accident

This is the first day I've been on my bike since my accident. I went to the Katy and although it was busy, I had a great ride. My elbow is still a little sore but I chose not to visit a doctor; I have a general disdain for all things medical. An elbow isn't like a knee which you use all the time and supports your weight. Anyway, the weather is glorious, fall like and I rode my regular fourteen miles. Cedar Creek is my new favorite spot to stop; I saw seven little baby turtles sunning on a log.

fourteen miles

It's an absolute beautiful day in Missouri! The temp is low 80s with no humidity! Of course I spent the morning riding. The trail was alittle soggy due to the rain yesterday but it was an enjoyable ride nevertheless. I saw several indigo buntings, one a tiny little critter just trying out his wings, so endearing! Also a female cardinal, bluebirds, crows, starlings and one I've yet to identity. It's not easy to identify birds when you're whizzing down a gravel trail; sort of like texting while driving I imagine. Of course, that's something I never do!

back on the bike

This morning I went back to the Katy. The weather was cool, over-cast and windy so I got a good work-out. I rode my regular fourteen miles and was back by noon. Instead of my usual salad for lunch I had a hotdog and diet dr. pepper. I was famished! Tomorrow I am scheduled for a mammogram. Here is my prayer reposted from last year:
I am so grateful that I live at a time where early detection of breast cancer means a cure. Please give me the courage to endure my boobies flattened like pancakes. I will be mindful of all of those women who died of breast cancer before this wonderful thing called mammography was invented.
Here is a pic of the trail head.

mile 150

I rode to Claysville and back this morning. It was already getting warm at 9:30 but I didn't care. It felt great to be on the trail riding. I saw indigo buntings five different times, could have been the same bird although I'm pretty sure I saw a male and female. The male is a beautiful teal blue color while the female is grayish.  I also saw bunnies and a diamond back rattler sunning on the trail. But no butterflies this trip which is a puzzlement for me. I always see little cabbage whites or a sulfur or two but not this morning. Tomorrow and the next day I am scheduled to sub so no riding till Friday. Thank you God for this beautiful day and allowing me to enjoy it.