Well, I thought I was prepared for the outcome of my MRI results. Truth is… I wasn’t. It wasn’t the revelation that my ankle was “not right”. That I was quite aware of based on what I’ve been dealing with since about 5:28am on October 12th last year (link here). Since then I’ve gone through a litany of issues – a major struggle being able to convince the medical community there were issues beyond their rosier assessments. I’ve covered that in the past, no need to rehash that. I finally got an orthopedic surgeon that understood my plight which has lifted my spirits tremendously, then he interpreted the findings in the MRI and my heart sank. The situation is bad, very bad. The tibia breaks have healed, but there is “missing” cartilage, tendon and ligament tears and spurs on the fibula from the trauma. That news was not the only proverbial kick in the groin. The treatment schedule was even more devastating. Surgery mid July, followed by 6 weeks NO WEIGHT, then 4 weeks of boot followed by 4 week of brace with heavy therapy involved in that last 2 months. Running done for the foreseeable future, 2025 racing season lost, impact on 2026 ultra levels concerning. My head was a mess playing those schedules out and I remember looking at Linda as we both came to the realization that our annual haunted trail party was in serious jeopardy. Three of my four passions were just pulled out from under me with one mighty pull. Linda and I are still running the timelines and getting prepared the best we can. The sickening thing is I could have been past all this had we started back in December.
I was scrolling through my queue for something to feature today and then the obvious choice came up.
Hit the jump to see more pictures of my early running icon.
I suspect that a large percentage of runners start out in some form of pavement setting. This was the case when I was looking for an alternative activity back when I was 32. Thanks to a pretty horrific incident during my 2nd degree black belt exam in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido (combined 8 hour test) my dojo days were cut short. Ironically, I finished that exam with a badly torn shoulder – see a theme here ha! I’ve covered this in my early posting years, but in short, Linda got me hooked on a popular race in her Iowa hometown called the Bix7 – a 7 mile road race in the bluffs of the Mighty Mississippi.
You never forget your first running experience. Mine came at an older than normal age, but likely the same for most runners – sucking air after a fraction of a mile. A year later I crossed that finish line and had completely swallowed the racing hook, line and sinker – my road racing days were officially ignited. Each year brought new challenges – faster paces, greater distances, tougher courses all culminating in one windy, stormy day at my Alma Mater where I finished my first and only road marathon. To celebrate this achievement I had today’s featured feathered friend permanently inked on my leg.
True to my proclamation to Linda soon after crossing the finish line, that was the last of the endurance runs…”on the road”. That last part may not have been said in the same volume as the first part. I did back down on the distances after that, but then discovered this thing called trail racing. Road running was seen as a substitute activity for my days in combat, trail running turned out to be a full replacement for the joy I had missed since that fateful day I made a split-second mistake.
Outside my commitment to the annual Bix race, my attention turned to the trail starting out with the initial half marathon race. From there the distances increased to the 30 miler and then the 50 miler. Yes, I did have to explain to Linda about that distance caveat she apparently missed after that road marathon…and if you happen to be wondering, I got additional ink more associated with the trail to celebrate that accomplishment.
Due to this recent injury, I will have come full circle on my running career. Along with the required repairs, my surgeon will be inserting an internal artificial stability device in my ankle. This will allow me withstand the uneven terrain akin to the trail. The ankle internals will need to strengthen around that enhancer as I relearn the expectations and realities of uneven foot landings critical to getting through the ultra distances. To do that I’ll have to start back on the more predictable road surfaces. “On the road again, Just can’t wait to get on the road again“. You can’t tell the sarcasm in that, but at this point I will be ecstatic when I can lace on any running shoes again.
When I do, I will undoubtedly look down in fondness at the tribute to that previous marathon accomplishment as I tighten those laces. The surgeon is confident I will be able to get back to the trail and I’ll rely on that to keep my spirits up as I race… I mean ride my new knee scooter through the house (I just got a really bad look from Linda there, must watch myself hehehe!).
