Gobble Gobble!

A food-intensive weekend is coming up, so what better way to mitigate that than a brisk Fall walk?

Gathering Update

The gathering for November 12 at Trish’s place is getting organized. Please get in touch with her directly if you can help with the setup. As far as food is concerned, I set up a shared spreadsheet for everyone to add their contributions, and confirm their attendance. Please find the link in our WhatsApp feed.

Meadoway Walk Soon

The walk and breakfast are still on for October 22, starting exceptionally at 8:30. For privacy reasons, our starting point will be posted in WhatsApp a few days before. Please get in touch if you can’t access and we can text/email you directly with that information. Also, very importantly, please confirm your attendance so an adequate table (or two) can be reserved. Saturdays are busy at the restaurant.

Birthday Celebrations

Happy birthday to our own Energizer Bunny, Val, who is celebrating on Monday! Isten éltessen sokáig!

Weekly Walks

Sunny and seasonably cool is in the forecast for Saturday so come on out and shake to (turkey) tail feathers. There may be a Monday morning walk from Tim’s 2 at 9:00 am. We will give thanks for both!

OH My God, October!

It’s a glorious time to get out there and walk, with the Fall colours, and he fresher temperature. A good time to drag out the garments kept in the bottom drawer and make a walking fashion statement. Orange is the new black?

Meadoway Walk & Breakfast

Just a reminder of the Meadoway walk on Saturday October 22. We may start a bit later (8:30) to give everyone extra time to get to Scarborough. If you are interested, please confirm via the comments so I can reserve an appropriate table at Gingerman’s.

Goodbye To Our Visitor From the East

We hope as many of you as possible got to catch up with Lynne during her visit here this past month. She is now back in Plymouth, but promises to return.

Weekly Walks

Saturday promises a mix of sun and clouds and seasonably Fall-like conditions. As travelling people return, we hope to see more of you out this weekend as we’ve missed your company and want to hear all about your adventures . Do sign in!

Traveller’s Diary

A few of our people have been out and about, far and wide, so here is a slideshow sampling. Please check out their Facebook pages for many more stunning pics.

On the Home Front

Closer to home, our local walks continue through the city’s network of parks and playgrounds, giving us license to act childish.

Birthday Wishes

Helen is celebrating a major milestone this coming Wednesday! Let’s all wish her the best!

Annual Gathering Update

It looks like all is set for our annual gathering on November 12 at Trish’s place. Pot luck and BYOB as usual. Things should get thing rolling around 6:00 PM. Any further details will be shared on WhatsApp and direct emails as needed.

Meadoway Walk & Breakfast

We are looking ahead to a walk along the Meadoway on Saturday October 22. The details (where to meet and time) will be sent via WhatsApp and email closer to the date, and a reminder on the blog the week before and on the day prior. Following the walk, we plan to all convene for a delicious breakfast at the Gingerman.

Weekly Walks

Saturday morning looks good so far (mix of sun and clouds) but definitely cooler. It may be time to put the shorts in storage and bring out the jackets. Let’s all gather as we do.

Look Who’s Back!

Nice to have our friend back after almost a year away. She won’t be out this Saturday, but possibly on the 24th?

Meanwhile, in the valley…

Here’s another group of walkers, doing their thing in Taylor Creek Park.

The Great Gathering

Plans are beginning to percolate for the annual get-together. Dates and location will be announced shortly.

Happy Birthday!

Best wishes go out to Nikki on Wednesday, who may be celebrating in Europe. Hey, there are worse things!

Weekly Walks

Saturday’s forecast is for temperatures in the high teens at 8:00, and low to mid twenties by the time we finish, partly cloudy. Should be good for some intensity, right? No changes to time and location, both before and after.

Attendance will be taken.

…Kidding…🤪

Picton Picturesque

A small group of us made it out to Prince Edward County over the past long weekend for some country vistas, good food and a bit of dancing to this writer’s son-in-law to he’s band, The Lonely Hearts. We also a a lovely visit with Stacey who showed us her new house, currently under construction. It will be spectacular. We’ve scouted out the area and should a return visit happen, some interesting options are available.

Happy Birthday This Week

Best wishes for a splendid day go to Margie this coming Tuesday. 🎉🎂

Neighborhood Strolls

Dovetailing nicely with last week’s piece on alternate walking sites, this article from StrollTO dives more granularly into our city’s wards and neighbourhoods, with details of local landmarks, some familiar, and others better hidden. This might add a bit of variety and interest for even our most oft used paths. Check it out here.

Weekly Walks

Another sunny Saturday in the forecast, with temperatures around 20°C in the morning, so not yet time to put away the shorts. Looking forward to a good showing of knees at Loblaw’s at 8:00. And in case there are wasps buzzing about, here is an interesting piece about why so many more appear at the end of summer. The short version is, they have nothing to do back at the nest, and eat for distraction. Leave them be, as vigorous swatting might trigger their defence behaviour. A good way to keep them away is to leave a container a bit of sugary liquid (cola, etc.) a bit away from you to distract them.

The annual pool party was a huge hit, and the turnout was great. A gazillion thanks to Lou-Ann and Paul for hosting, and to everyone for the fab feast contributions

Happy Birthdays!

Best birthday wishes go out to both Charlotte and Eileen for a super day this Sunday! 🎉🎂

Weekly Walks

Saturday looks perfect—not too hut and sunny—so we hope to see “a bunch of youze” out at Loblaw’s for a personal choice distance. There is some talk of pushing up a wee bit after a leisurely summer. Whatever helps you put one foot in front of the other.

And We’re Back…

Yes, the prodigal walkers have returned after a 6-week gallivant through Europe, and eager to join the gang this Saturday. Weather looks good for the walk, and other activities thereafter.

And Speaking of Which

Lou-Ann and Paul Have this to say, “Yes we are going to have our annual pool party this year…missed our time together!”

So, this Saturday, August 20th, starting at 2:00 pm, we hope to see everyone to splash about. Afternoon temperature is slated to hit 30°C, perfect swimming conditions. Best to bring a chair, towel, and perhaps a swim suit (hey, after Mediterranean beaches, whatever works for you), and some food to share. Paul and Lou-Ann will provide sliders

Hope you can make it…let Lou-Ann know if you are coming so she knows how many sliders to make! Please check your emails for the invitation with further details.

Rain date Sunday, August 21st.

Belated Birthday Wishes

Blame it on the jet lag, a senior moment, or a calendar glitch, but Kim’s birthday on Monday the 22nd got missed in the initial upload of this post. Caught it just in time 🥵! And happy birthday, Kim!

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).