bike riding

It was either work out on the machines or go on a bike ride today. No big decision- it was sunny and nice-and windy. All the way back we fought a head wind and it seemed that I was barely moving even though I was pedalling hard. It was good excercise and really nice to be outside. When I came home, I walked around the house to check for plants coming up and flowers blooming. The crocus in front are all out and a cheery yellow. The buttercups are blooming in spots, and budding everywhere else. I am ready for Spring, and I enjoy seeing the days get longer. When I was on a walk in the woods yesterday, I could hear a loud noise up ahead on the path. When I came to the little pond, frongs hopped everywhere. The Spring Peepers were having a wonderful time. There were eggs in the water also. I hope the pond does not dry up before they hatch and can make it on their own.

Bella was out chasing the vultures again today. She hates those vultures. They fly low over her, as if to taunt Bella, and she runs and runs across the yard with her head up in the air looking at them. She'll never get one, of course, but she never gives up. I think she enjoys it too.

Jon is watching Ben Hur on Turner Classic Movies. Rebecca is out on a "date" with a reporter from a local paper. I hope that she is having fun. Off to the shower for me.