A small snail slid slowly, serenely across the paved, woodland trail. Moisture from nighttime showers smoothed its path across the asphalt. In another hour or so, it might reach the other side, provided that it didn’t fall victim to a passing footstep or a speeding bicycle wheel. #snail #trail #woodlands
Tag Archives: Trail
Mind’s Eye
What meets the eye versus what comes to mind. HAPPY APRIL FOOL’S DAY! #passing #trail #warning
Turkey Lurking
Wandering along a sandy trail in the woods, we chanced across this flock of turkeys. The male seemed a bit more impressed with himself than were the ladies (as usual!). We kept our distance and watched as they slowly meandered into the brush, stopping now and then to peck and swallow some choice morsel. TheContinue reading “Turkey Lurking”
Graphic Traffic Advice
I wonder that the sign didn’t include a cell phone flying out of the pedestrian’s hand. The speed limit is 45 MPH, and most of the cars are likely doing 50-60+ MPH on this remote county road, so it seemed wise to heed the warning. #pedestriancrossing #trail #crossfloridagreenway #goodadvice
Snail-road Crossing
Well, it isn’t actually a road that the snail is crossing, its a well-used walking and bicycling trail, and moving at a “snail’s pace” puts it at risk from a rolling bike tire or an inattentive pedestrian. It’s nearly across, so it likely will survive this crossing, provided it doesn’t run out of mucous. MoveContinue reading “Snail-road Crossing”
Barr Hammock
Between Gainesville and sleepy little Micanopy, a one by two mile lowland alternates between swamp and shallow lake and is called a hammock. Known as Barr Hammock Preserve, it is mostly swamp with a few ponds this time of year. Along its margins leafless cypress and maples sport beards of Spanish moss thought grass andContinue reading “Barr Hammock”
