Pleasanton Ridge - New Years Day 2012
Lonesome trails...
...it *looks* like we had the place to ourselves but Pleasanton Ridge was actually very busy on New Year's Day 2012
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Happy New Year!
Miguel and Jay
The last I'd see of them all day :-).
Oak tree
Lots of nice oaks in this park.
First trail junction of the year
Notice I lied about catching up to Jay and Miguel.
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...plus the shady photographer...
Hazy day
And notice how brown the hills remain.
Atop the ridge
Rounding the southwest end of the ridge after ascending through the more forested eastern side.
Olive grove
I converted this to B&W per Stacey's recommendation.
Stump
Showing off the depth-of-field capabilities of my camera. Just because I can.
Where did the pack go?
Raleigh searching vainly for the rest of his WM pack after we took a shortcut. He pretty much kept up a constant vigil until everybody go back together.
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Quercus agrifolia
Coast live oak
Mission Peak
Rising above the fog/haze to the south.
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Oak tree
Raleigh and I hung out here for quite some time while the rest of WM went further up the ridge.
Raleigh still on alert
I tell ya, he was worried about y'all!
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Alberto goes off-trail in search of a tree...
Still waiting...
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Antenna fully deployed, too
You know Raliegh is enjoying himself when the ears are standing straight up. The dog was born to herd a group of hikers.
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Rock
With some lichen; slightly out of focus. I've since experimented with manual focus to ensure the thing I want in focus actually is in focus. Could propably do with closing the aperture some, too.
Branch
I think most of the oaks without leaves were blue oaks (quercus douglasii); and I entered the botanic names without even looking them up!
Finally!
Here comes the WMers.
Recognizable zoomed in
Raleigh was so relieved.
On the descent
Back past the olive grove
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Post-hike brewskis
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Raleigh surveys the group
Steve
As we enjoyed the post-hike refreshements.
The refreshments
...one of 'em, at least.
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Anne
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Stacey
Ensuring at least one picture of her; she took many of the ones Steve uploaded previously.
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Re: Daily Digest 161 - W.A.I.S.T. Management
Great photos, thank you. Sarah
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Re: Holiday Pary
Works for us! Just let us know what you would like us to bring.
To: waistmanagement@yahoogroups.com; waistmanagement@sfly.com
From: routec@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:52:49 -0800
Subject: [WAISTManagement] Holiday Pary
Hello Waist Managers,
Michael Hunt asked me about my Holiday Party this year. Of course, it is time to start plannig those events. I am sending this note out to ask you to hold the date, Dec 10 for a gathering at my home. As alway, the exact hours are not yet set.
See you soon, Sarah
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Holiday Pary
Hello Waist Managers,
Michael Hunt asked me about my Holiday Party this year. Of course, it is time to start plannig those events. I am sending this note out to ask you to hold the date, Dec 10 for a gathering at my home. As alway, the exact hours are not yet set.
See you soon, Sarah
Re: WAIST Management Elkhorn Slough kayaking
Hi All -
A belated thank you to everyone who was able to make it for our kayak
adventure. It may be the last time I'm asked to lead a trip again, as
I had some difficulty getting us out of the creek and back to the
slough. I was more than a little worried that there was a mutiny
brewing. Thanks to Steve for uploading the great photos!
Take care,
Dan
Re: Daily Digest 147 - W.A.I.S.T. Management
I would like to carpool with you in mt view should I be at your house at 845?AQ I know bill is not going.
Re: Daily Digest 147 - W.A.I.S.T. Management
Hi Everyone -
Here's the list I have for our kayaking adventure tomorrow:
Bill Law
Michael Hunt
Anne Quincy
Steve & Stacey
Mimi & Dan
I think that's the complete list, but let me know if there are any
changes. Carpooling is a good idea, of course, and we could easily
take two more people in our car. If we can leave the South Bay by 9
AM, that will get us down to Moss Landing about 10 AM. If you'll be
driving, a Google Maps search for "Monterey Bay kayaks moss landing"
will show you their location. The actual address is 2390 California
Highway 1. Make sure you've got the right one, as they also have a
rental facility in Monterey. I think Monterey Bay Kayaks will be
better for us, over Kayak Connection, so let's meet there. It's very
easy to find, just past the Little Baja store. It may be worth
reading over the info on the Shutterfly site, in terms of what to
bring, and let me know if you have any questions.
