Entries from April 2008

April 30, 2008

Bike + errands = good times

Somehow during the last four days, I was not able to find any time for the bike. Today I had a list of errands to do around town, so I jumped on the DB and headed out. I really do love the looks I get when I roll up to the packie (aka package or [...]

April 25, 2008

A book recommendation

Some more shots from today’s ride:

The flower on top is a Bloodroot and the one on the bottom is a Trillium. I looked for a really long time to find a wildflower guidebook that was decent. I have no clue about wildflowers, and turning page after page trying to find a match in most books [...]

April 25, 2008

A little mud, a little blood, a lot of sweat

I couldn’t have asked for a better day to explore a new loop at Mt. Toby. The trails were dry, except for a few spots were the spring runoff was still active. I also ended up with my usual assortment of nicks and scrapes. There was a little hike-a-bike, but most of the time was [...]

April 23, 2008

Right on cue

I mentioned it would be about six weeks before the daffodils popped up, and they were right on time. I don’t know how they survive in 88˚ temps, I barely do. Yes, that’s what the thermometer was reading when I left the house for the library. Ok I have to admit, I was a little [...]

April 22, 2008

Work in progress

We’re playing around with our blog header at the moment, so please bear with us. We like the idea, but we are not quite there, yet. Header image was made with fd’s Flickr Toys (mosaic to be precise). Heather

April 21, 2008

Mom on her new bike!

So, my parents went out and bought two brand new bikes. It was my dad’s idea, he’s been busy on a stationary all winter at the gym and enjoyed it so much he wanted to get a “real” bike. He hasn’t been on a bike since he was 12, so I really have to hand [...]

April 20, 2008

Along the Route

Events along the way today while riding my bike:
1.) I was chased by a daschund. I would have taken pictures because I think it was fairly hysterical but that little thing sounded scary and could move!
2.) I accidently spooked a herd of grazing horses. They were wearing head gear covering their eyes-from a distance it [...]

April 20, 2008

A new toy

I mentioned in one of my recent ride posts that I would be adding elevation info to my ride stats. According to the LIVESTRONG Philly site, the course is going to involve some climbing. Borrowed directly from their site:
“Overall, the course distances for the Philly Challenge encompass moderate to difficult terrain with steep climbs.”
Karen did [...]

April 19, 2008

Coincidence?

I have seen a lot of signs around Northfield, MA stating “Save the Schell”. I was able to find out bits and pieces of the bridge’s history, but didn’t even know where it was located in town. I found it on my bike ride yesterday. I came across the path in the top photo, and [...]

April 18, 2008

The scenery

The General would so not let me have one

An important landmark in Guilford, VT.

Somewhere in Northfield, MA.
Heather, again.