Month: March 2019

Colonel Ledyard Park Success…

by taohobo

After two postponements we finally got the Colonel Ledyard Park Loop Trail walked yesterday. The dusting of snow that we had Friday night was essentially melted away before we started the walk.

Some of the wheel ruts were wet enough that we had to go off trail to get around them. Several of the springs along the trail were flowing pretty strongly, also creating pools of water in the downstream low spots on the trail.

One of the points of interest on the hike were the remains of the Randall Holdridge (1808-1885) house. There’s still the dug well and three stone walls that possibly formed the foundation for the house. A Girl Scout project to mark and provide information help make this trail more interesting.

The next scheduled hike will be the Pancake Breakfast Hike on April 6th. We’ll leave from Ledyard Congregational Church, come early if you want a free, or good will donation, breakfast before we leave at 9:30. We’ll need to carpool since there will be limited parking at the hike site.

Colonel Ledyard Park Walk…

by taohobo

A check this afternoon of the weather forecast for Saturday shows extended rain from Friday through the night and into Saturday morning. I’m still walking…

But will definitely be in waterproof footwear and rain gear. Temps will probably be a little cooler but it could warm up quickly if the sun comes out earlier than currently forecast. Make sure you’re dressed in layers and can adjust your comfort level with changes in the weather.

Other than that, the walk is still on and I’ll see you at Colonel Ledyard Park pavilion for our 9:30 a.m. start.

People…

by taohobo

People. People who call themselves

by a name, a label.

People who place themselves

at the head of the table.

People who invoke for themselves

some elusive power.

People who see themselves

as the need of the hour.

People who see themselves

Worthy of all honor.

Who see their god as helpless, ineffective,

in Towers imagine,

Themselves above all others.

Short hike, short notice…

by taohobo

If you can make it I’ll be walking the Colonel Ledyard (FKA: Blonder’s) Park loop trail. This is the hike that was previously delayed by a bug and some snow.

I’ll be starting from the Colonel Ledyard Park pavilion at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23rd. There are some rough spots on the trail and depending on Thursday’s weather there could be some water and mud. The trail is 1.3-1.5 miles but you’ll still need to dress warmly since lows Friday night will be in the 30ºs.

Be sure to read the guidelines, on the About page, if you plan on joining me Saturday.

I’m looking forward to walking with you and it’ll be a great warm up for the Pancake Breakfast walk on Saturday, April 6th.

Hike cancelled…

by taohobo

The National Weather Service has just issued an update to this morning winter storm advisory and based on the continuation of snowfall, trail conditions yesterday, and road conditions this morning’s hike of the Colonel Ledyard Park Loop Trail is cancelled. Safety is paramount and conditions warrant caution.

Rather than shift the monthly Pancake Breakfast Hikes again I’ll reschedule this hike for another weekend day this month. Check back for updates.

Thanks for your support, and understanding.