Ride #2 (Wash. County Edition) Tigard to Tualatin Library

After what seems like about three straight months with high temperatures and no rain, this ride was a cooler, rainier affair. No matter; it was still warm enough to enjoy, and as often happens, I wish I could relate the smells of a freshly watered world. This fall, don't let the rain keep you inside! Go out there and experience it!



Leaving the Tigard Library, after a short ride down Hall Boulevard, I approached Cook Park, where this majestic willow tree welcomed me:



Soon the path led to the Tualatin Community Park, marked by picturesque views of the Tualatin river and a train bridge:





Not long after this I came to the Tualatin Library, with this bronze sculpture out front. I dunno, do you think this woman is telling a story to the kids or yelling at them? Sorry, but my impression is the latter. Maybe if she was holding a book?





As I walked into the library and took a picture, one of the librarians appeared to go on high alert as to my activity. Coincidentally, my cell phone began to ring and as I paused to look at it, the librarian rushed over and pleasantly - but forcefully - told me to "Please take your call in the lobby." It was a funny moment, as I'm always wishing someone would deal with "obnoxious" people in public places, and this time, it was, apparently, me! I was more than happy to retreat to the lobby to take my call.



This week's music selections included one unknown (Skylar Grey), one sort-of known (Dum Dum Girls), and one known (Husker Du).



The Skylar Grey album was non-distinct, except for one direct Queen/Freddie Mercury reference (!synchronicity alert!) in "C'Mon Let Me Ride" (at the 1:07 mark).

The Dum Dum Girls album Only In Dreams, from 2011, was what came before last year's Too True, which made my Favorite Albums of 2014 list. Call it "Girl Group Goth" - I love it. The song "Coming Down" is a highlight. Just listen to those pure, sustained high notes!!

As for Husker Du...well, this song from the album Flip Your Wig says it all, with shouted vocals and insistent, driving guitar. Whew!

One other thing: I don't normally take pictures of, or comment on, churches, but I saw these two on this ride. Tell me: Which one would you be most likely to attend? I know my choice:





So, a nice relatively short ride, albeit a wet one, where the biking almost went faster than the automobile traffic (it's dense down there in Tigard/Tualatin land!). Next ride, to Sherwood!