Solo Saturday: Attack roots and dogs

My first post: An exciting Saturday heading out to the new Yelm area playground from the Military Road entrance. Started off by going head over handlebars as I tried to navigate a large root, landing squarely on a fist under the breastbone. Ouch. Inauspicious beginnings led to a great 2 + hours on recently discovered (and perhaps some new) very overgrown single track. Met a new friend on the way home by the name of "woof 'I want to chew on you' woof." Came out from the house you pass just as the ride starts out (or ends). Looked to be a Rottweiler. He/She/IT finally gave up the chase when I gave a good loud scream and shout. So, heads up when riding by the house - not sure if the puppy was just into the chase or really did want to chew. All in all, a great Saturday evening and just what the doctor ordered.