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Rudolf The Red-Nosed Reindeer
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Sacramento Skate Patrol Meetings

e were rained out.

Bernie

Rudolf The Red-Nosed Reindeer
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Sacramento Skate Patrol Meetings

There were 6 skaters. Gordon led them on a fun skate to see Christmas decorations.

Bernie

Rudolf The Red-Nosed Reindeer
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Apparently we were rained out. I showed up at 7:01 p.m. I left at 7:13 p.m. No one else showed. I don't blame them. It rained during the day, and at 7:00 p.m. the ground still had many wet spots (10 - 15% wet spots). The ground had many twigs, leaves, branches, and more twigs on it. Humidity was about 75%. The sky was overcast with dark clouds. And, more rain was expected.

The Christmas decoration skate will be on December 23rd, Monday. Gordon, Director of the Skate Patrol, has agreed to lead the Christmas decoration skate. I hate to miss it, but I will be out of town visiting my parents until January 6th, Monday.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

Sacramento Skate Patrol Meetings

e were rained out It rained during the day, and at 7:00 p.m. the ground was still wet. The Christmas decoration skate will be on December 16, Monday. If again on the 16th we are rained out, the Christmas decoration skate will be on December 23, Monday.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

Sacramento Skate Patrol Meetings

e had 4 skaters. We confirmed that December 9 will be our Christmas lights skate, and that Gordon will lead that skate. As Gordon suggested, we skated on M Street to Sac State.

Gordon led us East through the alley, on R Street and several other streets to 15th and N, an earlier meeting place for the Monday Night Skate. We skated around the Department of Education building at 15th and N, then we skated East on N Street to 20th Street, where we skated North to Capitol Avenue. Next we skated East on Capitol Avenue to a parking lot near Andiamo's Restaurant.

After regrouping, we skated East on M Street and Elvas Avenue to Sac State. We then skated through and out of Sac State to a parking lot near 56th Street and H Street. After regrouping, we skated North on Elvas Avenue, to F Street, were we skated West. From F Street we skated North on Pala Way to look at Christmas decoration lights.

Next we again skated West on F Street, E Street, D Street, and McKinley Boulevard to Alhambra Boulevard. On Alhambra Boulevard, we skated South to K Street. On K Street we skated West to 13th Street. On 13th Street we skated South through Capitol Park to O Street. On O Street we skated West to 11th Street, where we skated South to S Street. Skating West on S Street, we were soon back at our 3rd and S Streets starting point.

I estimate we skated 8 to 10 miles.

After the skate, all 4 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's. Gordon used his laptop computer and its photographs to take us on his recent vacation in Puerto Rico

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

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e had 6 skaters. After discussion, we decided to do a West Sacramento run, unless the Tower Bridge were still blocked. If the Tower Bridge were still blocked, we would do a Natomas run.

Steve Lee and Gordon led us. First we skated North on 3rd Street, West on O Street, and North on Front Street to the Tower Bridge, which was still closed for painting. To do a Natomas skate, we skated North on 2nd Street to the American River Parkway.

After regrouping, we skated on the American River Parkway to the Discovery Park Bridge. After again regrouping, we skated West over the Discovery park Bridge and through Discovery Park to Natomas Park Drive.

After regrouping, we skated North on Natomas Park Drive and parts of a Natomas Park Trail to Pebblewood Drive. After regrouping, we skated East on Pebblewood Drive to Mendel Way. We skated South on Mendel Way and other streets to ElCamino Way. On ElCamino Way we skated East to Northgate Boulevard.

We skated South on Northgate Boulevard to the American River Parkway. On the American River Parkway, regrouping twice, we skated West to Old Sacramento and our 3rd and S streets starting point.

I estimate we skated 6 to 8 miles.

After the skate, 4 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

Sacramento Skate Patrol Meetings

e had 7 skaters. After discussion, we decided to do an Elvas run, to see if Elvas was still rough because of its slurry paving.

Mitchell led us. First we skated East on S Street to 28th Street. After regrouping, we skated North on 28th Street and East on Capitol Avenue to a parking lot near Andiamo's Restaurant.

After resting we skated East on M Street to east Portal Park. After again regrouping, we skated East on M Street and North on 56th Street to a parking lot at H Street and Elvas.

