PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE

Not too often, can I say, it was not a good morning.  You're probably tired of reading me saying that it was a great morning for any activity.  Well, today was not a good morning.  I don't think it was as bad as some of the climatologists predicted, we didn't need water wings or skim boards, but it was raining and blowing pretty good.  Most Fog Dodgers stayed home or got out of town, but Bob, Nancy and Tom were there (3)!  

Addendum:  Now, just after posting the blog, Bruce writes that he and Otis were the only ones there this morning.  My apology, my eyesight ain't what it used to be.  So, thanks Bruce for coming out on such a morning and now that makes 4!

This morning, almost everyone went to Cafe One for breakfast.  The overnight rains had collapsed their outdoor dining tent so indoor dining was opened up, I think for the first time since Covid began.

The picture above of the Pudding Creek Trestle was taken by John and a better day, thanks, John.

Congratulations in order for Bob and Scott.  Yesterday, Bob got First Place in the 5K Race and Scott got First Place in the 10K Race.  Good job!

Since most of the group did not come out this morning, let's go to Pudding Creek Trestle again next week!  I hope you have a great week.

SUNDAY, OCT. 31ST @ 8:OO A.M., GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE,  you can always click on the "Our Routes" button at the top of the page to find the location. 

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

BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD

We returned to Big River, after staying away all summer to avoid the mosquitoes.  And our friends Greg and Keith returned from Chico for a visit.  The road was in good shape, no mosquitoes and it was a great morning.

Also present: Fran, Jean, Charlene, Bob, Deb, Sam, Joe, Gay, Mark, Nancy and Tom (13).

I'm writing this on Wednesday and there is a lot of rain or showers forecast over the next week.  I hope the weather is good enough to bring you out for a walk or run on the MacKerricher Haul Road next Sunday.  It's been 3 months since we've started from Pudding Creek Trestle, so let's give that a try.

SUNDAY, OCT. 24TH @ 8:OO A.M., GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE,  you can always click on the "Our Routes" button at the top of the page to find the location. 

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

RUSSIAN GULCH

I've been doing the moving and downsizing rat race all week and I appreciate Sam telling me that I hadn't posted a blog since our last get together at Russian Gulch.  It's been enough days since then, that if I tried to list the names of all that were there, I would likely leave someone off.  You know what happens then?  Either I or they get in trouble.  Not so bad when it's me but when the person I omitted gets in trouble from their spouse that thought they had gone to Fog Dodgers finds out they weren't there, it's bad.  Just kidding, of course.  Anyway, I wanted to say that the weather has cooled off enough, that I don't think the mosquitoes will be a problem, so next week,

SUNDAY, OCT. 17TH @ 8:OO A.M., GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, BIG RIVER,  you can always click on the "Our Routes" button at the top of the page to find the location. 

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

POMO BLUFFS PARK

It was another nice morning, sunny, calm and about 53 degrees.  John wasn't with us today, so I'm using a couple of old photos that he submitted.  And above, is Sam's drawing of our Fog Dodger logo, still going after 23 years!

                                                  Noyo Mooring Basin, J. Loomis photo
Present today: Gay, Mark, and Mark's daughter, Sarah, Jean, Charlene, Diana, Jeff, Pat, Leon, Deb, Sam, Toni, Nancy and Tom (14).

                                                          Noyo Harbor, J. Loomis photo

Next week, we'll go to Russian Gulch State Park.   At Russian Gulch, there are options.  You can go down the big hill, skip the big hill and take in the headlands, or go north and check out the nearby subdivisions.  It works for all, runners, bikers, walkers and dogs.

SUNDAY, OCT. 10TH @ 8:OO A.M., GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK,  you can always click on the "Our Routes" button at the top of the page to find the location. 

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

COASTAL TRAIL - NORTH

This morning it was kind of dry, as a thick coastal overcast kept it a "warm" 55 degrees, with no wind.  It was the kind of morning that can be good for anything, running, walking, biking, or just staying in bed.  We had a nice group of people that at least chose to do something!  

Present today:  Gay, Mark, Fran, Jean, Kim, Doug, Charlene, Shari, Pat, Nancy and Tom (11).

John is away, but he did send me this great picture of a hawk that frequents his niece's yard:

And, a couple more of John's photos from the past:

There are a lot of brown pelicans around now.  I think there are a lot of small fish (smelt)  to eat.

                             And the great blue herons, are very patient and eat many things.

The weather forecast is for rain tomorrow.  The trees will be so happy.  Next Sunday should be dry and I hope to see you at Pomo Bluffs Park.

SUNDAY, OCT. 3RD @ 8:OO A.M., GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, POMO BLUFFS PARK,  You can always click on the "Our Routes" button at the top of the page to find the location. 

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

WARD AVENUE

We met at Ward Avenue this morning.  It was nice to come out just after a rain shower.  It was really nice yesterday, while we got 3/4 of an inch of rain.  Everyone has been saying for so long how we needed rain.  Wisely (?), I didn't ride the bike this morning, as there were a lot more puddles than I expected.

John was not with us today but fortunately, I've saved old photos of his to dress up  the blog.  Thank you, John.  Both of the above photos are of Lake Cleone.  The egret photo below, is also from John.  I'm including it, because I saw Kim taking a similar one this morning at Lake Cleone.  I wonder if they look alike?

Greg and Keith came over and joined with us this morning, always great to have them.  Also present: Shari, Susan, Bruce, Pat, Leon, Fran, Jean, Charlene, Deb, Sam, Kim, Doug and Tom (15).

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26TH @ 8:OO A.M., GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, COASTAL TRAIL - NORTH,  You can always click on the "Our Routes" button at the top of the page to find the location. 

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

JUGHANDLE CREEK

No fog today, just a beautiful sunny morning.  We had not been to Jughandle Creek for a very long time. Sam thought that it would be a good location to celebrate Deb's birthday, nice walking trail, picnic tables, easy parking, everything we needed.

It worked out just right!  Barbara P. rejoined us and brought beautiful and delicious birthday cupcakes.  Sam supplied apple juice and melon slices.  We had a nice turnout and a beautiful morning.

No offense intended, but John has been missing and I miss his photos.  So, I have to improvise;

Present today: Peter, Leon, Pat, Barbara, Deb, Sam, Charlene, Diana, Jeff, Susan, Bruce, Fran, Jean, Toni, Bob, Nancy and Tom (17).

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19TH @ 8:OO A.M., GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, WARD AVENUE,  You can always click on the "Our Routes" button at the top of the page to find the location. 

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