Friday, February 5, 2010 - Another lovely ride in Cary State Forest

As there was a huge storm forecast to reach us early this afternoon, Hubby and I got up and out early, taking another lovely two-hour ride through the forest. It's wonderful to be able to change your route every time, and the way the roads criss cross here, it's so easy to do. And even better, the roads aren't all straight as an arrow for miles they way they were at Osceola, these have just enough curves to keep you guessing about what will be around the next corner. The pines are tall and the scrub palms are plentiful. Some areas have much older growth, so there some dense bushes as well. Really can't say enough good things about this spot, a perfect accommodation. The only things that's missing is an RV dump, but we'll take care of that on the way out Monday.

Arrived back just about noon, left the horses out long enough to let them get a quick shower, then put them in the trailer before the really heavy stuff got started. That lasted less than an hour, so they were out again by late afternoon. By sunset the sky was beginning to clear and there was a beautiful gold sky. By nine, when we gave the horses their last ration of hay for the night, the stars were out, bright and clear, promising a beautiful day tomorrow!

Considering they're having record a record snowfall in the Mid-Atlantic states, I was delighted to be sitting around in shorts this afternoon! SO glad we headed south when we did! Living the dream!