See you tomorrow!
Dan
sunday kayah
see you sunday can I car pool ?AQ
kayaking adventure
Hello Dan, I won't be able to go kayaking, although it sounds so wonderful. Sarah
Re: new event added for Saturday
Hi all,
Sorry, I'll be in Monterey on Saturday and can't make this hike. Stacey is in Ireland, so she won't be making it either ;-)
Have fun!
Steve
From: ed morrison <edmo90@hotmail.com>
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Sent: Tue, June 21, 2011 10:09:27 PM
Subject: [WAISTManagement] new event added for Saturday
Hello Waistmanagers, I've updated a hike for this weekend, Saturday June 25, 10 am, El Corte Madera Creek open space preserve off of Hwy 35, check it out and lemme know
who's in.
Best, Ed
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May 7th hike
Hi Steve!
I'll be there. Thanks for the planning.
Donna
2/13/2010 4:56:33 AM - 002007483757
And Linda - Hope you are now well.
2/13/2010 4:56:03 AM - 002007483757
Hello - For those going to Tehan Falls - Have Fun.
More information about Asilomar. April 30, May 1, May 2. Call and reserve your suite - book as a leisure guest 888 635-5310. www.visitasilomar.com. Breakfast included. Advance purchase is $110/night. Hiking seven mile loop, 1,850 climb at Rocky Ridge Loop, Garrapata State Park, Sunday morning, three mile loop along coast, Cypress Grove Trail Point Lobos State Reserve.
2/3/2010 6:25:04 PM - 002066471576
Yes Linda - GET WELL!
Miguel: I *plan* on hiking, however, nasty (New England type) weather could easily change my mind...
yeah, yeah, flame away...
Steve
ps. Stacey was also a *maybe* at last check...
From: "michael-j-hunt@comcast.net" <michael-j-hunt@comcast.net>
To: linda s <linda-lou@rocketmail.com>; WAISTManagement@yahoogroups.com; waistmanagement@sfly.com
Sent: Wed, February 3, 2010 10:08:47 AM
Subject: [WAISTManagement] Re: Sweeney Ridge this Saturday
Linda, sorry you can't make it. Speedy recovery!
Fellow hikers, I don't know if Linda's note went to anyone else but I plan to hike. I'll take the helm in her place.
Let's still meet at 10 am at the trailhead at the end of Sneath Lane. Who else is going?
Miguel
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From: "linda s" <linda-lou@rocketmai
l.com>
To: "Miguel Hunt" <michael-j-hunt@
comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2010 9:19:52 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Sweeney ridge this Saturday
Dear Folks- I was all geared up to go for Saturday- alas- I have developed a "medical problem" that has me off work this week and unable to sit/stand/walk for a prolonged period of time. I'm okay, but on a codeine/antiinflamm atory/ice regime.
I will not be able to attend/lead the hike. I was looking forward to it.
Have a good one. Catch ya at the March hike.
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2/3/2010 6:18:03 PM - bill@...
I'm in, rain or shine. Raleigh, too.
On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 10:08 AM,
<michael-j-hunt@comcast.net> wrote:
Linda, sorry you can't make it. Speedy recovery!
Fellow hikers, I don't know if Linda's note went to anyone else but I plan to hike. I'll take the helm in her place.
Let's still meet at 10 am at the trailhead at the end of Sneath Lane. Who else is going?
Miguel
----- Original Message -----
From: "linda s" <
linda-lou@rocketmail.com>
To: "Miguel Hunt" <
michael-j-hunt@comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2010 9:19:52 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Sweeney ridge this Saturday
Dear Folks- I was all geared up to go for Saturday- alas- I have developed a "medical problem" that has me off work this week and unable to sit/stand/walk for a prolonged period of time. I'm okay, but on a codeine/antiinflammatory/ice regime.
I will not be able to attend/lead the hike. I was looking forward to it.
Have a good one. Catch ya at the March hike.
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2/3/2010 6:09:04 PM - 002021676486
Linda, sorry you can't make it. Speedy recovery!
