COVID 19, 10 CASPAR LOGGING ROAD

The morning was just right, a thin overcast, calm and 54 degrees.  We had a nice turnout and got to meet Mark and Gay's beautiful new dog "Bartok".  Also rounding out the canine division, Bailey, Otis and Rimsky.
                                                                         
John sent me this photo for the second time.  It was apropos a few years ago and nothing has changed.  A cute photo and a real problem.




Thanks John, for all of today's photos.  Below photo was titled "Caspar Road Shed."








For the bike division today, it was Sam, Bob and Tom.  It was a great ride until a mile from the finish when a stick jumped up thru my rear gears and busted off the derailleur, ouch!  That'll cost me!  Oh well, it was still fun.

In the walking division today, we had:  Susan, Bruce, Charlene, Deb, Fran, Nancy B., Nancy

    T., Gay, Mark, Shari, and Joe.

Finally, in the very small running division: Ron, John and Nancy.  (17)

This group has really gone thru an evolution over the years.  Starting out as a running group, expanding to include walking, and then biking.  We all, myself included, are either old or getting older.  What I'd like to see, is a bunch of younger people enter into it, to kind of keep it going.  If you 

know of any, and it needs to be more than one or 

else they feel out of it, please invite.

  

I think this is something John has created.  He does some great pottery things.  He titled it, "Simpson Lane Greeter".

Below is a pretty rose from John's garden.  He's called it, "Opening Night".

                                 

John spotted this buck in his neighbor's yard.

Just 45 minutes before next weeks run/walk/bike, there is an excellent minus tide.  Since the tide stands slack for a bit before it starts coming back in, I think that it will still be way out there when we start.  Just sayin'.

NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 7TH, 8:00 A.M.,  GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, WARD AVENUE. There is a -1.7 low tide at 7:16 a.m., so this would be an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting walk the beach.

County Shelter in Place Order continues, pertinent section and current revision copied below:

Allowed: 

• Outdoor Recreation may now be initiated from within a 50 mile drive of one’s residence taking into account the new provisions in the  Facial Covering Order
• When engaging in recreational activities in public, it is recommended that everyone bring a facial covering with them in a safe and accessible location and wear that where it is difficult to comply with social distancing requirements. However, the Order clarifies that for some public recreational activities which cause people to more forcefully expel airborne particles, the six feet social distance requirement may not be enough and may call for additional measures.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN AND WALK @ 7:30 A.M.,   for now, we're starting behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station and using the Coastal Trail - Middle access on Tuesdays.  On Thursdays, we are starting at Harvest Market at Mendosa's, Mendocino.

COVID 19, 9 COASTAL TRAIL - NORTH

                                                       
We are in the middle of a three day Memorial Day weekend.  One like no other.  This was our 10th week of "Sheltering In Place" and we can't go anywhere unless for essential travel.  We can recreate locally and drive up to 50 miles from home.  Luckily, we have our beautiful coast and a great group of friends





Present on this beautiful sunny, 52 degree morning:  Nancy T., Fran, Susan, Bruce, Cheryl N., Neil, Shari, Toni, Joe, Charlene, Ron, Bob, Scott, Deb, Sam, John, Nancy and Tom (18).

Thanks to John for today's photo collection.  The plums and rose are from his garden, I think.  The boat was trolling for salmon.      
                               

 

A couple of weeks ago we went to the Caspar Logging Road.  Several of the group told me that they enjoyed going there again. I chose to walk, since my bike legs were just getting going but now I want to go there and ride.  I used to ride the bike trails there and recall them as being some of the best in the area.  So,
next week, we will again meet at the Caspar Logging Roads.      



NEXT SUNDAY, 5/31, 8:00 A.M.,  GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, CASPAR LOGGING ROAD.

County Shelter in Place Order continues, pertinent section and current revision copied below:

Allowed: 

• Outdoor Recreation may now be initiated from within a 50 mile drive of one’s residence taking into account the new provisions in the  Facial Covering Order
• When engaging in recreational activities in public, it is recommended that everyone bring a facial covering with them in a safe and accessible location and wear that where it is difficult to comply with social distancing requirements. However, the Order clarifies that for some public recreational activities which cause people to more forcefully expel airborne particles, the six feet social distance requirement may not be enough and may call for additional measures.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN AND WALK @ 7:30 A.M.,   for now, we're starting behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station and using the Coastal Trail - Middle access on Tuesdays.  On Thursdays, we are starting at Harvest Market at Mendosa's, Mendocino.

COVID 19, 8 COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE

It was a beautiful morning!  We were fortunate to have a break in the rain showers, 56 degrees and just a little breeze.  The ocean was really pretty today.

John has given me a bunch of photos to post, so let's see what I can throw into this blog.  I say throw, because once I start moving photos around, blogger has a mind of it's own.

