Spring Race at Bristol

Won't be long until the trucks, trailers, campers and cars will start arriving at the Bristol Motor Speedway for the Spring Race!  As always...the "last great .... well I can't spell Collesium....so if someone reads this, please let me know!

Anyway, we are a short 45 minutes from the track and we give a "secret" back road so you don't get caught in the after/before race traffic.  Leave your seats, walk to your car and you'll be back up the mountain in no time at all!  So give us a call before all the rooms are gone and enjoy the weekend at the Iron Mountain Inn B&B.,  Have a few friends coming with you?  Why not either rent the entire Inn (4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths) or the Creekside Chalet (3 bedrooms 2.5 baths, hot tub under the stars) or the House on Watauga Lake (3 bedrooms 3 baths and a fishing dock at the end of the lawn).

Of course, many guests enjoy relaxing at the Inn with full breakfast each morning, snacks and drinks on your return from the track,,in fact, dinner may be ordered in advance so once you return to the top of the mountain you don't have to leave,

And what a view you have from the mountaintop!  First timers always stop, get out of their car and then stop to look.  At night...it's often the stars which are so close you can reach up and grab a handful they seem so close.  Sunsets are spectacular as the last light of sun slides behind Iron Mountain.  Even cloudy days have a beauty all their own..

So check out the website: www.ironmountaininn.com, send us an email or give us a call.  We look forward to sharing the magic of the mountains with you...either for the Race Weekend in March, or August, or anytime you need a break from the 9-5!

Iron Mountain Inn B&B: Spring Race at Bristol

Iron Mountain Inn B&B: Spring Race at Bristol: Won't be long until the trucks, trailers, campers and cars will start arriving at the Bristol Motor Speedway for the Spring Race!  As al...

Sun and Snow

Have been watching the Sochi Olympics...they could be holding them in Butler, TN with all the snow and cold weather we've been having this winter!  It sure has been warmer in Russia than in Johnson County!  

After the summer rains and flooding we had in 2013, I figured we might be in for it this winter...and we have been.  But today the sun was out, I walked down the driveway to see the blue sky and puffy white clouds. Puffed my way back up to the Inn. Then my driveway alarm went off.  I thought it must be a deer or turkey, but no, it was a big 4 wheel drive truck!  Someone looking to hold a Quinceañera Celebration.  The last time I saw her, she was 10 years old and helping her mom clean houses.

Unfortunately, the Inn isn't big enough for the number of people she plans to have...don't think her dad has any idea of the cost of this party!  Gave her the names of some other places. Also suggested instead of having the party from 2-11, she cut it off at 4 hours!  More than enough time for a party/celebration.

Birds have been going through sunflower seeds...and I don't think the squirrels have helped them the last couple of days....just the finches, nuthatches, and juncos.  I think I heard a robin this morning....have seen a couple of cardinals but they don't like perching on my feeders and the one they use was knocked off and broken.  Time for a new one!  When I go out tomorrow!

Tried a new pancake recipe....glue!  Back to the drawing board...or kitchen.  That's what I love about cooking....mistakes don't matter when you are cooking at home for yourself!  There is always another try!

Speaking of recipes...guess it's time to start sharing some with my readers.

Stay warm and smile!