I thought I'd try 12 miles today...and was surprised at how slow I was. On a good note, the dog that bit me last week was not waiting for me today, and I didn't start another stampede of black angus cows again. There was evidence of flooding out on East Loop road. The water had receded off the road, but was running high and fast just a foot or so from the road....and the road was muddy! Saw a flock of beautiful red-winged black birds and enjoyed the serenade. Nature's music was interrupted by 3 low flying helicopters flying grid patterns overhead from miles 5-9....was beginning to wonder if they were looking for an escaped prisoner or something...
 It was nice to get home and take a hot shower....now I have Arnold, the Cairn Terrier, for the rest of the weekend. He's a happy, loving doggie and I'm glad to have him around....(I hope he wants to go to bed early, though!)
Jordan hung out with me for a while after he got off work today. Such a great son...Tomorrow, I get to see my other love, son Sean.....he will be playing for the indoor soccer championship....expect blood! I'll let you know.