June 27, 2010

It was a really nice morning on Navarro Ridge, 52 degrees, full sun and calm. Other than a few cars passing by, only birds could be heard and they were happy today! Maybe it's the Pacific Plate or something lifting Navarro Ridge, those hills are getting tougher and tougher. Nancy kept me apprised, by 60ths, 20ths, 12ths, 6ths, 5ths, 4ths and 3rds, of how much we had left. We had a small group of runners and walkers. Thanks Rick and Nancy B. for bringing your long-time friends, Gail and Rigs. Also present were: John, Fran, Nancy T., Roger, Scott, Johnny, Nancy and Tom (12).




Thank you John Loomis for the photos, taken this morning on Navarro Ridge.

When reading the blog, be sure to read any comments that have been posted to the entries. Last week, I was wondering whether Johnny made it far enough up JSF Road 450 to see the creek. His comment at the end of last week's entry answers my question and I found it funny. You too, can post comments or correct my mistakes. First I'll tell you though, that all grammatical errors, spelling errors and omissions are intentional, done just to see if anyone is reading.

By request and because next weekend will be a busy holiday, we will meet at the A&W Logging Road and we're planning on checking out the Franklin St. Cafe after the run/walk.

Next Sunday, July 4th, 2010, 8:00 A.M., GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, A&W LOGGING ROAD, also known as Noyo River Logging Road (see location under "Our Routes" above).

EVERY TUESDAY, 7:00 A.M., GROUP RUNS/WALKS, RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK.

EVERY THURSDAY, 7:00 A.M., GROUP RUNS/WALKS, VAN DAMME STATE PARK.

June 20, 2010 - Father's Day

Happy Father's Day dads!

It was beautiful this morning in Jackson State Forest. We ran and walked JSF Road 450, which runs above and on the south side of Hare Creek. We never get too close to the creek, staying high above it. Johnny may get far enough to cross it, I'll have to ask him. It was 50 degrees at the start, with clear cloudless skies. What I noticed, was how nice the wind sounded, high in the tree tops and how brilliant blue the sky was. On the trail, it was calm and perfect for walking and running.

We all notice different things while out for our run or walk. Please feel free to add comments to the blog. More than one person has commented about the blog format. In a way, it is a little clunkier for us than simply receiving an e-mail. I am certain though, that once we get used to it, it will be better for all. One of the nice features about a blog is the ability to edit and make comments. Though not everyone can edit, any of the group can make a comment. To do so, you will need to have a G-mail account. I would recommend to everyone to get a Gmail account, since they are free, easy to set up and can be used when you make internet purchases, etc., where you'd rather not give another entity your regular e-mail address. Once you have a Gmail account, simply sign in on the blog's page and you're good to go!

Present today: John, Ry, Randy, Cindy, Jim, Gay, Mark, Maddelyn, Scott (Scott for some reason was traveling with a skunk in the back of his truck, hmmm), Johnny, Joel, Kim, Orah, Steve, Nancy B., Rick, Brad, Nancy, Tom and several people reported a Tanya sighting (20).

SAVE JULY 11, RUN/WALK POTLUCK BREAKFAST, NOYO EGG COLLECTING STATION, JSF RD. 350, SOUTH FORK NOYO RIVER.

NEXT SUNDAY, 6/27/10, GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, NAVARRO RIDGE ROAD (see "Our Routes" above). We've got a few new members that may not have been to Navarro Ridge Road or the Whitesboro Grange. Please try to make it. I think you'll agree that it's worth the few extra minutes of driving.

EVERY TUESDAY @ 7:00 A.M.: GROUP RUNS, RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, beginning on Point Cabrillo Drive, 1/10 of a mile north of it's south end.

EVERY THURSDAY @ 7:00 A.M.: GROUP RUNS, VAN DAMME STATE PARK, beginning at the beach.

June 13, 2010

This is a beautiful weekend. Almost warm weather and if you're in to chasing abalones, the lowest tides of the year. For the run/walk/bike, we were at the A&W Logging Road, along the Noyo River. It was 54 at the start, with sunny skies and a slight ocean breeze that was cool.

It was nice to gain a new member today, Randy. Also present this morning were: Johnny, Brad, Kennedy, Maddelyn, Scott, Cheryl, Kim, Fran, Nancy B., Kira, Bob, Caleb, John, Nancy T., Roger, Heather, Charlene, Ron, Rick, maybe Patricia (?), Elaine, Deb, Nancy and Tom (25).

John thought this venue should be called The Pendulum. It has a long downhill followed by a long uphill, long downhill, long uphill, whatever, it's a challenge.

Afterward, 14 of us had a very nice breakfast at David's Restaurant in The Boatyard.

NEXT SUNDAY, 6/20/10 @ 8:00 A.M., GROUP RUN/WALK/ JACKSON STATE FOREST ROAD 450, (along the north side of Hare Creek) Take Simpson Lane 1.9 miles east from Highway One. You'll see a large parking area and gate on left-hand side of the street. The Fogdodger route follows old Road 450 which is accessed via the gate in the parking area.

EVERY TUESDAY @ 7:00 A.M.: RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, beginning on Point Cabrillo Drive, 1/10 of a mile north of it's south end.

EVERY THURSDAY @ 7:00 A.M.: VAN DAMME STATE PARK, beginning at the beach.

June 06, 2010

This morning, we were at Big River, for what was a "typical" summer-like morning, overcast, 59 degrees and swarming with mosquitoes. Mosquitoes not too bad if you are Johnny, he can outrun them, but for many of the group, they're ferocious!

We ran, walked and biked, and present today were: Fran, and she brought a friend, Reba, John, Joel, Bob, Caleb, Nancy T., Roger, Deb, Sam, Kathy, Steve, Ron, Laurie, Kim, Maddelyn, Scott, Heather, Johnny, Joyce, Nancy and Tom (22).

Six of us enjoyed breakfast at Mendocino's Bayview Cafe.

The broken bridge at Van Damme is now repaired, not sure if the tree blockages are totally removed, and the trail remains very muddy. Russian Gulch State Park's trail is almost completely overgrown with stinging nettles. So,

NEXT SUNDAY, 6/13/10, 8:00 A.M., GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, A&W ROAD, also known as the Noyo River Logging Road, beginning at the Fort Bragg Police Department, corner of Cypress and Franklin.

TUESDAYS, 7:00 A.M., Group Run/Walk, RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, beginning on Point Cabrillo Drive, 1/10 of a mile north of it's south end.

THURSDAYS, 7:00 A.M., Group Run/Walk, VAN DAMME STATE PARK, beginning at the beach.

Remember, you can always (24x7) dial the message phone to double check on run locations, 964-9348.