Local water doings

 

I rode my bike to the City Park yesterday, and noticed they were working on repairs to the swimming pool. Among other things, the pool's 50-year old liner has to be chipped off and replaced.

The pool was closed last season, which was a real blow to the community. The Methow Valley News reported recently on the reopening, made possible because of generous local donations and such welcome news for parents and kids. 

Nova has already applied for a life guard position. She and Maya are excellent swimmers, thanks to all the dedicated instructors and their swim team practice.

It's been quiet here along the river, although yesterday afternoon a woman in a bathing suit with a dog was submerging herself in the icy, swift water in front of the house. Dangerous and cold, but whatever floats your boat!

Her dog was running loose, so I went out (as I always do) to say hello and ask her to please keep it leased on our property, because of all the wildlife. Not too much to ask, right?

Big mistake. The dog suddenly charged me, snarling and snapping, coming inches from my legs. Thank goodness I was not bitten, but it was terrifying. Then she yelled at ME for "scaring her dog." She insisted she was on public property, I informed her otherwise. 

I put the sign off the beaver's downed tree right smack on the trail where you can't miss it. Most of our neighbors gladly respect these conditions to access the river here. But there's always someone with a sense of entitlement who will probably toss the sign in the river. Life in the little big city of Twisp.

Enough of that. It's a beautiful morning, and I'm cheering myself up with a scenic ride at Sun Mountain Lodge. Been a long time since I sat on a horse...