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- Updated December 28, 2006.
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December 25, 2006
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I have no idea who showed up to skate Christmas. I was visiting my mother and Brian was with his family. Bernie |
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December 18, 2006
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Brian, Steve ,and I showed up for this Christmas lights skate. I thought Brian would write it up with his happy prose, so I did not remember many details. In general it was a great skate for seeing Christmas lights. First we skated to 7th and K to see the ice skaters and the Hard Rock Cafe Christmas tree. Then we skated east on L Street and Capitol to see the Christmas tree at the Capitol. Next we skated east out Capitol and M Street. There where Christmas lights in many places, including 42nd Street, and 46th Street. Two samples can be seen in the above two photographs. Back at Vallejo's, Mark and Bobbie joined us for food, beverages, and conversation. In the spirit of Christmas, Steve kindly picked up the tab. Bernie |
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December 11, 2006
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Morgan, Bernie and I showed up to skate but with the streets partially wet and sporting very wet leaves and debris, we decided to cancel the skate this evening. Bernie, who had already skated over to the parking lot at 3rd and S stopped by Vallejo's and gave them the word we wouldn't be coming this evening and continued home, Morgan decided he was going to the St. Rose of Lima Park ice skating rink to try out his speed skating ice blades. I chose to go battle the crowds at Arden Fair. Weather willing, we'll do a Christmas Light skate next week. Keep Skatin' Brian |
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December 4, 2006
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Gordon, Bernie, Mark and I showed up to skate. Bernie is back after a short hiatus for taking a college class on web programming. Welcome back, Bernie. The sky was clear, air temperature cool and a full moon for illumination; not bad for skating. Gordon decided on skating over to Tahoe Park to check out the Christmas lights.
We continued east to 59th St. and crossed over Hwy 50. At Alhambra we skated south to Capitol, turned west and skated through Capitol Park, past the Capitol building, and at 5th St. we went south to get to R St. A short jump over to 3rd and S completed the skate (about 9 miles). With the weather willing, our skate on 12/11 should have great lights to check out. Keep Skatin’ Brian |
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November 27, 2006
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I was the lone skater tonight – after a rainy weekend and a cloudy Monday morning I could understand no other skaters showing up! Surprisingly, the conditions were not bad if one were to keep moving. A light breeze was blowing and the air temperature was probably in the low 40’s. The worst hazards were the potential to hit wet leaves or slick "black" or "green" patches if skating on concrete. I decided to take an easy skate through downtown and go over to the Starbucks on Stockton Blvd. I went north from 3rd and S to R St, went east on R, and then continued north on 5th St. At L St. I skated over to 9th and then north to K St. Mall. I thought the ice skating rink at St. Rose of Lima Park would be in full operation, with the low air temperature the ice surface should be in fine shape. I thought the rink opened Thanksgiving weekend but it was closed this evening. Well illuminated, but still a ghost town (See photo montage on the right.). Last year I skated this same skate and the ice rink was in full operation with warmer temperatures and the skaters braving ice slushy! Of course, they are also rink locked and those of us who throw on a pair of inlines have the freedom of the streets :-)! I snapped a couple of photos at the rink and went south to L St. and then took L east to Alhambra. Alhambra south to T St. and then skated T to Stockton Blvd. Some early Christmas lights were out and looked good. I looped back on T St. and meandered back to 3rd and S. Conditions willing, I hope to see everyone next week! Keep skatin’ Brian |
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November 20, 2006
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Steve, Mark and I skated on 11/20/06. The weather conditions were good; cool air, no wind and only slight wet patches remaining from the morning fog. Mark suggested a North Natomas skate. We skated west to the Sacramento River levee and took the bike trail/promenade north into Old Sac, skated down 2nd St. to reconnect with the recreation trail just north of the Railroad Musuem. We skated on the levee to Discovery Park and then took the park entrance road up to Garden Highway. Continuing north and crossing the highway we meandered through the business and apartment complexes to get over to West El Camino Ave.
We returned back to our start point on the recreation trail back through Old Sac, etc. Estimated distance: 8 miles. Steve had to take off right after skating, and Mark had a physics test to study for (quantum mechanics or some minor endeavor like that ). I decided to get home early – so no Vallejo’s. Hope to see everyone next week! Keep Skatin' Brian |
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November 13, 2006
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November 6, 2006
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Mark and I skated. The weather was GREAT for an evening skate. We decided to do a retro skate- we skated downtown, checking out many of Sacto's finest buildings as well as "The Shoot" parking garage.