   

   

               

                                       


There!  I got 'em all in, I won't try giving each a caption and let you figure them out.  Thanks John!

Present today: Susan, Bruce, Deb, Sam, Charlene, Ron, Cheryl, Neil, Toni, Joe, Fran, Scott, Bob, John, Nancy and Tom (16).

Of the 16 present today, 5 were bicycle riders.  I think that may be a record for a Fog Dodger Sunday.  I was one of those five, and have to say, it was fun.  Now, I've got these mixed feelings about having been a runner, forced to become a walker and now with the choice of again riding my bike.  The Fog Dodgers started 22 years ago as a running group.  It, and myself, are evolving.  I liked being a runner, was happy to walk with our nice group, and I'm just not sure about biking.  To me, biking loses much of the socialness of the group.  My poor hearing is partly responsible for that, since it's hard to hear your friend with the wind blowing past your ears.  I'll see how this plays out.  One thing I do know, is that we have a great group of Fog Dodgers and I love Sundays!

NEXT SUNDAY, 5/24, 8:00 A.M.,  GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, COASTAL TRAIL - NORTH, (Glass Beach Parking Lot).

County Shelter in Place Order continues, pertinent section and current revision copied below:

Allowed: 

• Outdoor Recreation may now be initiated from within a 50 mile drive of one’s residence taking into account the new provisions in the  Facial Covering Order
• When engaging in recreational activities in public, it is recommended that everyone bring a facial covering with them in a safe and accessible location and wear that where it is difficult to comply with social distancing requirements. However, the Order clarifies that for some public recreational activities which cause people to more forcefully expel airborne particles, the six feet social distance requirement may not be enough and may call for additional measures.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN AND WALK @ 7:30 A.M.,   for now, we're starting behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station and using the Coastal Trail - Middle access on Tuesdays.  On Thursdays, we are starting at Harvest Market at Mendosa's, Mendocino.

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We returned to the Caspar Logging Road this morning.  We hadn't been there since last October.  I think we all enjoyed being back but several requests were made for the Coastal Trail next Sunday.

Shari and Peter didn't check the blog before heading out and therefore ended up this morning on the Coastal Trail.  She sent me this picture as proof.


On the Caspar Logging Road this morning, we had Joe, Nancy T., Susan, Bruce, Scott (1st Sunday), Fran, Cheryl, Neil, Deb, Sam, Charlene, Ron, John, Bob, Nancy and Tom (17).

Four bike riders this morning, I think that is a record.  Inspired me so much, I may ride my bike next Sunday, gonna have to get my bicycle legs back.

It was 52 degrees with a heavy overcast and no wind this morning, real good for running, walking and biking.

And some pictures from John.  Thanks John.
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Wear your mask!

                                










NEXT SUNDAY, 5/17, 8:00 A.M.,  GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE, We've been meeting behind the Fire Station and using the Coastal Trail.  It works well, giving you several directions by which to start.  Next Sunday, we'll again meet at behind the Fire Station.

County Shelter in Place Order continues, pertinent section and current revision copied below:

Allowed: 

• Outdoor Recreation may now be initiated from within a 50 mile drive of one’s residence taking into account the new provisions in the  Facial Covering Order
• When engaging in recreational activities in public, it is recommended that everyone bring a facial covering with them in a safe and accessible location and wear that where it is difficult to comply with social distancing requirements. However, the Order clarifies that for some public recreational activities which cause people to more forcefully expel airborne particles, the six feet social distance requirement may not be enough and may call for additional measures.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN AND WALK @ 7:30 A.M.,   for now, we're starting behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station and using the Coastal Trail - Middle access on Tuesdays.  On Thursdays, we are starting at Harvest Market at Mendosa's, Mendocino.

COVID 19, 6 COASTAL TRAIL

We again met behind the Fire Station and ran and walked our beautiful Coastal Trail.  Thanks to Nancy T., she inquired about the State Forest, Caspar Logging Road, and for a change, next week we will return to Caspar and challenge THAT HILL!

Noyo Harbor, 5/3/20 J. Loomis photo

Hare Creek Beach, 5/3/20 J. Loomis photo                           

Present today: Neil, Joe, Shari, Peter, Charlene, Ron, Deb, Sam, John, Fran, Nancy and Tom (12).

Scarlet Hawthorne, J. Loomis photo

It was a beautiful, sunny and calm morning.  A little brisk, 46 degrees at the start but warmed up quickly soon after.  Thanks to John for all of today's photos.  I thought that I had seen this bulldog on the internet, so I questioned John.  He says, no, it was down by the Harbor Master's Office and could ride the skateboard one way, turn it around and ride it back, amazing!

NEXT SUNDAY, 5/10, 8:00 A.M.,  GROUP RUN AND WALK, CASPAR LOGGING ROADS, We've been meeting behind the Fire Station and using the Coastal Trail.  It works well, giving you several directions by which to start. The State Forest is also open and it's time for a change.  This week, we will return to the Caspar Logging Road.  Join us if you wish, keep social distancing in mind and bring a mask.  

