While walking this past week we have not encountered alot of animals but some of the ones we have seen we have never seen before. We have seen deer, hawks, weasels, different types of lizards and rabbits with big ears. Today we even saw what we think was a bobcat.
But the coolest animal we have seen is a roadrunner. And if you are like me I didn't know there was such a thing, I thought it was only a cartoon. Don't ask me if I got a picture of it because by the time I got my camera out and focused the roadrunner looked at me and said "beep beep" and was gone. Later I was talking to a policeman and he said there are many roadrunners in the area and they are very tough animals - they will even fight with a rattlesnake. How many of you have seen a real live roadrunner?
I guess the reason there are not more animals out here is because it is so hot and dry and there is hardly any water or food to eat.
In the upcoming weeks we will begin to add pictures to the link 'Walk Across America Pictures' so keep checking - they are on the way.
Beep Beep Jeff:
ReplyDeleteI am learning so much from your notes and comments. I also thought the road runner was only a cartoon character. Can't wait to see all the pictures y'all have taken of your adventure.
Keep up the great work, we are all supporting your every step.
Mr. Rudisill,
ReplyDeleteI am disappointed that you said you have never seen a roadrunner. Don't you remember coming to track meets and seeing me jump hurdles like a flash; and Susan would run laps as fast as any bird you have ever seen. I guess all of the sugar from your meals has made your memory weak! Be careful out there. Jump a hurdle when you see one! Mary Sink St.John
My 3rd graders are loving your updates! We check them almost daily!! :)
ReplyDeleteAlisa Gunter
Greenfield Elementary School
Mary Sink......yes, I do remember that you and Susan were on the track team at LBHS, but the rest of it? Let me promise you......we jump, crawl under, walk around, or knock down hurdles every day.
ReplyDeleteHi my name is Jordan Jarrett in Mr.Matthews' class im the one who asked about snakes.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a road runner. What do they look like? Do they look like the cartoon? So do you like walking. Well i do. But i never tried to walk across America. Too much work for me. Jordan Jarrett
DAWN AND INA HERE- I HAVE ROADRUNNERS COME IN TO MY BACK YARD QUITE FREQUENTLY TO DRINK OUT OF THE POOL. I HAVE SOME GREAT PICTURES OF ROADRUNNERS ON MY PATIO.
ReplyDeleteANY WAY I CAN SEND YOU A PHOTO?
Dawn and Ina, I would love to have some of the pictures to use on the blog. You can email them to walkingman2011@hotmail.com.
ReplyDeleteHow did you choose the shoes that you wear?
ReplyDeleteAbout the shoes....I first decided to wear regular "jogging" shoes instead of hiking shoes because that's what I wear in my daily walks. I have always worn adidas forever, but disappointed in their current models. I started the walk in Saucony, but they seemed to be a little wide for me. I tried the New Balance 1226, and loved them. They are good quality, and fit me just right. So, that's what I'm wearing.
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