After regrouping, we skated West on Elvas and McKinley to Alhambra Boulevard. Because of its slurry paving, Elvas is still very rough. On Alhambra Boulevard we skated South to L Street, where we skated a block or 2 West. Then we skated West on Capitol Avenue, South on 20th Street, and West on S Street, returning to our 3rd and S Street starting point.

I estimate we skated 6 to 8 miles.

After the skate, 6 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

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e had 9 skaters, including 3 new skaters - Derek. Lance, and Vince. Because of recent rains, there were leaves and twigs, and wet spots on he ground. We did a Sacramento Levee skate.

First we skated South on 3rd Street to Broadway. After regrouping, we skated West on Broadway to the Marina. After regrouping we skated around the Marina to the beginning of Ramp Street.

We regrouped, and decided that Guy would take Vince back to our starting point. Then, using our walkie-talkies, he would communicate with our group, and again rejoin it - probably on Land Park Drive..

Next our group skated South on Ramp Street and the Sacramento River Levee to Sutterville Road.

After regrouping, we skated East on Sutterville Road to the Sacramento Zoo on Land Park Drive.

After regrouping, Steve Lee led us around Land Park. Then we skated North on Land Park Drive. Guy rejoined our group South of Vallejo.

Our next stop was the Tower Theater. After regrouping and resting, we skated West on Broadway, North on 11th Street, and West on S Street back to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated 6 to 8 miles.

Since Vallejo's was closed, after skating, 4 us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation in Ernesto's.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

Sacramento Skate Patrol Meetings

e had 7 skaters. Steve Lee led us on a different Sac State skate.

First we skated East on S Street to 26th Street. Then, after regrouping, we skated South on 26th Street to T Street. Then we skated East on T Street to 60th Street.

After regrouping, we skated North on 60th Street, West on Folsom Boulevard, North on 58th Street to M Street. After skating East on M Street and Elvas we entered Sac State through the Elvas Gate.

_{At Sac State we twice skated} ^{up the parking lot elevator} and down _{the parking lot.}

In returning to, we skated West on M Street, West on Capitol Avenue, South on 20 th Street, and West on S Street.

I estimate we skated 8 to 10 miles.

After skating, all 7 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation in Vallejo's. I remember discussion of many movies, including Monty Python movies

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

Sacramento Skate Patrol Meetings

Special Halloween Skate

First we skated East on S Street to 24th Street. Then we skated South on 24th Street. We were unable to find the carved pumpkins on Marshall Way, their old location. Neighbors directed us to 26th Street and 3rd Avenue, the new location for the hand-carved pumpkins. At 26th and 3rd there were about 40 pumpkins.

We skated looking in vain for more pumpkins. _{We skated around town including} ^up and _down 2 parking lots, and the Amtrak Railroad Tunnels.

After skating around town, we returned to our 3rd and S starting point. I estimate we skated 8 to 10 miles.

Since Vallejo's was closed, after skating, Chris and I enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation in Ernesto's.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

Sacramento Skate Patrol Meetings

e had 7 skaters. I forgot my camera. As suggested and led by Gordon, we did a unique skate, a skate that first looked for the carved pumpkins we saw in 1999.

First we skated East on S Street to 26th Street. Then, after regrouping, we skated South on 26th Street. We were unable to find the carved pumpkins. Next Gordon led us to the Mystery House on 28th Street.

Next we skated round and round through several neighborhoods. The next thing I know we were regrouping in front of the Sacramento Zoo.

Next Gordon led us North on Land Park Drive, West, and North on Riverside Drive to Broadway, where we again regrouped for the last time.

Skating North on 11th Street and West on S Street we were soon back at our 3rd and S starting point. I estimate we skated 6 to 8 miles.

After skating, 5 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation in Vallejo's.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

Sacramento Skate Patrol Meetings

e had 6 skaters. As suggested by Mitchell, we did a Sacramento River skate.

First we skated South on 3rd Street. Then we skated West on Broadway. After regrouping at Broadway and Ramp Street, we skated south on Ramp street and the Sacramento River Levee.

After regrouping at Sutterville Road, we skated East on Sutterville Road to Land Park Drive. After regrouping we skated through Land Park to a High School on Vallejo

After regrouping we skated north on Land Park Drive to the Tower Theater, where we regrouped for the last time.

