Walks - Sat. Oct. 26 (a very special day) - Wed. Oct. 30

Eye Candy?

 

Saturday is quickly approaching and I'm going to suggest that we meet at 8:00 for 10 km - you'll notice this is becoming a theme...or whatever distance suits your fancy.

 

Monday and Wednesday day time walkers will do their thing & contact each other.

Monday evening - Loblaws - at 7:00 for 6 km.

Wednesday evening - Occasions - at 7:00 for 6 km.

 

Announcements:

from Grandma Charlotte - We are collecting $10 cash from everyone, if possible, to help replenish our coffers. Please bring it on Saturday. It isn't really the admission to the pot luck and it would help if everyone can contribute. Charlotte will happily accept cash on Saturday.

 

from Leverne:   Party facts:

·         The event will start at 6:30pm

·         Set up crew should arrive at 5pm

·         Please label your serving dishes and/or serving utensils

·         If your contribution needs to be hot, please bring it as warm as possible

·         If anyone has ideas for upcoming races, please bring info regarding them

·         please RSVP to Leverne - but I'm reluctant to put a private email in the blog

·         cleanup crew may want to bring rubber gloves

 

from Libby:

A friendly reminder for everyone to start thinking about race plans for 2014. I will bring a few new potentials to the pot luck. We have some registered for Robbie Burns 8K January 26th. It’s only 8K- less than many of our Saturday walks and a walker friendly race with a reasonable start time!

The early bird rate for KW walking classic in may ends November 1. If your training for a half marathon doesn’t materialize they will let you switch to the 10 or 5K distances! It is always good to have a goal as we do our weekly walks!

 

And, just for the record, we used to walk rain or shine - so see you Saturday!



Walks - Sat. Oct. 19 - Wed. Oct. 23, 2013

Art?

 

Walks for this week include:

Saturday morning from Tim's at 8:00 am for 10 km - or whatever suits you. If Dianne is coming, she'll need a few walkers to help her do a longer walk as she prepares for her marathon. We know who will likely offer (this week or another time) - Sharon, Ruth, Libby, Susan, Helen....to name a few. Give us a shout Dianne if you need company.

 

Monday & Wednesday day time walkers are in full force - keep in touch with each other.

 

Monday (Loblaws) & Wednesday (Occasions) evenings at 7:00 and likely 6 or 8 will be just fine to keep us active and healthy.

 

Please remember the above are suggestions only....sign in & let others know your plans.

 

Reminders: 

The year end party is Sat. Nov. 9th. It is $10 admission plus a favourite pot luck item (sometimes I make things up, so I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong). 

 

We still need volunteers for the awards committee - please contact Leverne or Barbara B if you are able to help. The admission fee will go towards topping up our coffers which are depleted.

 

The t-shirts are in - contact Charlotte if you have ordered one & still need to collect it. She only accepts cheques.

 

Rainer wants to remind us that the early bird deadline for the K-W Walker's classic (next May - on Mother's Day) is only available for a few more days.

 





Walks - Sat Oct. 12 - Wed. Oct. 16

Welcome Home - Congratulations & Well Done

Happy Thanksgiving to all and lets get to the details of our walks:

Saturday 8:00 am for 10 km from Tim's - my suggestion.

Monday - 8:30 am for 6-10 km from Tim's 2 - because it is a holiday for many.

Wednesday 7:00 pm for 6 km from Occasion's.

Please remember, the distances are suggestions only - anything that suits you is just fine.

The day time walkers will know to contact each other. The Eglinton & Yonge group will also contact each other. If you have other options and want company, use the blog to let others know. Diane - let us know if you need company for any of your walks - long or short.

Messages:

First from Dawn - wonderful to hear about their trip:

"Las tres amigas have returned from their Camino jaunt.    Beautiful scenery, challenging at times, but we made it.   Additional challenges included pouring rain, sharing a room with 28 others and having to clamber up to top bunks, and finding a decent breakfast!!    They don't do our breakfasts, only toast and cafe con leche.   The coffee was generally a real treat.   We averaged 16k a day and arrived in Santiago on Monday 30th September." 

You are better women than I am!

From Rainer:

An interesting walking conference in Waterloo, with presentations from Lee Scott (WOW Power walking), Dick Felton (Chi walking), as well as Pilates for walking  and walking for wellness.
There are special prices for the 2014 K-W Walking classic for the next 2 weeks  .... sign up now. It is in May 11 2014, I understand.

Hope to see some of you over the weekend - Enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend - we have lots to be thankful for.



Walks - Sat. Oct. 5th - Wed. Oct. 9th

Strong finish on a foggy morning

 

My suggestions is: Saturday morning at 8 am for 10 km.  Monday (Loblaws) & Wednesday Occasions) for 6 kms each day....plus, of course, the day time walkers.  Really, just come out and walk whatever suits you - it's all good.

 

Lots of messages this week: 

From Rainer:

A large group of Shore Things came out Saturday to tackle the hills of Cavan. A strange weather day - it was about 10C and visibility of about 100yds. Bob had a great race. All in all we had 5 Shore Things (tie for 3rd place finish female - Frances and her daughter) on the podium collecting a medal.
The post race grub was tasty ... home made baked beans, butter tarts, muffins, cookies and apples. These people know how to set  a tasty spread.  Again congratulations to all Shore Things for challenging the friendly hills of Cavan.

 

From Debbie:

We send our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Val, who recently tore a muscle in her leg following some exercise. She says she is feeling a little better every day, and is able to get around (slowly!) and able to drive. But her doctor says it will be several weeks before she can rejoin us on our walks. Val, we miss you!

 

From Charlotte:

Please pay by cheque ($31.64) and pick up your damn t-shirts!

 

From Leverne:

We need some volunteers to help the social committee with the work of the Shorethings Year End party on Nov. 9th.....set up, clean up, acknowledgements, etc......a few helpers would be much appreciated by our social committee. Speak to Leverne.

 

I think that's it for this week. Let me know if you would like something added in the weeks ahead. We aim to please.

The happy walkers at Cavan Race 2013