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Can't wait to go back
« on: December 28, 2010, 05:25:46 PM »
I ventured out to Balm-Boyette today.  It was beautiful and very fun!  I stuck to the green trail since I wasn't sure what kind of riding to expect (this was my first MTB ride ever in Florida).   There were a lot of armadillos out and about.  I also heard some boars making a ton of noise in the bushes and snorting but I did not actually see them. I can't wait to get out there again!!  SWAMP has done a wonderful job of making the trails!   

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Re: Can't wait to go back
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2010, 05:40:02 PM »
Very addicting is'nt it :) You will be amazed at the abundance and quality of trails available to you within an hours drive.

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Re: Can't wait to go back
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2010, 06:13:18 PM »
pics please
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Re: Can't wait to go back
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2010, 06:38:31 PM »
Hmm......I did not take pics today, I didn't even take my camera with me!  I will definitely bring the camera next time.  I didn't realize I would be seeing so many armadillos.

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Re: Can't wait to go back
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2010, 06:50:02 PM »
Hmm......I did not take pics today, I didn't even take my camera with me!  I will definitely bring the camera next time.  I didn't realize I would be seeing so many armadillos.

Armadillos are good eatin!
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Re: Can't wait to go back
« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2010, 07:02:29 PM »
Awwww.....they are too cute to eat!

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« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2010, 07:02:55 PM »
Hmm......I did not take pics today, I didn't even take my camera with me!

Shame on you.  8)
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Re: Can't wait to go back
« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2010, 07:12:27 PM »
Ok, well, I plan on riding there again on Tuesday so I will take pics then.  Are the also alligators and snakes out there this time of year? 

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Re: Can't wait to go back
« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2010, 07:19:15 PM »
Ok, well, I plan on riding there again on Tuesday so I will take pics then.  Are the also alligators and snakes out there this time of year? 

Wildlife you will see at Balm-Boyette = Snakes, Turtles, Tortoise, Wild Hogs, Armadillos, Bobcats, Birds of every kind, and every so often a big Green Ogre... he usually is wearing a KISS or National Mountain Bike Patrol Jersey and riding a Giant Trance X3...
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Re: Can't wait to go back
« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2010, 08:05:28 PM »

Armadillos are good eatin!

They taste almost as good as manatee.
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Re: Can't wait to go back
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2010, 09:07:10 AM »
awesome!!! It is fun. As far as the Armadillos. They lose their cuteness once they nearly make you endo 30 or 40 times. Have fun.


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Re: Can't wait to go back
« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2010, 09:24:03 AM »
Armadillos can be very very scary when riding alone at dusk. I cannot count the times Ive been spooked.

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Re: Can't wait to go back
« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2010, 12:26:44 PM »
Armadillos can be very very scary when riding alone at dusk. I cannot count the times Ive been spooked.
They usually hang out with Sasquatch. When they are running out HE is near.
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Re: Can't wait to go back
« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2010, 04:55:55 PM »
I'm very very scared

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Re: Can't wait to go back
« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2010, 08:57:35 PM »
I could outride a Sasquatch if necessary.