Walks Saturday April 19 to Friday April 25

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Looking for Something Different?

Thanks to Norma for this link to parkrun.

What is Downsview parkrun?

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!

When is it?

Every Saturday at 9:00am.

Where is it?

The event takes place at Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave., North York, Toronto, ON M3K 2C5. See Course page for more details.

What does it cost to join in?

Nothing – it’s free! but please registerbefore you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.

How fast do I have to be?

We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

Downsview parkrun needs you!

It is entirely organised by volunteers – email downsview@parkrun.com to help.

Weekly Walks

The promise of light rain and cold looms in the forecast, but if we dress well, we should be okay. That said, it being Easter weekend, people may be busier than usual. Maybe a short walk just to say we did it?

Update: there will be a walk this Easter Monday at 9 from Tim’s 2.

Birthday Alert

A certain blog writer is celebrating a milestone on the 24th (Thursday). There will be a musical convocation/party for this at the Linsmore Tavern that evening. Doors at 8 and Félix & the Cats set up first. You’re all welcome!

Shameless self-promo

Walks Saturday April 5 to Friday April 11

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Weekly Walks

April showers will hopefully bring May flowers (over and above snowdrops).

At least that’s the forecast for Saturday morning. That said, chances of rain are about 60%, and could improve further between now and Saturday. L@8, with rainwear suggested.

Offsite Walk?

It’s still early, but perhaps we can consider trying the deferred walk from the Brickworks in early May, on a Sunday?

Walks Saturday March 29 to Friday April 4

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Birthday!

We haven’t seen Sheila out for walks in a while, but once a Shore Thing, always a Shore Thing! Happy birthday to her on Wednesday!

Weekly Walks

There is freezing rain in the forecast for Saturday morning, not the best conditions. Is it PASS or PATH? If the forecast improves, let’s dress for the weather and meet at L@8. If not, for those interested in the PATH, we can meet at Loblaw’s at 8 and carpool to downtown, then back to Tim’s for the usual.

Last march in March.

Walks Saturday March 8 to Friday March 14

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Spring Is In the Air – Almost

With rain and milder temperatures, are snowdrops coming our way soon? If not, at least another Bake-off episode from the same location, Welford Park Estate in Berkshire, UK.

Weekly Walks

With days mostly above freezing and rain, it looks like the paths and roads may be okay this Saturday. There is call for a bit of snow today (Thursday), but with luck, it will melt off and a sunny Friday will dry things up. L@8 and perhaps we may even see the springtime return of snowbirds. Just in time for Roll Up the Rim!

Walks Saturday February 15 to Friday February 21

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Weekly Walks

Based on the forecast, it seems Saturday will be a challenge if the predicted snowfall stays on the ground and isn’t plowed away. Let’s adjust distance accordingly. Looking forward to seeing all the L@8ers after a month away!

Cleats

Ruth sent along this link to a Consumer Report for ice cleats. Granted it is US centric but the info may still be useful as it’s likely most of these are made elsewhere than the USA and sold through Canadian retailers (such as Canadian Tire), for those who are concerned about the geopolitical aspect. That said, a quick search brought up this company that makes their own. Rip’s Cleats are manufactured in Dawson Creek, B.C. They are actually built by local seniors, retirees and stay at home families.