"Glamour" shots

 

Most picturesque leg to date

Super windy ride. Saw Cardinals, Robins, and a Downey woodpecker.

Mile marker 110.2
McCoys Ferry
Union and Confederate troops clashed several times at McCoys Ferry throughout the Civil War, On May 23, 1861, Confederate forces tried to capture the ferry boat but were halted by fire from the Clear Spring Guards. They let the boat drift downstream where Union soldiers later retrieved it. On October 10, 1862, less than one month after the Battle of Antietam, Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart and his cavalry crossed the Potomac River at McCoys Ferry on his second ride around McClellan’s army. Part of the Confederate cavalry in the McCausland-Johnson raid crossed the Potomac here on July 24, 1864. The cavalry was on its way to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, where it burned the town after residents refused to pay a ransom. (Source: www.canaltrust.org)

Georgia fun

Gender bending in the German village of Helen, swimming off Jekyll Island, and remembering history at Fort Fredricka.

Holiday fun

Challenged Boozie with parking garage trails with crazy scent movement then took holiday photos with training buddies. 

Hancock to Big Pool- fastest per mile time so far

Biked about 23 miles this mild December days. Saw many Canada geese and Wood ducks.

Mile Marker 124.0

Bowles House

The historic Bowles House is open seasonally as the C&O Canal Hancock Visitor Center. The house was built in the 1780s as a one-story structure overlooking the Potomac. The parcel of land, known as “Sarah’s Fancy,” was transferred from Lord Baltimore of England to William Yates around 1775. The Yates family occupied the house during canal construction until 1875, when it was acquired by the Bowles family. The Bowles family remained in the house until 1905. (Source: www.canaltrust.org)

Mile Marker 112.4

Fort Frederick

Fort Frederick State Park borders the Potomac River and surrounding parts of the C&O Canal. Within the park is Fort Frederick, built from 1756-57 at the request of Governor Horatio Sharpe to protect the frontier. It is the only remaining stone fort from the French and Indian War. It was also used during the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, when Union troops were often stationed at the fort to guard the canal. Today the fort and surrounding area is a Maryland State Park. Visitors can enjoy tours of the fort, interpretive programs, and living history programming throughout much of the year. (Source: www.canaltrust.org)

Breed best of winners and 25% of points for weight pull championship

Had fun day with friends, nice win in show ring, and got first weight pull championship points on an effortless pull. He was so excited to pull nearly 1500 lbs that he tangled himself but pulled hard. Took second place for his class in weight pull. Total dog points too.

Second title- United Weight Puller

Big thank you to Hampton Roads Kennel Club for conformation and weightpull shows/trials.

We got best adult GSP (twice) and two 650lb pulls to finish his weight pull title.