A Much Needed Break

Last weekend Amy and I took a much needed break from the rigors of home ownership to go for a hike along the Appalachian Trail in nearby Berks County. It was a wonderful reprieve from the endless project list that always sits in wait for us.



For anyone who hasn't visited this lovely spot, I highly recommend it! The views were gorgeous, despite the alarming lack of fall color. It's known locally as "The Pinnacle", and is located just east of Hamburg, only a few miles of I-78.


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My only suggestion is to arrive early (we started our hike at approximately 8:15am), as it is a very popular place. We encountered two groups of scouts, numerous school groups, and even a few through hikers that had come up all the way from West Virginia.

This weekend, we're looking to get back on track with some paint in the back bedroom, as well as finishing up some electrical work. We had a friend do a good bit of the work, including ripping out most of the remaining knob and tube. He also found evidence of old gas lines in the ceiling above the second floor, leading us to believe that this was the original source of light for the house. Pretty amazing what you can find out when you rip up a few floorboards!