I confess that I had a hard time making myself go to this hike, but I'm glad I did. There were quite a few new people. Fifteen hikers in all. No one ever got a picture of everyone together.
My head was so fuzzy, and the walking challenging with just enough snow to cover obstacles and create resistance, that I took very few pictures.
Lightly dusted baby jack pines caught my eye.
We quickly split into several groups, and I spent a lot of time in the caboose because wanted to talk with the couple who were in the rear. They are great hikers and last month I hardly said hello to them. They are the owners of Lily, the beagles' beagle who can out-beagle any other tiny hound I know. They are beginning to get some control of her with a radio collar training system.
We actually hiked a portion that I maintain, but it sure looks different in winter.
Spend the rest of the day dozing off and playing my game. I didn't manage any sleep before the hike, and that totally messes with my head.
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7 comments:
Love the little Beagle it has always been part of the hunting scene over here, fantastic working dogs & scent hounds, to me they are mini foxhounds.
I can relate to having a hard time making yourself do something. I normally lose that battle though :)
A very interesting hiking experience.
Carol- I really love Beagles. Lily is a hoot. The other dogs on the hike like to have their names spoken and be petted and whatever. Lily doesn't hear a thing. She is just off, nose to the ground!
Ann- I LOVE these hikes. I really don't want to give them up because of this stupid job
Rainfield- don't you want to hike in the snow?
Beagles are so cute. I'm more used to seeing them in airports, sniffing luggage than out in fields ( not that I am a hiker )...maybe in the next life.
I really admire you for being so healthy and fit and active, Joan.
Beagles are so cute. I'm more used to seeing them in airports, sniffing luggage than out in fields ( not that I am a hiker )...maybe in the next life.
I really admire you for being so healthy and fit and active, Joan.
Beagles are so cute. I'm more used to seeing them in airports, sniffing luggage than out in fields ( not that I am a hiker )...maybe in the next life.
I really admire you for being so healthy and fit and active, Joan.
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