The best color today was found in a small bog next to the Invershield Cleaners on the Linville Highway. I made the 45 loop from Boone to Linville via the Blue Ridge Parkway. I couldn't see the summit of Grandfather because I was driving through thick fog. It looks to be a fair autumn provided the area stays free of wind and we get a cold snap in the next couple of days.
Just reporting from the top of the mountain...
So if you will excuse me, I'm going to attempt to install a couple of new toilet seats.