County Shelter in Place Order continues, pertinent section and current revision copied below:

Allowed: 

• Outdoor Recreation may now be initiated from within a 20 mile drive of one’s residence taking into account the new provisions in the  Facial Covering Order
• When engaging in recreational activities in public, it is recommended that everyone bring a facial covering with them in a safe and accessible location and wear that where it is difficult to comply with social distancing requirements. However, the Order clarifies that for some public recreational activities which cause people to more forcefully expel airborne particles, the six feet social distance requirement may not be enough and may call for additional measures.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN AND WALK @ 7:30 A.M.,   for now, we're starting behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station and using the Coastal Trail - Middle access on Tuesdays.  On Thursdays, we are starting at Harvest Market at Mendosa's, Mendocino.

COVID 19, 5 COASTAL TRAIL

   

This morning, we ran and walked the Coastal Trail.  It was foggy and 51 degrees, but on Friday, I walked the same section of trail and the sun was out and so were the flowers.  

This morning, the same flowers were all closed up and not as pretty, but John got a pretty rhododendren taken from his home, along with a nice spider web.

  

Fran was sporting a nice sweatshirt!

Present this morning:  Charlene, Ron, Neil, Shari, Peter, Fran, John, Nancy and Tom (9).   

Noyo River Bridge, J. Loomis

     

NEXT SUNDAY, 5/3, 8:00 A.M.,  GROUP RUN AND WALK, We've been meeting behind the Fire Station and using the Coastal Trail.  It works well, giving you several directions by which to start.   We've decided to meet there again on Sundays, at least for awhile.  Join us if you wish, keep social distancing in mind and bring a mask.  By combining a walk or run with an essential trip for groceries or to pick up a meal to go, I think, is a way to drive a short distance, for locals at least.

 County Shelter in Place Order continues, pertinent section and current revision copied below:

Allowed: 

• Outdoor Recreation may now be initiated from within a 20 mile drive of one’s residence taking into account the new provisions in the  Facial Covering Order
• When engaging in recreational activities in public, it is recommended that everyone bring a facial covering with them in a safe and accessible location and wear that where it is difficult to comply with social distancing requirements. However, the Order clarifies that for some public recreational activities which cause people to more forcefully expel airborne particles, the six feet social distance requirement may not be enough and may call for additional measures.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN AND WALK @ 7:30 A.M.,   for now, we're starting behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station and using the Coastal Trail - Middle access on Tuesdays.  On Thursdays, we are starting at Harvest Market at Mendosa's, Mendocino.

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Fort Bragg Landing, Otsuchi Point in distance

The photo above shows what the morning was like, grey, calm, 54 and perfect for a run or walk.  We're concluding another week of Shelter-In-Place due to Covid 19 or Coronavirus.  Running and walking for exercise is allowed though and we are fortunate to have the Coastal Trail.

John has sent me a couple of interesting photos, comparing Laurel Street on a normal day and Laurel Street with all businesses closed because of Covid 19.

  

Out for a walk or run this morning were:  Charlene, Ron, John, Shari, Neil, Nancy and Tom (7).

Blooming lilac, J. Loomis

Ahh, but there were others.  Other Fog Dodgers walking from their homes were Fran, Toni and Joe (10).  I received these photos after posting, and it's too difficult to rearrange things with "Blogger" so I'm just going to stick them all in here.  Thanks everyone!

Fran said, "There’s a wee bit of Ireland just south of Little Lake, near my house…with some wildlife not native to the Emerald Isle.

Hello to all my Fog Dodger buddies.

Fran

                                

And from Toni and Joe, walking from home:

                                 

At least six of us (maybe more?) helped support David's Restaurant by picking up our take-out breakfasts.  Kira is most thankful.

NEXT SUNDAY, 4/26,  On Thursday the 16th, the Mid-week Fog Dodgers used the recently opened (by word of mouth only) Coastal Trail, beginning behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.  We decided to meet there again on Sundays, at least for awhile.  Join us if you wish, keep social distancing in mind and bring a mask.  By combining a walk or run with an essential trip for groceries or to pick up a meal to go, I think, is a way to drive a short distance, for locals at least.

 County Shelter in Place Order, pertinent section here:

Allowed: "To engage in outdoor activity, such as walking, jogging, hiking or biking, initiated from one’s residence, which does not involve the use of a motor vehicle or public transit to the location of exercise, such as for example, within walking, jogging, hiking, or biking distance of your place of residence only, provided the individuals comply with Social Distancing Requirements as defined in this Section."

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN AND WALK @ 7:30 A.M.,   for now, we're starting behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station and using the Coastal Trail - Middle access on Tuesdays.  On Thursdays, we are starting at Harvest Market at Mendosa's, Mendocino.