Wear off your turkey - Sat Oct 11

Isn't this a beautiful week? And the weekend promises to be better!!!!!

Congratulations to all that ran and walked this past weekend at the Run For The Cure! Another fabulous year!!!!
What a crowd, upwards of 11,000 people!!!!!

I can imagine that everyone will be enjoying some pretty great dinners this weekend, probably turkey and all the fixings! So, wouldn't it be a great idea to get out and enjoy a fabulous walk or run, get plenty of fresh air and enjoy the beauty of the leaves?

I am away this weekend, but unless anyone plans something else, let's say that you all meet at Bushtukah at 9:00am. A walk or run down by the parkway would be beautiful!

Have a great week and Happy Thanksgiving!!

Jennifer

Friday Hike, Oct 10

Peggy has asked me to carry on with leading the hikes while she heads off to Africa (back Nov 11). Looks like a nice day this Friday!

Meet at 9:30 at the PENGUIN Picnic lot. Coming from Old Chelsea, carry on over the "raised intersection" (towards Meech) to the intersection with the Parkway. TURN LEFT onto the Parkway. The picnic area is about 1 km on your right. This section of the Parkway usually has spectacular colours.

If you are travelling from the west end (Champlain Bridge) the easiest is to take the Gatineau Parkway from Hull (from Tache Blvd). After about 10km there is a left fork to Champlain Lookout (do not take it). Keep straight and the picnic area is about 4km on the left (shortly after Kingsmere Rd )

Please let me know if you plan to come. I think most of you have your usual carpools organized and can copy each other. You can "reply all" if you want to make other contacts, but as many on the list cannot come usually, they may not want unnecessary reply alls.

The hike should be similar to last week in length (3 hrs). Bring the usual -- food, drink, etc.

The dragonboat connection all know me, but FYI my contacts are:

Phone home 613-749-8033
cell 613-302-6591
e-mail bevrick@magma.ca

(NAME) Bev Williamson

Friday Hike, Oct 3

Hi Everyone,

It could be a little cooler by Friday, so check the weather for appropriate gear!

Meet at the Canoe Launch parking lot, P 12.

We will hike to the Ramparts, where there is a wonderful lookout, lesser frequented than the Tawadina lookout that we visited last week. If we are lucky enough to have a sunny day, the view will be spectacular!!

Bring lunch, water, snacks and an extra layer to put on at lunch time if it is a cool day.

BTW ... my new cell number is 613.608-8369 ... just in case!!

Directions...
From Old Chelsea, go straight through the raised intersection, continue for 1/2 km.
Turn Right and follow about 3 km to a STOP sigh.
turn RIGHT following toward Meech Lake.
You will pass O'Brian Beach where we met 2 weeks ago.
Follow the road which will hug the shore of Meech lake for about km.
Watch for the Canoe Launch parking lot on your left.

If the weather forecast is not in our favour, I will email on Thursday night to cancel ... I hope not!!

Peggy
Do you recognize the limo driver???

Saturday, Sept 27

There's been a request, or suggestion, for a change of venue for this Saturday morning! The new place would be at the Rockcliffe Boathouse Restaurant. That is where we'd meet to park, for our starting point and of course for our finish and breakfast!

It's a bit tricky to get to, but will be worth it! The driveway entrance is located to the right side, (east side) of the lookout on the Rockcliffe Parkway, on the river side. If you're not careful, you may pass it by. If you're coming from the downtown area, it is east of the Prime Minister's residence, but west of the RCMP horse stables. We'll go for the same time, 9:00 am, but will hang around for a few minutes if we know you're coming.

If I've confused you with the directions, maybe think of contacting Anka, as she's really in the know with getting to this spot.See you Saturday!

Link to the map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=rockcliffe+boathouse+restaurant+ottawa&ie=UTF8&ll=45.460612,-75.66885&spn=0.059359,0.154495&z=13&iwloc=B

Hiking, Friday, Sept 26

Can you believe this weather? It should hold for Friday -

Meet at Blanchette Beach parking lot ... I forget the number.

9:30 - water, snacks lunch bathing suit!! After the hike, a swim wil be optional!

It will be an Out & Back hike, so you could turn around at any time.

Directions.

From Old Chelsea, go straight through the raised intersection, continue for 1/2 km.
Turn Right and follow about 3 km to a STOP sign. turn RIGHT following toward Meech Lek.
You will pass O'Brian Beach where we met last week.
Follow the road which will hug the shore of Meech lake afor about 5 km.
You will pass the Canoe Launch parking lot.

Saturday, Sept 20

We are only a few weeks till the Run For The Cure ... so ... now is as good as time as any to practice! We'll be out on Saturday morning, whether it be walking, poling or running, so come out and join us.

Also, in order to get your name on a team shirt, get your registration in by Sept 19th, tomorrow. Remember, the team name is "Just Doing It" and the team captain is Sylvia Walton. The link is https://www.cibcrunforthecure.com/html

Let's all get out there and once again demonstrate a strong, active, mighty force of survivors, living life to the fullest!!! Our team has been an incredible source of courage and inspiration for so many! For the past 8 years, "Just Doing It" has been known as a fabulous example of all this and more!

Saturday, Sept 6

Most of the regulars are away this weekend; Judy, Anka & Dianne might be the only ones around - so contact each other if you still want to meet.

If you do get together, please wish Judy a happy birthday!