“Hey Bri, how about less of the woe is me and more about this beautiful specimen before us!?!” Got it. The Greater Roadrunner is monomorphic which means both sexes look similar (those species that do have gender differences are considered to have sexual dimorphism). They do have a naked patch of skin behind the eye (the postorbital apterium) that intensifies in color during the breeding season incorporating whites, blues and oranges. You can see some of that in my previous post (link here). There are some studies like one at a Texas wildlife refuge back in 1976 that appears to indicate females tend to have blue behind the eye where males are white. This has come under scrutiny due to the lot size and localization (link here). Clearly the only reliable way is to sit them down in a medical room and give them bad news about their running career and see which ones cover their groin.
The above specimen was spotted hanging out in the cattle field at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in Blue Diamond, NV – just outside of Las Vegas. That was back in 2024, but I can confirm that one was still there in almost the exact same spot on our return trip in April this year. Did I mention that during the 6 weeks of no weight post surgery I am planning an attempt to get caught up on my image processing? Lemonade out of lemons as they say. The surprising element of the Roadrunner specimen(s) at the ranch is how tolerant they were of having The Beast pointed at it/them. Definitely some of the best, prolonged looks I’ve ever had. Especially like that this one was giving me a full display of its crest and proclivity for keeping its tail cocked.
In contrast, this specimen spotted at the 33 Hole Scenic Overlook at Lake Mead National Recreational Area was having no part of my intrusion. I had made my way all the way down to the water’s edge – I can’t help myself from humming that song whenever I find myself in that position (link here). Anyway, this Roadrunner noticed me and started blasting from shrub to shrub showing off their 20+mph speed – keep in mind that is done without the aid of Hoka Speedgoats! Far faster than I was able to get focus on and take a decent shot. I mainly included these two shots to show how naturally camouflaged they are to their desert habitat. Their sightlines are broken by the streaked body feathering and their coloring blends in with the local earth tones.
As the Roadrunner has endeared itself to me for its running reference, so too is it admired by Linda. No, no, no, not because of any racing activity – she believes only in agility ring sprinting and believes any distance beyond that is foolish, dangerous and cause for psychological analysis. Nope, she admires their ability to kill and eat Rattlesnakes, her arch enemy. Per Cornell’s eloquent explanation, “Roadrunners can also kill and eat rattlesnakes, often in tandem with another roadrunner: as one distracts the snake by jumping and flapping, the other sneaks up and pins its head, then bashes the snake against a rock“. I just hear Linda chuckle.
Well, that brings us to the end. I suspect you will be hearing a lot from Brad (and Jan) while I’m out. For now my attention turns to getting as much of the to-do list out of the way before they bench me and figuring out what options we have for the haunted trail.
Take care everyone and watch your foot landings!
Wildlife Intrigued 
Wow, I am very sorry that this injury has happened to you and taken something you love so much away from you. I feel your frustration in your words. I hope that the injury can be repaired well enough for you to run again as soon as possible! 🙏🏻
Excellent photos of the Road Runner, an amazing bird and in places I know well.
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Thank you John. I have been very disappointed in my previous attempts to get this issue resolved, but with the new surgeon I think we finally have the solution. Not going to be a fun ride by any means, 6 weeks with zero weight on the ankle is going to be really tough…on Linda hehehe. All worth it if it can get me back on the trail – I need that alone time to keep the crazies at bay. I knew you would be familiar with those Vegas area locations. The fee is a bit steep at Spring Mountain Ranch so we have to make sure we make the most of it there and I keep finding more and more to like about Lake Mead NRA every time we get the chance to visit.
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Cool, hit me up for lunch, my treat! I get the alone time, I am three-times divorced and won’t ever do that again, hence I live by myself which is somewhat difficult but mostly great! I love peace and quiet. Take car of that ankle!
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Noted John, thanks for the invitation! Three divorces, you are, or rather were a glutton for punishment there John. I am fortunate to have found someone that understands me and knows when to just listen to me whine and on those rare occasions when to make me do the things for the better I don’t want to do. I think she secretly likes my running hobby as it gives her alone time while I’m out and she knows when I come back all my pressing issues will be resolved or forgotten – she is worried about my willingness to stay off the ankle during recovery where I am worried she will have to deal with my unresolved crazies during that time ha. I was actually starting to reconsider getting the surgery with all the downtime, but after a weekend of last chances at Kayaking, Birding and Biking it has certainly swelled quite a bit, so clearly it needs to be addressed if I want to continue my hobbies. Thanks for coming by and I’ll certainly ping you when we are back out west.
