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, December 12, 2021

VAN DAMME STATE PARK


We met at Van Damme State Park this morning.  The Fern Canyon Trail hasn't changed at all since last winter, still muddy and badly eroded.  But, it was nice to see the creek flowing a little muddy, and out to the sea.  Northern California is still in a drought so our overnight rain was welcomed.  Fern Canyon is beautiful and so was the ocean this morning.
                                          Mendocino Christmas, J. Loomis photo

                            Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden, J. Loomis photo

                                                          Mendocino
              
                                          Mendocino Bay, J. Loomis photo

                                          sSpring Ranch, J. Loomis photo

Present today: Barbara, Jean, Charlene, Joe, Bob, John, Nancy and Tom (8).

Talking over breakfast, it was requested that I post a recipe that we like.  This is the extent of my kitchen skills so don't ask for any more recipes.  This overnight oatmeal is very good, easy to make and tasty.  You can eat it warmed or cold. (recipe below).

SUNDAY, DEC. 19TH, @ 8:OO A.M,  GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, POMO BLUFFS PARK,  you can always click on the "Our Routes" button at the top of the page to find directions to the location. 

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.:  Beginning behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.

Chocolate Overnight Oatmeal in a jar   (vegan)

Start with a one quart Mason jar and add:
 
1 1/2 cups of steel cut oats
1 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds 
1 tablespoon flax seed meal
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional)
 
shake it up (or stir it, so the chia, chocolate and flax don't clump up later)
 
pour in some soy or almond or any plant based milk to cover the dry mix and then add,
 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons (more or less to suit your taste) sweetener (I've been using maple syrup).
 
wire whisk it good (again, just so things don't clump together) and then
 
fill the jar with milk, whisk or shake it well again  and then allow to set overnight or at least 6-8 hours. 
If you turn and shake the jar periodically, it will keep it from becoming a solid clump at the top or bottom.














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