Wild Goose Chase 2009

[7rider]

Kayaking was wonderful. We paddled in a river - I don't recall the name - Divingbiker, Kalidurga, and me. Once we got away from the road (plentiful parking, boat ramp for easy launching), it got very quiet. Saw lots of ducks, osprey, a juvenile eagle or two, a great blue heron, and loads of jumping fish. And some small animal swimming just at and below the surface (a rat? a nutria? a snake? Dunno). The weather held...cloudy, some sun, no rain, and perfect temps.
Dinner at a Mexican place with cheap food and screaming children.
I did the metric with my friend Erica and her friend Kim. Erica was neurotic about leaving EARLY as the forecast called for steady rain after noon. Well, her push to get me out of the hotel earlier than planned (Thanks, KD, for bringing DB to the ride!) worked out well, because we rode primarily on dry roads with just light mist. It wasn't until the last five miles that we saw anything you could call "rain." We lucked out big time. I fell a little short of my goal, mainlly b/c the three of us talked for most of the ride: 63 miles at an average speed of 16.6. Saw lots and loads of stories to tell, but no pictures: I left my camera at the hotel, as I was worried about the rain.
I did hear someone talking about "the Team Estrogen website" at a rest stop (while I was waiting in line for the....um.....facilities). The woman was on a dark red Bianchi with a white fork. Becky?? Was that you? I wanted to yell out, but I didn't dare lose my place in line (it was sooo long!).
All in all, a great time for me. Loved the kayaking, loved the biking, and am already looking forward to our next Eastern Shore multi-sport adventure!!!
And many thanks, Janice, for letting me crash at the HIEx with you!