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Yes. It was on the road when I came upon it, but it scampered away. It was nice to see one alive.
3 weeks agoAppearance is important ;)
3 weeks agoHard to make out, but that is an armadillo.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine-banded_armadillo
Vetch
There are apparently about 10 species in that area!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicia
Have you tried squirting a dog with your water bottle? I have carried a small boat horn but have not had an opportunity to test it on the bike. A large dog latched on to my rear deraileur cable for a few seconds while riding in Mississippi.
4 weeks agoWhy not San Francisco?
4 weeks agoThis structure was built the same year our house was..1939…and still standing!
4 weeks agoMaybe tickseed.
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/128825/browse_photos
Texas paintbrush
https://www.bio.utexas.edu/courses/bio406d/images/pics/oro/castilleja_indivisa.htm
Glad you are feeling a little better and don’t seem to report having a fever.
1 month agoGlad you are heeding your inner voice to take care of yourself. Stay warm and hydrated.
1 month agoYou are smart to take care of yourself. Look at the big picture. You have a lot of riding left. Grandma always said chicken soup and orange juice. Not necessarily together!
1 month agoHope you feel better! Don’t ignore a fever!
1 month agoHello! Are you going to be cycling near Mansura? If so, say Hello to any and all Poret’s you may meet! Surely someone knows someone with this last name. Small world stuff. Hope you feel better!
1 month ago
Because it is several hundred more miles and I suspect some big mountain passes further than San Diego. I don't think I have that in me.
3 weeks ago