Finally a Nice Ride

Keeping the adventures rolling, Jen and I made it out this morning for a paddle and ride. Finally I felt like I had a good one. I think it's been since February that I felt that way.

I had some fitness and even some skill. Not what I'd like, but I'll take it.

Gretchen was full of it. She ran off at least 4 or 5 times chasing all kinds of things - geese, squirrels, deer, a fawn, etc.

Some see that as a nature disturbance. I see it as evolution in training. She's not going to catch anything, but she's sure going to make them work to keep away.

The fawn was kind of funny. It waited till I was next to it (I didn't see it) before it took off. That gave it maybe a 10ft. lead over Gretchen. It was still faster bounding off through the woods. I think it frustrated her being nearly her size, yet faster. She started barking and yelping as if to say "Hey come back here! We could be friends!" The fawn was having none of it. Rejected, Gretchen got the point and came running back after me.

Keep in mind, I don't stop or slow down when she takes off. She has to run double-time to chase them and catch up with me again.

She should sleep well today.

- b