You’re right - there doesn’t need to be blood and gore to make an exciting day. I’ll stick to the birds for awhile now.

Doing it, thanks. I’m really doing better than expected today. Achy here and there, but nothing seems broken. I really need to work on my walking if I’m going to do much hiking in terrain like this. I really drag my feet too much, presumably because of my knee issues.

Yup, that’s the place. I imagine the views are really stunning now too, if you could safely get there.

For a bad situation, it's a relief you did fairly well. Thank goodness your camera is ok - that would have really put a damper on your trip.

It's okay if you come up with new journal material that doesn't involve blood!

Oh yes. Sue and I know that place. We did a little circumnavigation of Mount Hood years ago. East along the Columbia from Portland to Hood River, then up to Government Camp and back to Portland. From what I recall, the views from up there were stunning.

Yikes, that fall could have been even nastier than it was! I’m constantly trying to stay upright on the uneven sidewalks, slippery bathroom floors, weird steps in our present environment. I told Bruce that when we get back home it’ll take weeks to stop stepping higher when entering a bathroom. Mend well, friend.

Unreal.

We also are glad you are not dead.

I’m sure that’s right. It was something I hadn’t noticed before but started watching for after this. Its typical of the rest of the path through here, with short concrete segments connected by asphalt.

I was lucky to catch it at just the right time.

Nice collection of scenes from Tucson Mountain Park. It was especially beautiful yesterday after the rain. I don't take many pictures when we ride the trails there, just focused on keeping up with the big kids.

Thanks, Bill. The good news is that 24 hours later I feel more bruised than broken. I need to work on lifting my feet up more on trails though. Especially with my knee issues I’m prone to dragging my feet when I start getting tired.

You’re right! It looks like a green boxing glove.

Thanks, Rich. The morning after report is that I don’t seem much the worse for wear. The ribs are better and seem more bruised than broken (although I’m tired of being reminded of how many motions the pectorals play into), my left pinky is swollen and discolored but not at all painful, my head no more addled than usual. The desk that can be hoped for.

Another trip... Well, if you are gonna break a bone, a rib is a good one. It hurts enough to keep you from doing stupid things, but there is nothing a doc can do to make it better and you are unlikely to make it worse, even doing stupid things... Yeah, had a few. Just take it easy accelerating the bike for about 5 or so weeks. It hurts!!

Never quit moving! Gonna finish my 78th lap around the sun in a few days. You are close behind. Every day over 70 is gravy!