I'm not from West Virginia

Yet somehow, I still managed to marry my brother during our little vacation.


We have returned to our home after our trip to the mountains of North Carolina. We had a wonderful time visiting with family and friends in the Asheville area. We were just days too early to see the autumn color but still that is some real beautiful country up there.
And, yes, indeed I did marry my brother. What happens in the Appalachians stays in the Appalachians, or something like that.
I did have the honor of officiating the marriage of my brother Mike and his dear wife Sherry. Years ago on a whim, I got ordained through the Universal Life Church and when Mike and Sherry were in the planning stages of their wedding I volunteered my services (after checking to make sure it was completely legal). I didn't get to do my impersonation of The Impressive Clergyman or dress like a pirate during the ceremony but it went well regardless.

Tomorrow I'll share photos from our trip but for now, I need to catch up on some high speed internet surfing then some sleep.