NAVARRO RIDGE ROAD

Navarro Redwoods, J. Loomis photo

We returned to Navarro Ridge Road after a long absence.  It was, as we all remembered, hilly and beautiful.  I think it was 41 degrees at start time with a slight breeze and mostly sunshine.  John's photo above shows how the fog forms in the river canyons.

Navarro Ridge Road, J. Loomis photo

The photo above, shows how pretty the road is as it goes thru some very large second growth redwoods.

There's almost always some wildlife to catch your attention and then there's the old barns and farms.

Only eight of us could make it this morning, but we enjoyed it enough that I think we won't stay away so long from now on.  The Grange volunteers made us feel welcome and it's hard to beat an $8 breakfast!

Present today, John, Nancy T., Deb, Sam, Joe, Bob, Nancy and Tom (8).

We will have our annual pot luck breakfast on Dec. 15th.  It will be at the Riley's.  You can bring anything edible or drinkable, or if you can't do that, just come!

Sunday, 12/1 Caspar Logging Road
Sunday, 12/8 Coastal Trail - Middle (Behind Fire Station)
Sunday, 12/15 Pomo Bluffs Park, Pot Luck Breakfast after the run/walk, at the Riley's.

NEXT SUNDAY, Dec. 1st @ 8:00 A.M.:  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.

BIG RIVER

Big River High Tide, J. Loomis photo

It was nice this morning at Big River, about 46 degrees, light breeze and mostly sunny.  John caught these interesting clouds just before we started.

Big River Sunrise

Falling Leaves

Good reflexes, John!

Thanks John, for all of today's photos.

Present today:  Fran, Charlene, Ron, Deb, Sam, Toni, Joe, Shari, Peter, John, Nancy and Tom (12).  Nine of us enjoyed breakfast with complementary champagne at the Little River Inn.

Plan on Navarro Ridge next Sunday.  It's just a little further than our other venues and for the drive, you'll be rewarded by a really nice Grange Pancake, ham and egg breakfast.

We will have our annual pot luck breakfast on Dec. 15th.  It will be at the Riley's.  You can bring anything edible or drinkable, or if you can't do that, just come!

Sunday, 11/17  Big River

Sunday, 11/24 Navarro Ridge Road

Sunday, 12/1 Caspar Logging Road
Sunday, 12/8 Coastal Trail - Middle (Behind Fire Station)
Sunday, 12/15 Pomo Bluffs Park, Pot Luck Breakfast after the run/walk, at the Riley's.

NEXT SUNDAY, NOV. 24th @ 8:00 A.M.:  NAVARRO RIDGE ROAD (Whitesboro Grange)

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

Hwy. One Bridge over Noyo River, J. Loomis photo

It was a beautiful morning on the Coastal Trail.  When we started, it was 46 degrees, clear and just a slight breeze.  The ocean seemed really clear and blue.  Thanks to John, for the above photo, and the two below.

BAD BIRD!

Present today:  Shari, Peter, Cheryl, Neil, Toni, Joe, Charlene, Ron, Deb, Sam, Bob, Nancy B., John,  Nancy and Tom (15).

Fall colors on Coastal Trail, J. Loomis photo

Plan on Navarro Ridge on the 24th.  It's just a little further than our other venues and for the drive, you'll be rewarded by a really nice Grange Pancake, ham and egg breakfast.

We will have our annual pot luck breakfast on Dec. 15th.  It will be at the Riley's.  You can bring anything edible or drinkable, or if you can't do that, just come!

Sunday, 11/17  Big River

Sunday, 11/24 Navarro Ridge
Sunday, 12/15 Pot Luck Breakfast after the run/walk, at the Riley's.

NEXT SUNDAY, NOV. 17th @ 8:00 A.M.:  BIG RIVER (the mosquitoes are sleeping now)

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

Halloween Couple, J. Loomis photo

Luckily for the children, Fort Bragg and Mendocino got electric power restored just in time for Halloween.  John found this photo op in town and the two below at Pudding Creek.  My favorite is the Pudding Creek Selfie.  Thanks, John, for weekly photos and keeping the blog going.

It was a beautiful morning at Pudding Creek, 46 degrees, clear, sunny and calm.  Lots of bicycle riders and walkers out enjoying the nice weather.  For the Fog Dodgers, present this morning:  Fran, Sharon, Charlene, Ron, Bob, John, Cheryl N., Neil, Shari, Peter, Toni, Joe, Nancy T., Nancy B., Sam, Nancy and Tom (17).

Pudding Creek Selfie, J. Loomis photo

In three weeks, we will go to Navarro Ridge.  We haven't met there since July of last year, mainly because it's a little longer drive for most.  But, it's only about 10 minutes further than Van Damme or Ten Mile.  This venue is worth the extra drive because of the great Grange Pancake Breakfast.  I hope that you can make it.  Next week, the South Coastal Trail is a beautiful walk or run.

Pudding Creek Cormorant, J. Loomis photo

Greg and Keith have been checking out Santa Barbara for the past month.  They sent a post card (see last week's blog photo) and wanted to say hello to all Fog Dodgers.  After checking out Santa Barbara for a month, they have about 4 other cities they want to do the same with.  Then, they'll decide where they want to live.  Seems like a great way to look around.

Upcoming venues: 

Sunday, 11/10  Coastal Trail - South (across from Taco Bell)
Sunday, 11/17  Big River
Sunday, 11/24 Navarro Ridge

NEXT SUNDAY, NOV. 10th @ 8:00 A.M. (Standard Time):  COASTAL TRAIL - SOUTH

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