The weather was perfect for an invigorating walk and run at Pudding Creek, sunny and cool.

Pudding Creek Trestle by John Loomis

Present were walkers John, Mark, Gay, Diana, Jeff, Fran, Jean, Charlene, Toni, Joe, and runner Bob. Tom, Nancy, Deb, and Sam even joined us from the Mendenhall Glacier outside Juneau, Alaska. 

As always, John took some great shots around town before and after the walk/run.

Have a seat

The old and the new

Corpse flower

NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 3RD @ 8:00 A.M.: Ward Avenue (see Our Routes for directions)

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

Dodger Clan at Van Damme

Fern Canyon always a great place to run and walk no matter the weather. With it's abundance of beauty and a soft dirt trail to cushion the landing of striding feet. 

Chapman Bay Photo by Loomis

Runners and walkers were rewarded along the trail surrounded with lush green foliage, the sound of chirping sparrows and water babbling in the stream, and ornate metal fish sculptures guarding the path.

Catch a Canoe photo by Loomis

The weather was an ideal 53 degrees with a sun filled clear blue sky.

The turnout was small in numbers but big on enthusiasm. 

Present were Fran, Charlene, Cindy, Joe, Toni, John, and Bob.

Crooked Fence photo by Loomis

Thank you John Loomis for providing all the fantastic photos.

Was today one of the longest of the year? Trick question. Each day is 24 hours long. 

Today will be one with the most daylight hours.

            This is your day Dads, get out there and make the most of it!

                

Chapman Point Road photo by Loomis

NEXT SUNDAY, June 26, 2022 @ 8:00 A.M.: Pudding Creek Trestle (Haul Road)

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:30 A.M.: City Trail behind the Fire Station

MENDOCINO HEADLANDS and town

I have no idea why the blog looks completely different.  It surprised me when I opened it up to post today's entry.  Our Fog Dodger blog was created by a Fog Dodger that has moved away.  I don't know how to set up blogger or make template changes, so we'll just see what happens here.  I guess it's still a way to announce where to meet each week.  If we have any tech savvy Fog Dodgers out there, please help.

This morning brought a little more rain than was forecast but still, we had a nice small group that walked and enjoyed the warm soaking rain.

Thanks to John, for all of today's Mendocino photos.  Above is the Temple of Kwan Tai.

Present today: Kim, Doug, Charlene, Cindy, Joe, John, Nancy and Tom (8).

                                           Mendocino residence, J. Loomis photo

        

We had hoped to return to the Whitesboro Grange Pancake Breakfast next Sunday but there has not been a definite reopening message on their Facebook page and due to the distance involved, I think we'll wait until July.  

NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 19th, @ 8:OO A.M,  GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, VAN DAMME STATE 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.

COASTAL TRAIL - NORTH

Usually, I copy and paste John's photos to the blog.  This morning, along with his photos, he sent the following words:

Hi Tom,

A nice walk in the foggy misty morning.

Wonderful rain we also have had.

I took a few pictures this morning.

The Fog Dodger Picture has one with Ron Le Valley, in it along with other past members of

the Fog Dodgers.  All wonderful people and Ron deserves a lot of appreciation for his

work with wildlife, photography and his smile.  Charlene gets a big hug from the group.

We do miss Ron!

John 

I wanted to post a picture of the Botanical Gardens in Torrance.

They do have such a nice garden to visit.

Present today:  Charlene, Cindy, Bob, John, Diana, Jeff, Deb, Sam, Gay, Mark, Nancy and Tom (12).

We planned next week's walk/run/bike with breakfast in mind.  On the second Sunday each month, the Knights of Columbus have a pancake breakfast at St. Anthony's church in Mendocino.  It is very good.  So, if you're interested:

NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 12th, @ 8:OO A.M,  GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, MENDOCINO HEADLANDS.   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.