Fellow hikers, I don't know if Linda's note went to anyone else but I plan to hike. I'll take the helm in her place.
Let's still meet at 10 am at the trailhead at the end of Sneath Lane. Who else is going?
Miguel
----- Original Message -----
From: "linda s" <linda-lou@rocketmail.com>
To: "Miguel Hunt" <michael-j-hunt@comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2010 9:19:52 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Sweeney ridge this Saturday
Dear Folks- I was all geared up to go for Saturday- alas- I have developed a "medical problem" that has me off work this week and unable to sit/stand/walk for a prolonged period of time. I'm okay, but on a codeine/antiinflammatory/ice regime.
I will not be able to attend/lead the hike. I was looking forward to it.
Have a good one. Catch ya at the March hike.
1/30/2010 4:20:05 PM - 002042469064
Greetings WAIST MANAGERS from Chicago. It's a brisk 14 degrees here today, but sunny. Have a great hike at Sweeny Todd tomorrow. I hope to join you in person for at least one hike in 2010. Miss you all. -- Pam Mc.
1/30/2010 3:28:18 AM - 001011631550
Good job, Anne! I see that cool picture next to your comment below. Us youngsters are always up on the cool new technologies.
1/26/2010 1:43:03 AM - 002021647121
I have got to get to work on changing my profie with the bristle cone pine pictures. Bill thanks for your efforts you have sent great directions to access info. AQ
1/25/2010 8:55:12 PM - 001011631550
Boy; it wasn't supposed to be that difficult! If you sign in to Shutterfly (using the email address registered as a member of the Share site), then you should see a big "+ Add location" button on (close to) the map on the Calendar page.
I'm guessing that not being signed in is the problem. In general, you want to be a Shutterfly member and sign in when you get to the WM site so you can contribute stuff.
On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 8:23 PM, Steve Legere
<steve_legere@yahoo.com> wrote:
I spent some time poking around last night over a glass of wine...was getting nowhere fast. I'll leave the challenge to the retired guy(s) and wait for the instructions ;-)
From: Bill <
william.a.law@gmail.com>
To: StevO910 <
steve_legere@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wed, January 20, 2010 9:15:53 PM
Subject: Adding hikes to the map
I added a map on the Calendar page (click on the big Calendar button beneath the page header).
Hike leaders should add (or edit) the map location corresponding to their hike. Bonus points to the first 3 leaders who figure out how to do it! (BTW: "bonus points" make you eligible for valuable prizes.)
If you figure out how to set the location so Google maps knows exactly where we'er meeting (e.g., the parking lot), then people can click on this map to get driving directions (thus saving you from having to otherwise communciate them).
I added a location for the February hike, pointing to "Sweeney Ridge" (it may need to be refined to point to the parking lot where we're going to meet).
Bill
1/21/2010 8:23:03 PM - 001011631550
That's interesting. It turns out you didn't do what I was expecting. What I was aiming at was building up a comprehensive map with all the hikes: see
http://waistmanagement.shutterfly.com/calendar; the map is on the right.
It looks like Scott added a location to the map for the March hike. BTW, I think putting the date in the event title and the leader's name in the event description is a good convention to follow. But he still gets an A for effort.
Michael, you get a B+, maybe. Having the map link in the calendar entry is a great idea, also. I hadn't even thought of that one. I'll try to write up an "Instructions for Hike Leaders" and put it somewhere prominent. I'll add that to the list of recommended things to do.
I didn't actually say you'd *win* a valuable prize. You will become (more) eligible to win (that is, earn additional chances to win).
On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 10:31 AM,
<Michael-J-Hunt@comcast.net> wrote:
Bill,
Eureka, I think I done did do it! Add the map, that is, to the calendar for the Briones hike on Aug. 7. Check it out. When do I get my valuable prize? I admit I couldn't figure out how to add the map from the August calendar entry to the one on the right-hand side that has the 3 locations you already input.
Miguel
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill" <
william.a.law@gmail.com>
To: "Miguel Hunt" <
michael-j-hunt@comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 9:15:52 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Adding hikes to the map
I added a map on the Calendar page (click on the big Calendar button beneath the page header).
Hike leaders should add (or edit) the map location corresponding to their hike. Bonus points to the first 3 leaders who figure out how to do it! (BTW: "bonus points" make you eligible for valuable prizes.)
