PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE

In the midst of a Global Pandemic, in a State that is mostly ordered to stay at home if possible, we are fortunate to be in a zone or district where we can go out and be with friends.  On top of that, add in the best scenery and freshest air possible, others should be so lucky.

                                                     A hundred Santas, J. Loomis photo

                                    

                                                                       J. Loomis photo

It was a beautiful morning on the coast.  The recent rain seems to have cleaned the streets and washed away any dust or pollen.  It was "crisp" this morning, I guess, about 45, sunny and a slight breeze.  The ocean was great, large waves breaking far offshore, deep blue seas and lots of clean whitewater.

                                                 Fort Bragg City Hall, J. Loomis photo

Present today:  Gay, Mark, M.T., Pat, Leon, Shari, Joe, Deb, Sam, John, Bob, Cheryl, Scott, Nancy and Tom (15).  Some of you may not have seen Cheryl and Scott, they were there, honest!

                                                  Pudding Creek Trestle, J. Loomis photo

Next week, for the bike riders, there are options; either hilly or flat.  I think it will work alright, at eight in the morning there is little traffic.  For the walkers and runners, you get the same options.  It's a nice place to do any of our activities.  Other people only dream of living in such a place!

  NEXT SUNDAY, JAN. 3RD @ 8:00 A.M.:  GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, MENDOCINO HEADLANDS AND TOWN

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.:  Beginning behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station on Tuesdays and on Big River Logging Road on Thursdays.

COASTAL TRAIL - SOUTH

It was clear and sunny and calm this morning, though a little bit chilly, as we met at the south end of the Coastal Trail.  John was back from his visit to Stanford and I want to say thanks for the photos.  He drew the Christmas Card!

Present today:  Cindy, Charlene, Toni, Joe, Deb, Sam, Pat, Leon, Bob, Shari, Fran, John, Nancy and Tom (14).

All of John's photos today were taken around the Noyo Mooring Basin or from our starting location on the Coastal Trail.  I can't attach labels due to difficulties with Blogger.

Looking thru past blog entries, I see that it's been over 8 months since we have begun at Pudding Creek.  Next week, the forecast now says that there's a chance of rain on Sunday.  By starting at the Pudding Creek Trestle, we can at least keep our shoes and wheels clean.

Happy Holidays to all.  Stay safe and I hope to see you next week!

  NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27TH @ 8:00 A.M.:  GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.:  Beginning behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station on Tuesdays and on Big River Logging Road on Thursdays.

MacKerricher State Park

Our plan this morning was to start from the Lake Cleone parking lot.  That plan was abandoned when it was discovered that State Parks had closed the road because, I guess, they couldn't scrape a little sand off of the roadway, finding it easier to just put up a barricade.

Leon made a command decision to park near the kiosk and we all followed, thereby saving the day!

John is still at Stanford, coming home soon.  He says that it was raining too hard down there this morning, so he hasn't walked or biked yet.  He was able to come up with some great photos taken on other days at MacKerricher.  I love this Great Blue Heron photo!

          

                                                                                      Ducks at MacKerricher

Thanks, John, for all of today's photos.

                                                                   

                  

It was a good morning for running, biking and walking around MacKerricher.  Present were:  Leon, Pat, Charlene, Toni, Joe, Deb, Sam, Bob, Nancy and Tom (10).  The King Tide, 7.2 feet, didn't play out as well as I had hoped, since the large surf that we had earlier in the week had calmed.

If we can still leave our shelters next week, we will meet on the Coastal Trail, west of Taco Bell.     

                                                                                                                           "Standing Tall Egret"

NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20TH @ 8:00 A.M.:  GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, COASTAL TRAIL- SOUTH (Taco Bell).   

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.:  Beginning behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station on Tuesdays and on Big River Logging Road on Thursdays.

BIG RIVER

It was a really nice morning on Big River, a little warmer than it has been lately.  The river was a beautiful color and very clear, and the tide very high.

    Mendocino farmhouse, J. Loomis photo

                                                                                                                         Morning visitor  

Again, I want to thank John for most all of our pictures.  He's still down at Stanford and this morning, he said to say hello to all and that he missed all of us.

                             

Present today: Joe, Shari, Leon, Pat, Charlene, Deb, Sam, Bob, Nancy and Tom (10).  

                                                          Tall ship, docked at Princeton

At 9:00 next Sunday, there is a 7.2 foot high tide.  I thought it would be very pretty either at Big River or at MacKerricher State Park.  We just went to Big River, so next Sunday it will be Lake Cleone.  We will park in the parking lot at the Lake and from there, you can go either north or south.  Hopefully, the very high tide does not cause the lake to flood.  I think it will be okay.

NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH @ 8:00 A.M.:  GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, LAKE CLEONE.  The last time we started here was in August of 2018.  It's a good place, pretty views and you can go any direction.  

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.:  Beginning behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station on Tuesdays and on Big River Logging Road on Thursdays.