CASPAR LOGGING ROAD

I good sized post Christmas crowd assembled for our walk at CASPAR LOGGING ROAD. We lucked out with the weather after all the rain we've been having (Toni and I just got our internet back this Monday). Hiking were Eric, John, Kelly, Nancy, Tom, Lynne, Deb, Sam, Eve, Gary, Sky, Shari, Fran, Doug, Kim, Joe, Mark, and Zelda.

Several went to the Laurel Deli for breakfast. 

John's photos:

Caspar-Sunrise-Deer

Fern-Creek-Pasture

Fern-Creek-Sunrise

Smokin-Horses

Asphalt-Floral 

NEXT SUNDAY, January 4 @ 8:00 A.M.: GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, SOUTH HARBOR. You can click on the "Our Routes" tab at the top to get directions, if needed.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.: COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE, behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.

COASTAL TRAIL SOUTH (TACO BELL)

The harsh weather, high winds and intense bursts of rain, probably accounts for the low turnout this time at COASTAL TRAIL – SOUTH. Only Eric, Deb, Sam, Nancy, Tom, and Joe showed up. We decided not to walk and instead all headed over to the Homestyle Cafe for breakfast at their round table in the back corner (it was not too crowded as you might imagine).

Tom here, with a late edit: I found out that Bob C. arrived at our starting point just as the six of  us were departing for the Homestyle Cafe.  He had run from home.  So, he then headed back into the weather that we had just wimped out on, ran back home, thereby having completed a four mile run.  Good job, Bob!

Though John did not show, he did send some nice pictures:

Rain-Drops (I especially like this one)

Rainbow-@-Van-Damme

Christmas-Star

Hump-or-Bump

Rainy-Day-Oil-Spot

Buddah-in-the-rain

Roses-in-the-Rain

NEXT SUNDAY, December 28 @ 8:00 A.M.: GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, CASPAR LOGGING ROAD. You can click on the "Our Routes" tab at the top to get directions, if needed.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.: COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE, behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.

PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE

At 8:00 this morning we started walking north from the Pudding Creek Trestle.  It was 46 degrees, cloudy and with just a slight breeze.  We had a potluck breakfast to look forward to after the walk.  I guess that I was distracted, or I'll use that as an excuse, but I'm not sure whether Beth and Bob were present.  They had said they were coming but I can't remember seeing them.  I'm sorry Beth and Bob.

Otherwise, counting a few that could only make breakfast, I think that we had 23 people:  Eve, Gary, Charlene, Barbara, Kim, Doug, John, Tracy, Kelly, Shari, Peter, Diana, Jeff, Jean, Fran, Deb, Sam, Mark, Eric, Chris, Dave, Nancy and Tom.   

Thanks John, for all of your photographic contributions.

                                                           Guest House Christmas Tree

I had told Nancy that there was no way that we could host a Potluck Breakfast in this small bungalow house.  Our previous house was considerably larger.  She insisted that we could and I admit now that she was correct.  Nancy was right and I was wrong.  Thank you Sweetie.  Everyone seemed very happy and I thank all for the delicious dishes.  It was a good day.

Great Blue Heron (mad at us because we probably scared underground the gopher he was staking out)

 

                                                                Pudding Creek Beach
                                                                     

                                                                     

Man of many talents, John, I think, sculpted this hand and ice cream.  It looks like mine!

"Blogger" has a mind of it's own and I can't control where it decides to place a photo or what size font to use.  If I've forgotten to include your name, well, I accept the blame for that and I'm sorry.

NEXT SUNDAY, DEC. 21, 8:00 A.M. , GROUP RUN, WALK, BIKE, COASTAL TRAIL SOUTH, ( TACO BELL).  You can click on "Our Routes" above if you need directions.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.: COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE, behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.

WARD AVENUE

Today we did our usual hike at WARD AVENUE. It was a beautiful morning, sunny and crisp. Hiking were Eric, Diana, Jeff, Mark, John, Joe, Charlene, Eve, Gary, Kim, Doug, Shari, and a new fogdodger, Lynne. And Fran and Jean came along a little bit late.

Afterwards most went to Denny's while a few went to the Noyo Harbor Inn.

John's photos for the day:

Mackerricher-Lake

Mackerricher-Sunrise

Mackerricher-View

Ravens-and-the-moon

Vandamme-Sunset-Dec

NEXT SUNDAY, December 14 @ 8:00 A.M.: GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE. You can click on the "Our Routes" tab at the top to get directions, if needed.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.: COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE, behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.

BIG RIVER

We returned to Big River after a long absence.  My prediction from last week, that there shouldn't be any mosquitoes was spot on.  It was not only cold enough, but also windy enough, that not one mosquito was seen.  

It was actually so cold that it was hard to hold the masses back for our 8 o'clock start.  A few wanted to get away from the wind and cold.  John was not with us today, so I'm including a couple of his old pictures here, just to make the blog look better.  I couldn't find any others.

                                                                          Big River

                                                         Mendocino's Presbyterian Church

From Eve and Gary:

Lighted Truck Parade Party: Sat, 12/6 @ 4:30pm

           You are invited to light up the night:

Come gather with us for beverages and appetizers at 4:30pm and we can walk downtown to enjoy the lighted truck parade set to begin at 6pm.

