Snakes and Lakes and a Squirrel or Two!

Tuesday's Bike Ride was to the Santa Ana Wildlife Sanctuary in Alamo. It's just off Military highway and a beautiful spot to visit.

We had 18 riders who enjoyed the day immensely!

We explored an old cemetery.....

No ghosts, but we did find a clue of what was to come in our future... snakes!

Our FIRST snake...skin that is.

Then Lanny, our illustrious leader, the former Boy Scout and Green Beret, the guy lost children used to look for to find their way home...yes, that Lanny.... had us park our bikes on the side of the road for a short walk to a bird and wildlife viewing pond. Despite some whining from a few hiking challenged members, we strolled along a wooded path, chatting merrily, scaring away any wildlife within 20 miles with our decibel level.

Did we find the pond?
Well, no.

The consensus was we zigged when we should have zagged.

This is Jim showing Lanny where he went wrong.

This is Lanny hanging

his head in shame.

Though to make up for it he did find us a couple of Coral snakes, an Indigo snake, a squirrel or two and another pond...so all is forgiven.

Lanny has Daniel Boone status again.

Pauline discovered Mesquite has thorns.

Several kinds of water birds were spotted.















All in all a beautiful day, with nary a mishap...until.....



"Louise", says Tom, " I do believe you've lost something."


"Not to worry, Tom" says Jon, coming to the rescue. "I have my trusty tool kit."

So all restored we finish our bike ride with a feast at Willies BBQ in Alamo.

Donna is in awe of her stuffed baked potato!Yikes!

I guess I know what's for your lunch tomorrow, Donna!

Next week's ride is the much anticipated Los Ebanos Ferry Ride. Nov. 25th. Ride the last hand-drawn ferry across the Rio Grande to the little town of DiazOrdaz, Mexico. Don't forget your passport. Lunch at Vallarta Seafood Restaurant. 8 mile round trip, all paved.