Sunday, October 23, 2011

Sudbury River Patrol and B.F.R.T. Patrol



A layer of mist still shrouded the Sudbury River early this morning as I approached the Nashawtuc Road bridge in Concord.  The sun had risen but would still take a while to rise above the tree tops.  Clamshell Bank, Route 2, and Emerson Hospital were soon basking in the light...

 Martha's Point was looking resplendent...

After a short visit to Brooke Island in Fairhaven Bay, I began my return trip.  On the way, I encountered this hawk taking in the view...

He soon took flight and looked majestic while doing so...

At the South Bridge, an outbound passenger train was crossing over the river...

Only a couple of hours after seeing the train, Mrs. Trashpaddler and I were pedalling the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Chelmsford and Westford.  This time I remembered to bring my camera and was able to get a photo of the Bike Repair Station at Cushing Place (aka Ginger Ale Plaza)...
This is great and the only one I've seen.  The plaque mentions it is the Eagle Scout project of Ryan P. Carr (Troop 77).  Nice job Ryan!

Our 2 trash hauls for the day totaled 48 (20 from my trashpaddling and 28 from our trashpedalling)...



The combined breakdown: 35 recyclable containers (12 redeemable) and 13 pieces of miscellaneous rubbish such as 6 styrofoam bait tubs, plastic bags, etc.  YTD total = 5852.

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