Be well! Hope to see you next Monday Steve
----------------------------------------------------- Steve and I skated on Monday 11/6. We did a street skate in the downtown area. We went on the upper level of that building you like to skate with the wheel chair ramp descent. We also took several great runs down a parking garage and contemplated the horrors of falling from such a height. We returned to Vallejo's for dinner and political musings. Great results! Mark |
| October 30, 2006
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Normally, the pumpkins are out on Halloween and the day after Halloween but we were going to roll the dice on there being some early birds on display. If no pumpkins were found we would just continue to skate to Sacramento City College by way of Curtis Park. We skated east using the alleys parallel to S St. until 9th St. or 10th St. then we jogged over to S St. and continued to 24th. We skated south to Broadway and then went east to 25th St. where we continued south to 2nd Ave. We circled around in the area looking for pumpkins and none were to be seen. I understand Linius’ (of Peanuts fame) frustration looking and waiting for the “Great Pumpkin”. Gordon asked a couple of joggers if they were familiar with the pumpkins and they said ‘yeah’ but confirmed our suspicions that we were a day early and many pumpkins short; the pumpkins don’t come out until Halloween. On to Plan B - we then skated south to Curtis Park and checked out the extensive display at one “haunted house” in the area (See photos.). At Sutterville we went west, crossed over the railroad tracks and continued to Sacramento City College, cut through the campus and skated the street just north of William Land Park to 17th St. and took 17th north past California Middle School. At CMS we skated Land Park Drive and took a quick stop at the Tower Theater to check the movie listings, then we skated west on Broadway to Riverside/11th St., 11th St. to S and S back our start at 3rd St. This was 8 - 9 mile skate. Gordon and Mark stayed for food and conversation at Vallejo's Restaurant. I didn’t stay for the après-skate food; I had promised my son I’d help him with his school work. Parental responsibility won out over good food and trash talk about politics, sports and world events. Keep Skatin' Brian |
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October 23, 2006
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 Steve, Mark, Morgan, Gordon and I showed up to skate but Gordon, forgot to bring his helmet and chose to not skate a loop but to just get in some turning and edging practice in the parking lot. The rest of us decided to do a skate through Discovery Park to the American River Recreation Trail. Starting at the parking lot at 3rd and S St. we skated west to the Sacramento River levee and took the bike trail/promenade north into Old Sac, down 2nd St. and reconnected with the recreation trail north of the Railroad Museum.
We took 20th St south into midtown and connected with Capitol. Capitol was taken to the Capitol Park. We continued Capitol until 8th St and then turned south to get back to S St. S St. brought us back to the parking lot completed our loop. This was an 8-9 mile loop. The weather conditions were perfect for skating. We stayed for food, conversation and football highlights at Vallejo's. Hope to see everyone next week! Keep Skatin' Brian |
| October 16, 2006
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Chris is another returning old school skater – he skated with the bigger groups skates in the ‘90s. The main skate group went south on the Sacramento levee then they dropped down to Riverside Blvd and skated a loop back north through William Land Park. I skated east on S St to T St to 59(?) St. and cut over to the CSUS campus by way of Elvas. My return was by way of M St to Alhambra and Capitol. The weather conditions were perfect for skating.
Keep Skatin' Brian |
| October 9, 2006
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We skated east on S St to 24th St and took 24th south. At Marshall we then we jogged over to 25th St and skated into Curtis Park. We checked out a house at around 9th St. with early Halloween decorations and then continued to Sutterville Road and took it west over the railroad tracks to get to the City College campus. Yutaka had to nurse a hamstring cramp for awhile and we all regrouped to skate through the campus to Freeport Blvd and the entrance to William Land Park.
The weather conditions were great for skating, this was about a 8 - 9 mile loop. We all had other things to do so no one hung around for food. Keep Skatin' Brian |
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October 2, 2006
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Gordon, Steve & Morgan skated to Sac State. Then, by arrangement with Steve, we met Rae back at S & 3rd for a demo of the Trikke -- a 3-wheeler propelled by shifting your weight from foot to foot and throwing the upper body into a cycle of repeated turns. Looks a bit like schussing in skiing, but it propels you instead of slowing you down. More of an all-body work-out than skating gives, and perhaps less risk of falling, but more dependent on a wide swath of pavement. Steve's family also met us the end of the skate. Morgan |
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September 25, 2006
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Morgan, John, Mark, Steve and I decided on a CSUS skate and started around 7:20pm. We went east on S St. to 5th St. and took it north to R St to skate the palm trees that are planted in the sidewalk on the south side of the street. We continued east on R until 26th St. and then went south to T St. At T St. we skated east to cross Alhambra and then Stockton. At the Starbucks at this corner we regrouped and I snapped a photo. We continued east on T to 65th St. and went north to M St. Steve broke off here to return early and the rest of us continued over to Elvas and the CSUS campus.
We grabbed some food and conversation at Vallejo's. The CSUS loop is about 12 miles and the conditions were excellent. Until next week, keep skatin’ Brian |
| September 18, 2006
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I skated in late, but I am glad I made it. We had four skaters from Trilogy, Charley, Elmira, Pam, and Rodney. Plus, we had six of our regular skaters: Brian, Gordon, Mark, Morgan, Steve, and myself. Brian was a great host who led us on an easy skate so we could see some of the sights in Sacramento without killing ourselves. We started off by going east on S Street. I don't remember many details, but I do remember some highlights of the skate. Steve led us through some of the trails of Capitol Park. Then we skated on and down the West Steps of the Capitol before posing for a photo See photo on left. Next Gordon suggested that we skate west down Capitol Mall, which we did. I estimate that we skated about six miles. All of us then enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's.See photo on right. Bernie September 18, 2006 Report by Brian:
Since the Trilogy skaters’ skill level was unknown a simple skate around downtown was chosen and we skated north toward the capitol building area. We skated around the perimeter sidewalk at Capitol Park and meandered through the park. Gordon and Elmira took a side journey over to the Department of Health Services buildings on Capitol. They joined back up we the skate group as we arrived at the east entrance to the Capitol. We continued around to the west side of the building and had a good time skating on the various steps. Steve showed his amazing skating skills. Bernie and Mark took rides down stairs. Elmira and Rodney tried out the stairs. For being new on inlines the Trilogy skaters are a game bunch. Pamela, Rodney, Charley and Elmira skated great and all have great balance and skate technique. Rodney and Elmira were the more adventurous duo and tried out a few rides on the stairs along with a few jumps! We finished up by skating west through the capitol mall to 3 rd St. and then when south to S St. Bobbie join all us at Vallejo’s for food and conversation. The weather was perfect for skating and it was a pleasure having Pamela, Charley, Elmira and Rodney join us for the skate – thanks guys! Keep skatin’ Brian |
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September 11, 2006
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We decided to check out the asphalt on Jefferson Blvd in West Sac. I had recently visited a friend who lives off Davis Rd and while go there and returning, I noticed the new asphalt that now makes Jefferson a five lane road with wide shoulders. Leaving 3 rd and S St. we skated over to O St. and went west to the Sacramento River levee and the promenade. We continued north to the Tower Bridge and crossed the Sacramento River to the West Sacramento River Walk. This took us to the north side of the ziggurat building and we skated down to G St. and continued west. G St. eventually stops at an industrial yard so we turned north on 8 th St. and skated to F St.
