Rocking on

Rain hadn't been predicted, but a sudden shower greeted us as we gathered this last Sunday. Umbrellas made an appearance for the chalk talk...but fortunately weren't needed after we set out. Runners and most walkers headed out downstream along Cedar Creek, negotiating a rocky causeway with the aid of some walking poles, some umbrellas, some élan, and a bit of luck. Gunter was the only one who really wanted to get into the water....

Here are a some more shots of the walk, courtesy of Snappy and Culture:

 Here are some from the alternative walk, taken by Cash Converta:

 

 

And here are some runners (Le W*nk was MIA, having completed the J2J run that morning in a pretty creditable time):

We adjourned to the comparative warmth of the hares' place, where Cash Converta took pictures of people, while Redbreast concentrated on feet:

Next run/walk details

When: Sunday 27th July, 4 pm
Where: Dayboro childcare car park, opposite Dayboro IGA. A map!
Hares: Make an Offer and Banger

On, on!

French Connection 2025

Every year at this time we dress up in the costume which every French person wears every day...striped shirt, red bandana, beret...to celebrate the storming of the Bastille and the Dawning of a New Age (as the textbooks have it). It's highly appropriate now we seem to be entering an even newer age of autocratic monarchy. And this year even the one genuine French person among us wore the uniform. Here's the group at the start, looking very French indeed:

Our hares took us on a very enjoyable trail - through the woods, across the South Pine, through the fields, and on past the crowds attending the Samford Show. One walker got wet feet, but no-one got lost. And Floater, just back from 8 days hiking the Tasmanian mountains, was not too tired to join the runners' group.

Back at the hares' we were treated to a French feast - magnifique! The menu would have looked very impressive in the original, but it tasted just as good in English. It included French pastries, French chicken, French quiche, French mousse, and some little French tarts (there's nothing like a little French tart, is there?) Many thanks indeed to our hares!

Here are a few pics from the occasion, courtesy of Snappy and Culture:

Next run/walk details  

When: Sunday 20th July, 4 pm
Where: Corner Woods Road and Mt Samson Road, Closeburn. A map!
Hares: Culture and Haughty

On, on!

Ups and downs

It was hard going on Sunday, what with the endless hill climbs and loose tracks. Well done to those who did the whole trail and to James Bondage for doing it twice, Hope you all were not too sore on Monday morning.

There was a bit of drama. As night fell, four souls had not returned. Some suggested that we go search for them, after we had eaten. But we need not have worried, as they were in the safe hands of James Bondage.

As usual, Redbreast provided a sumptuous meal. We forgot our aches and pains as we hoed into tender chicken legs with mustard source, baked pumpkin, followed by coconut cakes. We were not sure if  Redbreast had snuck in Le W'ank's favourite food - choko.

Here are some snaps taken by Cashconverta, Redbreast, Saucy Sous and Skippy:

We're off  

  A rose by any other name......

hide, hashers are coming

The track's blocked, let's turn back

 

Family jewel saver

Waiting

More waiting

And more waiting

At last

Can I have something to eat?

Next walk/run details
When:     Sunday 13th July, 4pm
Where:    Mount Glorious Road, Highvale, just before Showgrounds Drive. Look out for the Samford 

                Trophies 4WD beside the road. If you can't find the spot, give Cashconverta a ring on
                0458 283 527
Hares:     Saucy Sous and Dumbell
Parking:  At the hares' place, please park beside the driveway before the gates   

               

As we are going to celebrate Bastille Day, please wear something French inspired.

On, on