Caspar Logging Road

Yesterday's forecast rain finally showed up this morning, but it was really light, so I wouldn't go so far as to say that those who showed up this morning were especially hardy because of it. Still, it was a fine group who enjoyed the first fall sprinkles pushing up the mushrooms and keeping down the dust. The temp in the mid 50's was quite pleasant, but the humidity was a bit too generous for my taste.

Enjoying today's sprinkles were John L, Toni, Mark, Roger, Nancy T., Ron, Charlene and Johnny (8). I considered leaving Roger off the list today, but I and several others did see him, and I could never leave him off the list intentionally, even in recompense. (Why does "recompense" sound so British to me?) Four of us then had breakfast at David's with Brad.

NEXT SUNDAY, October 2 @ 8 AM: MacKerricher Haul Road - it's been a while since we were there. Doesn't look like we're going to have rain again for a while, anyway.

EVERY TUESDAY @ 7 AM: RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, beginning on Point Cabrillo Drive, 1/10 of a mile north of its south end.

EVERY THURSDAY @ 7 AM: VAN DAMME STATE PARK, beginning at the beach.

Caspar Logging Road

After last night's exceptionally drippy fog, it was a beautiful, dry, overcast, and calm morning out at the Caspar Logging Road - and all at very civil 56F. It's been a while since I've heard so many people commenting what a great morning they had out for a walk/run.

My friend Rod came up from San Jose for the weekend, and we had a good showing otherwise, including Patty, Marc, Jan, Peter, Fran, Charlene, Ron, Cheryl, Neal, Bob, Geri, Toni, Dorothy, Nancy T, Roger, and me (17). Seven of us had a good breakfast with Brad at David's Deli.

NEXT SUNDAY, July 24, 2011 @ 8 AM: Don't forget we'll have a summer potluck picnic out MacKerricher State Park after the run/walk/ride. You'll have several options for your trek, and there are some picnic tables and facilities near that parking area:

EVERY TUESDAY @ 7 AM: RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, beginning on Point Cabrillo Drive, 1/10 of a mile north of its south end.

EVERY THURSDAY @ 7 AM: VAN DAMME STATE PARK, beginning at the beach.

Caspar Logging Road

What timing! The rain started at 9.01am, just after the six of us finished our run/walk.

With it being my turn to write the blog and my terrible memory for names, I thought I would have to break with tradition. But with only Melissa, Bob, John, Roger, Nancy and Abby - and one being my wife and the other my dog - I was in luck! Tom will be pleased.

The temperature was a balmy 53° with no wind. After a night of rain, the air smelt so fresh it was a joy to be walking.

After the walk, Roger and Nancy had a very enjoyable breakfast at Café One with Abby recovering from the walk - sleeping in the car.

Once again, thanks to John L. who stopped by the Botanical Gardens early this morning to get this photo of spring "breaking out"

Don't forget - Daylight Saving Time starts next Sunday at 2am - so our walk will be starting at 7am "old time"!

NEXT SUNDAY, March 13th @ 8:00 A.M.: "A&W"/GEORGIA PACIFIC HAUL ROAD (a.k.a. NOYO RIVER LOGGING ROAD) - See our route tab above.

EVERY TUESDAY @ 7:00 A.M.: RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, beginning on Point Cabrillo Drive, 1/10 of a mile north of it's south end.

EVERY THURSDAY @ 7:00 A.M.: VAN DAMME STATE PARK, beginning at the beach.