We decided to cross over the bridge that crosses the deep water channel over on the Bridgeport side of town. I forgot to memorize the name of this street, probably Washington Blvd or something like that. Suffice it to say it got us back on the north side of the deep water channel and on Industrial Blvd. The bridge provided a good leg burn on the climbing side and a quick descent on the down slope. An inclined transition on the sidewalk just west of Nor-Cal Bottling provided a play area for us to try out skating down and on inclined surfaces. Even with an audience from workers at the bottling plant, none of us took a tumble on the incline and we all survived without loss of skin or pride. We turned east on Industrial to connect with Park Blvd. Now Park was smooth and great for skating. This street has wide shoulders and virtually no traffic. We took Park back to its intersection with Jefferson and continued north to Jefferson and Evergreen Ave. Turning east on Evergreen we skated past the old Hotel El Rancho, then turned east on West Capitol Blvd. West Cap brought us back to the Tower Bridge and we reversed our course to complete the loop back at 3 rd and S St. My old school map and dividers puts the distance at about seven miles. We covered this distance in good time. All us stayed for food and conversation at Vallejo’s. Keep skatin’ Brian |
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September 4, 2006
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First we skated east on S Street to 24th Street. where we turned south. Nest we skated south on 24th Street to Sutterville Road, where we turned east. On Sutterville Road we skated up, and over the Hugh Stadium Bridge. See photo on the right. Then we had a ball skating down into Sacramento City College. !!!!!WHEEEE!!!!!
We skated north on Riverside to Broadway. On Broadway we skated west to the Multi-Purpose Trail near Front Street, where we skated north. Skating north on this trail gives a nice view - the Sacramento River, the Tower Bridge, and the Sacramento Skyline. We next skated east on O Street and south on 3rd Street. We were back at our 3rd and S starting point. We skated about 8 miles. After the skate, we both enjoyed food, beverage and conversation at Valero's, where we we were joined by my girlfriend, Bobbie. Bernie |
| August 28, 2006
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We had four skaters - Danny, Morgan, Susan, and myself. We decided to skate the American River Parkway and return on 7th Street. First we skated north on 3rd Street, west on O Street, and north into Old Sacramento on 2nd Street. Next we skated west onto the American River Parkway. On the American River Parkway, we skated by the Sacramento Water Intake Facility. We then continued north to the Discovery park Bridge.
We then exited the American River Parkway onto Northgate Boulevard, where we skated south to the 12th Street Bridge. We then skated up, over, and down the 12th Street Bridge onto Richards Boulevard. !!!WHEEEE!!! We skated west on Richards Boulevard to 7th Street, where we skated south into town. Downtown we skated around and in the Skate Capitol Park, and then we returned to our 3rd and S starting point. Danny and Morgan estimated that we skated about 8 miles. After the skate, we all enjoyed food, beverage and conversation at Valero's, where we we were joined by my girlfriend, Bobbie. Bernie |
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August 21, 2006
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Gordon led much of the skate, but not too fast so we could all participate. First we skated north on 3rd Street, west on O Street, and north on Front Street. In Old Sacramento, we skated north on 2nd Street onto the freeway ramp that leads to the I Street Bridge. Instead of the I Street Bride ge, we skated north and DOWNHILL !!!WHEEE!!! to the Sacramento Water Intake Facility. We then continued north to the Discovery park Bridge. We skated DOWNHILL !!!WHEEE!!! on the Discovery Park Bridge. Then we continued on the American River Parkway See photo on the left, which links to a ten second movie. We then continued on the American River Parkway to the State Fair, which was closed this Monday. See photo on the right. We skated around the State Fair Grounds to Ethan Way. On Ethan Way we skated south back onto the American River Parkway (at the 6 mile marker). We were then homeward bound. Most of our trip was on the wonderful American River Parkway. Then we exited at 20th and C Street. Skating south and west on a variety of streets, we were soon back at our 3rd and S starting point. Danny and Morgan estimated that we skated about 14 miles. It was after 9:00 and Vallejo's was closed. All of us, except John met at Ernesto's for great food and conversation. . Bernie |
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August 14, 2006
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For the photo shoot, we skated over to the Sacramento River levee at 2nd St. and warmed up on the promenade area and the Sacramento City Light Pole Museum. She shot some photos and we’ll see how they turned out when the article is printed sometime later this month. We’re goin’ Hollywood… In the light pole area, Mitchell had a skate problem, which he and Steve fixed. (See photo above.) After leaving the light pole area we proceeded south to the access of the recreation path that is right after the abandoned train tracks crossing 2nd St. At Broadway we skated east to 5th St. We went south on 5th to Vallejo Way and then meandered through this area to get to Carolyn Muir Way. We took this street south to 4th St. to connect with Riverside Blvd. Riverside took us to the western entrance of William Land Park. We skated through William Land Park to 17th St. where we turned back north to begin the return leg of our skate loop. A water stop at California Middle School was made. We meandered up Marty Way to Broadway at the Tower Theater, took Broadway to Riverside/17th St. and then returned to the start point at 3rd and S. The conditions were perfect with mild temperatures and clear skies, perfect for skating. This was 7 - 8 mile loop. Bobbie joined us and we grabbed some food and conversation at Vallejo's. Keep Skatin' Brian |
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August 7, 2006
