3/08/2012

Bane

of my NM based existence.


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Two weeks ago these tiny cones were not open. But they were damn near vibrating they were so ready to pop.

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Today, they are most definitely open and spreading demon Juniper seed into the air, afflicting me with the dreaded spring seasonal allergies. Dammit.

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Seen while on a hike at Tsankawi, part of Bandelier National Monument,


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More photos from that day here

3 comments:

Vik said...

I feel your pain. Seasonal allergies are...*sigh*...my kryptonite. I've tried lots of solutions and the only one that has worked reasonably well is an antihistamine + a steroid nasal spray.

I hope you feel better soon!

safe riding,

Vik
www.thelazyrando.com

Tarik Saleh said...

Thanks Pal, it has been a rough year, I seem to be getting more sensitive to the Juniper the longer I have been here. Claritin keeps me functional, but it really makes me pay for going for a bike ride some times. Alas.

JNL@Saddle Americana said...

Love that seemingly inconspicuous shot from Tsankawi—this was the first stop of my first multi-day bike tour, and my life hasn't been the same since! Thanks for the memory!