Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Trail Ride with Jody

 My other baby brother picked me up one afternoon and we went for a ride around the lake. 


He has a very nice Ranger and even lets me drive it sometimes.


The woods are still in early Spring mode. 

We saw one squirrel and this Ruffed Grouse.  Grouse are often along trails as they come out to get sand, they need sand in their gizzard to help grind up their food.

The old bridge.  No fish were running.  

We were hoping to see a bear or two...no luck.

It was a fun ride...soon he will be back at work more than full time as his construction business takes off with Spring, Summer and Fall work.  I really like his Ranger...I am kinda sold on the idea. 

The S word...it snowed here yesterday morning enough to make the ground white...the sunshine melted it...it is cold enough to snow again and probably will.

Far Side


27 comments:

Dawn said...

We'll be getting snow later today and into tomorrow too. I hope it melts a fast as yours did! We heard on the news that a black bear was hit by a car just north of Flint Michigan. That's way weird, we have bear in northern Michigan and across the UP but not down here!!

linda m said...

I have heard that the Ranger is is a fun vehicle to drive. Sure must be nice to ride on those back trails.

Val Ewing said...

I would love a Ranger to plow with. But I guess that is not in the works. There has been a few bear sightings in this area. Last night we had a lone coyote in the mule pasture. It was eating something icky of course and the mules chased it off.

Wildflower Adventures said...

A lovely ride & a bonus getting to see wildlife. Karen

The Feminine Energy said...

Your ride sounds like it was very pleasant, Connie. I'm so glad you had the opportunity. As long as the white stuff keeps melting almost as fast as it came, we'll be alright yet. We're getting some snow either today or tomorrow apparently. I think I'll keep my curtains shut! ~Andrea xoxo

Martha said...

Glad you had an enjoyable ride. Fingers crossed for no snow!

Laurel Wood said...

Looks like a fun place to ride around in the
Ranger.

Sara said...

That looks like a very peaceful place to ride, or walk. Except for the possibility of seeing a bear of course. Today is another cold day in the low 40s, but the sun is finally shining.

Tired Teacher 2 said...

Isn’t it great that the vaccine is allowing life to gradually return to some normalcy! I’m glad you were able to ride with and visit with your brother.

Debi said...

What a fun ride! It's 54 here right now but they say we could get "up to" six inches of the white stuff tomorrow... ugh. But spring snow doesn't last long so there's that...

Bonnie said...

What a wonderful place for a ride! I've always loved being in the woods. We had a couple of inches of snow last night. It was strange to see snow on our already blooming redbud tree.

Cynthia said...

That looked like fun! I was surprised though — I thought there would be more green out by now.

Rita said...

Looks like a fun day to explore!
Your brother will be very busy soon. The nice weather should be here shortly. ;)

Miss Merry said...

After a week in the 70's, we are under a warning for 2-4 inches over night! What a lovely ride. You do have the greatest baby brothers.

Pauline Persing said...

A pleasant drive. Thanks for taking us along.

Wanderingcatstudio said...

What fun!

The Great Ethan Allen said...

Glad to hear the snow is having trouble staying. Snow time is over! Time for some spring sunshine and maybe a few warm showers o get those Mushrooms blooming. Also lilacs.
Love the smell of Lilacs.

At Home In New Zealand said...

What a nice brother you have :)

aurora said...

Thanks for taking us along the trail. What a nice brother taking his sister for a ride, and even letting you drive! A Ranger is on our wish list too.

Betsy said...

Hi Connie! I'm really late today. Mom's visiting nurse came early and I stayed over there most of the day. She doesn't have internet so I had to wait until I came home to check blogs. We had snow yesterday all day but it melted almost as fast as it snowed. Thank goodness! It's supposed to be 85 next Monday. Crazy spring weather.
Your ride around the trails looks like a lot of fun. We used to do fun things like that in Spokane but don't know anyone here with "toys". :-)
Take care. Blessings,
Betsy

Maebeme said...

Your spring looks much like ours, slow to arrive but the signs are there. Sounds like a lovely drive.

diane in northern wis said...

What a fun ride ...I can see why you would enjoy it! I would too! Maybe you'll see a bear next time! Warmer air is coming!!!

Granny Marigold said...

I agree with Margaret. You have a nice brother.
The ride looks like fun.

Jo-Anne's Ramblings said...

Just dropped by to say Hi

Victoria Zigler said...

Sounds like a lovely outing with your other baby brother.

www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.com said...

We had snow flakes and a frost. What is a Ranger? Is that a Dodge? Truck? Ford? I'm not good with brand names of cars. I love that road and the bridge.

Far Side of Fifty said...

it is a Polaris Ranger a side by side or Utility Vehicle. They are pretty sweet...comes with heat and air conditioning:)