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Starting out at the parking lot at 3rd and S St. we skated west to the Sacramento River levee and took the bike trail/promenade north into Old Sac. At the north end of Old Sac we took the I St. Bridge access sidewalk to get up on the elevated roadway to take the bridge across the Sacramento River. The walkway on the I St. Bridge is a terrible asphalt overlay on the original concrete walk. This rough uneven surface is a wheel wrecker and unfortunately knocks out some of the appeal of this crossing. But we’ll take the bad with the good (the good comes later in the skate.) I St. Bridge dropped us into West Sac on what I believe is their C St. We skated around the condo development and alongside the former trailer park at 5th & B St. to go north to the old Lighthouse Golf Course. 5th Street becomes Marina Way and much to our surprise the levee road (River Crest Drive, part of the gated Rivers Community) is open for foot, bike and skate traffic dawn to dusk. The street surface on top of the levee is the best asphalt around and completely made up for the rough bridge surface. To top all of this, River Crest Drive has virtually no vehicle traffic. After coming out of The Rivers Community, we posed for a photo. (See photo on the left.) Next, Lighthouse Dr.connected us with Kegle Dr., Kegle brought us to Carrie St. Traveling westward on Carrie put us at the intersection of Carrie and Todhunter Way. The softball parks were in full swing and we cooled our wheels for a few minutes before continuing on Todhunter south to get back to Sacramento Ave (Reed Ave). (See photo on the right.) Sacramento Ave turns into C Street as we skated east to the Sacramento levee. Bernie suggested we continue up over the I Street Bridge and go through the Amtrak station. The sidewalk from the bridge down to the Amtrak station is a straight incline and it is easy to pick speed. We regrouped in the parking lot and traveled over to 5th and H to cut across the downtown mall and head back to our starting point at 3rd and S. This was a 10 mile loop. Bobbie joined us for food and conversation at Vallejo’s. Hope to see everyone next week! Keep Skatin' Brian |
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July 31, 2006
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We skated east using the alleys parallel to S St. until 9th St. or 10th St. then we jogged over to S St. and continued to 24th. We skated south to Broadway and then went east to 25th St. where we continued south to 2nd Ave.
The south entrance into Sacramento City College has been changed significantly. The looping road the formerly provided much excitement is now gone and a mundane “tee” connection to the college entrance and Hughes stadium is now nearing completion. It will have traffic signaling and make for a safer and more efficient intersection. It just won’t have the character of the old looping curves. We regrouped at Sacramento City College with Steve and Bernie skating the stairs and Mark and Stuart practicing various spins (some intentional, others not) and turns around the trees in the quad. I found a bench and took a breather. We skated through William Land Park to 17th St. and took 17th north past California Middle School. At CMS we connected with Marty Way and skated to its connection with Land Park Drive near Broadway. A quick stop at the Tower Theater was in order and we skated west on Broadway to Riverside/11th St., 11th St. to S and S back our start at 3rd St. This was 8 - 9 mile skate. Bernie (joined by Bobbie), Steve, and Mark stayed for food and conversation at Vallejo's Restaurant. Keep Skatin' Brian |
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July 24, 2006
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We skated over to the Sacramento River levee at Front St and then proceeded south to the access of the recreation path that is right after the abandoned train tracks crossing Frint St. This section of the recreation trail is excellent for skating, the asphalt is still fairly new and very smooth! At Broadway we skated east to the Miller Park entry gate. Bernie suggested we skate the parking lot to the perimeter sidewalk entrance and skate the full length of the walk. We were good for the change in route but two complications reared their heads – skunks on the grass near the path (See photo on the right.). I messed around trying to photograph them, thus being left by the group as they went to the sidewalk opening. By the time I skated around to meet up with them they had already passed the “skunk zone” with no one suffering a spray attack. I have to assume skunks scattered at the sight of skaters. Skunks scatter at the sight of skaters…
Gordon led us through some of the back streets from Broadway to Riverside and we skated into William Land Park. I was on a mission to find the nearest water fountain and I grabbed a drink over by the “tot lot” playground. Because of the heat we decided to cut the skate a little short and turned north onto Land Park Drive instead of continuing to the zoo and going around Fairytale Land (or is it Town?). I was still on my hydration kick and called for a water stop at California Middle School. We then meandered up Marty Way to Broadway at the Tower Theater. We took Broadway to Riverside/11th St. and then returned to the start point at 3rd and S. The temperature was hot but the skating was fun. This was a 7 - 8 mile loop. We grabbed some food and conversation at Vallejo's. Keep Skatin' Brian |
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July 17, 2006
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In Old Sacramento we skated north on 2nd Street to the bridge that goes both to the I Street Bridge and toward Discovery Park. Skating toward Discovery Park we had a wonderful downhill run. WHEEE!!! After we skated into Discovery Park, we skated the American River Parkway toward Sac State. See photo above that links to 16 second "Mark Does Two Transitions" .avi movie. After the 6 mile marker, we turned south on the older American River Parkway to be closer to the river. We crosed under the H Street Bridge, then we got on it, and skated south past Sac State. Soon we were returning to 3rd and S on M Street and several downtown streets. Mark estimated that we skated 15 miles. It ws a long skate, and a good one. After the skate, Bobbie, Mark, and I enjoyed food, beverages, and converation at Vallejo's. Bernie |
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July 10, 2006