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Sorry about the bad medical news, Brian. Having to deal with chronic issues is extremely frustrating, especially if we feel that they could have been addressed sooner. Coming to grips with our aging and vulnerable bodies is something most of us have to learn to cope with, it’s a part of being human that sucks, there is no other way to say it.
I hope that having an explanation for your symptoms and a plan to address them will help you get through the coming weeks and months. Hang in there! I trust that the fourth of your passions that you can still engage in will also help you get through all this!
All the best,
Tanja
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Thanks Tanja, I’ve had my share of injuries over the years and they’ve all been conquered without this degree of uncertainty and false starts leading into the recovery cycle. I don’t mind putting in the work, suffering is a key ingredient of a surprising number of my chosen hobbies…but to put the work in and not get any closer the starting line is definitely frustrating. Well, my 4th passion is Linda but the more I think about it, this is going to be really tough on her. I noted in another reply I am not the “best” patient when it comes to being idled for 6 weeks straight due to not being able to put any weight on the ankle after surgery. I can already visualize it…”Bri, if you get off that couch I’m gonna smack you with this here bat and then you will have TWO ankles to deal with!!” Appreciate the words of encouragement Tanja..now I just need to get the cutting done, the waiting is starting to get me antsy – hoping you have lots of blog material to keep me busy during the recovery!
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I thought your 4th passion referred to birding, but I guess I didn’t count properly. You should still be able to bird, just might need to do a lot of “big sits.” I’m always amazed how many birds I see when I stay put in one place and pay close attention. Just something to consider!
I never questioned that Linda is your #1 passion! 😊
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Unfortunately, my field birding will be greatly impacted so that one took a major hit as well. I did get a last bit of birding in with my brother this weekend which was a lot of fun, but that has definitely left my ankle a bit swollen. I do like the idea of a “big sit”, I should be able to make it out to our porch and enjoy the day looking out into our woods and feeders so you are right, I should still be able to partake in some bird watching – great idea Tanja! As a side note, I did decide to “upgrade” to the deluxe, all-terrain model of the knee scooter sooooo I will have that going for me hehehe. This is probably the first time I’ll be completely incapacitated for such a long time – I was out walking (some would argue more than that) within days of getting the stitches out for my elbow surgery and even mowing (and one handed sledge busting up concrete – don’t ask) not long after that. Something tells me sweet Linda will be replaced by Nurse Ratched if I try any of that stuff this time!
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It sounds as though Nurse Ratched is exactly what you need, Brian! 😊
But I don’t think it would be a problem for you to get dropped off in a favorite spot with a wheelchair or scooter and spend a few hours, sitting with your leg elevated to look and listen for birds. It would probably be good for your mental health.
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Okay, now you are starting to sound like Linda ha! Linda is already planning to take me “car birding” when I am well enough to get out and about. She firmly believes if she leaves me somewhere in the field I won’t be there when she comes back…no idea where she might have come to that conclusion…nonewhatsoever. Wait until she catches me upgrading my scooter tires to the off-roading dirt bike treads (I already upgraded the base tires to their better tires, but still not enough bite hehehe).
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I love roadrunners. Great shots. You are going to be torn assunder. I hope you heal fast and talk your doctor into letting you have a knee crutch so you can get around like the Beach Boys during those six weeks of no weight on yout foot.
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Yes, “assunder” is definitely a fitting word for the rest of this summer. I showed Linda the knee crutch link you sent me and put on my best “pretty please” puppy eyes. I’ll spare you the profanity laced response filled with “un”veiled threats and condescending tones. It appears she is digging in on this one and is going to be holding my ankle to the fire so to speak and making me behave. Know any good divorce lawyers…just kidding of course. None of this compares to what you probably went through with your cancer battle by any means so I really don’t have much to stand on there (literally). Sounds like I will have plenty of time get catch up on all the SP videos they have been putting up on YouTube. Thanks for dropping in Tim.
