Friday 26 July 2013

Walks July 27th - July 31st - updated post

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IMG_2323, a photo by theshorethings on Flickr.
Lou Ann's Lovely Ladies Lounging

We are likely going to be a small group this week, given that our Dubliners have flown the coop. Their race is next week. We wish them the very best. Make Us Proud! We also have a few people vacationing, entertaining, attending appointments or making excuses, but I know the dedicated group will be out and raring to go. Please sign in so we will know who to expect on each of our walk days.
 
Distances: Midsummers is 14K for Saturday and 10 and 8 K during the week.
Ottawa ramps up for 16K Saturday with 8K for both week days.
I do have a suggested route and destination for your consideration. Did you happen to see the article in The Star about the beanstalk that has grown beyond the roof at Allen's Gardens?  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity as this plant will dry once it blooms - later this fall. Check out the article: http://www.thestar.com/life/2013/06/21/beanstalk_breakthrough_at_torontos_allan_gardens.html

I suggest that we walk through Riverdale, through Riverdale Park, through Cabbagetown to Allen's Gardens to check out this plant and then return. It will be about 10 km return (or just less) and honestly, it is a once in a life time opportunity.  Any interest? Start time 7:30 am.  ....Or whatever gets stated in the comments section - Ottawa folks may want to start earlier. Flexibility is our goal.

Monday and Wednesday day time group - you folks know your routine. Email each other.
Otherwise, for the evening folks, Monday is from Loblaws; Wednesday is from Occasions; both start at 7:00 (or in my case, 7:03). If I figure out the distances, I'll add them in the comments section....but to be safe if it is raining, walk 6 km; if no rain, walk 10 kms.

Thursday 18 July 2013

Walks - Sat. July 20 - Wed. July 24

WOW - IT'S HOT
Please turn down the heat for Saturday.
 
 
My photographers will, I'm sure, be sending some amazing photos of the pool party - a great time was had by all, I understand, and many thanks to our gracious hosts. This is a fine tradition.
 
Our walks this week are as follows - On Saturday
Dubliners - 16 km (almost to Rosetta McLean Park) - start 7:00 or earlier - state your preference.
Midsummer's Night and Ottawa - 14 km (almost, but not quite, to Rosetta McLean) - start 7:30 am
Others - whatever distance and time suits you.  Refreshments at Tim's after for all.
 
Monday & Wednesday - the morning group - you folks know the places and times. Bathing suits required for Wednesday.
 
Monday evening - 10 km for Dubliners and Midsummer's Night; 6 km for Ottawa. Meet at 7:00 at Loblaws.
 
Wednesday evening - 10 km for Dubliners, 8 km for Midsummer's Night; 6 km for Ottawa. Meet at 7:00 at Occasions. (I goofed on the location last week.)
 
Please sign in so others know your intentions.  See you Saturday.
 
Is anyone interested in the Collingwood Half Marathon on Oct. 5th?  Check it out: www.runcollingwood.ca   Sounds like a good course and not too far away. Let Dawn know if you are interested. 
 
 



Thursday 11 July 2013

Walks - Sat. July 13 - Wed. July 17


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A great post walk snack

You can always tell when a vacation has been a good vacation - I know when I can't remember what I'm supposed to do and how to do it....as you will be able to tell from this post.  I can't find the routes.....but aside from that, my vacation was fine....thanks for asking!

We have various distances scheduled for our walks this Saturday, so join in for whatever length of walk suits your fancy.  On Saturday, the mileage is a whooping 20 k for Dubliners, 10 k for midsummer and 12 k for Ottawa.  I think the Dubliners are organizing a 7:00 am start so feel free to join them, if you feel so inclined. The rest will start at 7:30 am and hope to finish before the temperature rises too much.

Monday distances are 10 (Dublin) and 8 (midsummer and Ottawa). Wednesday 10, 8 and 5 km.

 


As stated in the last post, early Monday and Wednesday walkers (for the month of July) are from Dawn's place at 8.30 Monday and Lou-Ann's on Wednesday at 8.30.  It is important to let us both know - by email please -if you intend to join us because depending on the weather, we sometimes change the times and don't want you to show up after we have left. Otherwise, Monday evening is from Loblaws at 7:00 pm and Shopper's at 7:00 pm. 


 

Sign in please so others will know who to expect and when. 


Thursday 4 July 2013

Walks: Sat-Wed, July 6 to 10, 2013

Start of this morning's walk
I hope this works as this is about the fourth attempt!! [Dawn, I've reposted this for you. It was just published in the wrong place. H.] Saturday's walk from Tim's I suggest 7.30 start, but the Dubliners may want to start earlier.    Monday and Wednesday evening walks I think are from Loblaw's and Shoppers respectively, but you'll have to figure that our for yourselves - means you'll have to write in the comments!!!   Distances are as follows

Dubliners - 18k, 8k, 10k   Midsummer - 10k, 8k, 5k        Ottawa 10k, 6k, 6k,

Early Monday and Wednesday walkers (for the month of July) are from Dawn's place at 8.30 Monday and Lou-Ann's on Wednesday at 8.30.   Lou-Ann has a pool, as you know and has a wonderful pool boy!!    It is important to let us both know - by email please -if you intend to join us because depending on the weather, we sometimes change the times and don't want you to show up after we have left.
after our walk....

Wednesday 3 July 2013

Walks - June 27 - July 3

Summer is here and it is a long weekend - hurray!

Saturday's walks
16K for the Dubliners: suggested route takes you to (almost) Rosetta - Kingsbury and Lakeside. 
10k for any doing the Midsummer's race: suggested route to Fallingbrook and Queen St.
and the Ottawa Army crew start their schedule with a mere 8K: to the end of the boardwalk & return.

Dubliners may wish to start at 7 am to catch coffee with the rest of the crowd. Suggested start for the others is 7:30 am to avoid the heat as much as possible!

Monday and Wednesday distances are 8 K for all groups.
Given that it is a holiday on Monday, there is a choice to walk at 8:30 am starting at Tim's #2 or 7:00 pm from Loblaws.
Wednesday - Occasions with hills at 7:00 pm
Please sign in stating your start time and distance and location - for all walks.  I'll be away next week so Dawn will update the blog.
The shed at Libby's