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We skated over to 5th St. and went north to H St. and took H St. east to North 7th St. We then went north on North 7th to Richards Blvd., and east on Richards to North 12th where we skated over the river to Del Paso Blvd. Rather than continuing directly on Del Paso Blvd. and going through the railroad underpass, we skated back onto the Jeddiah Smith Recreation Trail and took the eastern leg of the trail. This route put us back up on the outer levee of the American River, skirting along the west edge of the industrial area just off Railroad Dr. As we passed under the Arden/Garden connector we skated down off the levee and meandered through the streets to Blackwood Way. Taking Blackwood east, we skated through the Woodlake Close area. At Royal Oaks we went north and zigzagged over to Evergreen, Evergreen connected us to Arden Way on the west side of the Union Pacific railroad tracks where we skated the Arden overpass to get to Blumenfeld Dr. and through this industrial area to Tribute Rd. We found a garage band practicing their set in one of the industrial tilt-ups in this area. “K Dog” is their name, Bernie chatted up the group and they should be playing at the Stoney Inn 7/21, Friday. Don't the Beer Dawgs jam at the Stoney Inn? K Dog and Beer Dawgs in da' house... At the Tribute Rd. underpass leading back into Cal Expo we skated up onto the levee and went back to the recreation trail. We skated the rec. trail westward back to Discovery Park, crossed over the American River on the old iron bridge and continued through Old Town. For a little variation we went east on the Capital Mall to get back to 3rd St. and skated 3rd back down to S St., arriving back at our starting point around 9:00 pm. The weather was perfect for skating and I am going to estimate our circuitous route covered about 12 miles.
Keep Skatin' Brian |
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July 3, 2006
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The recreation trail run was more inviting, nice scenery, smooth asphalt, cooler temperature etc. Starting at the parking lot at 3rd and S St. we skated west to the Sacramento River levee and took the bike trail/promenade north into Old Sac, down 2nd St. and reconnected with the recreation trail north of the Railroad Museum. Of course, we couldn't just skate without additional diversions. Upon reaching the new municipal water intake facility, Bernie and Gordon took a skating tour out on the structure. I stayed at the water fountain at the entrance and practiced skating backwards. The new skates I had on were stiff and the backwards skating really helped break them in – or break-in my shins! Continuing again to skate, we skated into Discovery Park where, Bernie tried to catch video of us skating. See photo above that links to 31 second "Skating Into Discovery Park" avi movie. We made good time on the recreation trail, looped around the retention pond area parallel to Camp Pollock and took the Del Paso Blvd crossing to continue back along the American River. We crossed the river on the pedestrian bridge just past the Western Pacific RR bridge and connected near 27th St (Almond Growers Coop). Skating east on C St. to 25th or 26th St. we skated south to past Sutter’s Fort and meandered back to S St. S St. brought us back to the parking lot completing our loop. My calcs put the distance at 9 to 9 1/2 miles. A cool Delta breeze was blowing to make for an excellent end of the skate.
Keep Skatin' Brian |
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June 26, 2006
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We skated on 3rd Street to Broadway and then took the short jaunt to the Miller Park entry. We took the perimeter sidewalk down along the water. Gordon warned us about skunks being out and one was actually center stage with its tail in the ready position as we skated up from the marina dock access. Gordon chose to back track and skate the high sidewalk to avoid confrontation with the striped critter. Mark and I advanced slowly toward “Pepe LePeuw” until he decided to clear out and head for the bushes. Cutting through the parking lot we ended up at Miller Park Drive and skated this to connect with the multi-use trail on the levee just south of the parking lot and boat launch.
We skated through the west end of William Land Park over to Land Park Drive. We skated through the park to the 15th Ave. entrance and connected with 18th Ave. 18th took us north, out of the park and connected with 17th St. We meandered north to California Middle School, grabbed a quick drink and kept going. Skating Land Park Dr., a quick stop was made at the Tower Theater. See photos from July 25, 2005 Monday Nighr Skate. We took Broadway to Riverside/11th St. and then returned to the start point at 3rd and S. The weather and conditions were perfect for skating, temps in the low 90s, clear skies, and a strong delta breeze. This was 7 - 8 mile loop. We all stayed for food and conversation at Vallejo's. Keep Skatin' Brian |
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June 19, 2006
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Gordon led most of the skate, starting off by going east on S Street. After crossing Alhambra, we eventually skated south to T Street. We continued east on T Street to 59th Street. Then we went north to M Street. We turned east on M Street, north again, then east on Elvas. From Elvas we skated north into Sac State. At Sac State, all of us but Rusty enjoyed skating down a fun parking lot. !!!!!WHEEE!!!!! Nest we waited while Rusty took care of the blister from his new skates. See photo on left above. We returned from Sac State by skating west on M Street, breaking along the way. We skated west on Capitol, passing Mari Tonin and Jerry Brooks at The Rubicon, Soon we were back at our 3rd and S starting point. I estimate that we skated 10 miles. We got back to 3rd and S after 9:00 p.m. Rusty had dropped off at his home to care for his blister. Gordon went to talk with Mari and Jerry. John went home. Morgan and I stayed at Vallejo's. Brian, Mark, Morgan, and myself, and possibly others have registered to join the 2006 Sacramento Branch of the National Skate Patrol. Gordon, Steve, and others have been invited, and may join. Bernie |
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June 12, 2006
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First we Third Street, and Front Street into Old Sacramento, entering on 2nd Street to enjoy a hill and avoid any traffic lights. From Old Sacramento we went west on I Street. At the I Street Bridge, we skated north to enjoy coming down a fun hill !!!!!WHEEE!!!!! on our way toward Discovery Park. On our way to Discovery Park, we enjoyed a break at the City of Sacramento water intake facility, which was open, so we could skate around it and look at it. Soon we were again skating north to the Discovery Park Bridge. Skating west on the bridge, we entered Discovery Park. In beautiful Discovery Park, we enjoyed skating east to Del Paso Boulevard, with two breaks along the way. Near Del Paso, we skated north on the trail to Rio Linda. After skating about half a mile, we skated off the trail onto the Arden - Garden Highway Bridge. We enjoyed skating up and down this bridge. (See photo above on the right, which links to an avi movie.).
