Sunday, October 08, 2006

Trails



"Two roads diverged in the woods,
And, I,
Chose the one less traveled by,
And it has made all the difference."
Robert Frost

This quotation is from memory, so apologies if it is not 100%, but I think of it as I run/walk trails with dogs. It certainly is 'less traveled' to be out with dogs, and it does make all the difference. It's a great life.

Photos are of a free run last night . Timber is a dog who came as a rescue... he prefers to live alone, but is very compatible on walks (on leash). I've met various wild creatures with him and he's always protective but not uncontrollable. He's an odd mix... heeler, boxer, corgi, husky, I was told. He does not like to run in harness, period, so he is a companion.

Well, now!, snow is forecast for Saturday (next ) so I will get out my mattress spring and drag some trails today, as the deep cover of maple leaves is very slippery when ice/frost/snow covered. Every day that my ten year old Polaris ATV is still working is a 'gift' as it's been a real workhorse. We have the larger Arctic Cat to fall back on, but the little one is my favorite. We save the Cat for training runs, mostly.

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