Big River Logging Road

"On my first day as a runner, I owned nine motorcycles, two cars, a camper, a garden tractor, a riding lawn mower, and a gas-powered weed whacker.  I was never in danger of  having to exert myself." -- John Bingham,  The Courage To Start

Except for the mosquitoes, it was a great morning at Big River.   It was a bit foggy at the start but the sun broke out just a little ways up river.   Thanks to John for all of this morning's photos.

Big River, J. Loomis

                                   

It was 51 degrees and calm, with the sun trying to break through, when we started at 8:00.   When we finished, it was sunny, warmer and the mosquitoes were swarming, causing us all to rush off a bit sooner than we would have liked.

J. Loomis

It was nice to meet and run with Charlene's daughter-in-law, Amber, and good to see Pat and Leon back for the summer.

J. Loomis

 Also present today:  Charlene, Cheryl N., Neil, Tom T., Bob J., Geri, Shari, Peter, Cheryl, Rod, John, Toni, Nancy T., Roger,  Bob, Nancy and Tom (20).

J. Loomis

Six of us enjoyed breakfast at a very busy David's Restaurant.  Kira was running a mile a minute, dragging chairs and tables and greeting all customers.

J. Loomis

I'm not sure, but I think John took these beautiful flower photos at home.  Besides being a good photographer,  he has a "green thumb".

J. Loomis

 There's a really good low tide next Sunday morning and I would like to run on the beach again.  Walking south from our starting point and going out on to Laguna Point is also a good option for those not wanting to walk the beach or those that have their dog with them.

NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 13TH @ 8:00 A.M.:  WARD AVENUE,  see "Our Routes" 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.

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