Sat, Dec 27

Good day everyone ...By now you all have had your Christmas dinner ...

I'm sure that you all enjoyed yourselves, including the 3 F's, lots of great Family, Friends and Food!!!Now is the time to think of exercising, wearing off a little of that Christmas turkey or baking!

Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits. As usual, we'll meet Saturday morning at Bushtukah, at 9:00am! Who knows, if your not shopped out, you may want to take a look at their Boxing Day bargains! It's crazy weather that we've had, and tomorrow won't be any different, probably finished the freezing rain, but possible ice underneath, so be careful! There may be possibility of rain or not, and temperatures will be climbing, almost reaching balmy levels as the day goes on!So, hope that you can make it tomorrow, as it'll be the last meeting of 2008!!!!!Maybe you might want to reply to this if you're going or not!

****Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. ~Oprah Winfrey

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!! BEST WISHES FOR 2009!!!!!
Jennifer

Friday Ski, Dec 19

After last week's work on the 'flats', I think we should do a little work on hills and trails ... and what better place than Nakkertok!
There is a $5.00 visitor fee.

So- Friday, 9:30, Nakkertok South parking lot. Bring lunch.

http://english.nakkertok.ca/

This web-site will give you driving directions to Nakkertok - bottom, right side of the first page.

By Friday, snow conditions should be perfect! But, if there is any change in conditions, I"ll send out an email on Thursday night.

Saturday, Dec 13

What a week it has been! I'm sure everyone has either been impacted by the snowstorm and/or bus strike, or know someone that has! Luckily for Sat morning, no one has to rely on the buses to get to Bushtukah's!

It may be a little chilly tomorrow morning, but at least we won't be pushing our way through some 30cm of snow!!!! In fact, we may even have a little sun out there!

So, dress for the weather and come on out and get a little exercise. It'll help lessen some of the guilty feeling we get at this time of year with all the great food we'll be tasting. :)

I'm sure that we'll have walkers and runners, so there'll be company for all.

See you at Bushtukah at 9:00am

Jennifer

Skiing, Friday Dec 12

Parking Lot # 8 ... just about 1/2 km straight past the bakery in Old Chelsea.
9:30.

This will be our 'Season Opener' and we will just ski out and back on the Doldrums ... gently rolling and gentle hills. It will be a time to test new and old equipment, test the body! and to remember some technique ... and have some fun!

We will follow the ski with coffee at 'Les Saisons 'in Old Chelsea for those who would like to chat and warm up.

Please Reply All so that car pools could be arranged.

Peggy

Santa Shuffle - Dec 6

This Saturday a few of us are doing the Santa Shuffle. There is Anka, Judy and myself as far as I know so far. Anyone else is welcome to join us, or even sponsor us for the Salvation Army. We will be meeting at 9:15am at St Anthony's Hall at 523 St Anthony @ Preston. Unfortunately that is just past the 417, but the walk to The Arboretum will be a good warm-up. The 5K run is through the Arboretum and then back to St Anthony's for refreshments.

Pre-Registration & Post-Race Activities and Join us post event refreshments, awards & prizes.
On-site: Saturday, December 6, 8:30am - 9:30amNOTE now atSt. Anthony Hall523 St. Anthony at Preston(just past the 417 overpass)

RACE at 10:00am
Package Pickup prior to Saturday
Thursday, December 4th 5 pm - 8 pm
Friday, December 5th 5 pm - 8 pmMerivale RUNNING ROOM1518 Merivale Road City View Plaza

Now this doesn't meant that the rest of you can take the day off. Especially with Christmas coming up very soon and all the great goodies to sample, it's not a time to skip an outing! Plus, others will be looking for good company while walking or running! So, please reply to all and let others know that you are coming. Place and time will be the same, 9:00am at Bushtukah's.

The following week, we 'll be back to the usual gang, usual place, etc.

Have a great week!!
Jennifer

Friday Ski - Dec 5

I was skiing this morning, and there is a lovely layer of soft, fresh snow waiting for us on Friday!

Meet at P. 8.
From the raised intersection in Old Chelsea, continue straight for about 1/2 km. You will see P 8 on your right at the first intersection. The road to the right and left will be closed for skiing. It is a big parking lot and there is an outhouse there.

We will ski out-and-back, to the end of this section of road, affectionately called The Doldrums! It is a great place for warming up your ski legs and practicing the style that you have forgotten from last year. Coaching will be available if you ask! ;-)

Because this will be out first ski this year, we will not go to a cabin for lunch. Instead, we will go to Les Saisons in Old Chelsea for coffee after skiing. You will see a two-story, red brick house, on your right, just before the Raised Intersection.

If you want to check for Ski Conditions and Wax of the Day - go to this web-site. They usually post the day's recommended wax after 8:00.

http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/bins/ncc_web_content_page.asp?cid=16297-16299-10170-49899-51135-51137-60245&lang=1&bhcp=1

Please let others know if you are coming so car pools can be formed.

Peg