[RC] endurance - Laura HayesHere is a story for Dede who requested we get back to endurance, and one for April who said Leatherwood was this weekend. I hope she is wrong, because I am going next weekend... I haven't had too much time to ride lately, but I managed to get a whole day today, so I scraped the mud off of my mare, Equal Terms- or at least I scraped the mud off where the saddle sits.... My husband trailered us the 10 or 12 miles to Scandia PA - one of the most beautiful places I have ever ridden - luckily right in my backyard. I met two friends there and did a great 14 mile loop with them. They went back to their trailer and I started riding home. E and I had a GREAT time, we saw a big black/gray coyote, many deer and grouse, and tons of great scenery. The weather was mild, and after this harsh winter, it seemed heavenly. The streams were full to overflowing with crystal clear snow melt, and E felt wonderful. After the 25 miles, she was still full of it and floated up the driveway at a trot with me holding her in. Twice I got off and picked up Motorola walky talkies - not a matched pair and about 15 miles apart, but obviously dropped off a snowmobile or 4 wheeler. Neat find - I don't know if they work, but it is worth a try! The world isn't a perfect place, and we are all different, with different perspectives and experiences, but aren't we lucky to live such privileged lives in such a free country?? Aren't we lucky to be able to ride through the countryside with such good friends, hear the birds, see the wildlife, and feel the sun on our faces. It is something some people never experience. We should never forget what we have. Ride on- Laura Hayes AERC#2741 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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