NOYO HEADLANDS PARK - SOUTH

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah, 2016!

J. Loomis photo

John took all of today's photos.  The red shouldered hawk at Big River was taken on Thursday morning after our run.  Thank you very much, John.

Red shouldered hawk, J. Loomis photo

Present today:  Fran, Charlene, Ron, Barbara, John, Nancy T., Roger, Bob,  Jan, Nancy and Tom (11).

Picturesque Noyo Harbor

It was a little brisk (38) at our start, so we chose to go with the wind.  By the time we turned around, coming back into the light breeze, we were warmed up enough that it was not so cold, I think a beautiful morning!  

Commercial crab season opens here next Thursday.

"Squatters" on the Noyo Bell Bouy

UPCOMING RUN/WALKS:
SUN., JAN. 1ST, @ 8:00 A.M.,  BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD
SUN., JAN. 8TH, 8:00 A.M., VAN DAMME STATE PARK
SUN., JAN. 15TH, 8:00 A.M.,  CASPAR LOGGING ROAD
SUN., JAN. 22ND, 8:00 A.M.,  RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK
SUN., JAN. 29TH, 8:00 A.M., POMO BLUFFS - NOYO BAY

NEXT SUNDAY, JAN. 1ST, 2017 @ 8:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD.

CASPAR LOGGING ROADS

It's almost winter, though by the thermometer this morning, I think we're there!  It was 30 degrees, plus or minus, depending upon how far you lived from the ocean.  John though, found something blooming, even at this time of the year.  It's a tulip tree and it was at the Botanical Gardens.  Thank you, John, for continuing to supply our blog with nice, interesting photos.

This house in Caspar looks as cold as it was.

We ran and walked on Jackson State Forest Road 500, the Caspar Logging Road, today.  We were pleasantly surprised by the nice turnout.  Present were:  Geri, Tom T., Jan, Gay, Mark, Neil, Fran, Nancy T., Roger, Toni, Joe, John, Nancy B., Nancy and Tom (15).

John's mailbox!

Afterwards, eight of us joined for breakfast at David's, where we and the staff sang Happy Birthday to one of our blushing group.  It was a very nice morning.

December sky, J. Loomis photo

Over the past nineteen years, there has been a Fog Dodgers Group Run/Walk on every Sunday.  Twice, there was only one person, but there has always been a run/walk.  Next Sunday is Christmas.  Many of us will be with family or checking out what Santa brought, but at least one of us will be at the run/walk.  I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanakkuh!

SUNDAY, DEC. 25TH, NOYO HEADLANDS PARK - SOUTH (yes, somebody will be there)

NEXT SUNDAY, DEC. 25TH @ 8:00 A.M.: NOYO HEADLANDS PARK - SOUTH

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD.

POMO BLUFFS AND NOYO BAY

Leaving my house this morning, it was 38 degrees.  Arriving at Pomo Bluffs, I can only guess, it was about 43, cloudy and just a slight breeze, not enough to make the flags stir.

Part, but not all, of this morning's group.  S. Elufson photo

USCG in Noyo Bay, J. Loomis photo

I guess that I missed an exciting run.  The Fog Dodgers observed a house fire that had just begun and were the first to report it to 911.  That was at the beginning of the run/walk and later on, things seemed under control and nobody was injured.  The fire occurred on the Rancheria.  I hope to be back to running in a few weeks.

It was cold this morning!  J. Loomis photo

I hope Jan doesn't mind showing up on the internet.  I think John caught a good photo of her and it kind of shows how cold it was.   And thanks Jan, for bringing along friends Nina and Harley.  Please return again, as we need more runners!  Also present today:  Geri, Nancy B., Rick, Cheryl, Neil, Gay, Mark, Fran, Deb, Sam, Shari, Peter, Charlene, Ron, Toni, Joe, Zelda, John, Nancy and Tom (23).

Thanks Sam, for the photos.

Comfort food, S. Elufson photo

After the run/walk, we had our Annual Pot-luck breakfast and cookie exchange.  There was lots of delicious food and cookies, even for vegans!  It's a wonderful group and we all just get along!

SUNDAY, DEC. 18TH, CASPAR LOGGING ROAD
SUNDAY, DEC. 25TH, NOYO HEADLANDS PARK - SOUTH (yes, somebody will be there)

NEXT SUNDAY, DEC. 18TH @ 8:00 A.M.:  CASPAR LOGGING ROADS

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD.

PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE

We were a hearty group of runners and walkers. The weather was very chilly today with incredible clouds. John provided us with five lovely photos despite his ability to attend today. Send him good wishes and special thoughts and hope we see him next Sunday.

Pudding Creek at Sunrise

                  

There were plenty of other walkers today and the guests at The Beachcomber were gathering around the fire pits. Today the creek was trying very hard to connect with ocean and the wind blew hard today.

Pudding Creek from the Bridge

  Mark your calendars for our annual pot luck breakfast and cookie exchange, Sunday Dec. 11th.  It will be at the Riley's house.  Bring any kind of breakfast item,  and a plate full of cookies if you wish to participate in the Cookie Exchange.  You'll be able to follow someone after our run/walk to the breakfast, if you haven't been there before, or ask me for the address if you have a GPS.

Ravens & Vultures

Pudding Creek Cypresses

Inflight Heron

Present today: Runners Jan & Ron; Walkers Nancy B., Rick, Neil, Joe, Peter & Shari, Bill & Jordan, Fran, Charlene and Sam (13).

SUNDAY, DEC. 18TH, CASPAR LOGGING ROAD
SUNDAY, DEC. 25TH, NOYO HEADLANDS PARK - SOUTH


NEXT SUNDAY, DEC. 11TH @ 8:00 A.M.,  POMO BLUFFS-NOYO BAY  (pot luck breakfast and cookie exchange). Information above.

 
EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD.