Thanks for caring to read about it...yeah, that's sappy sounding. Anyway, what we (ie all of us riding) really need is for a lot of folks to show up at this pending meeting, to calmly and firmly press the points that:
--we love and cherish the outdoors, habitat and animals as a resource in its own right and one that we want to preserve for ourselves and our kids, whenever they may arrive.
--we believe visitation and exploration of the outdoors and the last few remaining specks of open space is crucial for the development of our kids, for the quality of our adult lives and a validation of the entire Open Space program.
--we recognize that Deer Canyon may have too many trails, that it can be loved to death. But, we also realize and demand that this last chance for an engineered trails network in North City open space not be squandered -- that our City step up and recognize the desires of a massive community by establishing a unique trails park as proposed by the community of cyclists, runners and equestrians that support "this plan".
--chicken in every pot, 40 acres and a mule, bla bla
Anyway, show up in your "I just came from work gear". Bring your kids of any age along, or just swipe some from the neighbors.
(I would remind you, brothers and sisters: if the hiker doesn't say "hi" first, or you're approaching from behind, SAY HELLO, even if you're terrified by our jiggling butts or scowling demeanor.)
ray dolor!
