Need New Treads!

Photo
Stone wall along the Air Line Trail in Chaplin, CT.

New tires
Went to “The Famous Johnnie’s” service station on West St. in Rockville this morning to have two new front tires put on. After yesterday’s slushy precip that turned to ice overnight, the trip down to Johnnies was a little dicey. Knowing my front tires were not good made me a little anxious. I’m all set now and I did a test run on the way home. What a difference. Phew!

Took a hike
While my tires were going on I took a hike. I did part of the Rockville Spur Rail Trail to the west then doubled back and went east to Rau St. Walked (slid) down to West Main and back to the station—2 miles, maybe a tad more. I wanted to see what conditions on the trail would be and if my low cut hikers could handle it. The snow was not deep and, because of the recent rain, was packed down and crispy on top. Not bad walking at all; just chilly.

No new hikers
I went down to LL Bean to see what they had on sale. I’ll be doing some hiking on Sunday with the Colchester Land Trust group and I need footwear more suitable for winter. LLB didn’t have what I wanted—a hiking boot that will be higher than a sneaker, warm and good on bare rock and such. They didn’t have what I was looking for at the price I was willing to pay. I’ll just have to take my chances on Colchester not having much in the way of snow on Sunday. I’ll also bring an extra pair of socks and shoes just in case. Our hike will take us around Day Pond and down into the Salmon River area. Should get some good pictures.