Training Log Archive: vmeyer

Event: 2016 NEOC Troll Cup: High Rock
 

Caderock to Great Falls and further on C&O Canal on a crisp morning. Treated to sightings of deer, ducks, squirrels, geese, and a magnificent male Cardinal posing, just for me. Early start meant that there wasn't major tourist traffic through the falls area, but there will be later today.

Forgot a water bottle, so at the turn around, I had a GU and a diet Dr Pepper chaser. Burp. Return trip was fun, and I managed to mostly just enough the ride and not think too much.

The bluebells are out in force.


Whenever I pass this island, I imagine what it would be like to live there.

After a nap, it was out to put the second coat on the deck.

Near the end, I noticed a large bird in the side yard, but I couldn't really see it well without my glasses. Went inside to get my glasses and camera, and was surprised it was still there, and let me get pretty close to it as well.



There was evidence of tail feathers in the grass, and the hawk was interested in the garden, but there didn't seem to be the bird body nearby.

After I got too close, it flew over me and landed on the freshly painted deck railing. Sort of like putting its initials in newly poured concrete...

C • Great pic! 5