Super Bowl Sunday

(Ooops-It was just pointed out to me by an astute blog reader that the Super Bowl is NEXT Sunday! So put away the booze and munchies!)

Visit #1464, Super Bowl Sunday, 4 February 24, 7:05-9:50AM, 6.1 miles, 9.3 lbs. of litter.

Temps in the 30s, sunny.

Watch the Super Bowl? Nah; not for me. I'd rather go for a hike.

Well, I couldn't go for a hike while the Super Bowl was being broadcast (night time) so early morning would have to do.

As I walked up the road toward Merimere Reservoir, I noticed it appears work at the south end of the reservoir is complete, but the gate is still open.

I moved on, and came upon a Find of the Week.

This fishing rod was found as you see it. I can't believe someone was fishing in such cold water temps.

My main goal of today was to remove this sign posted at the trailhead of an illegally built mountain bike trail.

Whoever installed it was shrewd enough to use self-tapping Torx screws. I don't exactly carry Torx drivers in my pocket, hence my return trip this weekend with the proper tools. Mission accomplished.

Most of the remainder of the hike was uneventful, until I reached the dirt parking area at the northwest corner of Mirror Lake.

On the drive into the park in the morning, I could see a sign posted on the kiosk at that parking area and was curious what it said, as well as intent on removing it. 

Obviously tough to read the above, so I broke it down to two separate images.

When I read signs like these I think THERE STILL IS HOPE FOR HUMANITY! I Left the signs up for now and will revisit the kiosk next week.

While cleaning up the parking area, I came upon Season of the Missing Glove(s) 2023/24, #5 and 6.

I didn't however, leave a kind note. I'll take them home, wash them, and drop them off at Goodwill.

I also discovered another Find of the Week, which I'll reveal in a minute.

A few weeks ago I reported on Christmas lights left on a tree in Hubbard Park and forgotten when the Festival of Lights ended. I thought for sure they would have been removed by now, but no. I corrected this decoration faux pas.

Alas, one string did not survive my tugging but three out of four isn't bad.

I brought them to the parks maintenance building and left them by the door, along with a can of kerosene I found at the parking area I mentioned above. The can contained by my weighing, conversion, and smelling, three gallons of kerosene. The can has an intact spout so hopefully the parks crew will have use for it, and maybe the kerosene, too.

Lastly, in the good news department, remember the child car seat I found back in January?

I posted it on craigslist with the following text:

Evenflo SureRide/Titan 65 Child Seat. Rear facing 5-40 lbs. , Front facing 22-65 lbs. Expires 1-19-2025.

I found this abandoned in my local park. I took it home, washed the pad in my washing machine using detergent and Pine-Sol, and washed the shell/straps with Pine-Sol. I believe I reassembled it correctly but depending on your needs, you may have to relocate the straps per the manual.

The manual is available online here: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2078324/Evenflo-Sureride-Titan-65.html?page=1#manual

See the manual for proper installation. Most police departments offer free child safety seat checks (by appointment) so if you're unsure contact them and they may offer more assistance.

I'd like this to go to someone in need so if you intend to flip it, please don't respond; you're on your honor.

I'm pleased to say I received a reply within a day of posting and Kenny from Middletown, expecting his second child, picked it up, saving a few bucks.