JAMES GARDENS

71 Seniors met at the Old Mill Station for a circular hike to James Gardens. Barry and I led the members on a sunny humid day with the temperature feeling like 32c as the day progressed. Fortunately the Humber River Recreational Trail offered welcomed shade at frequent intervals

Before heading off Tonie "Two Shoes"and I modelled our new footwear

Leaving the station with Rosemary Wood attempting to control the crowd while conducting a count

Passing by the Old Mill. They no longer allow us to use their facilities en masse

A heads up for those crossing the bridge

Tony times us as we meet up increasing our numbers to 72

We make a comfort stop at the toilets in Etienne Brule Park. We have time to view the Indigenous Peoples camp site while waiting

On our way up the east side of the Huber River after a 20 min delay

We meet up with Mary & Doug. We are now 74

Taking a "gander" at the geese

Perfect spot to sit

Got it made in the shade

Passing under the Dundas Street Bridge

Some are happy others not so

Enjoying a walk in the woods

Bobbie makes her way to the front

A rest and lunch in the gardens

Meeting up with the Turtles

These guys looked "stoned"

Now that's a flower pot

Can't wait for some shade

Hares meet a Hawk 

Crossing the Humber pedestrian bridge

Tony gives it a final push up the hill

 Crossing over the Dundas Street bridge

The view from the bridge

Entering Home Smith Park and travelling down the west side of the Humber River

The final uphill trek to the culmination of today's hike

Barry led 29 drinkers to the Dark Horse Pub while I made sure the non drinkers found the subway. Not to be outdone I hopped the subway to the Dark Horse and was the first to get a pint in

Approximately 11 km plus a little bit more to the Pub

It was good to have Barry back after  his global hopping and to share the lead today. Thanks again to Kevin for his patient way of Sweeping. I did volunteer to sweep a longtime ago but it turned into a "weep" for me. Takes a special person to do it on a regular basis. That also applies to Counting. When ever I've done it it's turned into "ranting". Thanks Rosemary, you too are special.