Lunch
Many of our restaurants offer curbside pickup, so we grabbed sandwiches on our way out.

Twenty minutes into our hike, we stepped off the trail and settled into a lunch spot with a view of Mt. Ashland.  Day 45 of isolation for us also happened to be Reg’s birthday, so we celebrated with a hike along a short section of the iconic Pacific Crest Trail.

Our turnaround spot was the Hobart Bluff viewpoint, a destination we thought was just over two miles from our starting point.  Four miles later, after climbing steadily uphill and dodging a few patches of snow, we arrived.  A much longer walk than we intended, but well worth it!

Hobart Bluff Viewpoint
Regardless of the cloudy haze, the view from the point was astounding.

Comments

18 responses to “Just a Short Walk”

  1. Ken Gudger Avatar
    Ken Gudger

    Reg and Sue….

    What a great way to break your isolation!

    Reg, it looks like you went for the Big haircut! I like it! Debbie did mine earlier this week – I think she did a good job, but not as radical as yours.

    By the way….. Last week I heard from the OHRA Bookkeeper that you two made a very significant donation. THANK YOU! As you know serving those who live in poverty is a double challenge in the middle of a pandemic. I’ve attached a brief update which the OHRA Board received on Tuesday of this week. (This is not a “public report” so please don’t forward … however we do communicate all this info to new media and other interested parties as requested). If you’ve got any questions please let me know.

    Oh, and Happy Birthday, Reg!

    Ken

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    1. I’ll take your comment as a compliment to my barber skills! A little shorter than Reg was expecting, but no bald spots!
      As for the donation…we were simply paying it forward and were happy to do so!

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  2. Ellen JONES Avatar
    Ellen JONES

    A belated happy cake day to Reg. Hope we can celebrate in person sooner then later!
    Your view is truly beautiful.
    Cheers to you both!

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    1. Thanks Ellen…and Reg says thank you too. He’s logged into a different account, so I’m in charge today!

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  3. Malcolm Robertson Avatar
    Malcolm Robertson

    looks great, I like the haircut, stay safe.

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    1. Thanks Malcolm…you and Barbara take care too!

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  4. Cynthia Elliott Avatar
    Cynthia Elliott

    Happy birthday Reg. It looks as if you are winning at pandemic life!

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    1. Reg is logged out but he says thank you Cynthia…I hope you and Chris are doing well!

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  5. Jackie Bachman Avatar
    Jackie Bachman

    Happy Birthday Reg! We just drove up to Lake of the Woods and walked along the lake for a bit with Molly. It was crisp, clear, and beautiful! So happy to get out! Hugs, Jackie

    Jackie Bachman Board Member, Community Relations OHRA (760) 889-5122 Jackie.bachman53@gmail.com

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    1. Reg says thank you Jackie. Aren’t we lucky to have so many beautiful spots to sneak away to?!

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  6. Happy Birthday Reg! You and Sue are amazing with your hikes.

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    1. Thanks Bonnie. Reg is logged out, but he said “Thank You” for the birthday wishes. I hope you and Mike are doing well!

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  7. Jeannie Avatar
    Jeannie

    Nice! Love the view; love the trillium! Looks like a good isolation activity and an excellent birthday activity 💝🥂

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    1. Ohhh…trillium. I didn’t know what there were, but all of a sudden they are everywhere! Saw some really pretty purple ones on a hillside, but couldn’t photograph.

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  8. Lori Oliver-Tierney Avatar
    Lori Oliver-Tierney

    Happy Birthday young man. And of course Happy Trails. I don’t think I’ll ever do the whole PCT but have been on parts of it. In fact most people believe the JMT is the most beautiful part and I feel fortunate to have seen that. Love following along on your travels.

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    1. Reg says “thank you” for the birthday wishes. Aren’t we all lucky to live in such beautiful spots of the country?

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  9. Wow what a great walk to make during these isolated times. Looks like an incredible view.

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    1. Yes, it was a treat to escape, if just for a few hours. The spectacular the view was a surprise!

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