After skating West on Broadway, North on 11th Street, and West on S Street, we were soon back at our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate that we skated 6 to 8 miles.

After skating, 4 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation in Vallejo's.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

Sacramento Skate Patrol Meetings

There was an October 14 skate. It went to and from Sacramento State College.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

Sacramento Skate Patrol Meetings

e had 9 skaters. As suggested by Mitchell, we did a Sacramento River skate.

First we skated South on 3rd Street. Then we skated West on Broadway. After regrouping at Broadway and Ramp Street, we skated south on Ramp street and the Sacramento River Levee.

After regrouping at Sutterville Road, we continued South on the Levee to Captain's Table, where we exited the Levee.

Next we skated North on Riverside and East and around on several streets I don't remember the names of. Then we were skating on 27th Avenue. Soon we were skating back toward our 3rd and S starting point by skating North on Land Park Drive.

After regrouping at Sutterville Road, we continued North on Land Park Drive to the Tower Theater, where we regrouped for the last time.

After skating West on Broadway, North on 11th Street, and West on S Street, we were soon back at our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate that we skated 10 to 12 miles.

After skating, 7 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation in Vallejo's. Traveling to New York and Alabama with my mother for 2 to 3 weeks, I will miss the Monday Night Skate and it skaters.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

Sacramento Skate Patrol Meetings

e had 13 skaters. We voted for a Sac Skate Skate, as suggested by Chris. Steve Lee, Assistant Director of the Skate Patrol led us.

First we skated East on S Street to 28th Street. After regrouping, we skated North on 28th Street, then East on Capitol to a parking lot near Andiamo's Restaurant.

After resting near Andiamo's, we skated East on M Street to Sacramento State College, breaking at Portola Park on the way. At Sac state we skated North onto the Guy West Bridge. After regrouping on the Guy West Bridge, we started our return by skating West on the American River Parkway.

We exited the parkway near 20th Street on C. As suggested by Mitchell, we skated South on 20th Street to S Street. Skating West on S Street, we were soon back at our 3rd and S Street starting point.

I estimate these skaters skated 15 to 16 miles.

After skating, 7 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation in Vallejo's.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

Sacramento Skate Patrol Meetings

e had 12 skaters. We did 2 American River Parkway skates - a short one and a long one.

First we skated North on 3rd Street into Old Sacramento. After breaking we skated on the American River Parkway and over the Discovery Park Bridge into Discovery Park.

After regrouping and resting, we skated into Discovery Park. We skated East out of Discovery Park, and regrouped once along the way to Del Paso Boulevard. At Del Paso Boulevard, Guy, Gordon, Linda, Mitchell, and myself skated back to our 3rd and S starting point. I estimate these skaters skated 6 to 8 miles.

From Del Paso Boulevard, Steve Williams and the other 6 skaters skated East to Sac State and then back to our 3rd and S starting point. I estimate that these skaters skated 12 to 14 miles.

After skating, 4 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation in Vallejo's.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

Sacramento Skate Patrol Meetings

e had 11 skaters. Expanding on a skate Gordon showed us, we did a Natomas Park skate.

First we skated North on 3rd Street into Old Sacramento. After breaking we skated on the American River Parkway and over the Discovery Park Bridge into Discovery Park.

After regrouping and resting, we skated into Discovery Park. After skating North out of Discovery Park, we turned right on the Natomas Trail, which we followed to Pebblewood. After regrouping we skated East on Pebblewood and through several Natomas neighborhoods.

Eventually, skating South we reached El Camino, where we skated East past Northgate to a Levee. Skating South on the Levee, we reached Garden Highway. Then we skated West to Northgate Boulevard. After skating South on Northgate Boulevard, we skated onto the American River Parkway.

On the American River Parkway, we skated back into Old sac and our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated 10 to 12 miles.

After skating, 6 of our original skaters, plus Larry and Mitchell, enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation in Vallejo's.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

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e had 19 skaters. As suggested and led by Gordon, Director of the Sacramento Branch of the Skate Patrol, we did a reverse Sacramento River run.

First we skated East on S Street. Then we skated South on 26th Street through Curtis Park. After regrouping, we skated West on Sutterville Road ^up and _{down a tremendous bridge hill} to Sacramento City College.

