HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY SUE!

it started out foggy at Salt Point

but the sun prevailed. . .

and we found our lost 1/2 at Timber Cove where we all made wishes

Benny Bufano's 93 foot peace sculpture takes 5 people to hug

Ginger read a poem about Mary Sue
 

Ode to Mary Sue 

by Ginger Veys

Today is the day to be of good cheer,

Because Mary Sue Ittner’s birthday is here.

She stands straight and tall, surveying it all,

Looking forward  to planting bulbs in the fall.

With Bob on her right and faithful Foxy on lead,

There is nothing and no one she can’t supersede.

The Oscar she could win for “The Radio” play will have to wait for another day,

For life is calm  & sunny up on the ridge and that makes any kind of fame not worth a smidge.

With recycling and trash to be done,

We know Mary Sue will help make it fun.

The Ramblers will follow wherever she may go,

For good times and lovely hikes are always sure to flow.

So raise your glass for a toast

To Mary Sue, our leader we love the most!

the food was delicious at the Timber Cove Inn

It is MARY SUE's Birthday today so we are expecting a fabulous hike! Carpool at the pullout for Gualala business directory at 9:15 and at The Sea Ranch Lodge parking lot at 9:30. Start at 9:45 at Salt Point State Park. Turn west at Main Entrance and follow road down to ocean where large parking lot and (locked) restrooms are.  There may be a $6 charge per car so bring coupons if you have them. Hike the coastal trail along the bluffs starting at left side of parking lot. Continue north for about 30 min and then return.  We will return to our cars and then continue south to Timber Cove Inn where we will hike their trails, including a visit to the 2nd smallest state park in California.  The hike will conclude with a lunch celebration at the Timber Cove Inn