Life on the mountain

As per always, my exercising schedule is erratic.  Okay these days it's sporatic.  But I still enjoy riding my bike, and I've started doing a little bit of trail riding.  There are some privately owned trails that intersect with our neighborhood.  These trails are owned by my boss, who doesn't mind me riding them.  The main trail is about .75 miles long and has an elevation increase of about 160 feet.  Makes for a tough ride going up but very fun coming back.  Oh yeah, I almost forgot to mention that the trail ends up at a frontier cabin owned by my boss.  At that cabin there is a well that you can drop a bucket into and draw cool clean water from.  I usually refill my water bottle there.  Also, this cabin has a beautiful bluff view overlooking the Arkansas River.

When Betsy and Andrew came to visit us a few weeks ago we all three rode up the trail and hung out for a bit at the cabin. (see picture of Betsy in the swing)  Tess and I have also biked it while the boys drove it in their Power Wheels, a good time was had by all.  Recently this little trail has been expanded, and I'm not sure I'm all that  happy about it.  Portions of the trail have been bulldozed into a road, suitable for just about any vehicle.  I liked it better when it was mostly just a walking/biking trail but hey, it's not my land.  Anyway, I'll include some pictures of the trail, and a few before/after shots.