Stalking the Stalkers

After four days of rain and six days of mud, I needed to get out and take a hike.  I brought Bombay along because I knew he'd behave himself and just let me get my exercise without causing any trouble.  As I led him down the first trail, he kept looking over to the south.  I could hear kids voices on the playground at the school, but I didn't see anyone or anything out on the trails.

Then