It's a night to celebrate! 

Bring your bright self and something to share.

Eve & Gary

They have invited all Fog Dodgers and S.O.B's and I'm sure it will be fun. They live very close to the parade, 211 West Bush Street.

And, one more Holiday Announcement:

Nancy and Tom have invited you to a post-walk Potluck Breakfast on December 14th  Their address is 661 Perkins Way (SouthWest corner of Bush St. and Perkins Way) in Fort Bragg.

Thanks Mark, for bringing a guest today, Lynne.  Also present: Eve, Gary, Fran, Jean, Charlene, Kelly, Bob, Eric, Sky, Pat, Leon, Nancy, and Tom.  Thanks to Deb and Sam for the post-walk Fresh pressed apple juice. (17)

                                                            

                                                     Lake Cleone, Mackerricher State Park

NEXT SUNDAY, DEC. TH @ 8:00 A.M.: GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, WARD AVENUE. You can click on the "Our Routes" tab at the top to get directions, if needed.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.: COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE, behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.

NAVARRO RIDGE ROAD

We met this morning on a very foggy and cold Navarro Ridge Road.  It was 43 degrees but felt much colder.  The mornings are beginning to be a little colder, now that winter is approaching.  The good thing about that though, the mosquitoes at Big River will be doing whatever they do when they're not out blood sucking.  We'll be able to walk and run at Big River again after a 19 week avoidance.  No rain all next week, cold mornings and a 6 foot high tide should make it perfect next Sunday and I hope to see you there.

I'm editing into the blog here an invite from our newest Fog Dodgers, Eve and Gary:

 Lighted Truck Parade Party: Sat, 12/6 @ 4:30pm

           You are invited to light up the night:

Come gather with us for beverages and appetizers at 4:30pm and we can walk downtown to enjoy the lighted truck parade set to begin at 6pm.

It's a night to celebrate! 

Bring your bright self and something to share.

Eve & Gary

They have invited all Fog Dodgers and S.O.B's and I'm sure it will be fun.  If you're interested, please ask Eve, Gary, Nancy or me for their address.  It is very close to the parade.

Thank you, John, for the photos and creations below:

Navarro Fog Dodging

                            

                                                         Navarro Barn

                                                          Wooden Pot

                                                       Navarro Apples

Happy Herd

Woody

Zelda has sent me a couple additional photos. Thanks Zelda!

                                                                      Navarro Ridge

Present today:  Eve, Gary, Fran, Jean, Sky, John, Deb, Sam, Eric, Pat, Leon, Zelda, Nancy and Tom (14).

NEXT SUNDAY, NOV. 30TH @ 8:00 A.M.: GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, BIG RIVER 

You can click on the "Our Routes" tab at the top to get directions, if needed.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.: COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE, behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.

RUSSIAN GULCH

It was a pretty good showing at RUSSIAN GULCH today considering the light drizzle and the damp. The group did split up to some extent with some going down to the beach and taking the scenic route. Our group consisted of Charlene, Nancy, Tom, Deb, Sam, Shari, Fran, Jean, Eve, Gary, Eric, John, Joe, Pat (and Leon driving), Sky, Barbara, and Mark.

Afterwards some went to the Good Life for breakfast while nine of us went to Denny's.

Russian-Gulch

Southern-Trail-Russian-Gulch

ScareCrow

Scary-Crow

Amanita-magic-mushroom

Orange-Peel

Tree-Fungi

Diminishing-Leaves-winter-time

Fern-Growth-on-old-tree

Caspar-Duck

NEXT SUNDAY, November 23 @ 8:00 A.M.: GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, NAVARRO RIDGE. You can click on the "Our Routes" tab at the top to get directions, if needed.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.: COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE, behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.

PT CABRILLO LIGHTHOUSE

A large group of Fogdodgers met in the parking lot of the PT CABRILLO LIGHTHOUSE this morning on a beautiful fall morning. The hike is a bit shorts so most of us got back to the parking lot a bit early. This Sunday's roster: Eric; Barbara; Diana; Jeff; Deb and Sam (back from London!); Kelly; John; Joe; Fran; Jean; Sky; Charlene; Nancy; Tom; Eve; Gary; Doug; Kim; Christine; Dave; Beth; Bob; Shari; Pat; and Leon.

Afterwards many went to Tony's for the pancake breakfast.

Potluck holiday party: 

Nancy and Tom have graciously offered their house on December 14 for a potluck holiday party after the walk. Their address is 661 Perkins Way (SouthWest corner of Bush St. and Perkins Way) in Fort Bragg.

Here are John's photos for the week:

Point-Cabrillo-Lite-Station-Nov-2025

Mendocino-Fog-Dodgers-Nov-2025

Full-Super-Moon

Cabrillo-Point-Light-Station-with-Moon 

Spiders-Web

Navarro-Ridge-Sundown--Nov-7

NEXT SUNDAY, November 16 @ 8:00 A.M.: GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, RUSSIAN GULCH. You can click on the "Our Routes" tab at the top to get directions, if needed.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.: COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE, behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.