Training Log Archive: mikeminium

5 Sandhill cranes.

Near the end of the run, I came out of the woods onto the gravel road by the airstrip. As I rounded a bend, Tyler and Laura came into view, coming toward me on mountain bikes, with 4 rescue dogs from Laura's shelter running alongside. Well, Tyler and Laura jumped off the bikes and hurried to corral the dogs before they got too excited and decided to follow me instead. At this point, I was about 20 yards away, and the two larger dogs were halfway on their way to see me... And at that moment, two huge corn-fed deer burst from the cornfield, passed in front of me, and just in front of the two startled dogs, and bolted for the woods. Chaos ensued, as the two larger dogs took off after the deer. One quickly realized he was outmatched and decided to come see me, and I quickly got him by the collar. The other finally gave up the chase and returned to Laura. Enough excitement for one run.

Saw at least 6 sandhill cranes at the airstrip. Could have been more hiding amongst the flocks of geese.

Late night walk - there had been forecast of likely aurora borealis, but nothing during the 45 minutes or so that I stayed out. Apparently a few people who stayed out later got a good show. :-(