Today was Bev's birthday. Last night I let her open her new hiking clothes from Campmor. Then this morning we hiked up to Bull's Bluff for a change of exercise pace. The trail was in pretty grown up shape. There is a spot where a fire break was cut and it messed up the path of the trail. I would guess that I need to devote some time to getting the trail opened up. That spot where they pushed the trash over the trail needs to be opened back up. I think we need to go below the old site and get it further down the hill. There are some blow downs but I'll probably leave most of it in place so as to slow the horse traffic. I wonder which would clear the trail better, a sling blade or a string trimmer. Either way it will be lots of work. I still need to get up to my section and clear it out. Maybe I could start there and work my way down.
Bev has made progress in her fitness. Despite her head cold, she made the climb much better than last summer. Right now her weight is still hovering around 180, but I believe as we extend our distances and effort, she will begin to make more progress. The important thing is to enjoy the process. I think the cycling is an enjoyment to her. That means she will be more likely to continue it. I think we will take the mountain bikes on a ride sometime soon. It should be somewhere pretty flat at first. Just a woods road or something.
If we are keeping David next week I think I should get the boat ready to take out on the lake. It is high time for some fishing action. I don't know if he would like it but it is finally getting cool enough to fish again.