Since I woke up early, I rode, knowing the forecast for today says it'll be 90 degrees for a high.
There are some flooded areas in the Missouri River bottom now, as a result of the five 1/2 inches of rain we received lately. Yes, that is water in the distance. Lovely crops can be grown here, but there's always a risk of losing some of your profits to flooding. Blue and I won't likely be going down there for the rest of the summer: the mosquitoes are back with a vengeance! Of course, the standing water makes a perfect breeding-grounds for them. The weeds along the levee are getting pretty thick and tall, too, which makes it difficult for Blue to navigate.
I saw a herd of at least nine deer. It's hard to count them when they're on the move. The area near the river would be a bird-watcher's paradise, because I saw birds of every size and kind. Red-winged blackbirds were especially in evidence. As we rode along the river, a beaver slapped his tail on the water and made Blue jump. It was a good ride.
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If envy is a sin then I am guilty
You know, Donna.....I never really realized how beautiful Missouri is... thanks.. :)
~Amy
It sounds like it was a good ride. Watch out for West Nile with all those misquitos. Anne
Sounds so peaceful there. Things are so hectic here I could use a nice quiet ride down by the river. Your description of your ride has a calming affect so its almost like being there.
beautiful shot
~ Julie~ http://journals.aol.com/joolsinwa/randommusingsofmymind
What a gorgeous sunrise!
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Beautiful!
CArlene
Beautiful!
CArlene
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