Skywatch Friday Update

On a whim I stopped one day at this park while running errands. It has good fall color scenes in the past and today did not disappoint.

We got some clouds the other day at sunset and the wind dropped so I launched my drone in backyard to see what I could see.

Lip Repair

Last week I attended a “Berm Clinic” on Turkey Mountain. They had an old pro trail builder to teach us how to repair berms and lips on downhill bicycle runs. I don’t ride mountain bikes but I wanted to learn a little bit about this so I could help out on the trail days. We also learned about fixing lips which is what bicyclists use to catch air. The lips need to be sharp edged to get the best results.

I stole this photo from somebody else’s facebook site. There is me in the foreground working on repairing a berm. It was a fun and interesting two hours.

And I have been on a couple hikes on Turkey Mountain the past few weeks. I have so many pics of fall colors.

And I ran in a trail race last sunday that started from the YMCA on the northwest side of Turkey Mountain. When I saw I ran it I mean that I walked it.

Got more photos during the race.

At the end I ate a couple of pancakes at the finish line.

And drank an adult malted beverage. All before 11 am on Sunday morning. I don’t know a better way to start the morning.

And more drive by fall color.

And some more while walking our dog on our neighborhood. I’m never afraid to post sky photos with all sorts of wires in the air. I got the software to eliminate them but rarely do.

So, I’ve been pretty busy the past week. How about you?

I’m linking with Skywatch Friday.

20 thoughts on “Skywatch Friday Update”

  1. Pat

    I love your beautiful autumn tree photos and drone sunset photos, Yogi! Kudos for helping out on the trail repair, Mountain biking is a popular activity where I live and my community has a Trail Committee that works hard to maintain the foothill trails, plus a school for children to learn the sport.

    PS: I was surprised recently to find Coors beer is really popular in Ireland.

  2. Penelope Notes

    Well deserved pancakes. So great to see a community pitch in and help out with the trails. Turkey Mountain has even more to offer now thanks to you folks. 🙂

  3. Peter B.

    I hike a lot of trails but know nothing about trail building. Looks interesting, and glad you had lots of help! LOL about the beer and pancakes breakfast!

  5. A ShutterBug Explores

    Wow! great series of photos ~ all very creative ~ you are so active ~ good for you ! ~ A beer and pancakes sounds like a fun way to start the day ~

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

  7. Lisa

    Pancakes and Coors. The idea just makes me shudder! I dislike mountain bikes on nice hiking trails. I also dislike that downtown bicyclers no longer have to stop at stop signs in my city. Makes me nervous.

  9. Joyful

    Beautiful fall photos especially the first one. It’s nice to get some training so you can volunteer on the trails. Enjoy your weekend

  14. Alana

    Kudos to you and all the volunteers – hard work but I’m hoping it’s appreciated by the bikers. Pancakes and beer – truly the after-race snack of champions although it, personally, wouldn’t appeal to me.

  19. JM Illinois U.S.A.

    You are totally awesome! You helped with the berm. You walked the dog. You walked and were rewarded with pancakes and a beer. Now that is an odd mixture. Bet ya you were hungry and thirsty for anything at that point. Love the fall colors in your area.

  20. Vicki

    It’s nice that you help out with things like that. I don’t think they have that where I live. Everything is done by businesses, which is sad really. A lot of us would love to volunteer!

    Love the photos, especially the tree in front of the house, it’s beautiful!

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