POMO BLUFFS PARK

It was a "warm" and beautiful morning along the coast today.  At our start, it was 53 degrees but with no fog or wind, it was warming fast.

Salmon trolling, J. Loomis photo

Thanks John, for today's photos.  There weren't a lot of boats out this morning but those that were out, seemed to be clustered near each other, meaning one of them must have mentioned catching something.



Independence Day falls on Thursday this year. With the World's Largest Salmon BBQ and the fireworks show happening on Saturday, it will be busy around here next weekend.  I think that by going up to Ward Ave., we will avoid many  people and we can take advantage of a good minus tide.  Hopefully, the weather will be like this morning.



                                                             


Present this morning:  Fran, Gay, Mark, Toni, Joe, Shari, Peter, Nancy B., Charlene, Ron, Nancy T.,  Cindy, Cheryl N., Neil, Erin, Chandra, John, Nancy and Tom (19).


NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 7TH @ 8:00 A.M.:  WARD AVENUE (there's a good low tide about the time of our run/walk, so this will be an opportunity for anyone wishing to run or walk the beach).

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD ON TUESDAY AND HEESER DRIVE/MENDOCINO ON THURSDAY.

JACKSON STATE FOREST ROAD 450

We had not been to Road 450 for quite a long time.  At first, the road seemed to be in good shape but then the ruts became deeper and the vegetation closed in.  It was nice to be back though and it does give us another option.  Other routes of our's are certainly more scenic.  This one though, is relatively bug free.


Present this morning:  Nancy B., Sam, Shari, Peter, Fran, Gay, Mark, Toni, Joe, Nancy T., Cheryl N., Neil, Bob, John, Greg, Keith, and Nancy and Tom brought their daughter, Shannon, and grand-daughter, Aliya (20).

John had made this obelisk picture as a proposal for consideration for the Hwy. One round about at Simpson Lane.

J. Loomis

Kiwi blossom, J. Loomis photo

Rose, J. Loomis photo

New blackberries, J. Loomis photo

NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 30TH @ 8:00 A.M.: POMO BLUFFS PARK

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD ON TUESDAY AND HEESER DRIVE/MENDOCINO ON THURSDAY.

COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE

First time running and walking from this new access point for the Coastal Trail.  I think it will work well for us in the future and if the plans that the city has for this access get done, it will be really nice!

Today, it was 55 degrees, overcast and calm, perfect for walking or running.  It is Father's Day, but sadly, we lost one dad this week.  We will all miss Rick a lot.  He was knowledgeable, talented and had a quick wit.

Pudding Creek Trestle, J. Loomis photo

Present today:  Nancy B. and her son, Sam, Charlene, Ron, Cheryl N., Neil, Fran, Shari, Peter, Deb, Sam, John, Toni, Joe, Nancy T., Gay, Mark, Nancy and Tom (19).

J. Loomis photo

For next week, we will go back to Jackson State Forest Road 450.  Because it can get very muddy and slippery, we don't use this road in the winter but it should be very nice right now.  We will find out.

NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 23 @ 8:00 A.M.:  JACKSON STATE FOREST ROAD 450.  (directions and map by clicking on "Our Routes" at the top of the page.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD ON TUESDAY AND HEESER DRIVE/MENDOCINO ON THURSDAY.

COASTAL TRAIL - SOUTH

The morning couldn't have been much better, 55, sunny, and just a light breeze.  You could see for miles and with about 20 salmon trollers offshore nearby, it was just perfect!

 Thanks, John, for the photos today.  Top left is, a gate?  Actually, it's the view looking north from where we started.  To the right is a redwood tree and I'm not sure if it's John's work or something he observed.  It looks like some
of John's handiwork.

Lastly, below, wildflowers at The Coastal Trail.

It was nice to have Chandra, Pat and Leon back. Also present were: Fran, Nancy B., Rick, Cindy, Shari, Peter, Nancy T., Cheryl N., Neil, Charlene, Ron, John, Toni, Joe, Deb, Sam, Nancy and Tom (21).


I think there were 14 of us that enjoyed breakfast at David's after the run/walk.  We talked a little about the new access point for getting on to the Coastal Trail.  Nancy T. is going to edit it in to the maps, found by clicking on "Our Routes" near the top of the page.  We think it will be called Coastal Trail - Middle or something like that and be described generally as "Firehouse".  At least that is what it is for next week.   (Later added, it's in there ("Our Routes") now.  Easy to find.

