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Re: [RC] Spring fever in January - Karen Sullivan

I agree (living in Northern Calif) as many of our dirt and gravelled roads are very resiliant and great footing.....
 
And I will add my standard plug to all winter Calif. riders....PLEASE try to stay off muddy or fragile trails....horses in the rainy season can totally ruin the trail surface, not to mention pissing off a lot of other user groups....
 
I try to stick to fireroads in the winter....
Karen
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 8:30 AM
Subject: RE: [RC] Spring fever in January

Mud is good!
 
Winter riding in California is the best. Everything is green, and many surfaces that are hard in summer are now soft.
 
GorTex rules!
 

Mike Sherrell
Grizzly Analytical (USA)
707 887 2919/fax 707 887 9834
www.grizzlyanalytical.com

-----Original Message-----
From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of jen
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 2:24 PM
To: Dyane Smith
Cc: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [RC] Spring fever in January

I hear ya' Dyane.  I too am in "far, far northern Ca and I'm starting to worry about conditioning.  I was starting to get a good base on my new gelding, but with no riding since the first of Dec.  I'm sure it's all going away.  Let's hope for a break soon.
Jen M and Banjo
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 8:33 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] Spring fever in January

From far far northern California: more rain and fog than I have ever seen, one or the other or both since Thanksgiving!  Last night rained all night, this morning woke to snow.  Oh, man, what a winter.
 
Dyane
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 8:44 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] Spring fever in January

It is so ironic.....we've bogged in mud and Texas and Oklahoma are burning up.  If only the weather could be spread around a little more evenly.  It was supposed to rain here by yesterday evening, but the storm just sat off of NW California and dumped 4" of rain on them in 24 hours.  It's down her now, but not heavy yet.....just soggy and so depressing.
 
Barbara
----- Original Message -----
From: Sky Ranch
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 8:28 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] Spring fever in January

I hear you - and I have friends in Texas that are desperately needing rain!  We're way behind here on snow, had two very dry months in Nov. and Dec. and the snowpack is dwindling.  Bad news for next year's water supply!

Carla Richardson
Colorado
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] Spring fever in January

And here on the CA coast, it's raining.....AGAIN.  Trails are a mess, and those that aren't blocked by downed trees are too slippery and muddy to ride.
 
Barbara
----- Original Message -----
From: Sky Ranch
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 10:23 AM
Subject: [RC] Spring fever in January

Hey everybody,
 
It's a sunshiny and calm day here, perfect for riding.  It's a strange winter so far...very dry, we sure could use some snow.
 
As a certified newbie, I'm looking forward to going to my first endurance ride, so please be assured I'm one of the many (I'm sure most) newbies who appreciate all the advice, friendliness, and years of experience on this list.  Rest assured I won't be trying to break any speed records, well, maybe I will, for slowest speed on record for a first 50... and believe me, I can do it!

Thanks, and Happy New Year to all -
Carla Richardson
Colorado

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RE: [RC] Spring fever in January, Mike Sherrell