Hi all,
We are somehow making it through this Corona virus pandemic. We are all strong women and certainly can team together to be even a stronger force. It is such a beautiful time of year, but it is easily forgotten during these frightening times.
I would like to continue the Sunday hikes as I believe being outside grounds us, as well as offers us a chance to connect with nature and each other. In lieu of the present health concerns, I would like to have all hikers RSVP, by either the Yahoo group or the meet up link. I would like to be able to limit the group to 8 at the most. I hiked with friends yesterday and we were able to space 6′ apart . I would like the TOWN hikes to be one of pleasure and enjoyment, but at this point there are going to have to be some restrictions. I think if we consider spacing 8′ apart we will be safer. If any of us coughs or sneezes, we will be in the outdoors, perhaps with windy conditions, and those 2 extra feet can perhaps save someone from getting ill.
I know that this places a burden on people that is, to reserve a spot as well as consider the 8′ distance. If there are really more that would like to attend the Sunday hikes, then I will look at the group and divide us into 2 groups and ask someone else to lead one of the groups in a different direction. As we want to have limited contact I will also be choosing flatter routes where there would be less likelihood of needing a hand up to help get over a ledge.
I know having flatter hikes at this point will cause great sadness for many of the hike!
I am hoping that next year this time we will be able to look back at this period in our lives and know that we not only survived, but perhaps thrived with the development of new coping skills and friendships.
Until next time…
Happy Trails, Marsha