Avian snaps

Nice crisp day, light wind blowing south. Oiled the chain, pumped up the tires, then put Stoma Cherry Bomb on the road.

First stop... the channel.

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Ducks relaxing.

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I'm taking an educated guess: Double-crested Cormorant. Another one was in the water diving for fish.

Tough ride going north against the headwind. Nice cruising home, going south.

A certain feline was hiding in my room.

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Moon shot from earlier in the week.

Remember to keep moving. Get out of the house. Take a walk, ride a bike, enjoy a starry night. Like Carl Fredricksen proclaims in my favorite movie... UP:

"Adventure! It's out there!"

Hello Beachboy.
I agree entirely with your last sentiment about 'getting out there'. To that end, I have just bought an electric trike to replace my bicycle, which has become a liability as I kept falling off and I feel I'm too old to keep getting injured in this way. Hopefully the e-trike will offer a bit more stability and security on my rides. 
Best wishes

Bill

Hi Bill

An E trike is an excellent choice.  I had a neighbor who was like the Energizer bunny.  He was 83, had both knees replaced and suffered from Meniere's disease.  His pride and joy was a beautiful 1967 Jaguar XKE E-type. 

After falling off his bike a few times, ditched it and got a pedal trike.  Installed a large red flag on a 10 foot pole in the back.  We used to see him zipping all over town.  He really enjoyed it.

Hello Beachboy.

I decided against the big red flag in case it might have been interpreted as political and made me even more vulnerable on the roads.
Yesterday I took it for a run in the countryside only to realise how bad the British roads have become with potholes all the way. 
On a 2 wheeler, I just swung around them but on a trike, I kept forgetting that the back wheels were out on a limb, so I was nearly thrown off several times. I expect I’ll learn quite quickly to avoid them, although they seem to be everywhere and sometimes unavoidable.

Needless to say, there were a few modifications to the new trike I felt were necessary.

I have fitted lights back and front, plus flashing indicators to the back mudguards and the handlebars and tonight I rode it to get fish & chips in the dark. It felt like (and probably looked like) I was a beacon of Christmas decoration lights all around. 
However, the traffic seemed to be giving me a wide birth so the lights were doing a great job. 
I’m now researching whether there is a cycle helmet with built-in cameras back and front, or whether I will have to make one for myself. Also. I have plans for an extra seat where my wife or I could ride in tandem ( if she is up for it).
The next job will be to declutter my shed and then get rid of the car!
It feels as if I’m moving into a new dimension in life.
Best wishes

Bill

Yep, that’s a cormorant.  

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Here’s the moon this morning at 5:12 while we were setting up to duck hunt. 

 

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I agree…a person needs to get out and live by doing something.