Critical Mass

I've been off biking with those kids, again. What a kick; riding a bike down Perkins Road! It's a large enough group, that we can just take over a lane. It rained on us at one point, but it didn't last long.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Saturday's annual St. Patrick's parade was a bit soggy: it sprinkled rain a little, becoming even more of a drizzle toward the end. There was a small but enthusiastic crowd, and they might still be partying at the terminus. There were lots of floats, with tons of beads and other throws. Many cheerleaders and marching bands came from distant schools, there were police cars and fire engines, bicycle units from the City Police, Sheriff, EMS, even the Constable had a bike patrol. The constable, police chief, and the bishop were there in person. Amazing, that a small neighborhood celebration has turned into a giant parade!

Springtime in the swamp

Wow, it's been several days since I could visit the swamp, and spring had sprung while I was away. The birds are singing, trees leafing out, and flowers blooming. I noticed lots of bees zipping around the hives. There were critters sunning: this skink, plus snakes, a green lizard, and turtles. Thistles looked like a prickly situation.

I finally found the Geocache that's hidden near the Bluebonnet Library, but a picture would give it away... took me a year to figure out that camouflage. I can't decide whether to be proud of resolution, or give in to my frustation and never look for another one.