Penguin search on Mt. Diablo, Fri 12/19
12-01-08, 10:18 AM
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Penguin search on Mt. Diablo, Fri 12/19
I took the day off on 12/19 so I'm heading up Mt. Diablo in the morning.
Anyone want to come (and lead the way
)?
Anyone want to come (and lead the way
)?
12-01-08, 12:25 PM
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12-01-08, 12:45 PM
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Cool.The numbers of us that have never been up Diablo are getting very few. (I'm sure Alan has been up.)
12-01-08, 03:54 PM
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Hmmm.....hmmm.....12/19, eh...hmmm...I might have to work from home that day...hmmm...
Damn it, just saw the Company calendar and it's our Holiday Party, starting at 11:30! What kind of party starts that early in the morning!?!?
Perhaps you're thinking of starting early? If that's the case, I can try to do a out-and-back and still make it to work on time?
I hate it when work cuts into riding.
Damn it, just saw the Company calendar and it's our Holiday Party, starting at 11:30! What kind of party starts that early in the morning!?!?
Perhaps you're thinking of starting early? If that's the case, I can try to do a out-and-back and still make it to work on time?
I hate it when work cuts into riding.
12-01-08, 05:00 PM
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Not sure. If anyone wanted to carpool I can drive to where people normally start... Perhaps the same route you guys took this past weekend.
12-01-08, 05:20 PM
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How bout 9:30 am Dublin/Pleasanton Bart I'll lead the route if no Easties are available.
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Sounds good. I can pick you up at the San Bruno CalTrain if you like.
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Looks like I am in as well. I tried my hand at Mt. Diablo for the first time last Saturday with all our fellow BFer's and I think I am addicted!! I think I have made my peace with being a climber, not a sprinter..
12-02-08, 11:47 PM
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I would like to join you all, I could meet you at Blackhawk Starbucks or the entrance to Athenian School.
Let me know what time as I will be cycling from Livermore.
Let me know what time as I will be cycling from Livermore.
12-03-08, 10:21 AM
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Henry, yes, it is on the way. Btw, in case anyone is interested, I took the liberty of modifying the original bikely route to match the route we took last Saturday (includes the route through Walnut Creek that Jim/Benridin guided us through). The coffee shop is about 8 and a quarter miles into the route.
12-03-08, 01:08 PM
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You might prefer the more straight-forward and quieter route (MUP) on the other side of Ygnacio:
https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path...io-Valley-Road
It goes by Countrywood Shopping Center which has a great burrito shop plus Jamba, Starbucks, Safeway, even <gasp> donuts!.
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12-03-08, 05:37 PM
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12-03-08, 06:26 PM
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But people get lost back there in the suburban ranch homeland you took them through. I just wanted them to know there's another way that's easy to remember in case they do it again without you. Plus, Homestead has got to be more hazardous than the Canal Trail.
12-03-08, 08:43 PM
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I think it would be fortuitous to have a one...Diablo Scott lead the Gladiators into battle at some point...is this a prophecy of which I speak?
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Alas, I can't make this one - Christmas party at the Beaklets school. Can't miss out on that.
12-17-08, 03:44 PM
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12-17-08, 04:38 PM
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I guess it depends on whether the road is still closed or not. We should know more tomorrow I think.
12-17-08, 04:47 PM
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According to the road closure hotline recording, summit road is closed at Juniper campground (3000', 2 miles from the top).
State Park web site
Road closures: 925-837-2525, option "4#"
Ranger: 925-837-0904
State Park web site
Road closures: 925-837-2525, option "4#"
Ranger: 925-837-0904
12-18-08, 01:11 PM
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I am taking tomorrow off. Dentist appointment at 10am in San Francisco but I'm planning on bringing the bike along and doing a ride somewhere afterwards.
12-18-08, 02:04 PM
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Hmm. Well, I'll have to tackle the devil at a later date.
How long is your dentist appt? Want to stop in San Bruno an ride up to the appt?
I do have to be back for festivities by 2:30 or so, any suggestions?
How long is your dentist appt? Want to stop in San Bruno an ride up to the appt?
I do have to be back for festivities by 2:30 or so, any suggestions?
12-18-08, 04:21 PM
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Meet at my place 11:30 am. Ramon can park in my Garage Henry take Bart/Caltain to the city
Ride downtown/presidio/ocean beach/San Bruno race route; Henry can leave right from there and head home?
Rain Cancels
Ride downtown/presidio/ocean beach/San Bruno race route; Henry can leave right from there and head home?
Rain Cancels
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