Yesterday’s Hash was all familiar territory thanks to having participated in a couple of the scouting expeditions last week. The route the Hares ultimately chose for the climb up Kalaklan Ridge is, I believe, the best one I’ve taken. As I’ve said before, there ain’t no easy way to the top, but this trail was fairly direct and not overly steep. A pleasant stroll on the ridgeline and a meandering downhill jaunt, then a street walk back to our On-Home venue. Just a tad over 5K when we finished.
The route we walked.The Hashers gather at the start of the trail.Getting uppityThe first cookie delivery of the dayAlways on the up and upSteppin’ upHalfway thereThe final push upRidgeline achieved!Whatever You Want is feeling on top of the world……looking down on creation.This goat herder doesn’t seem to think the view is that big a deal.A ridgeline strollThis must be one of Scott’s shots, but I appreciate how it captures what I love about a ridgeline trek–the bay on one side, Olongapo City on the other, with great views of each.And now for that meandering up and down journey back to Barretto.We briefly lost the trail here but eventually reconnected.What’s a hike without a dicey bridge crossing?Confidence is the keyAlthough a good sense of balance helps too.We’re not out of the woods yet!A fairly well-marked trailOn the rocksThe path wasn’t psycho.Wash day and cookies for the kiddie.The last of the downOur first time having Red Bar as our On-Home hostA bit cramped, but not bad.This week’s Hashshit recipient.
The Hash ended a little after six, but rather than join the group for the after-Hash at IDM, I took a trike home. Why go out when I have The Rite Spot On The Roof?
Swan and I were rockin’ it in our rocking chairs and enjoying the nighttime view.And not a dragon in sight!
Speaking of my homebody ways, I grilled some steaks for lunch before the Hash.
It came out looking like this and tasted even better.
Over at Kevin Kim’s blog, The Big Hominid, he has a post confirming the worst about the fraud that took place during the scamdemic. The video is on Rumble because YouTube still censors talk that goes contrary to the preferred narrative. I wanted to share the video with my Facebook “friends” but couldn’t figure out how to upload from Rumble. So, instead I posted the link to Kevin’s blog post.
That’s how it looks on my Facebook post. We’ll see how long before I’m found in violation of FB “community standards.”
Okay, that’s all the substance I have for today. How about some fun stuff?
Just my luck.Debbie must be a lucky girl!That’s tit for tat, I suppose.But I’ll give it a rest for now.
Back tomorrow!
4 thoughts on “Rollin’ and rockin’”
A good, satisfying walk along the ridge, and Swan still doesn’t want to join the Hash, eh? Well, no need to push her.
With my sense of balance all shot since the stroke, I wonder how I’d do on that rickety bridge.
Steak looks good, but my eye keeps being drawn back to that slice of toast.
When I see your blog post titles, I always try and figure which song you will include as your finale to the post. Guessed wrong today. I was thinking of the Chuck Berry song – “Reelin’ and a Rockin’ ”
Looked like a good meal, a good walk along the ridge and a good nightcap. Life is good!!
Brian, I do try to come up with something that plausibly matches the title/theme of the post. I had initially planned to use “Keep On Rockin’ Me Baby” by Steve Miller, but alas, I’d used that song and title before.
It was a good day, for sure.
Kev, nope, Swan has no interest in the Hash or our group hikes. She did the Christmas Candy Run because she likes giving treats to the kids, but that’s about it.
Re: the rickety bridge–a couple of guys chose to crawl down into the gully instead chancing the the crossing. I’d probably have joined them if the bridge had been any higher.
A good, satisfying walk along the ridge, and Swan still doesn’t want to join the Hash, eh? Well, no need to push her.
With my sense of balance all shot since the stroke, I wonder how I’d do on that rickety bridge.
Steak looks good, but my eye keeps being drawn back to that slice of toast.
When I see your blog post titles, I always try and figure which song you will include as your finale to the post. Guessed wrong today. I was thinking of the Chuck Berry song – “Reelin’ and a Rockin’ ”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAXLdpGERsg
Looked like a good meal, a good walk along the ridge and a good nightcap. Life is good!!
Brian, I do try to come up with something that plausibly matches the title/theme of the post. I had initially planned to use “Keep On Rockin’ Me Baby” by Steve Miller, but alas, I’d used that song and title before.
It was a good day, for sure.
Kev, nope, Swan has no interest in the Hash or our group hikes. She did the Christmas Candy Run because she likes giving treats to the kids, but that’s about it.
Re: the rickety bridge–a couple of guys chose to crawl down into the gully instead chancing the the crossing. I’d probably have joined them if the bridge had been any higher.
The toast?
I bet you can find some at Costco…