Virginia Creeper Trail, Part V

OK, funny story here......
When we first started the trail, we picked up speed very quickly. As I was concentrating on passing some of the other bikers I wasn't really paying attention to the trees, but out of the corner of my eye I saw bananas hanging on the trees. So I told Bruce, "Hon, look, there's bananas on the trees." He said, "Those are leaves, Baby Doll....*giggle*.....hey, yeah, if we get lost on the trail we'll have some trail bananas to keep us alive." Needless to say we laughed about that all the way down the mountain everytime we saw the yellow leaves.



My banana monkey man. LOL



ONE MORE MILE TO GO!!!


Peddal faster, hon!



We made it!!!


Drew wasn't as enthusiastic about our return. He was OUT. Caleb on the other hand was ready to go again.


Being silly...


There were even puppies to play with.


When we got back on the road to come home, some of us wanted to stop for a frozen yogurt. To be honest, I was still stuffed from the giant burger I had at the grill. I told Bruce I wanted a waffle cone. Little did I know it would be as big as my head. I was so sick when I got home. But you know what? I still lost four pounds for the week. LOL


This is what I look like after bike riding all day. Nice, huh?


Caleb enjoyed his blueberry yogurt. It did look pretty good....before I had my cookies and cream yogurt, that is.


And check out this face. He thought himself special seeing he had the only table in the room where the rest of us couldn't sit. LOL

Virginia Creeper Trail, Part IV

There were several spots along the trail where we would stop and "play" or just enjoy the views. This was one of those spots.



Me and my sweetie


Some of us had fun climbing rocks over the water.


Some of us had fun throwing rocks into the water.


Brother Tim and Angie


ME!


I took this picture while riding. Not bad, huh? lol


Brother Ken and Tammy.


Rebecca enjoying a roadside snack.


LJ and Drew holding up a GIANT rock. They are sooooo strong!


Little brother, Caleb, decided he needed to help his brothers hold up the giant rock.


Back on the trail!


I was so impressed with LJ. His little legs went the full course of the 17 1/2 mile trail. What a trooper!!!



You have to ride in front of this house's yard......


through this gate....


to this. Isn't it pretty?






Little more than half way down, there's a grill where you can stop and eat. We ordered the cheeseburger and it was HUGE! I couldn't believe how big it was. And it was good too!



I still have several pics to share, but here's a short clip of the trail. Kim L, don't get sick watching this. lol

Prayer Request for Mom and Virginia Creeper Trail, Part III

My mom got some news today that upset her a little bit, but she knows it's for the best. She was supposed to go back to work last Friday after being off from daddy's stroke. Having health issues of her own, she needed that time off. She has had a lot of problems walking and today she was told her hip needs to be replaced soon. Maybe as soon as next Wednesday. Please keep her in your prayers. She is not looking forward to this surgery, but she knows that God is in control of all things and that He is already in the operating room.
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I think one of the things I enjoyed most about the Virginia Creeper trip was the fresh air and the scenery. Everything was rustic, the air was crisp, and although I was tired when we were finished, I still felt exhilarated. Here are a few more pics of the trail.

While on this trail, we were reminded of a bike trail in park in Germany that we used to enjoy. Fun, FUN! Good memories!