I estimate that we skated 8 to 10 miles. We got back to 3rd and S at 9:00 p.m. It was late, and we all went home without sharing food, beverages, and conversation. I invited Danny, Ken, and Morgan to join the Skate Patrol. Brian, Mark, and myself, and possibly others have registered to join the 2006 Sacramento Branch of the National Skate Patrol. Bernie |
June 5, 2006
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A Natomas route was chosen. Starting out at the parking lot at 3rd and S St. we skated west to the Sacramento River levee and took the bike trail/promenade north into Old Sac, skated down 2nd St. to reconnect with the recreation trail just north of the Railroad Musuem. I tried skating through Discovery Park on 5/8/06 but the trail was still covered with sand and in areas, flooded with water. All the sand has been cleared, the park is in great shape and we made good time on the trail, where we took a nice break. (See photo above on the right.).
At Fairweather Dr. we skated north and followed Fairweather to Northgate Park. A quick water break was taken and we continued by skating westward on Bannon Creek Drive to connect with the Bannon Creek Recreation Trail/Park. This trail looped us back south to West El Camino. Natomas Park Drive took us south where we crossed back over Garden Hwy and reentered Discovery Park. We returned back to our start point on the recreation trail back through Old Sac, etc. Estimated distance: 8 miles. The weather conditions were perfect for skating. A group of us stayed for food/conversation at Vallejo’s where we were joined by Bernie’s girlfriend, Bobbie. Hope to see everyone next week! Keep Skatin' Brian |
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May 29, 2006
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First we skated north on 3 rd Street to O Street, where we skated west to Front Street. We stopped at Front Street at the same place we stopped last week (See photo above on the left.). Instead of skating north like we did last week, this week we skated south on Front Street and the path near it. (See photo above on the right.). Steve had problems with one of his wheels and his heel brake on Broadway near Miller Park, and it took about 15 minutes to fix it. I had skated ahead to show some of the marinas, not knowing Steve had a problem, which the others were helping him fix. When I looked back, I didn't see anybody, so I figured the group had skated on ahead of me. I then skated ahead very fast, trying to catch the group, not knowing that they were behind me.
I went south on Ramp Road and the Sacramento River Levee to Sutterville Road. I next skated east on Sutterville Road to the Sacramento Zoo. From the Zoo I skated through and around in Land Park, taking an extra loop around the golf course. Next I went north on 18th and 17th Streets to California Middle School. After skating down some stairs at The Middle School, I skated north on Marty Way to the Tower Theater. I'm looking forward to seeing, "A Prairie Home Companion". Thanks to Broadway, 11th Street, and S Street, soon I was back at our 3rd and S starting point. An soon the other skaters were there too. I estimate that we skated about 8 miles. After the skate four of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's. Bobbie, my girlfriend, joined us. Gordon, Mark, and Steve said they would join the Skate Patrol.
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May 22, 2006
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First we skated north on 3 rd Street to O Street, where we skated west to Front Street. Next we skated north on Front Street to the waterway ramp into Old Sacramento. We skated down and up into Old Sacramento on this ramp near the waterfront. (See photos above on the left and the right.). In Old Sacramento we skated south to 2nd Street, and north 'till the end of 2nd Street, and north again for one block. We were on the American River Parkway. Next we skated north on the American River Parkway to the Discovery Park Bridge. After regrouping, we skated west on the Discovery Park Bridge into Discovery Park.
After again discussing where we wanted to go, we skated back onto the American River Parkway, which we skated to its 20th and C Streets exit. We skated south on 19th Street to K Street, where we skated west to 11th Street, which we skated south into Capitol Park. Most of the skaters wanted more, so we skated around and through Capitol Park. Three of us even skated down the West Steps of the Capitol. Whee!!! Next we headed back to our 3rd and S starting point. I estimate that we skated 8 to 10 miles. After the skate four of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's. Bobbie, my girlfriend, joined us. Bernie |
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May 15, 2006
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Gordon led much of our skate. First we skated north on 3 rd Street to O Street, where we skated west to Front Street.Next we skated north on Front Street into Old Sacramento. In Old Sacramento four of us skated up and down the parking lot. Next we skated south to 2nd Street, and north 'till the end of 2nd Street, and north again for one block. We were on the American River Parkway. Next we skated north on the American River Parkway to the Discovery Park Bridge. After regrouping, we skated west on the Discovery Park Bridge into Discovery Park.
