir was gorgeous from the overlooks.

What kind of bird is this?  We have no service so I cannot use my app.

We hiked at the rocks. 

Ghost pipe.

A bird flew right out of its nest from the hole in this rock.

We took a few forest roads; we were looking for a tent camping site for an overnight adventure.  When it began to rain again, it was time to go back.

Tonight, we celebrated.  First, we got an email from the cardiologist.  She and I have been playing phone tag since Thursday evening.  I knew that the preliminary report for my arterial CTA scan was “fine”.  What I did not know, is what that meant.  I had lots of questions and when it became apparent that the doctor and I were not going to have an actual conversation, I sent her a list of my questions.  My scan really was fine!  My calcium score was 3 and there was no narrowing of vessels.  The doctor doesn’t think I ever had a silent heart attack!  What an incredible relief…I feel so grateful!

Secondly, we celebrated Tim’s birthday.  I am so very fortunate to be doing life with this good man.  Everything good in my life begins with him.