VAN DAMME STATE PARK

This was our first winter-like morning this year.  Even so, it was 38 degrees at our start, and people from all around the country would laugh at us, if we complained about it.  It was also crystal clear and the ocean, clean, flat and deep blue.  A great morning for a run or for a walk.  John found that the frost this morning worked some magic on the church's stained glass windows.  He's always scouting for a photo to share.  Thank you, John, for all of this morning's photos!

Heart and Soul, J. Loomis photo
(what the frost did to the church windows)

Thanks to Gay and Mark, for bringing along Kay Ellen and Paul, for their second visit.  And to Jan, for inviting Liz, also for her second visit.   Others present today:  Charlene, Ron, Neil, Nancy T., Roger, Nancy B., Rick, Catherine, David, Nancy T., Roger, Joe, John, Barbara, Bob, Shari, Peter, Nancy and Tom  (24).

Frosty morning, J. Loomis photo

It had been awhile since we last met at Van Damme.  I was kind of hoping that the trail would be better but it was just as we had last seen, not great but still a very pretty run or walk.

Next Sunday, we meet at the Pudding Creek Trestle.  From there, you can go either north or south.  Right now, the forecast for next Sunday says that there's a good chance of showers, so you can take off with the rain at your back, in any case, a good venue!
      (ammended on 11/12/17, 5:00 a.,m., not going to rain and it will be 51 degrees, wind SE 8mph)

Morning llamas, J. Loomis photo

Sunday, November 12th, Pudding Creek Trestle

Sunday, November 19th, Bin 2 Bin 2 Bin, Harvest Market Thanksgiving Run/Walk (We'll donate a couple cans of food to the Food Bank at each store).  I hope that everyone can make this one.  It's always fun and though our contribution to the Food Bank is very small, it is very much appreciated.

Sunday, November 26th, Noyo Coastal Headlands Trail - North, from the Glass Beach parking lot.  Just checked this course out yesterday, Nov. 4th, and the two halves are not yet connected but I've heard from Roger, that they're getting close and it appeard so!  It will be so nice when done.  Also, Roger has updated "Our Routes" at the top of the page, thanks Roger!  He's done a great job and it will help us all get to the right starting points.  

Sunday, Dec. 3rd, by request, Ten Mile River Logging  Road, (click on "Our Routes" above).

Sunday, Dec. 10th, Big River Logging Road (Yaaay!  It's open again and the mosquitoes gone at this time of the year.)

NEXT SUNDAY, NOV. 12TH @ 8:00 A.M.: PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: MENDOCINO, beginning at the Heeser Drive restrooms.  At least for now, it won't be quite so dark.  We've been running lately with flashlights.