Despite the hazardous weather outlook, 5 of us gathered for a local short walk before the 11 AM prediction of weather mayhem. We chose the part of the mine on the north side of Hwy 174, starting in the "mines" neighborhood off Gold and Silver Way (behind Goomba's). Wending our way through the alleys of oak and pine, on fairly wide paths, we met a good number of similarly-minded walkers. Cat's Ears, Ceonothuses ,irises, a creeping sage, starflowers, checkerbloom (?), asters, pretty face, and CA lilac were all in bloom. Scotch broom was also in bloom which should remind us all to do what we can to pull it out. I also saw a spotted tohee and a flicker.
As we neared the end of the loop, we decided that since it was 10:50 and there was still no sign of serious rain, we would do the loop through the main section of the park. I felt we were assured no rain as John and I had donned our rainpants and raincoats. As we started on that trail, the clock turned 11 and the sky burst forth with hail. This time there was no hesitating: we turned around and high-tailed it to the car. No more hiking in cold wet weather for us. Since it was late morning, four of us decided to go for soup at Briarpatch.
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