The Last Remote Post

By the time you read this, H and I will be following Gertrude the duck into a volcano.

Too obscure for you? That is a reference to the 1959 film “Journey to the Centre of the Earth, originally authored by Jules Verne. In it, a scientist and his companions find a path to the centre of the Earth by entering an extinct volcano in Iceland. Let’s hope ours remains extinct as well so that this time next week, the blog can once again be written from home.

Thanks for following along!

Weekly Walks

Saturday is looking simply awesome—13C warmer and sunnier than Reykjavik! Lots of opportunities for flower spotting and playground swinging. Join the gang for a distance that suits your fancy at 8:00, Loblaw’s per usual.

Plenty of ominous warnings in two of three of these ales but we can focus on a proper job.

Weekly Walks

And that is what can (seriously) happen this Saturday. As usual at the usual, as it should be a bright sunny morning. Please take pics so I can post them next time!

There Be Castles

One of the things one can count on in Val-de-Loire is castles, and we have seen a few, and passed on many more, as time didn’t allow for all. The one in the photo below, Chenonceau, is not the biggest but has a very in interesting history.

Weekly Walks

The météoscope (I made that up) shows gorgeous weather for Saturday. Please join everyone at Loblaw’s for a lovely walk. We will be with you in spirit (and in London).

Everywhere il fait chaud

Temperatures in France have been intensely hot, and it seems the same can be said for the gang back in T.O., to some extent from what we hear. Perhaps an earlier-than-eight start would help? Please let the others know where you stand either in the comments or on WhatsApp. Staying near the lake is probably the best, and hydrate! I can recommend rosé, but only after the walk!

French Health Care

France has a reputation for having one of the best health care systems in the world. Nevertheless, it seems from the poster below, they have similar concerns with cluttering the hospitals with less than critical care.

Greetings From Afar

Bonjour from sunny and 🥵 France! It’s been challenging keeping up the walking due not only to the stifling heat but the narrow roads. Consoling ourselves with good cheap wine, fresh fruit, cheese and bread.

Weekly Walks

Conditions in TO seem much better suited to a Saturday morning walk. Same time and place as usual. Allez-y!

Remote Control

As there will be travelling involved, the next month and a half will be posted remotely. As long as I have wifi or decent mobile access, that should continue to work. If the posts are late or altogether missing, assume Saturdays at Loblaw’s, 8:00 am as usual. Weather conditions may change things so please refer to WhatsApp and the comments here for updates from the rest of the group.

Weekly Walks

Saturday looks gorgeous at the time of this writing, so hoping for a great turnout. Travellers will be with you in spirit.

Making a Splash

We are informed through reliable sources that Saturday August 20 should be in your calendar for the annual pool party. Details have been sent to everyone via group email, so keep an eye open for that, and check your spam folders just in case. Rain date is Sunday the 21st.

Happy Birthday

Birthday greetings to Arlene this Sunday! Wish her your best, if you can keep up!

Also! Cheryl is celebrating a birthday on Monday. Thanks to Barbara for giving me the heads-up on that!

Many happy returns to both!

Weekly Walks

Saturday looks to be hot and sunny, so let’s look for a shady route as much as possible, and hydrate well. Post walk at the picnic tables at Loblaw’s, unless someone is sleeping there (again!).

O Canadaaa!

Next Friday is the only birthday on the calendar, and it’s for our favourite country! Cheers!

Weekly Walks

Saturday will be sunny and hot, so think of routes that offer shade. To anyone travelling, please send pics!

Like these…

Travelogue

Weekly Walks

Saturday promises to be more tolerable as far as heat is concerned, so let’s get out there and get in some distance while we can. Loblaw’s and picnic tables post as per usual!

On weekdays, one group has returned to evening walks on Tuesday and Thursday when possible so if this of interest, please post here or follow the ShoreThings Light on WhatsApp.

Birthday!

Congrats to Rainer who celebrates on Sunday! Hopefully he can join us on his Geburtstag eve for a hearty round of Hoch soll er leben! You all know it, right?

Travelogue

As we get into travel season, you might see the occasional picture pop up in this section. If you have any to share, please send them my way.

Weekly Walks

We have resumed our occupation of the Loblaw’s picnic table, so as this Saturday looks like another perfect day, we can look forward to a post-walk coffee there. Baked goods are always welcome (thanks Lou-Ann!). We still have no races on the horizon to the best of my knowledge, but perhaps it could be time to increase our distance from the nominal 8 km to 10? Something to mull over anyway and chat about this Saturday.