Grimes Glenn Hike, Naples NY

Great morning for a hike. Wendi had a massage in town so I helped with the table and than had over an hour to plat with the dogs. The weather was warm, but a bit overcast, the water was still a bit cold. It was early for Triliums, but with the warm spring everything is 2-3 weeks ahead of schedule, the flowers were probably a bit past bloom. there was an average amount of water in the creek, and not a lot of trash which was good. The bride was out so we had to ford the creek, the water was flowing pretty good and Sadie was a bit apprehensive in her older years, we did make it across

The scramble up the opposite bank was a bit of a challenge also. The trilliums and where out in full force, the banks where full of them, mostly red, but a few white ones also. Saw some trout lilies also. The Salomon seal was out, but no flowers on it. Hies up to the 1st big falls and got some pictures and then just meditated for a while to the sound of falling water, this was difficult as the dogs where restless and kept trying to get my attention. Did get some good photos of the pups at the falls.

Being the first weekend in May the toads are in the pond for Sex Fest 2010. They same to be light based, actually we are a few days past the full moon so maybe moon based more likely. The lettuce and swiss chard in the cold frame have come up, need to add some spinach too.