Yes it has.  Time to play.  We know the routine … head out to the woods, enjoy the view, thank the Lord!  Yay!!

Ahhh.  Now it’s time to look for a challenge.  There’s one ->

A little icy, a little damp, but let’s go.  Who wants to go first??????

It’s impossible to describe the view.  But, we all know how winter is – conditions can change rapidly.

We took a side path … one not well-known.  That can be a recipe for disaster …

… and a little too much air in the tires.  Should’ve gone down to 8-10 lbs – but it’s too late now.  Tug, push, tow – all to no avail.  The rig with the winch is stuck down the hill, and all we do is drift further.

Now it’s coincidence time!  As our group is working this out, up comes another group from the Jeep club.  Just on time too.  They’ve not gone down this trail before, but they are the experts in being able to see solutions.  Just happen to be there.  Nice, huh?  Well, some of us just don’t believe in coincidences – so a little prayer of thanks goes up!

With a slightly longer wheelbase, we probably won’t tip over.  Sweet – so off we go.  Absolutely great ride!

Now, ya’all can take the road, or go over the rocks.  We’ll take the rocks, thanks …

Winter is stunningly beautiful.  The woods are “lovely dark and deep.”