Thursday, 12 November 2009

cycling in the park...

The weather this November has been stellar, but shhhhh, I don't want to jinx anything.  Now that Remembrance Day (week) is over and appropriate tributes paid to our hero's (one being my almost 90 year old father), blogging will resume.

Last Sunday was another primo day, so I loaded up the Iron Horse and drove to Fitzroy Provincial Park.  Lily and Ruby watched as we drove out of the driveway without them.



It was a gorgeous day!




Sunny and Warm!




If I'm really quiet, she won't see me....




this is a really big hill!





what?  dogs are okay, but not Martini's?
What about beer??




the Iron Horse can't read...





Loaded up to head back home.


Life's fun if you don't weaken,


Lily

23 comments:

C said...

You need a little sidecar on the Iron Horse for your feline friend. Now that would be a picture. :)

bluecolnago said...

or a rack and basket on the back.... if you don't want to take lily, you can take beer :)

Mel-2nd Chances said...

awesome that you've been taking advantage of the weather... it's gorgeous, isn't it!

Jess said...

Looks like it was the perfect day for a ride!

Marlene said...

What a beautiful weekend we had! Glad you were able to enjoy it. Nice pics.

LOL at no martinis! hahaha

TNTcoach Ken said...

Wow, my bike has been put up for the last two months! A park without Martinis, what kind of country do you live in????

Unknown said...

That looks like a beautiful place for a ride!

Anonymous said...

Thank your Dad for me, will you please?

Lily on the Road said...

Xenia: I'd have to get Lily a little helmet too!

Blue: I've got panniers, just haven't mounted them to the bike yet, but I like the basket idea!!

Mel: we've been sooo lucky!

Jess: it was really warm and gorgeous.

Marlene: I KNOW, what's wrong with Martini's??

Ken: see above & bundle up your buns and get your bike out!

Chad: I live in a very pretty part of the country...

Wendy: Thank you and I will pass your message along to dad...he'll appreicate your thanks.

Carolina John said...

very cool! Glad you were able to get out there and enjoy the nice day. We've been getting rained on since monday, and it's driving me nuts.

Anne said...

That looks like a lovely place for a fall bike break.

Groover said...

Love how Lily sits right next to Ruby. Trouble does that, too. Trouble just loves bikes. I secretly suspect him to ride our bikes when we are at work. :-) Beautiful autumn day and I'm glad you got out to ride.

ShirleyPerly said...

Hee, I like that bit about the Iron Horse can't read. Looks and sounds like a fun day!

Judi said...

gorgeous day!!!

Wes said...

so that's where all the good weather went :-)

teacherwoman said...

Great pics!

Stuart said...

Great to see the snow didn't settle!

Nice pics as always!

Born To Endure said...

you look sooo happy..:-)

Alexandra said...

What gorgeous weather for your ride! Thanks for posting the photos, I can take part in your ride while in my pyjamas at home.

Bluenoser said...

I think they mean for the Iron Horse not to go down the stairs. You have some great paths there are they open for cross country sking when the (shutter) snow comes?

-B

Lily on the Road said...

CJ: our weather has been crazy nice, I'm enjoying every moment of it!

Anne: it is a fantastic area for cycling, both road and trail and of course running!!

Groover: it has been amazing!!

Shirley: the Iron Horse reads by phonic's so that sign meant nothing, lol

Judi: it has been an amazing November!

Wes: yes, we've got it!!!

T.W.: thanks!

Stuart: thanks, that is a humbling acknowledgement considering your photo's, thanks!

Shelley: thanks, yes, I'm happy most days, I feel very fortunate.

Alex: enjoy in your jammies, at least we don't have your snow yet!

Bluenoser: yes! that is where we xcountry ski or snowshoe during the winter...they maintain the trails beautifully!!!

Bob A said...

Looks like it was a great ride!

Runner Leana said...

It looks like you went for an absolutely beautiful ride!! I can't believe martinis are not allowed though. Sheesh!!

I've been trying to get a few outdoor rides in before the snow really flies here, but the wind is such a battle!