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That’s why I suggested getting your doctor on board with the idea. But then again, it could be like the old joke where a guy gets out of the hospital, and the doctor tells the guy’s wife he needs to speak to her alone. The doctor tells her if she wants her husband to live, she needs to give him a BJ every night. When the wife rejoins her husband, he asks what the doctor said. She answered , “He said you’re going to die!”
On the cancers, the long-lasting side effects are more trouble than the treatments were. But I can’t complain, since I’m still more functional than a lot of people who are much younger than I am.
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Hahaha, I was in the midst of telling Linda your joke and she jumped the gun and blurted out “you’ll die” before I ever got to the punchline….got any other suggestions!!!! You are definitely still going at it with all you have been through, extremely commendable for sure. I have to say, I always admired my mother for pushing through all she was going through with her cancer and losing my father in the midst of it was a double heartbreaker for her, but she never once complained and to her fault never wanted to be a burden to her kids so refused to reach out when she should have. Keep up all your activities for as long as you can.
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Moms are often that way. Always amenable to being bothered, but never wanting to bother other people.
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Yep, just sad as she raised 3 perfectly able sons that would have done anything for her at anytime. We did get the opportunity for at least one of us to be with here at all times during here hospice months. I think she really appreciated that.
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I hope you’ll soon be on the road again and that your road runner will bring you luck.
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Thank you Anneli. Fingers crossed the Roadrunner good luck ink will get me through – it has definitely worked for me during my many other injuries ha! Appreciate the well wishes.
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Awesome. thanks for sharing!
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You are welcome Luisella, glad you enjoyed our running mascot. Appreciate you dropping in and have a great rest of your week.
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Not great news B. You know my thoughts on running so I won’t crack any nasty jokes (damn there’s a pun in there) as it’s not right, you must be more than gutted.
Love the Roadrunner (Plymouth do a nice version too). Hope it inspires you to fully heal. If I were you I would be saying “time to take it easy” but I’m not and you will do your own thing, just be careful ok.
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Eh, I appreciate good jokes from friends! Pretty bummed for sure, but as long as they get the repairs right I have the commitment to get myself recovered and back in shape for next year’s season. Someday I’ll have to throttle back, but for right now I feel strong enough (at least “willed”) to carry on for the foreseeable future. I am big believer in the “that which does not kill me” philosophy (all those martial arts years coming through). I’m smarter now, just like when I broke my elbow and made it through multiple races and all my training runs since without tripping on a root – hoping the same will happen for hidden rocks under the leaves now ha. At this point I just want to get the “cutting” over with to get the anxiety tamped down. Linda is right with you the Plymouth version, that is one of her favorite muscle cars and her brother had one during her childhood (when she was growing up on the local dirt race tracks). Me personally, I’m a Mach 1 guy, but I can’t openly admit that because of marrying into a Chrysler family. Take care B.! thanks for coming by.
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Nice that after all the trouble you’ve had with the insubordinate ankle, you can find a sunny spot: taking care of some of the photo backlog. Maybe now I can catch up? The offer for using the corporate mower still stands. Oh, great photos of the roadrunner too! meep meep {insert little cloud of dust here}
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This lily-livered, good for nothin’ buck-toothed barnacle, flea-bitten carcass of an ankle is really pissing me off ha! I definitely want to make an attempt at getting some of that back-log chipped away – readers are probably looking for material NOT from Arizona, Texas or Nevada hehehehe. Appreciate the offer on the mowing, will keep that in mind for sure. Now we just need to patiently wait…which is NOT a strong suite of mine as you are aware.
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Nice roadrunner pics. An interesting bird. In some ways it makes me think of a grouse.
Brian, I used to run 5-7 miles daily just for fun (since my 20’s) and a way to start my day and then eat all I could find without gaining weight because I was burning so many calories. I never raced, I just enjoyed running.
