Van Damme State Park, Fern Canyon

John was busy this morning taking photos before our run/walk.  I'll include a couple here now and save a couple for another day.  This one of the two kids in a deep discussion is just too cute.  It was taken by John on an earlier date while at Caspar Fest.  It will be going on display at the Ukiah Library and the Corners Gallery in Ukiah.  I got to see it on display at the County Fair.  It may well be a Classic.  The other, a sunrise shining on the fog bank offshore of Van Damme is just too pretty!  Thank you, John.  By the way, John won First Place in his (our's) age division at yesterday's Noyo River Run!  Nancy R. did also!  In the Race Walking Divisions, both Jan and Marc won First Place!

Welcome, Bob J., first time today and a new resident of Mendocino!  Thanks to Nancy B. for sending Bob our way.  I was involved in meeting Bob and not sure if all of the other faces present this morning caught my eye, forgive me if I missed you.  Also present:  Suzi, Elaine, Cindy, Jim, Orah, Steve, John, Tanya, Ginny, Terry, Kathy, Steve D., Toni, Joe, Charlene, Nancy and Tom (18).

State Parks has done a terrific job of weed whacking and trail clearing at Russian Gulch's Fern Canyon.  You can again walk or run side by side without worry of stinging nettles!  Therefore,

NEXT SUNDAY, Oct. 14th  @ 8:00 A.M.: RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, see "Our Routes" above.

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.