Gorgeous day. I was over-dressed with tights and jacket.
Hoping to see the first poppies of the year - weren't any.
Wildlife Encounter: usual turkeys.
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| All things considered - I'd rather deal with eBikes than SUVs on these winding roads. |
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| I stayed with this rider for a while and she was doing a good pace for me, but then she pulled off. |
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| Hey - a Diablo Cyclist jersey - don't recognize him though. |
Gorgeous day after a long spell of cold and rain.
Wildlife Encounter: two coyotes on the hiking path just above the helicopter pad. I was descending and saw them crossing the road like they owned the place, so I stopped and turned around for a photo but didn't get a close-up shot of them.
The creeks are full and the mellifluent sounds of gurgling brooks filled the air - I also stopped to get some video of that - it'll make a good screen saver.
I had a dream last night that I bought my dream bike - and I was so excited because I wanted a super pro quality bike but when I tried to ride it I couldn't because it was too much for me to handle... when I woke up, I realized my next REAL purchase would be a "relaxed fit" bike.
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| Two Coyotes |
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| Gurgling brook at Bridal Nook. There's a picnic area in here that I've never seen anyone use - and now it's roped off because mud slides. |
Bright and clear and calm this morning - just beautiful. It was a little cold, but I just got a new jacket with some Christmas money my dad sent and it's very comfortable and good-looking.
Wildlife Encounter: a pack of deer lying down in a clearing just above the Tire Poppers. Interesting that they weren't trying to hide and it looked like they were keeping a wary eye out for predators.
