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Sunday Jan 1, 2017 #
8 AM
Note
weight:250lbs
Trying to start the new year the way I ended the last year...active and sober, so I hatched a plan a couple of days ago to orienteer today, and to invite people to join me. I knew choosing an early start time (9-10 am) would limit the participation, but I was interested in having an afternoon nap, so early it was.
Not the hardest course in the world, but I was happy that the climb was reasonable, and we stayed in what I consider to be the nicer woods...and, it was a beautiful morning - started about 40 and went up to 50+ by noon time.
In deference to Roger's concern that I have been limping around, I took the bike and passed on actually doing a course today.
The attendees were Amy, Kris, Florence and Tom, John V and Caleb, Craig and his sheltie, Mark M and David P. Getting a jump on fundraising efforts, $110 was collected for the Senior team!
Not the hardest course in the world, but I was happy that the climb was reasonable, and we stayed in what I consider to be the nicer woods...and, it was a beautiful morning - started about 40 and went up to 50+ by noon time.
In deference to Roger's concern that I have been limping around, I took the bike and passed on actually doing a course today.
The attendees were Amy, Kris, Florence and Tom, John V and Caleb, Craig and his sheltie, Mark M and David P. Getting a jump on fundraising efforts, $110 was collected for the Senior team!
C • 250 3
9 AM
Biking 14:00 [1] 1.94 mi (7:13 / mi) +18m 7:01 / mi
Putting out 5 controls which needed to be added to get course closer to 6k and control count to 17.
On the observation tower - possibly the only gratuitous climb on the course...
The fence
On the observation tower - possibly the only gratuitous climb on the course...
The fence
Walking 9:00 [1] 0.5 mi (18:00 / mi)
While walking to control, I left my bike on the side of the indistinct trail, then I was having doubts that I could find it again...but, I did. Whew!
The ditch/stream junction which I was walking to...didn't feel too hard to do in my bike shoes.
The ditch/stream junction which I was walking to...didn't feel too hard to do in my bike shoes.
10 AM
Biking 19:38 [1] 3.25 mi (6:02 / mi) +48m 5:47 / mi
Rode out to park entrance and then around to entertain myself while people were in the woods. Hit probably my top speed every, about 21 mph on the way back. Whee!!
The new park entrance sign
Tom N finishing in about 54 minutes...
And, then going back out past control 10/refreshment point to check on Florence, who did the whole course despite any concerns to the contrary. Congratulations Florence!
John V and Caleb...
Valerie and Kris, just after Kris finished. I need to work on the whole "big head out front" thing.
The new park entrance sign
Tom N finishing in about 54 minutes...
And, then going back out past control 10/refreshment point to check on Florence, who did the whole course despite any concerns to the contrary. Congratulations Florence!
John V and Caleb...
Valerie and Kris, just after Kris finished. I need to work on the whole "big head out front" thing.
11 AM
Biking 14:36 [1] 2.03 mi (7:12 / mi) +20m 6:59 / mi
Picking up three visible controls. Left rest out for another day. Rode back on unpaved trail to get more off road practice.
Picking up the observation control
Tried for an artsy shot...
TIme in the woods, albeit mostly on the bike, and happy people orienteering, and a nice nap after. Yup, it was a good day, indeed!
Picking up the observation control
Tried for an artsy shot...
TIme in the woods, albeit mostly on the bike, and happy people orienteering, and a nice nap after. Yup, it was a good day, indeed!