When I hit my 50’s my one knee swelled up to a balloon and my doc told me I had worn out the meniscus in my knees. That was 20 years ago. I rice a bike but not often and so I mostly walk and hike. I miss running and the occasional adrenaline rush from a runner’s high I would get. But I can still walk and hike, though uneven terrain is sometimes problematic because of my knees. Looking into surgery I found that even after that the possibility of arthritis could be an issue a year or two later.
So I walk and hike and enjoy the fact I am still mobile enough to now look for birds and enjoy the outdoors in all sorts of weather. This year I bought some insulated boots so I can get out in the snow and cold and look for those soaring eagles.
Take care. And don’t push it during recovery. Over the years when I had issues with my ankles from running or shoulder from lifting, and I pushed it too much before the body was ready. It would always set me back a couple more weeks. Your body knows best no matter what the brain is telling it.
Life continues and one makes due to enjoy it.
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It does have that Grouse feel to it – certainly more relatable than the Cuckoo family it officially part of. I hear you on the recovery front, wise words Jerry. It is definitely frustrating with these recent setbacks – elbow and now ankle. For years I was indestructible even with the brutalities of the dojo and then one accident opened my eyes (and changed my hobby). Slowly the years are creeping by and the injuries feel like they are lingering longer. The real disappointment isn’t so much these points of downtime, but rather assessing the investment that is lost because of it – all the training (at least 1200 miles a year in rain, snow, heat), the gym, etc. I have been fortunate looking back, but you are correct, I have to give the body whatever it needs to recover (something I haven’t been good at in the past either). One the positive front, I am pretty sure Linda is going to bring the hammer down on me this time if I trying to do anything stupid – she rarely digs her heels in, but when she does it is serious. Your knees sound like a definite burden, glad you are at still able to get out and be active in the field. Thanks for the encouraging words and well wishes Jerry. The silver lining is if there is one thing I am pretty good at it is endurance related activities and this recovery fits that bill for sure.
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You will need something to do, and maybe a plan B that balances running and ‘something’. I had 6 months of inaction, and told no photography (weight and locations we frequent). Also people around you should have a water gun. Just so they don’t hurt you when ‘you act up’ from being immobile. 🥹
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You are absolutely right Ted, I’ve been trying to collect a number of things to build, read and process during the downtime – currently staring at 3 mini-LEGO projects I picked up on our birding excursions out west and several metal models that I am looking forward to digging into with the extra “fiddle” time. I can imagine how hard it was for you with all those great birding locations near you. I burst out laughing when I read your water-gun suggestion. I am sure Linda would jump on that idea and grab her training bottles for the Poodles. The more I think about it, the more I am warming up to that approach, I’ve seen her swing a bat and I want no part of that hehehe. One thing I did suggest was setting up a slalom course in the basement I can use my knee scooter on … I’ll spare you her response to that genius idea as I think you can guess. Going to be struggle – keep your wildlife posts coming so I have something to keep me entertained!
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Just one more suggestion…keep off Amazon, never watch QVC. I had no problem, but I have friend who was laid up and…well you get the picture.
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Two more excellent suggestions! I am not a QVC guy so no worries there, but I do live on Amazon for all the haunt stuff etc. Will have Linda watch my online time or there will be boxes showing up every day…well, more than usual boxes showing up ha!
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Your choice of bird is very apt. I hope you’ll be back doing what you love before too long!
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Thank you so much Belinda, appreciate the encouraging words and I am looking forward to getting back on the trails again. It may be a bit based on the current recovery script, but knowing the surgeon is confident I can get back out on the trails at the end is keeping me optimistic. Hopefully, I’ll be chasing after those Roadrunners MEEP, MEEP! Appreciate you coming by and take care yourself – Oh, I got to see Wood Duck ducklings this weekend and thought of you – soooo cute.
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Nice to hear your news! Glad you saw those ducklings 😊
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Apologies Belinda, your comment got redirected to my spam folder and missed it. Those ducklings were so cute – also so a number of adults on …wait for it .. wait for it.. on actual wood (downed trees). Took me forever to finally get a Wood Duck shot on a piece of wood, now I am seeing it much more frequently – as it always goes ha. Appreciate you dropping in and take care!
