The Fog Dodgers invite all residents and visitors of the Mendocino Coast to join us on our weekly group runs and walks. We have runners and walkers of all abilities (and even some bikers) and we have only one "rule" - we start at exactly 8:00 a.m. on Sundays. Exercise at your own pace (1/2 hour out, 1/2 hour back) and experience the fresh Mendocino coastal air.

Fog Dodgers provides a fun, safe way to explore some of our local trails and back roads and to meet new friends. You can find out where we're going to be by reading the bottom of last week's post, then clicking on the "Our Routes" tab above. We average 15-20 persons each Sunday and typically half will go to breakfast together afterwards at a nearby restaurant.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Big River Logging Road


"All that running and exercise can do for you is make you healthy."-- Denny McLain, two-time Cy Young award winner for the Detroit Tigers

Big River, near the boat launch, J. Loomis
 Our intrepid photographer, John, went out real early this morning, in an attempt to catch the full moon setting and the sun rising.  It was really cold and some fog developed, ends up that he couldn't get a good photo of either.   As always though, John did find a few subjects to photograph.  Thank you very much, John.


It was breezy and a brisk 42 degrees, while we waited for the big hand to make it to 12, while the little hand pointed at 8.  Hard to hold everyone back when it's like that.  We  were all anxious to get moving.  Once we got warmed up or were coming back west with the breeze, it was warmer and absolutely beautiful.  Several commented on the wonderful weather we've been having.  Thanks to Roger and Nancy for bringing a guest, Ellen.  I didn't get a chance to talk with Ellen, so I'm not sure if she lives locally and will be joining us again, I hope so.

Others present today were:  Fran, Dorothy, Gay, Mark, Cheryl N.,  Neil, Bob, John, Kathy, Steve, Cheryl, Rod, Bob J.,  Nancy B., Rick, Tom T., Fay, Toni, Joe, Charlene, Ron, Geri, Barbara, Nancy and Tom (28).  I feel like I left someone out?

Next Sunday, we will do have our Fourth Annual Bin-2-Bin-2-Bin Run/Walk.  Meet in front of Harvest Market and be ready to go at 8:00.   You buy an item of food for the Food Bank and drop it in the bin there and then head to Safeway, buy another food item and drop it in their bin, then head to Purity if you're a runner or back to Harvest if you're walking.  You finish up by buying one last item at Harvest Market and putting it into their Food Bank bin.   These food items needn't cost much, just whatever you'd like to donate to the Food Bank.  Save your receipts, they are deductible on tax day.  It's a fun run/walk, hopefully the weather will be better this year.

Also, coming up on Dec. 15th or 22nd, I think we will be having a Christmas Potluck Breakfast and Cookie Exchange.  Standby for confirmation and details.

J. Loomis
NEXT SUNDAY, NOV. 24TH @ 8:00 A.M.:  HARVEST MARKET (see details above).




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



J. Loomis





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




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