After again discussing where we wanted to go, we skated south on Northgate Boulevard onto the Twelfth Street Bridge, and south up over the bridge and down (WHEEE!) onto Richard's Boulevard. On Richard's Boulevard we skated west to 7th Street. We skated south on 7th Street, stopping at 14th and H so two of us could skate up and down a great parking lot (with an elevator). Soon we were back at our 3rd and S starting point. Rusty estimate we skated 7 miles. After the skate four of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's. Bernie |
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May 8, 2006
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Steve led most of our skate. First we skated north on 3 rd Street to O Street, where we skated west to Front Street. (See photo on left.). Next we skated south on Front Street to the new path close to the Sacramento River.
We skated around the Marina, taking only the higher road. Then we skated south on Ramp Road to where we could skate onto the Sacramento River Levee. Next we skated south on the Levee to Sutterville Road (See photo on right.). After breaking, we skated east on Sutterville Road to the Sacramento Zoo. After resting, we left the Sacramento Zoo to skate through Land Park. When we left Land Park, we skated north on 17th Street to California Middle School, where we took a break. After leaving California Middle School, we skated north on Land Park to the Tower Theater. Next we enjoyed a stop at the Tower Theater. Then we skated Broadway west to to 11th Street, where we skated north to S Street. After skating west we were back at our 3rd and S starting point. I estimate that we skated about 8 miles. After the skate five of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's. Also joining us was Brian, who had been busy with his family, and my girlfriend, Bobbie. Bernie |
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May 1, 2006
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Steve, Bernie, Mark, Stuart, Bryan, Rusty and I comprised the crew for this Monday's skate. Rusty is a skater from back-in-the-days with Steve and Bernie and the Monday Night Skate and Friday Night Skate groups from ten years ago. Welcome back Rusty! Obviously, he has kept skating cuz' he rolls right along with street skills, spin stops and all. Bryan is also another returning skater and he is rolling right along. Mark was able to break away from his Physics coursework at CSUS to skate - skating is all about CG placement and accelerations... Stuart is back so we haven't scared him off. Speaking of CGs, Stuart is still laying down an awesome spin stop. He just needs to refine his control of his CG placement... :-) A skate to CSUS was chosen with a planned route through downtown to North 7th Street to Richards Blvd , over the 12th Street Bridge to the Del Paso Blvd connection of the Jedediah Smith Recreation Trail and the trail to CSUS. We had a few delays along the way: First delay was a pit stop at Rusty's apartment to pick up his wrist guards. Then, Stuart had a skate that was not fitting right and kept loosening, Next, Bryan lost an axle screw somewhere in the I St block of 7th St. and had to remove the misaligned wheel and skate on three wheels in this skate. Even with these occurrences the skate was proceeding well, the weather was perfect and we had a good group. Our skate on North 7th St. to Richards was uneventful (See photo on left.), and we proceeded east to N. 12th St. and we crossed over the American River - everyone's equipment was hanging together. At the Del Paso Blvd crossing of the trail we found water is still flooding this connection (See photo on right.).Skaters: 0 Mother Nature: 2 (Steve and Bernie attempted this same route last week and had to change their skate because of the high water).
Steve set a quick pace on the trail to the connection at N St. where we decided just to skate cross town on 20th St. and connected with Capitol Ave. and take Capitol over to 9th St., and 9th to S St. A quick skate on S St. brought us back to 3rd and S, our starting point. Estimated distance: 6 miles. Vallejo's was closed so we decided to swing over to Willie's just off Broadway at 16th St. Rusty, Steve, Stuart, Bernie (and his girlfriend, Bobbie) and I gave Willie's a taste test and no complaints were heard. The discussions ran the gamut from Kings b-ball, Raiders football, politics, and the San Francisco Friday Night Skate. We are still friends – go figure! Until next week, keep skatin' Brian
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April 24, 2006
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First we skated north on 3 rd Street and west to the end of O Street . After a brief rest, we skated north on Front Street into Old Sacramento. In Old Sacramento we skated south to 2 nd Street , then we skated north to the end of 2 nd Street , and west onto the American River Parkway , a FANTABULOUS multi-use trail. After resting and looking at the scenery, we skated north on the American River Parkway to the Discovery Park Bridge . On the bridge, we skated into Discovery Park , and discovered that most of it was flooded..
Skating east on Richards Boulevard , we stopped at and went into Club Fantasy. All we could see were the male bouncers. See photo on left.). We continued east to the 12 th Street Bridge, where we skated north to cross the bridge. At the bottom of the bridge, we did more flood investigation by looking through the vehicle stopper on Del Paso Boulevard . See photo on right.). Then we were homeward bound. We skated south over the B Street Bridge and south on the American River Parkway to about 20 th and C Streets. After skating through town, mainly south on 19 th Street and west on the alley south of R Street we were back at our 3 rd and S starting point. I estimate that we skated about 8 miles.
After the skate, Steve, and I, and my girlfriend, Bobbie, enjoyed food, conversation, and drink at Vallejo 's. Bernie |
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April 17, 2006
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First we skated north on 3 rd Street to O Street, where we skated west to Front Street. (See photo on left.). Next we skated south on Front Street to the new path close to the Sacramento River.
