Mudmucker- what beautiful scenery!! We have many similar wonderful views here in upstate NY too.

Today on my 17 mile morning ride I saw a ton of ripe blackberries on the side of the road. I put my bike down and just stuffed my face until I was full.
I'm going back there in a couple of days for more!

I picked up a lovely 5" long painted turtle from the middle of the road in a congested area and just put him in my saddlebag. A couple of miles later I passed a wonderful pond with lily pads and grass carp swimming in it. I saw another painted turtle in the water there. I tossed my little fellow in and he swam happily into the cool green depths.