Training Log Archive: Swampfox

Running at Happy Jack, I saw a familiar coyote. At least I think it's a coyote I've seen before--same location, same appearance (though coyotes to me basically look about the same), and similar behavior. It is the behavior that makes this coyote, because almost all local coyotes are *very* skittish around people, to the point where if they see or hear you first, you probably won't see them. And if you do see them, they are running.

But this coyote has seemed more curious than afraid to me. It's never moved very far away, and never left my sight. At the same time, it's been completely non-threatening. Maybe it's just hoping for a bagel handout.

I also took note of a small jet low in the sky, streaking east. It seemed clear enough it had taken off from the Laramie airport. I see identical jets from time to time, and I have always guessed--though I have no way of knowing--that they are probably fractional ownership jets, bearing coaches or assistant coaches off on recruiting trips.