Crazy squirrel

Another ride to Mt. Vernon - 20 miles total. The days have been scorching hot - >100 degrees for the past few weeks. I decided to ride the trail in the morning. A good idea - as the trail was much quieter, and cooler than usual. At my halfway point, I decided to hop off my bike and grab a drink. A squirrel popped out of nowhere and started chasing me!! Just when I thought it was safe, it started running after me again! Suddenly I was wishing that there were a few more people on the trail. Assuming he wanted a bite to eat, I grabbed for the only thing I had - a piece of hard candy. I thought for sure he wouldn't be satisfied, but he stuffed it in his cheeks and ran off!