Big River

Where's the Bacon John?

It's amazing what some people will do to get out of writing a blog. Here's me thinking that Tom would be back at the helm today. For those that weren't there, once again, Tom hurled himself at the path and gained himself a dislocated finger and five stiches in his chin. I'm glad to report that he's doing fine and nearly made it to breakfast (apparently Tom and Nancy just missed us at David's). I'm told Tom, that eating bacon really helps with balance!

Today was a bit more characteristic of our summer weather than what we've been experiencing this year - foggy and a cool 50°. However, by the end of the walk it was warming up and the fog lifting and by the time those who went to breakfast were finished - it was clear blue skies. We had a nice turnout today, with a guest - another Brit, Graham from New Jersey, who turned out to be a great runner. Why another Brit? Well of course there's me, but also we had Sean and Sabine with us, two more Brits who are fortunate enough to be spending a year in Fort Bragg. Our complete line up today was Bob, John, Charlene, Toni, Pat, Leon, Tom, Nancy, Rick, Nancy B, Sean, Sabine, Graham, Roger and Nancy T. As usual, thanks John for the photos.

Next week we're going to return to the A/W Haul Road. This has been off our regular walks for some time since a gate was put in place. However, we've been assured by Marie Jones, Fort Bragg's Community Development Director that there is a prescribed easement along this road and we are legally allowed to walk it. In fact, they are required to add a pedestrian, bike and equestrian access gate next to the existing motor vehicular gate. Until the new pedestrian gate is in place, we can access the haul road via a path to the west of the health club - a few hundred yards to the east of the Police station. There's ample parking, so we can meet in there.

NEXT SUNDAY, August 19th @ 8:00 A.M.: The A/W Haul road. See comments above. Meet in the Redwood Health Club car park. See our routes (map has been updated).

EVERY TUESDAY @ 7:00 A.M.: RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, beginning on Point Cabrillo Drive, 1/10 of a mile north of its south end.
EVERY THURSDAY @ 7:00 A.M.: VAN DAMME STATE PARK, beginning at the beach.