….I realized my fear of dogs chasing me while biking is a valid fear to have.
However, dear readers, this is not about the dog attack. But, before I do start, do not fret; the bite did not break skin, incase you were worried. It did “freak me out,” and, increase my speed. It has always been something that has caused my heart rate to increase: when a dog starts to chase you on a bike. I’ve heard of it happening to other people, but never to me. I guess I can now say that it has, indeed happened to me.
I thought, as I sit here waiting for my homemade pita chips to cook in the oven at 1am (something my man has always made…watch me, and I will probably screw it up), I thought I would continue this post I began before work. And as a warning, if you are someone who hates trees, or leaves, or nature, you might want to stop reading this now–although there is more than just photos in this post.
Knowing the weather later today would be rainy, I decided to wake up early and get a road ride in before work–mostly because I wanted to document how amazingly stunning it is in Dutchess County at this time of year. And, after todays ride (and a recent mountain bike ride), I think I am gaining the strength I lost from Lymes back, which is awesome. I plan tri training sometime in the near future, once work settles down and I don’t work an insane amount.*Note: since writing this, I have signed up for some running races on my weekends off! 🙂 **Second note: going for a 30 mile road ride before working a 9hr shift where you are on your feet for about 98% of those 9 hrs with no breaks whatsoever, isn’t the best idea in the world. Ohh how I love nursing.
View from Ferncliff fire tower
Onteora Lake in the fall….
As for the baking, I did manage to make cinnamon buns with maple frosting, however forgot to add the yeast (perhaps a sign I’ve been working too much?), but was successful at making one of my recipe goals: homemade pumpkin pop tarts, which are pictured below, before I added a glaze. They were delicious. I am pretty sure once (1) my schedule settles down and (2) the weather turns horrible, my baking will increase.
Mmmmmm
In addition, I made caramel marbled apple bundt cake which turned out as shown below:
It looked good in the pan…Not so appealing on the ground
Yes, I dropped in on the ground. Kitchen mishap. Major bummer, because it smelled delicious. Probably would have tasted yummy, too.
Alas, the pita chips are finished, and it’s time to get some food…I hope this finds you happy, healthy, and well!
A Rendezvous with Sneakers 