If you figure out how to set the location so Google maps knows exactly where we'er meeting (e.g., the parking lot), then people can click on this map to get driving directions (thus saving you from having to otherwise communciate them).
I added a location for the February hike, pointing to "Sweeney Ridge" (it may need to be refined to point to the parking lot where we're going to meet).
Bill
1/20/2010 2:46:03 AM - 002021647121
One less click to save my wrist. Thank GoodnessAQ
1/17/2010 3:28:03 AM - 002013808495
This work?
11/13/2009 8:20:52 PM - 000074469281
Hi Bill, GREAT site you have here! I love your photographs. Wow! I saw you signed my Guest Map - thank you! It is fun to see what others have done to their sites. I wish I saw the nature that you so beautifully captured through your lens.
I also saw your comment regarding the Scrolling Pictures on Share Central - makes more sense than mine did. Feel free to stop by my site anytime.
Joey
8/31/2009 11:23:04 PM - 002021647121
Bill, I did not take pictures at Gina"s but when I get in the groove of picture taking I will post them. Thanks for the directions. We did talk about Bristle Cone . Is Raleigh in the car or can I take his place. If he is Jay and I will take my car. If not Jay will go on his bike . Mike says we eat out most often.
Also, the pictures of the white mts are beautiful. AQ
8/26/2009 12:26:39 AM - 002021647121
I am still looking for a ride so,bill and michael can I squeeze in with raleigh?AQ
8/18/2009 3:10:12 PM - 002026465189
that would be good, although I was contemplating riding the motorbike down there. Will keep you posted. Jay
8/17/2009 7:05:29 PM - 002021647121
I like the new calender and I like the fact I do not have to go to yahoo groups.
jay and alberto do you want to car pool to bristle cone?
5/6/2009 3:42:06 AM - 002021647121
sounds as though my may hike in port of chicago will have to be postponed as we have angel island.I will try for June.AQ
2/6/2009 10:39:47 PM - 002021647121
look forward to seeing you feb 7.nice site Bill.Aq
1/14/2009 1:15:22 AM - 002007483757
Hey, this site rocks.
hello waist managers, i finally got on this site! it is easier than expected. see you feb 7
1/12/2009 5:09:02 PM - 002021676486
Hi Donna,
The next hike is Sat., Feb. 7 at Pt. Reyes near Bolinas. I will provide details in the next week or so.
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Miguel
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From: "W.A.I.S.T. Management" <waistmanagement@sfly.com>
11/26/2008 2:39:02 AM - 002021647121
or else I was thinking of livemore. Remember where we went for memorial day weekend and ended at Mission Peak.Any thoughts?AQ
10/31/2008 5:05:01 AM - 002021647121
please email me carpool for this sat. .I am not on the lists.AQ
10/8/2008 7:29:01 PM - 002021676486
Hello Fellow Wasted Managers,
I just got back from a great week visiting Paul (Pablo) Ridge in Mexico City with Senor Jay (Jota) Krauter. He sends his regards to all. I am happy with either the DeYoung Museum or the Academy of Sciences but I think the Academy will be more crowded since in opened recently and could be full of kids.
Hi Sarah, when is the Angel Island camping trip?
Miguel
5/6/2008 11:09:26 PM - 001011631550
This site rocks!
Make sure you are a member of the site
Email for clues if you can't figure out how
Update "next event" section on home page
- Go to the home page.
- Find the "Next hike" section (if you can't, well I dunno what to tell you :-)
- In the upper right of that section, look for "Options". Mouse over that and click on "Edit section...".
- Type in details about your hike.
- Press the Save button.
Send email to waistmanagement@yahoogroups.com
This is important to ensure everybody has all the info. Simply cut and paste the same text you added to the "Next hike" section on the home page.
Update calendar entry
Make sure the date is right in the calendar and that reminders will be sent 14 days before the event. If the event is less than 14 days away, adjust accordingly.
Update location on the map (see above)
Find an address that will lead people to the starting location.
Update calendar entry reminder notification
After the first reminder goes out, reset the "reminder notification" to send another reminder 2 or 3 days before the event (2 for Saturday events, 3 for Sunday events).
