Stardate 2016.090

So far, this little guy/gal survived the winter, predation and injury; he/she will be a yearling this spring.

Groundhog Day! What's It Going To Be?

While warm sword-bearing Fahrenheits danced all around, battling cabin fever like good little sword-bearing Fahrenheits do, the Black Pearl whispered the need for a mountain bike ride before the next media over-sensationalized storm hits. The Pearl reminded me the world may end in two days because even the National Weather Service predicted a biggie on the horizon. There may be some truth to that. The storm's ferocity will depend on how the low sets up to our south. We may possibly get a classic upslope, which in common English means: SNOW! We shall see. The Pearl didn't have to twist my arm too much. At the same time, I also planned a 54-mile road ride with Snowcatcher for the eve of the storm. But that's another story.

Dieter and Wolfgang got in on the Pearl action.




I'm not sure what happened, but down they went – brrrrrrrr...



Up they came, reminding me they not only are in aerobic training, but also toughness training. They are planning to ride several of the Spring Classics in northern Europe this April. They are tough indeed. Remember Mr. Bill from the old 1970s and 80s on Saturday Night Live? Well, these two tried out for that slot and almost landed the gig. Seriously, I kid you not!




The rest of the ride was typical Waterton...




...well, almost!




At this point the docket is up for grabs; stay tuned...

Adios

Stardate 2016.088

Das Wetter War Großartig!

According to the National Weather Service, my tiny lair on planet Earth has a chance of receiving snow totaling 12 to 15 inches Sunday (today) through mid-day Tuesday. Finally, some snow!! Hmmmm... I can hear Copper Mountain's siren. Perhaps some downhill fun is in the future. This storm has been forecast for a few days and I've taken advantage of the early spring type warmth our community has been savoring. Nevertheless, winter is winter, and snow is inevitable for several more months.



Yes, this is Waterton Canyon. I heavily blog Waterton; so, I'll cut down on the blab this round. Enjoy!




The "narrows" give way to the warmth of the sun.




This is probably a good idea.




Icy green water released from the depths of Strontia Springs Reservoir.




This melt will soon be like glass.




I had two more days of ridable weather. Dieter and Wolfgang joined me as well; check back in a day or two.

Adios