NAVARRO RIDGE ROAD

We went back to Navarro Ridge today, hoping for better views than a month ago.  Briefly, the sun tried to break through, I think enough to give those that haven't been on the ridge before a little glimpse.  In the photos below, there are a couple from John, that show what it was like today, and a couple that were taken on a better day.  Thank you, John.

After doing the blog, I received a few photos from Toni and Joe.  I have inserted those and you'll find them interesting.  They are in South Africa on a tour to view some very special and different types of plants.  You'll have to ask them to explain the details.  It looks pretty nice there!

                                                              Our "view" this morning.

Present today: Jean, Sky, Fran, Charlene, Barbara, John, Diana, Jeff, Deb, Sam, Nancy and Tom (12).

                           This looked like some kind of Memorial, not sure why or whom for.

                                                     Nice looking barn on a sunny day.

                                On good days, you can get some incredible views from Navarro Ridge.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 25TH, @8:00 A.M., COASTAL TRAIL - NORTH (Glass Beach Parking Lot)

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

PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE

Well, that was fun!  Kind of like the old days.  Today, we had six runners!  Please don't ask me what I would call a runner.  We met at Pudding Creek under foggy overcast and just a slight breeze.  When we turned a half hour later, the slight breeze became a moderate headwind, and it was pretty cool!  Actually, John's photos for the day just came through on my email.  He says it was cold!  And, it reminded him of a sign he had painted on the Noyo Harbor Icehouse many years ago.  It's still there and you can see it below.

Present today:  Sky, Fran, Charlene, Jean, Deb, Sam, Bob, Diana, Jeff, Barbara, Pat, Leon, John, Shari, Nancy and Tom (16).

                                                                           

                                                                                                  USCG, Noyo Harbor

   

    Noyo Harbor Ice House/Machine

John's garden seems to be doing well

Thanks, John, for all of today's photos.  There were a couple more but "blogger" is not allowing me to move things around, so I'm cutting this short and will try to get them in some other time.

On the fourth Sunday last month, we went to the Whitesboro Grange.  The breakfast was good but the walk was not so good, very heavy fog.  This morning, the vote was overwhelming, we will give it another try next Sunday.  

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28TH, @ 8:OO A.M,  GROUP RUN AND WALK.  NAVARRO RIDGE ROAD.  You can always click on the "Our Routes" button at the top of the page for directions and details.

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

MENDOCINO HEADLANDS AND TOWN

It was a perfect morning for walking (and running, Bob) around the Mendocino Headlands and township.  It was an even better morning, having two new friends join with us, Claudette and Sky.  Hopefully, they will come again.

It was 55 degrees, sunny and calm, really nice!  

Thank you, John, for today's photos, all taken near our walk today.  You can click on the photos to enlarge.  These first two, are from near our starting point today, at Jack Peters Creek.

     

Jean lived on our route today and she gave us a tour of her beautiful garden and yard.  It seemed as though everything is blooming now and her yard is very, very pretty.  Thank you, Jean!

                                                    Caspar-Apple farm, J. Loomis photo

                                                        Naked Ladies, J. Loomis photo

Also present today: Charlene, Fran, Jean, Deb, Sam, Pat, Leon, Kim, Doug, Joe, John, Shari, Bob, Diana, Jeff, Nancy and Tom (19).

The weather forecast is for similar weather all next week.  It's been awhile since we started from the Pudding Creek Trestle, so that's where we will start.  It should be a nice morning and by walking and running there, we avoid vehicle traffic.  The following week, we may go back to Navarro Ridge Road.  Last month we were there and it was very foggy, kind of a disappointment.  But, the Pancake Breakfast at the Whitesboro Grange was popular, so let me know if you want to go there again.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21st, @ 8:OO A.M,  GROUP RUN AND WALK.  PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE.  You can always click on the "Our Routes" button at the top of the page for directions and details.

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

COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE

Today, we met behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station, the middle access to our Coastal Trail.  It was a beautiful and relatively warm morning, 62 degrees.  

Present today:  Gay, Mark, Fran, Jean, Joe, Charlene, Bob, Pat, Leon, Deb, Sam, Nancy and Tom (13).

Thanks to John for all of today's photos, taken locally.  He couldn't make it today, taking care of his wife after her knee surgery.

Last month, many of us enjoyed the Pancake Breakfast at St. Anthony's Church in Mendocino. By request, next week we will walk and run around the Mendocino Headlands and town, and I would guess that most will again visit St. Anthony's.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH, @ 8:OO A.M,  GROUP RUN AND WALK. MENDOCINO HEADLANDS AND TOWN. You can always click on the "Our Routes" button at the top of the page for directions and details.

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