Yesterday was beautiful; summer finally kicked in with 80-degree weather and gorgeous skies. (It’s been cool and rainy a lot lately.) Niel and I packed a lunch and headed out on the quads to the backside of the mountain (first time I’ve done that since my adventures with Natalie).
I kept picking up my legs as we rode through the tall grass (dangerous, I know). I’d like to blame it on the fear that there could be snakes in the grass (which is always a possibility), but really I just can’t stand the feeling of the grass against my skin (Nature Woman I am not). I also discovered once again that I really don’t like riding on terrain that tilts the quad horizontally (does that make sense?). I’ll take a vertical slope over a horizontal one any day (I’m a wuss).
We checked out the new road we’re making (to help during fire season), got close to some wildebeest (no babies yet), past the spot where Natalie and I had crushed some skulls (good times), and rode close to Victory Rock (sigh). We set out a blanket near where we want to build our house (aaah… someday) and we ate our sandwiches and fruit salad picnic-style (with much fly-swattage action).
We came home tanner (or maybe it’s just redder) and grateful for togetherness.
Lesson learned today: I’m usually only pretending to be brave. (Oh—–and I really need to invest in a sports bra.)
Sounds like a lovely adventure. Happy Summer! And Merry Christmas to you. :-)
By: @ngie on December 24, 2007
at 1:59 pm
YOU ARE SO HILARIOUS! Also, what a cool idea. I’m glad/jealous that you guys did this.
By: Natalie on December 24, 2007
at 4:30 pm
Sports bras…ahh…much support they offer!
(Hear that “I can relate” chuckle.)
By: Sports Bra Enthusiast on December 25, 2007
at 4:28 am
lol
sounds like a wonderful day. i’m glad you had it.
By: danielle on December 26, 2007
at 4:11 am
Sounds like fun!
By: Melissita on December 26, 2007
at 4:40 am
Loved this post- so glad you are having some summer bliss :) Sounds like a great and very adventurous outing!!
By: Amy on December 26, 2007
at 8:27 pm