MR. FROG

People collect some interesting things when they ride. Some collect medals, some collect coins or cash prizes. I collect stuffed animals. It began several years ago when I was doing a short ride on a cold and rainy day. And there on the road was beanie baby-type tiger. It was wet and dirty and looked like maybe a car might have driven over it. I put it in my pocket, and when I got home I tossed him in the washer. Good as new! Next was a black and white penguin with yellow feet. I found a royal blue pug on my way to the Savage one year. Hated the idea of carrying it, but I wasn't willing to let it go. Then I found a Super Mario doll about 3-4" high, which I gave to Mario Nappa in WCBC. It still hangs on his saddle bag. I even found a small white baby blanket with a white puppy that's part of the blanket. I found that on top of the St. Georges Bridge. I found Woody from Toy Story on old Rt. 896 on my way home from a Barksdale Ride. I noticed him on the other side of the street on the way over. Luckily he was still there on my way home. I also found a squeeze-toy type giraffe that squeaks when you squeeze it. I keep all these toys on my desk at work. You just never know when I'll need something to cheer me up.

I was supposed to ride with Mark, Amy and Karen Smith out of GB this morning. But Karen got called in to work at the last minute. So, I decided I'd head out for a ride below the canal. The plan was to head west into the wind so I could have a tailwind on the return. I was just outside Cecilton and the wind was really zipping me along. I saw something green in the road up ahead. It sort of looked like a glove so I didn't stop. But at the last minute I decided to turn around and check it out. And there was Mr. Frog. I would guess he had been out there for a while judging from the dirt. I gave him a "bath" in the washer hoping he'd get clean...but he is a frog.