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Hello Brian,
I have been following your wonderful work for a while, but this is may be my first comment. As someone who is also active, I am very sorry to hear of your situation, it must be extremely frustrating on many levels.
My thoughts are with you and thank you for sharing the images of this fascinating bird. Please do take care.
Warm wishes from Japan,
Takami
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Greetings from across the pond Takami! I have been following your blog for a long time as well … and need to take the time to comment more, your wildlife photography is absolutely fantastic. So many great shots and oftentimes species I have never seen before. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words regarding my current injury. I am trying to keep my spirits up knowing there is now light at the end of the tunnel, but the litany of medical diagnosis errors to this point is nearly unbelievable. I just need to hunker down, follow the recovery script and rely on the surgeon’s confidence he can get me back running on the trails and the many other activities that I enjoy. Take care yourself, keep bringing those incredible posts as I’ll need those to keep me going while I’m down and again, appreciate the well wishes!
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Many thanks for replying during a manic time! I am delighted to hear you enjoy my photography.
I painfully empathise the frustration when ‘limitors’ are placed on us during times of treatment and recovery. You have friends across the globe who support you and wish for the smoothest process as possible☺️
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Thank you so much Takami, warms the heart to know there are others thinking about you (and at such a great distance away!). I now have the details on all the surgery procedures and the path to recovery. I am just taking it as another challenge and ready to get it all started. A couple more weeks to get everything in order here – want to make sure I limit the burden on Linda as much as I can. Looking forward to keeping up with your photographs during my recovery.
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Magníficas las fotos del correcaminos, ánimo y pronta recuperación¡¡
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Thank you Ángel, I really appreciate the kind and encouraging words. Helps to have everyone’s good thoughts to make it through this downtime. Take care and thanks for dropping in and joining the conversation.
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I’m sorry to hear about your injury, but your strength and love for nature are truly inspiring. Wishing you a speedy recovery and many more runs ahead! 🏃♂️🦅
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Thank you Myrelar, I definitely appreciate all the well wishes. The surgeon is confident he will get me back on the ultra race circuit as long as I follow the prescribed recovery plan – going to be hard to be idle that long, but the though of not being able to run is far worse. Appreciate you coming by and for your kind words.
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Just returned from a trip that included a tiny bit of birding (in 97F weather, yikes!), and am now catching up with your prognosis and plans. Your mention of Linda with a baseball bat instantly brought images of the film “Misery” to mind – you definately don’t want to go there, so behave yourself! If you have the patience for a book while recovering, I highly recommend “A World on the Wing: the Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds” by Scott Weidensaul, if you haven’t already consumed it – highly readable, lots of new info, at least for me.
Loved these images of the Roadrunner! I especially liked the hint of green iridescence you captured on his lower back, very cool. His stance and alert scanning for prey made for wonderful photos!
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I just cringed with the Misery reference ha! I will definitely look into that book, I always like a good read and looks like I will need to fill some hours those first 6 weeks. Linda bought a migration book while we were traveling (She forgot her book she was going to read and stopped in a refuge bookstore). That one ended up not being very good, I’ll give this one a chance for sure. I do have several mini-block wildlife legos to put together from the various refuges we’ve visited this year. This Roadrunner was definitely accommodating = especially with me hanging over the wooden fence pointing The Beast at it. It was probably looking back making sure I didn’t cross that line. On my top 10 lists of shots I want to get is a Roadrunner with a lizard tail hanging out of its mouth. Seen it once, couldn’t get a shot – when I’m ready, they never do it – life of a photographer I tell ya hehehe. Appreciate you dropping in Sam and for the book recommendation.
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I hope the surgery goes well. You may be able to participate in some of your Halloween activities. Great photos of roadrunners. They really look like they posed for you.
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Thank you SoyBend! Past the surgery part now and that appears to have gone well, but a very long road to recovery (14 weeks) so trying my best to keep my mind off it ha. The Runners were certainly hamming it up for the camera – most of the time I have to chase after them as they dart to and fro after their meals. A nice change of pace when they just pose for me! Appreciate you coming by and apologies for the delay in response.
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