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| no partners | | I had hiked this on my birthday, March 23, and I struggled. Since then I've been riding my bike all over Round Valley, up and down hills. This time it was MUCH easier. I almost felt like my old self. No aches or pains, just a surprise heel blister (due to dust/sand getting in. I need to wear my gaiters.) I'm going to try to do this at least once a week, and when I feel up to it (and can get away long enough) I will head for Escudilla.
As I was starting up the trail, several Forest Service vehicles arrived. All the guys wearing fire turnout clothes. They told me they'd be doing a training hike. They did catch up with me. They were carrying big chainsaws and a variety of those tools (Googling now) Pulaskis and McCleods. And one guy had a 3 gallon jerry can of water hooked into his Pulaski, over his shoulder. He was the one who trailed behind the rest! Doing penance for something?
It looks as though it was a pretty good piñon nut season this year. The ones I found on the ground were dried-up, though. Despite recent rain, it's still very dry around here.
I'm a full-time caregiver for a family member, and even being away only 2 hours, he needed help while I was gone, and called me on the phone. So, I'll have to ask his friend to look in on him if I go to Escudilla. It is hard to be focused on personal goals, but I try. |
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There is a point of no return unremarked at the time in most lives. Graham Greene The Comedians
A clean house is a sign of a misspent life. |
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