I’m not sure what I was looking forward to most, the run or the coffee afterwards – both with old friends. It seemed like neither would happen as I finally pulled out of the driveway. We were at least 15 minutes behind schedule and I considered skipping the whole thing, but I stayed the course. When I recognized the correct exit, only after I passed it, I began to question if we’d ever make it for the meet up with my friends.
At the trailhead, we unloaded YaYa’s bike, donned our Santa hats, and met up with Mark, Tori, Camille, and Margaret. As we have done every year since 2001, we greeted everyone with a “Ho Ho Ho” and a “Merry Christmas”.
It was great having YaYa join the tradition this year. He made me so proud as he rode up ahead, waited for us to pass, and then continued on saying, “on your left” as he passed us. Everyone was so impressed at his trail etiquette, especially his Mom.
We traveled about three miles down the trail, hooked up with Cindy, and then turned back towards the cars. After our jolly ol’ run, we all went out for coffee and more conversation….spreading holiday cheer where ever we went.
Ho Ho Ho everyone!