June 11 2008 Walkers

From: Mary

Since I last updated the mileage we have accumulated another 48.5 miles. That brings our Year-to-Date Total to 1368.0 miles . We only have 640 Miles to go to make our goal of "2008 Miles in 2008". We are am amazing group of dedicated walkers!

Our walk on Wednesday, June 11th, was a little different than usual. The attendees were Mary M., Bonnie P., Deborah, Lori and little Tristan in his stroller, Bob, Tony, Luis with his iPod and no hat, and Gary. Gary was a little late but joined us at the second parking lot ramp. The sky was filled with rain clouds as we started out it on our walk. It was amazing that everyone got back before the down pour started. Bonnie, Mary and Deborah strolled to the round about and Bonnie got some great pictures of the Osprey at the corner of the Parkway and Lakewood. Then they quickened the pace on the way back in case the clouds opened up. The wind picked up so we knew the rain was not far behind. The rest of the gang went to Route 60 and back before the sprinkles started. Luis was going to walk home (20 minutes down Lumsden), but Mary was able to convince him he should accept ride from her and Tony since it wasn't out of their way to drop him off and otherwise he would get really soaked. Just we were getting to our cars it started raining a lot harder. Louis was very appreciative of the ride. Bonnie and Deborah had not had dinner, so they went out to get something to eat after the walk.