Turkey Trot 2023

My fastest time in many years. Had fun with my run buddy. 

25 miles and he was on fire

He trotted for maybe 5 min total; the rest of the time he was all out running. We saw no one else on this cool day so I also let him free run too.

Mile Marker 127.4

Round Top Cement Mill

When the C&O Canal was being dug in 1837, argillomagenisian limestone, a material well-suited for hydraulic cement, was discovered. George Shafer, who produced cement upstream, opened a cement mill in 1838 at the foot of Roundtop Hill. The mill provided cement for the remaining 60 miles of canal heading west to Cumberland. This mill even supplied cement for the Washington Monument, the Cabin John Bridge, and the U.S. Capitol. In 1863, the mill was sold and renamed the Round Top Hydraulic Cement Company. It quickly became one of Washington County’s most profitable businesses, providing jobs for 100 people during the Civil War. The mill was eventually put out of business by Portland cement, which was stronger and took longer to harden. The cement mill burnt and was rebuilt three times during its operation, including a fire in 1903 that greatly reduced the operation. Today the ruins of the mill and eight kilns, once powered by coal shipped downstream via canal boat, remain. (Source: www.canaltrust.org)

Sea duck hunting adventure

Three day sea duck hunting in Chincoteague. First day was cold and being a newbie he wasn't super but did retrieve. Second day he did even better. Third day he did excellent straightforward retrieves and one terrific, cutting the bird off at the pass from a brisk current, final retrieve. 

He did really great waiting in the blind.

When we were ready to change locations he was getting a little bored at so he retrieved shotgun shells from bank, submerged in the shallow water, and the water.

For the group, many Buffleheads, two surf scoter, two Bluebills, black scoter, Merganzer, and teal were taken. 

5th leg, over 20 miles, warm fall day

Many fallen leaves which got stuck in the bike also tons of colorful ones still on the trees.