I was going to spend a night with Ester, but she was in Ann Arbor! So I went home that way and she and I (and two other friends from Matthaei Botanical Garden days) had lunch together. I haven't seen Ester in over two years.
Our lunch spot was about 2 blocks from where Bill lives. Go figure. So Bill and I did a 3 mile hike in the Bird Hills park. I used to walk Maggie there before she was mine. That's how long ago I was in that area.
We walked to Barton Dam
and Barton Pond
and back to the car.
About halfway home from there I just couldn't stand driving at 70 mph, the aggressive drivers, and the noise any more. So I got off the interstate and worked my way home on state roads. It took longer, but I was much happier. I think I managed to find a couple of small towns I'd never been in before.
My back is really sore- probably from all the days in the car. Hopefully it will be better tomorrow. All seems to be fine here. Tomorrow I have to get busy on a serious work list.
Bird Hills Park, Ann Arbor. Newport Rd to Barton Pond and back. 3 miles.
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HEY BUDDY! THANKS FOR INCLUDING ME IN YOUR TRAVELS!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you were able to enjoy some of sites in my hometown. Aside from the road noise when you are near 14, Bird Hills is a beautiful park that is so close to the city. Did you see the very large tree just off the main trail? There is a bench near it with a plaque in honor of "Charlie." I live 15 minutes away and walk there often. It would have been fun if I had run into you on the trail today. After falling your FB posts for the past many months, I feel as though you are one of my friends!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a pleasurable detour.
ReplyDeleteChaplin: "Maggie!!! We remember Maggie! Dennis says she looked just like our brother Tucker who we never met!"
ReplyDeleteBill- I think you are a permanent waypoint on my AA circuit now.
ReplyDeleteEllie- hopefully we will meet one of these days.
Ann- it was actually closer than going to Ester's house, but I would have had more time with her the other way.
Chaplin- yes! That Maggie. They were twins from different litters, except Maggie was a girly girl.
Bird Hills Park, Barton Pond. That brings back memories.
ReplyDeleteHi John- it was a close and easy walk when I was staying with Phil and Nan
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