A SCREAMIN' Birthday In Boone NC-See The Video !

Last week, I blogged about sharing my upcoming birthday with our special friend - Brandon. I told you that we had a surprise in store for his 15th birthday. Brandon pestered us continually about WHAT we had planned. Finally, he shouted - I KNOW WHAT IT IS! We are going white water rafting. So, we played along.

On Friday, we left Beech Mountain and drove down to Boone NC as a light rain fell. As we headed to the parking area on Hwy 421 to be picked up by our guides, Brandon still thought he was going rafting. When the Pinzgauer 6-wheel drive Swiss Army transport pulled up with "SCREAM TIME ZIPLINE" emblazoned on the side, I thought that he finally "got" it but later he told me when he did really get it.

As the rain continued to fall, we loaded into the vehicle with another family and headed to the Zipline location.

When we arrived at the Scream Time Zipline barn, we stepped out to see beautiful mountain scenery with cows lazily grazing in the rain. You could barely see the cable lines criss-crossing the mountain above us. WHAT A Gorgeous location - I LOVE the mountains!

Our guides helped us get suited up with harnesses, helmuts, etc. THEN, we piled back into the Army transport and pulled up a very step hill/mountain to the first of 6 ziplines! Wow, this is when Brandon finally realized the SURPRISE, he was thrilled !!

<< Brandon and Roger by the ZipMobile!

I was getting excited also, at first I thought that I would just do photos but after chatting by phone with Monie McCoury, owner of the Zipline, I changed my mind. He told me that a 90 year old lady zipped, loved it and brought back friends... GEE, if she can do it, SO CAN I !!

So, Brandon and I started our birthday adventure with my hubby, Roger to cheer us on! At the top of the mountain, we gathered at the first line with the other family. Something was said about the lady in the other group celebrating her 50th birthday and we could not believe that there were 3 of us there celebrating a birthday on September 26th!! We truly enjoyed our day with the Bridge family from the Raleigh/Durham area. Cathy Bridge had a zippin' birthday also, and we sure enjoyed sharing it with you guys!!

The Bridge Family at the Zipline >>>>>>

Brandon, Me and Roger - a little soggy in the rain but I still LOVED IT. We zipped back and forth with the 5th line going through the trees, very cool. I felt like Jane in the jungle!! I am looking forward to going back when it's not raining! Wow, one of the best birthdays I can remember!!

Since it was so rainy, I did not get as many photos or video as I would have liked. My camera is not waterproof. I hope to put up a video of Brandon zipping as soon as I load it to YouTube-I couldn't seem to load it directly from my PC. (anyone know?I might need help)

Thank you Lord and thank all of you guys for sharing our birthday.

Video of Brandon's first Zip on his 15th Birthday at Scream Time Zipline in Boone NC

Check out Scream Time Zipline just outside of Boone NC in Vilas - YOU will NOT regret it !

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