Training Log Archive: bl

Drive north from Burlington to St. Albans and then east on 105 to Montgomery & Hazens Notch Rd. Everywhere were green mountains in their prime. Had been wanting to run on a section of the Missisquoi River rail to trail route that I admired last December but rain & being out of zone for the beeper/cell dampened enthusiasm.

Late lunch with Bob & Eileen at Jay Peak and then cont’d along Havens Notch on Rte 58 to 91S to 93S thru Franconia Notch. The wind-driven clouds were quite spectacular on the notch slopes. Stopped at Echo Lake to feed and walk Mocha. Then a long haul down 93 to Bow. 232 mi from 80 Poirier. We spent two nights in a tent at North Beach campground. Last tenting, and orienteering for that matter, was about six weeks ago but I'm about to rectify that.

Walk to Ethan Allen Park with Jenn, Cai and Beth and two rescue pit bulls and a very cute puppy. Then off on my own, got on the other side of the local parkway & then across sooner than expected into a cul-de-sac neighborhood which turned me around, requiring a "consult" to escape it.

Attended Cai's graduation today. We were able to walk to it from our campsite,
not much more than 300 yards away from the high school.

Briefly in Nottingcook before going to Burlington. Very NW windy. Wandered into woods not much visited anymore.

Burlington, from North Ave campground to Jenn's place. Took a peek at a lacrosse game at the HS. Strong west wind by the lake - windy day everywhere. Set up the tent. Came through rain east of Burlington but pleased to see it dry here.

A lakefront with a view

From KRTF parking - took yellow-blazed Boulder Tr. to its end which took 42' - surprisingly long, it went on 10' further than I would have guessed. And back on the snowmobile tr. in 19'. Woods so open, even with June vegetation. Would that lidar contours existed but I think not - not last I inquired anyway. Wished I'd had the 305.

Talked about KRTF at tonight's BOS meeting - the trail and blaze system as well as a new, different name, particularly given that it has another entrance from Robinson Road. Decided to consult the Heritage Commission for options.

Poking around Mattapoisett waterfront and back 40 for most part. Nice day in the making after yesterday & last night's heavy rain, a SE wind right into the cavernous harbor. Legs as flat as can be. Found a coffee shop nearby in the nearly nonexistent town center - so well-hidden I'd not noticed in the car but spotted on foot.

Pre-occupied with engine issue of coolant in sump. The size of a boat is inversely proportional to the enjoyment of it. Imagine an aircraft carrier.

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