Van Damme State Park

Not a morning for a casual walk or run, it was around 45F and the rain that had been promised for the entire weekend finally arrived. I really think the folks at Van Damme should get some new trees - theirs keep falling down.


Anyway, a faithful few did show up to muddy their shoes - Toni, John, Tanya, Rod, Maribeth, Elaine, Deb, Sam and Johnny (9). Afterwards, Deb, Sam and Elaine went to Little River Inn for breakfast, and Toni joined Brad and me at David's Deli.


NEXT SUNDAY, May 22, 2011 @ 8 AM: It was pretty squishy today, and it's supposed to rain for the next 2-3 days as well as next Sunday, so pavement sounds most reasonable. Since it will be the 4th Sunday (already!), Navarro seems a reasonable choice. I know it's a long drive for many, so consider carpooling whenever you can, and don't forget breakfast at the Whitesboro Grange when you're making those plans!

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.

March 28, 2010

OK, it was a nice day. A really nice day. We came home, and spent the rest of the day out in the yard. So now you get your report. Tom knows it's difficult to find good help, let alone inexpensive help, and it doesn't get a lot cheaper than this. Anyway, you should have been outside too, not reading email.

This morning there was a larger group, clearly gearing up for the Easter Egg Hunt next Sunday. Van Damme was a little squishy in places, but after getting past the smoke of a few early campfires, it was gorgeous as usual. Present were Fran, Charlene, Ron, Gay, Mark, Maddie, Scott, Kim, Bob, Melissa, John, Elaine, Deb, Sam, Brad and Johnny (16). Sam and Deb were our ambassadors to Whitesboro Grange this morning, so they still count. Five us had a good breakfast at Bayview Cafe.

NEXT SUNDAY, 4/4/1 (EASTER SUNDAY EASTER EGG HUNT): Jackson State Forest Road 450 (along the north side of Hare Creek) beginning on Simpson Lane. Go east on Simpson Lane 1.9 miles, where you'll see a large parking area and gate on left. The Easter Bunny's knee is good again, and he went shopping early for variously-shaped-chocolaty-and-sugary-things to stuff in plastic eggs. Remember too, kids are always fine, but this hunt was started for you deprived adults, so wear your big kid bonnet, bring your big kid basket, and get ready to act like the big kids that you really are.

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

THURSDAYS, 7 AM: VAN DAMME STATE PARK, beginning at the beach.