Walks: Sat-Wed, June 23-27

This makes me want to Spit! (Toronto humour)

Thank goodness the hot weather has broken for the Detroit full marathoners' 14K on Saturday. Those training with them (and any other interested souls) will start at 7:30 from Tim's. For those who are ready for a change, I've mapped a 14K route via the Don Valley through Cabbagetown and Rosedale. For those who prefer the same-old, 14K would take you to Warden via the boardwalk route.

Monday and Wednesday, the Detroit schedule has us doing only 6K and a 5K tempo. We'll take it, pending better offers.

Mark your calendars for the Shore Things Pot Luck Pool Party! Lou-Ann and Paul have again generously offered to host our motley crew – particularly generously, given the wedding that's coming soon. The date is Saturday, July 14th from 2 pm. Bring a chair, your refreshment of choice, a pot luck item to share and, of course, your bathing suit. RSVPs go to Lou-Ann. I'll post a separate private invitation with all the pertinent contact info.

Happy birthday to Greg! I'm glad you're sharing that milder weather you got for your gift!

We're also getting ready to say farewell to Maureen, who leaves us soon for the Capital Region. We'll miss you, kiddo.

And healing waves go out to all our injured Things, including Eileen, Charlotte, Barb S. and Val. And for all you teachers and administrators, here's to a smooth last week of school.

Happy summer!