Stornetta

While 16 people were enjoying a GORGEOUS day at Stornetta, I was playing on Cook's beach with the first of the reunion arrivals...

by Friday at midnight there were 12 of us. 

Bowling Ball Beach + Brunch

Our early morning low-tide hike was very well attended.  In addition to many hikers there were an abundance of Abalone divers out in full force at Moat Creek.  Bob counted over 40 cars parked along highway 1!  The sun was shining the weather was lovely.  After the hike we drove to Hearn Gulch for a celebratory brunch.  There was much to celebrate: 10 years of Thursday Ramblers hikes, 41 years of Bob and Mary Sue knowing each other, Dorothy turning 68 and Diana turning 70!  Cheers to everyone and everything!

Kruse Rhodies in bloom

We had 13 on the hike today. We were sheltered from the wind, enjoyed the blooming rhododendrons and coral root orchids and the beautiful forested gulches.
Sadly, I missed the hike again... waiting for fabric to arrive.

NOTE:   As of May 18th Thursday Ramblers will be 10 Years OLD!  Many thanks to Dard for starting the group and Mary Sue for continuing it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I for one am exceedingly grateful.

Horse Shoe Cove

WHAT A DAY!  Sunny, warm, next to no wind... LOTS of flowers and after lunch we were treated to a visit by 2 whales (spotted by Ginger) very close to shore.  I'd give it a 10!

Flowers and Friends

 

It was a sunny and blustery day on the bluffs near The Sea Ranch Lodge.  The flowers were in full bloom and The Green Bag Lady was our special guest.  For lunch we were joined by this very young snake.  "Brownie Bob" spoiled us again and many hikers went home with Green Bag Lady bags!

Alder Creek & Thompson Garden

 

 

Breezy but beautiful and just perfect at Beverly's garden

Skaggs Springs Road

 

 Another dry day today for hiking along Skaggs Springs Road. We were treated to a wonderful display of wildflowers in bloom and views and sounds from the Gualala River.  (I missed this week's hike... taking my mother-in-law to SFO so this report and photos comes to us from Mary Sue.  Thanks Mary Sue!)