Because I cannot complain about my bank being frozen, I will write about my hike today.

@TheHorse (238277)
Walnut Creek, California
May 1, 2021 9:58pm CST
A buddy and I took a nice hike along the shore of the San Francisco Bay today. It's a place where a lot of concrete was dumped from dismantled projects in the Bay Area. You have to "dance" over the remnants of old buildings, including re-bar that likes to grab at ankles. I have done at least one face plant there. The cool thing is that local artists go out there and create sculptures and other art works out of whatever is available. Some simply paint the old concrete cubes with whatever interests them. I added some branches to a sculpture today. It's all "fluid." What struck me most today was not the art, but the beautiful flowers that were everywhere. I left my camera at home, but I'll attach a newer photo of the flowers if my friend sends it to me. I'll attach an older photo of one of the sculptures out there for now. Do you enjoy hiking?
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (86583)
• United States
2 May 21
No. That’s why I keep hiking boots in my car.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238277)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 21
Why don't you just put them on before you leave the house?
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Nate
@NateB11 (816)
• United States
2 May 21
Sounds like a beautiful and interesting area. I haven't been hiking in a long time. But I always enjoyed it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238277)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 21
Even a walk around the block can be a hike if you ignore the cars and people and listen to the squirrels, birds and other wildlife.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135601)
• Marion, Ohio
2 May 21
I would enjoy that kind of area.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238277)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 21
But I sometimes miss cycling in the cornfields of Iowa. There is beauty everywhere.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (69160)
• Centralia, Washington
2 May 21
It depends on where I am hiking. Your area intrigues me.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238277)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 21
There are some nice hikes here. But I enjoy hikes in Glacier Park Montana the most.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
2 May 21
love to hike!!!! what a great work of art. Love when someone takes discarded stuff, and creates a vision!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238277)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 21
I do too. I'm a decent musician but NOT a visual artist. I just take it all in and enjoy. When I can contribute a stick here and there, it's a plus.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
2 May 21
@TheHorse i am more of a poet, so for me the visual creation process is baffling.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238277)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 21
@DocAndersen But it can aslo be inspiring. Turning the visual into the written word is a skill. If I say to you. "I watched a squirrel burying nuts, oblivious to my presence," that's as good as picture.
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Silvia
@Shxrubia (2751)
• Indonesia
2 May 21
I've never been on a hike, but I think it's pretty fun
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238277)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 21
I always enjoy hikes. Sometimes I like to just stop and sit, taking in what's around me.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
2 May 21
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (84711)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 May 21
Nope. I'll stay indoors thanks. I like hearing others' stories though. That is kinda fun.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238277)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 21
When you're out hiking, you encounter very few people. And here, all are masked.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
2 May 21
Is your Bank still frozen? Why don't you send a PM to Admin as soon as you notice the problem? (This also would help the others that are not yet online). I have always enjoyed hiking, since I was very young, I went with my Dad, Mom and my brother never liked.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
2 May 21
@TheHorse The bank not always self correct it already happened twice the Bugs had to do fix the problem. I prefer to let Admin know when I notice that there is a problem. My brother has always been extremely lazy, Mom loved to walk but not hiking.
The Horse
@TheHorse (238277)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 21
Eh, it (the bank) always self-forrects. It's not really an issue. I just wanted to see if I could get away with a brief "kvetch." My early childhood memories include hiking with my dad in some of the same hills I hike in now. My brother and mom were less interested. I feel really calm when I find a spot and just sit.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174281)
• United States
2 May 21
Oh, wow! It looks like you've gotten quite a bit of sun lately, pony. Your skin has gotten quite dark.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174281)
• United States
2 May 21
@TheHorse What sculpture?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238277)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 21
@DaddyEvil I thought I saw one. But she is gone. Let me eat more Stroganoff.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238277)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 21
I really do love the sun. Actually, that sculpture is aimed to the Southwest, so at noonish, she is facing the sun. We call her the sun goddess.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 May 21
It sounds like there is always something new to see in that area.
The Horse
@TheHorse (238277)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 21
Yep. Both Rob and I search for new stuff. It's like playing Pokemon Go without a cell phone. Heh.
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Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (52156)
• Staten Island, New York
3 May 21
I enjoy hiking as long it is not very hot and humid outside.
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
2 May 21
I can no longer hike; but I'm glad you're staying active.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238277)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 21
When I can no longer hike, I hope there will be "younguns" who tell me about their exploits with sincere enthusiasm, not just to "please the old man."
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
3 May 21
@TheHorse Maybe they'll even share their pictures with you! Have a great week!
Zhenqiu Zhou
@Zzq513696993 (3)
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4 May 21
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