Nothing to do with bikes

[Cush]

As we normaly do these days we were walking our two elderly dogs across the local golf course (on a R of W) and as normal they were on leads. When a rabbit bolted across our path the front dog took an interest but what happend next was amazing. Right behind the rabbit was a Stoat, it chased and caught the rabbit on the green right behind a golfer who was preparing to tee off (I think they call it that, anyway he was ready to hit the little ball), as the golfer swung his club the Stoat / Weasall let go the rabbit and darted in to the cover of a Beech hedge that shelters this part of the course and two other rabbits shot out with little brown animal right behind one of them. I approached golfer asked if he had seen what happened, he shrugged his shoulders and said he thought he heard something behind him. (the screech the rabbit made on impact was very loud) Ten minutes later when we returned the dead rabbit was still there and another one was on the green looking very shocked . I seen a green keeper and his comment was "good for the Stoat" and when I pointed out that the rabbit might have maxi he replyed "good". Thats when I walked on. Two points here Attitude of golfer and green keeper, why either of them were in such a beautiful place with the lack of interest they showed in what was happening around them was a bit shocking. but I suppose it is every one to their own.

 

[asterix]

When I was on my bike I nearly got hit by a golf ball. I saw it descending and it struck the tarmac by my back wheel. Thud! No rabbits were hurt during the incident though. Whoever said golf is a good walk spoiled was right - it could certainly have ruined my bike ride.

 

[2PedalsTez]

One of the big benefits to me with cycling is being in the great outdoors. Whatever the weather, I get to see some amazing countryside that is so often taken for granted. Some people will just get on about their business, others will enjoy it (I have to admit to getting increasingly grateful as I age).

As for the rabbit incident - am I wrong to admit to being fascinated in seeing something like that? Nature and its foodchain right in front of you.


Oh, I once thought I should get into golf, but guess it was the outdoor thing and the social element (can't stand the sport)

 

[Cush]

This golf course is a favorite of mine, even though I have never played the game or had any desire to do so. When I was working seven nights a week to make up my final salary pension pot ( the best year in the last three counted) I used to finish a shift and jog round it before the golfers got out and it was lovely. A three mile boundry and perfect grass for a fast run plus a lot of wild life. Mind judging from what I some times found or seen in the bunkers I wasnt the only one to visit it dureing the night.