Morning deer, J. Loomis

This middle access point to the Coastal Trail has more improvements to be completed.  Once finished, I think it will be our most frequently used starting point.  It should be very nice and gives a person several different directions when starting out.

NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 16th @ 8:00 A.M.:  GROUP RUN AND WALK, COASTAL TRAIL - Middle (behind the Firehouse, between Oak and Alder Streets)  This will be our first time starting from here.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD ON TUESDAY AND HEESER DRIVE/MENDOCINO ON THURSDAY.

PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE

 It was 51 degrees this morning at Pudding Creek Trestle and the overcast grey was thick enough that it came down as a light drizzle.  My brother, from Los Angeles, called such a drizzle a downpour, when he up here visiting.  It actually made it a good morning for a run or walk along the shoreline.  John took the picture to the left this morning at Pudding Creek.






And he took the picture to the right, on another day.

Also present today:  Deb, Sam, Toni, Joe, Nancy T., Cheryl N., Neil, Charlene, Ron, Bob, Nancy and Tom (13).

John saw this sail boat on his way to the run.  It shows quite well what a grey morning it was.  Thank you, John, for your photos.

l've kind of finished this blog for today and then Toni sends me these really nice flower photos that she took.  I think they are all from Pudding Creek headlands and on the beach.   I'm just going to throw them all in here so that you can enjoy.  They do demonstrate how pretty the wildflowers are now.  We're lucky, that with our cool weather on the coast, our wildflower season lasts a long time.

Thanks, Toni, for the photos!

Seems like a weird spot for a mushroom, maybe that's why the sad face? thanks Toni.

NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 9th @ 8:00 A.M.:  GROUP RUN AND WALK, COASTAL TRAIL - SOUTH (Taco Bell).

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD ON TUESDAY AND HEESER DRIVE/MENDOCINO ON THURSDAY.

CASPAR LOGGING ROAD

John took the day off from running so that he could go see his new grand-daughter.  He sent me a few miscellaneous photos, knowing that we all like his photos and that the blog, without some photos, would not look too good.  Thanks John.  The first two photos are flowers from his yard, a rhodie and a rose.  The third is a sculpture John did called "Kite Flying".  Lastly, a gazebo and swing just finished by John for a local resident.  John builds things very strong!

But he also can have a delicate touch.  I'm not sure how big this kite flyer is but I think it's small.

Present today: Eric, from Chico and a friend of Charlene and Ron, here for at least a second visit;  Fran, Nancy T., Nancy B., Rick, Toni, Joe, Deb, Sam, Nancy and Tom (13).

It was a windy morning and at 51 degrees, seemed colder than that.  No rain though, so we felt fortunate of that.  Nine of us had breakfast at a very busy David's on this Memorial Day Weekend.

NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 2ND @ 8:00 A.M.:  GROUP RUN AND WALK, PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD ON TUESDAY AND HEESER DRIVE/MENDOCINO ON THURSDAY.

POMO BLUFFS PARK

A very pretty morning indeed!  At 8 o'clock this morning, it was a little chilly at 48, mainly due to the breeze.  But aside from that, it was a great morning!  We were in between rain showers and therefore a good chance of a rainbow, sunshine or a downpour.  We avoided any downpour and there was a very pretty rainbow.  John and Toni each sent in a rainbow picture and they are each so good, they are both attached.

Here's one, and.....

here's the other.  Thanks to John and Toni.

There was a very good rain shower just about the time most Fog Dodgers should have been leaving home for the run/walk and I believe that is why we were a small group today.  Those staying home missed a beautiful walk/run.  It was understandable though because it was really raining at 7:30 or so.

Present today:  Toni, Joe, Shari, Peter, Charlene, Ron, John, Nancy and Tom (9).

Noyo Headlands, J. Loomis photo

Scarlet Hawthorne, J. Loomis photo

Pomo Bluffs deer, J. Loomis

I'm having trouble listing upcoming venues more than a week or so at a time.  Not that it is all that difficult but with only 6 or so to choose from, it seems like they are repeating too often.  They are all nice places to go to on a Sunday though, so it will work out somehow.  Next week is Memorial Day weekend and so going back into the State Forest seems like a good choice.

NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 26TH @ 8:00 A.M.:  GROUP RUN AND WALK, CASPAR LOGGING ROAD

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD ON TUESDAY AND HEESER DRIVE/MENDOCINO ON THURSDAY.