Navarro Ridge Road

Thank you, John, for today's pictures.  The first is of the Albion Bridge and the second is one of the emus along our running/walking route.  John said the motion shows the emus movements, not his???

I think that Fran deserves an honorary appointment to the position of Fog Dodger Ambassador.  She has "recruited" so many people!  Thanks, Fran, for sending Shelley today.  Besides Shelley, also present were:  Kathleen, Craig, Toni, Joe, Shari, Peter, Ginny, Terry, Bob, John, Gay, Mark, Greg, Nancy and Tom (16). 

At our start this morning, it was 40 degrees and a little breezy.  What hurt the most though, well two things, starting off with a long uphill and going into a low blinding sun.  The smell of pancakes cooking was really nice.  I think most stayed for the Grange's breakfast.  What a great way to start one's day!

On Feb. 10th, it's the 33 rd Annual Willits Classic.  When I was doing more races, this was my favorite!  The 10 Mile Race is a beautiful loop around the valley, the 5K Race is flat and fast!  Look at Striders.org for more information.

Doesn't the time just fly by?  The last time we met at Russian Gulch was on Nov. 11th.  With fair and dry weather predicted for the next 5 days at least, let's give it another try.  Though it is a State Park, with dog restrictions, you can still get in a very good dog walk by doing the campground, beach and upper picnic areas.  The campground is now closed for camping, so it is especially nice.  The running/walking trail is in good shape now.

NEXT SUNDAY, FEB. 3RD,  @ 8:00 A.M.: RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, see "Our Routes" above. 

EVERY TUESDAY @ 7:15 A.M.: RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, beginning on Point Cabrillo Drive, 1/10 of a mile north of its south end.

EVERY THURSDAY @ 7:15 A.M.: VAN DAMME STATE PARK, beginning at the beach.