Snowbirding

A good number of Shore Things are away, which will result in a thinner turnout for the next month. That is it may be, we are an enthusiastic munch, right? To make things interesting and by popular request, this Saturday will be an offsite walk.

Sorry for the late notice, but since our numbers are few right now, it seemed a good opportunity. We will be walking through Mt. Pleasant cemetery (apparently kept well plowed) and possibly brunch at EggSmart at O’Connor and Donlands after. Note: start time is 8:30, rather than 8:00. Parking details still being worked out. Check WhatsApp and your email.

And on the topic of getaways, I will be trying my best to keep the blog up will away too, so please send me news and pics for the remote version!

Weekly Walks

See above for Saturday. During the week, check in on WhatsApp for pod activities. I believe there is a group walking Monday and Wednesday.

Together at Last

It was a good week for people who haven’t seen each other for a long spell to finally get in step. Great to have Eva, Kim and Lou-Ann, who had been kept away due to other commitments, join the Tuesday/Thursday Lite Brigade ( albeit on a Wednesday this time). Also, Sharon who has not walked on a Saturday with in months braved the chilly temperatures to walk and do the Timmy’s thing! Hope to see more of this!

You’ll Never Walk Alone

A significant number of Shore Things will be away starting now and sporadically for the next few months, so please sign in here and on WhatsApp to let everyone know if you need someone to walk with. Pods that have weekday walks, also please let others know when and where you meet for otherwise orphaned walkers to join, if you can. That would be appreciated and safer too!

Weekly Walks

Saturday looks to be precipitation-free, and not windy, so okay conditions as long as good grip shoes are worn as the temperature will be just below freezing. We will assemble at the usual. Any route requests?

So This Happened

As many of you noticed, I missed a few birthdays in last week’s post—since fixed—but in my defense, there was a major event that had most of my attention.

And For Those Who Like to Rock…

I am not referring to the tiny chair in Friendly Giant’s castle. Rather, for those of you who enjoy live music but aren’t on social media, you may have missed the announcement of two shows where this blogger will be playing with the Wayling James Band. The first is this Saturday the 14th at Grossman’s, and the second later in January on the 26th at the Dakota Tavern. Hope you can make it.

Weekly Walks

Bundle up for Saturday! It is supposed to be sunny, but crisply cold. Mittens and long-johns for sure! Usual time and place.

Welcome to 2023

That number use to read like something out of a futuristic novel. So where are the flying cars? at least we have flying feet, like those of our friends who did the Hair of the Dog at Balmy Beach on the 1st. The smiles seem to say it all.

Robbie Burns Discount

To celebrate the return of the in-person version of the race, the organizers are offering a $10 discount to past participants. Just use the Promo Code “ROBBIESBACK” when registering. The Robbie Burns 8k Road Race is in Burlington on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Red Green IceBugs

Ruth passed along this interesting approach to converting your shoes to ice gripping. We are not endorsing this as we haven’t actually tried it. Perhaps experiment with a pair that are primed for replacement… just sayin’.

Birthday Wishes

Sunday is Olwyn’s special day and Tuesday is Jan’s. Sorry this got missed on the original posting (another momentous event scrambled my brain) but it’s now here for the official record. Happy birthday 🥳!

Weekly Walks

Saturday is looking good for a walk, so no excuses, right? Loblaw’s at 8:00 for a distance sufficient to counteract any consumed post walk pastry.