Spanking Pixie » hiking

Ahhh Spring

Pixie — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:10:00 +0000

I am so wiped out!! Today was absolutely gorgeous and I took every advantage of it. I started my day with a nice hike in the woods nearby. The sun was warm, the birds were chirping, and once the trees return to their lush green color, it will be perfect.

When I returned home, I decided I should do some yardwork. After being spoiled for a few years by having apartment complex maintenance men to take care of keeping the grounds neat and clean, the reality of the task ahead of hit me fast. I raked, weeded, and must have hauled a ton of rocks out of the yard. For the first time in my life, I wished I had a wheelbarrow. Trapsing back and forth with a 5 gallon bucket wasn’t fun, but I think I got at least much of a workout doing so as I did during my hike.

Here are a few pictures of me out on my hike today. Thankfully there are none of me covered in leaves, dirt, sweat, and sunscreen toiling in the yard.

Taking a rest on the rocks.

Pixie on a hot tin roof.

Ahhh … the feeling of warm sun on my buns.

More Outdoor Fun

Pixie — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:59:00 +0000

I’ve been taking advantage of the beautiful spring weather we continue to have by heading back to the reservoir whenever I can. As I was hiking on Tuesday, I heard a very loud noise that sounded like a car engine struggling to turn over, but how could that be in the middle of the woods? I walked a little farther and found the source of the racket in a swampy section. I’m not sure if these guys are frogs or toads, but there were hundreds of them jumping around, sunning themselves, and croaking at the top of their lungs. This little one came up close to me to get his picture taken … or maybe he just wanted to get away from his noisy friends.

Much like my new amphibian pals, I get cold very easily, even when others around me are perfectly comfortable. My friends kid me about it saying I need to sun myself like a lizard on a rock to get warm. Not a bad idea. Nothing like feeling a little sun on my bum.

Take A Hike!

Pixie — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:48:00 +0000

Yesterday was beautiful – sunny and in the 60s. Perfect for a nice hike at the reservoir.

While most people like to take the perimeter trail, I much prefer going off trail where it’s quieter and more scenic. Of course there’s a greater chance of getting lost that way … and as navigationally challenged as I am, the odds are definitely not in my favor.

Thankfully, my boyfriend was with me so I thought for certain we wouldn’t get lost. But when even he got turned around a bit, I couldn’t help but make a few wise comments. He then decided the best policy was to speak softly and carry a big stick (literally) to smack my butt with. Gotta love the great outdoors.

The reservoir used to be farmland in 1800′s and early 1900′s and some of the old stone foundations of houses and barns are still standing in the woods, fields, and abandoned orchard.

A room with a view.

I think I feel a draft.

Naughty hiker! Up against the wall! Hands up!

Too bad the marks from my run in with the big stick had already faded.