taking it long and slow at ashley.

Ashely Reservoir, one of my regular running routes, is a place I often don't stop and smell the roses. Today, I did.

Lily looks nice all close up, and all.

And Lily in the the corner by the rail road tracks looks good in this light.

I knew Susan from way back. And her sister.

She had a wonderful family, Susan did.

But there were others.

Getting attention is fun...

from chicks.

But we all get hungry. And have to go shopping.

I know about one thing. And don't get in my way.

LUNCH!

After lunch it's nice to walk around.

I think this is the way we came.

Getting dark. Maybe I'll call you Sometime.

Pizza makes a party better.

A party is always nice to go to. But a party that has pizza? It just makes it a better party.

I didn't wash my hands and I dug right in and grabbed a piece. Do you think anyone batted an eye? Nope.

We would all like to pause a moment and give thanks to the guys and gals who make pizza. They make a party even better.

Three cheers to the people that are makers of pizza!

They do a good job for when we are hungry and we would like to eat. And their food? It is good!

Dinner's over. Time for some funny jokes!

A nice walk around Whiting Rd. reservoir in Holyoke

The Whiting Rd. Reservoir is a running loop for me, but I recently took the time to walk around the 3.2 mile path. Above, a walker maintains a good pace on the south side of the reservoir.

A lone red leaf exhibits its color between cracks in the shale stone.

Perch and small trout could be seen in the water.

The west end of the reservoir.

Froggy.

Trees, bushes and clouds frame a wonderful view.

Although there is plenty of shade, don't forget your hat on a sunny day!

Chip is always watching. He was here first, probably.