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Such a long way to go, originally uploaded by JKLsemi.

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After about 9 hours on the road today, I cannot stop yawning. Tomorrow’s portion should go more quickly, weather permitting, but, first: hours and hours and hours of sleep.

Is that thunder? Must go hide!, originally uploaded by JKLsemi.

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Mitsu is actually pretty fearless, but a couple of pretty close thunderclaps sent him scurrying.

Eye of Fern, originally uploaded by JKLsemi.

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It was all erranding today, after a quick litle hike to the overlook deck at Highbanks; there was nothing to see, though, with the trees all fully engulfed in leaves. Now, if only the cat will let me sleep late tomorrow….

Guardian, originally uploaded by JKLsemi.

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We succumbed to the lure of Dayton again today with a short — but quite summer-like — hike through the Cox Arboretum grounds with two of my favorite people, Mike and yarmando. It was a lovely kick-off for the weekend and, I’m happy to report, my foot performed in a normal foot-like way.

Evening Spectacle, originally uploaded by JKLsemi.

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It’s summery out there, and not raining, which, I guess, is just about right for Memorial Day weekend.

Sensor Clean, originally uploaded by JKLsemi.

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It’s always better to start summer with a clean sensor, that’s what my momma always said.

We’ve been waiting for you, originally uploaded by JKLsemi.

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Exit, Leaf Left, originally uploaded by JKLsemi.

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Stealthy, originally uploaded by JKLsemi.

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Teeny frog on the tip of my thumb, originally uploaded by JKLsemi.

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It was several short walks today, instead of a single big hike: first out to Alum Creek State Park, where we started down a trail but turned back when it became clear that we would have to contend with muddy, shin-high grasses the whole way — and when some bug bit my face.

Then, we headed for Gallant Woods, after taking a side trip down Hogback Road to spy on some osprey for a while, but were rebuffed by steadily massing mosquitoes in the woods. Still, we were able to startle a lovely pair of pheasants in a meadow, and catch a few of these tiny, insect-sized frogs as they leaped across the lawn to escape us.