We skated around the Marina, taking only the higher road. Then we skated south on Ramp Road to where we could skate onto the Sacramento River Levee. Next we skated south on the Levee to Sutterville Road. After breaking, we skated east on Sutterville Road to the Riverside ramp. We skated north on Riverside to 12th or 13th Ave. After breaking, we skated a loop around the golf course. When we left Land Park, we skated north on 17th Street to California Middle School, where we took a break. After leaving California Middle School, we skated north on Marty Way, (See photo on right.), skating parallel to Land Park Drive. Next we enjoyed a stop at the Tower Theater. Then we skated Broadway west to to 11th Street, where we skated north to S Street. After skating west we were back at our 3rd and S starting point. I estimate that we skated 8 to 10 miles. After the skate al three of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's. Also joining us was my girlfriend, Bobbie. Bernie |
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April 10, 2006
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Doesn't get dark till 7:48 p.m. now. We'll be skating in warm daylight soon! As Brian said in a recent email, "April showers bring May flowers." Bernie |
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April 2, 2006
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Doesn't get dark till 7:41 p.m. now. We'll be skating in warm daylight soon! Bernie |
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March 27, 2006
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Keep Skatin, Brian |
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March 20, 2006
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Keep Skatin, Brian |
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March 13, 2006
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Bernie and I showed up to skate tonight and we decided to take a short skate. I was nursing a strained knee and a long skate would not have been a good idea. A quick loop out to McKinley Park sounded just right so we started off by taking 4 th St. north to R St. and skating east on R. At 15 th St. we skated north to P St. with a slight diversion through Fremont Park. Eastward on P St. we connected with 21 st St. and went north to Capitol. We took Capitol to Alhambra and Alhambra north to McKinley Park. The temperatures were much cooler when we started and the winds were quite strong, but by the time we got to McKinley Park the air temp was a little warmer and the wind had either reduced or was being blocked. After cooling our heels for about 5 minutes, Bernie and I got going again and skated south on Alhambra back to Capitol. Westward on Capitol to 15th Blvd got us to Capitol Park as a few raindrops began to fall – the storm front that had been expected to bring rain was almost to Sacramento. We meandered to 9 th St. and skated south to the alley between R and S. Bernie had found this alley to be pretty smooth and lacking car traffic.
Bernie and I had food and conversation at Vallejo’s – just the standard light stuff: politics and world affairs and a sprinkling of his trip to Miami for the Great EsSkate. The rain was coming down steady by the time we left so I gave Bernie a ride to his house. Until next week and conditions allowing, Keep Skatin’ Brian |
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March 6, 2006
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Keep Skatin' Brian |
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February 27, 2006
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February 20, 2006
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At the parking structure, Bernie went to the top floor to take a downhill run, the rest of us just chilled at the water fountain. We returned by skating over to the H Street campus entrance and looped back to 58th St. where we turned on M St. Skating M St back to Alhambra, we took Alhambra to Capitol, Capitol to the Capitol Park and skating through the park to 9th St., then 9th to S St. Though cooler than last week, the conditions were good for skating and this 12 mile loop was a good skate - no injuries this week so this was a great skate! Bernie and Stuart stayed for food and conversation at Vallejo's. I had to get home to take of some "honey dos" so I'll have to hear about Bernie's trip to Miami for the Great EsSkate on another evening (maybe he'll post a download for us on the website). There are links to Great EsSkate photos in the emails of the Monitored Email Group of this Sacramento Skating website. I hope to see everyone next week. Keep Skatin' Brian |
Mark, Bryan, Stuart and I showed up to skate tonight. Stuart is very new to his skates, two weeks and counting! He has excellent balance and skate control for such a short time up on wheels. He is stridin’ and glidin’, heel brakin’ and spin stopping. He claims the spin stops are not completely under control but he can only get better! I still don’t have a good camera so a lame photo, which I did not forward, is all I have. My apologies to Bryan and Stuart! See photo from last week.
We skated the new path to Broadway and then took the short jaunt to the Miller Park entry. Feral cats greeted us and scurried away, while we kept a sharp eye out for skunks. Part of the marina’s perimeter sidewalk is still flooded so we had to stick to the higher path rather than dropping down along the water. Cutting through the parking lot we ended up at Miller Park Drive and skated this to connect with the multi-use trail on the levee just south of the parking lot and boat launch. Up on the levee we startled a skunk, and it scampered in front us before cutting off into the bushes. We still don’t know if skunks can spray while on the run and this skunk didn’t educate us with a perfuming. So for now I will think that they have to be set before they let loose a volley of scent. We skated the levee path to Sutterville Road; Sutterville to the Riverside connecting ramp (which connects to Keniston?); Keniston to 13th Ave. We skated the 13 through the west end of William Land Park over to Land Park Drive. Stuart performed another excellent spin stop - the guy has an internal gyro! Onward we traveled to the 15th Ave. entrance and skated 15th Ave. to connect with 18th Ave. 18th took us north, out of the park and connected with 17th St. We meandered north to California Middle School, grabbed a quick drink and kept going. We crossed over the Marty Way, skating parallel to Land Park Dr. A quick stop was made at the Tower Theater. We took Broadway to Riverside/11th St. and then returned to the start point at 3rd and S. The weather and conditions were perfect for skating, temps in the 70s, clear skies, no wind. This was a 7 - 8 mile loop. Mark and I stayed for food and conversation at Vallejo's. Keep Skatin' Brian |
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February 6, 2006 | |
Johnny Be Good
e skated around on many streets. Then we headed back to 3rd and S in order to be there by 9:00p.m. I guess we skated eight to ten miles. 
