Looking forward to the weekend, as even though this was supposedly a short week the days have dragged like marmots bound by tire chains.
Sorry, I have vermin imagery on the brain today since this morning's headline in today's Denver Post:
"Explosives a go for Prairie Dogs"
Seriously! Exploding prairie dogs! Those of you who aren't locals may harbor some misconceptions about their cuteness and cuddly nature. Ahem, no. They carry plague, and dig holes that injure horses, and generally spread death and destruction across the open-space environment. So, I'll be looking forward to further coverage of this developing story. And, perhaps, some video footage of the promised explosions. Darn varmints.
In other news, Matt's getting ready to hike Long's Peak on Monday with a few friends from California who are flying in this weekend. Add in my longest training run (12 miles!) for the half-marathon on Saturday and the Buffalo Bicycle Classic on Sunday, and it looks to be a rather athletic weekend. We may find a few minutes to check out Niwot Nostalgia Day with the bug on Saturday, as a parade and much free food is promised, and we all know the bug grooves on snacks and entertainment. Photo documentation to be provided as the opportunities arise. Happy Friday, y'all!
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Ooh, Nathaniel would have some interesting thoughts to share about your prairie dog comments, as he read a book about them and the misconceptions about how evil they are, and I think he actually believes them to be highly mistreated. Add in how much Marianne adores the things (including the stuffed one she got for Christmas) and our family is fairly pro-prairie dog. The explosion idea makes me sad... (I haven't actually read the article yet, so I'm not sure HOW sad, but still at least a little sad).
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