OPE's CANADIAN FRIENDSHIP WALK JULY 18, 2010

OPE members gathered in the morning fog in Port Angeles to greet 23 Canadian walkers arriving on the ferry from Victoria. As we arranged transport with walk leaders/guests,many First Nations/Native American canoes were being brought ashore to be trailered to their next destiniation.....the fog being the problem.

The 21K group left from Port Angeles walking along the Discovery Trail with George and Frances leading.

Sue and Marty lead the 10K walk which began at Robin Hill Park ending in Sequim at Janet and Richard's..

Jean Tyson lead the 12K group - our John Wayne Marina Walk but starting from Janet and Richard's.

Many thanks to Janet and Richard for hosting our lunch gathering.What a beautiful setting for lunch and visiting.. Following lunch walkers visited the Lavender Festival activities/farms and the Quilt Show. The morning fog gave us great walking weather then sun appeared in the afternoon bringing warmer temperatures. All returned in a timely manner after a day of fun, friendship and fitness!
NOTE: Requests have been made for Billie to post her recipe for that appetizer. Janet - your delicious Rhubarb Crumble!!!!



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AVA AWARDS FROM THE AMERICAN WANDERER

Here's a list of AVA Distance and Event Awards earned by our Explorers the past two months. Ingrid Forcier and Kay Peters both earned the 750 Event award, and Bob Forcier earned the 1150 Event Award. Though not actually members of our club, but in our hearts, Curt Myron earned the 1250 Event Award and Fred and Sharon Fisher each earned their 1350 Event Award. Many of you know Pat ("Mr. IVV") Patterson, he earned an incredible 6800 Event Award.

Glenda Cable earned her 4500 Kilometer Award, and Pat Patterson earned his 105,000 Kilometer Award, eat your hearts out! They have to keep initiating new achievement levels for our pal Pat! I have done several walks with Pat and his wife Cheryl in Germany. His name is quite common in our registration books.

It is always encouraging and fun to see our friends and fellow walkers in the "TAW."

Mary Allen's Report on the Port Angeles Walk on July 10th

The morning began with light fog and cooler temperatures as fourteen walkers gathered to do the Historic Walk. The morning cleared as we walked toward the college and the Fine Arts Center. This gave us a beautiful view of the Olympic Mountains as we walked along. In Webster's Woods Art Park we discovered new works of art at every turn. We met Jake Seniuk, Director of the Fine Arts Center, as we eyed the trail near the Center's headquarters. Talking with Jake we learned that guided tours through the outdoor park are available the first Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM (the next tour is August 7th) and the third Thursday at @2:00 PM (next is July 21st). The tours are excellent! Since the year 2000, more that 175 artistic works have been displayed, and they are ever-changing; something new all the time! Our walk then led us downhill to the Francis Street Park and then onto the Waterfront Trail to finish up at the Re Lion. Many thanks to Kay Peters, Billie Moore and Bob and Ingrid Forcier for their help with sign-in and stamping. The pictures on the next blog also were provided by the courtest and expertise of Ingrid and Bob Forcier.

On Saturday, July 10, a group of Explorers gathered to do the Port Angeles Historical Event. This interesting walk was pioneered by none other than yours truly! The walkers enjoyed viewing some fascinating highlights of Port Angeles' past. We had, as usual, "Peninsula Weather" perfect for a walking event.

Greetings to the Indomitable Explorers from sunny, muggy and hot Omaha! Mary Allen says I should post something about my health. I am doing very well and feel great. I went to a cardiologist from UNMC (University Of Nebraska Medical Center). The reason I came back here was to get a second opinion about the heart cathetrization (angiogram) and to see what someone here thought about any invasive stuff. The doctor reviewed all the info from WA (and there was a lot of it) and decided to hold off for awhile and do another nuclear stress test in November. He then would make a decision about further work. I am happy with that. I thank all of you Explorers for keeping me in your prayers and thoughts.