After regrouping we skated around in Land Park, regrouping near the Sacramento Zoo. From the Zoo we skated West on Sutterville Road to the Sacramento River Lee. After regrouping we skated North on the Levee and Ramp Street to Broadway, regrouping along the way.

On Broadway we skated North on Front Street, but we were turned back by the Police, because of an emergency. Back on Broadway we skated East to 3rd Street, and North on 3rd Street back to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated about 10 to 12 miles.

After the skate, because Vallejo's was closed, 4 of us (Chris, Gordon, Steve, and myself) enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Ernesto's.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

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e had 9 skaters. We did a Sacramento River run.

First we skated South on 3rd Street and West on Broadway to the Marina, where we took a break.

After skating around the Marina, we skated South on Ramp Street and the Sacramento River Levee to Sutterville Road.

After a break, we skated East on Sutterville Road to Land Park Drive. We then skated North on Land Park Drive into Land Park.

Steve Lee led the rest of the skate. We skated through Land Park and some of the adjacent neighborhood. Next we skated North on 18th Street and 17th Street to a school on Vallejo. Then we skated North on Marty Street, stopping at the Tower Theater.

Next we skated West on Broadway, North on 11th Street, and West on S Street to return to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated about 6 to 8 miles.

After the skate, 4 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's. As usual, later that night, and the next morning, I felt good (endorphins) from the great exercise and warm friendship.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

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e had about 16 skaters. As suggested by several skaters, we skated to Sac State.

First we skated East on S Street, then North on 28th Street to Capitol. We then skated East on Capitol through a parking lot near Andiamo's Restaurant.

Without regrouping, we skated East on M Street to East Portal Park, where we again regrouped.

Next we skated East on M Street and J Street to Sac State.

As Sac State Gordon led the skaters who did not want a long skate (including me) through the campus through the Elvas Arch, and via M and other streets back to our 3rd and S starting point I estimate that we skated 8 to 10 miles.

At Sac State Steve Williams led the skaters who wanted a longer skate East on the South Branch of the American River parkway to Watt Avenue. These skaters crossed the American River on Watt Avenue, and returned to West on the North Branch of the American River Parkway to Sac State. From Sac State they returned to our 3rd and S starting point. I estimate that they skated 14 to 16 miles.

.After the skate 9 of us enjoyed food beverage and conversation at Vallejo's. It was a pleasant surprise that we were joined by Mari Tonin, Founder of the Monday Night Skate.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

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e had about 15 skaters. Gordon, Director of the Skate Patrol, led the skaters. He took them East on the American River Parkway to the 6 mile marker. Then he took them to and around Cal Expo and the State Fair.

He then led the skaters back to our 3rd and S starting point.

I, myself, fell at the beginning of the skate, dislocating my right little finger. Thanks to Kaiser Permanente emergency treatment, my little finger has been relocated in its joint and is functioning again.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

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I still had a serious cold. I did not show up for the skate. Mitchell has told me that there was a skate and the skaters did a reverse Sacramento River run.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

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e had 13 skaters and 1 bike rider (myself). I rode a bicycle because I had a cold, which I did not want to share. I announced that we now had promotional flyers for The Monday Night Skate available on the Sacramento Skating website. By popular request, we did a Sac State skate.

First we skated East on S Street, then North on 28th Street to Capitol. We then skated East on Capitol to a parking lot near Andiamo's Restaurant, where we regrouped.

After regrouping, we skated East on M Street to East Portal Park, where we again regrouped.

Next we skated East on M Street to 62nd Street. After skating North on 62nd Street for a block, we skated onto Elvas. After skating East on Elvas for a few blocks, we turned East on a multi-use trail into Sac State University.

At Sac State Chad became the group leader, we could skate a loop or we could skate the parking lot. Most skated the parking lot, where we several times _{rode the elevator} ^up to skate _{down the parking lot.}

Next Chad led us through some Sac State neighborhoods, warning us that if we skated with him we might get to Andiamo's after it closed. Then we headed West on M Street to return to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated about 14 to 16 miles.

I don't know what happened after the skate; I went straight home.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

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e had 12 skaters, including a new skater - Tim. As suggested by Gordon Innes, Skate Patrol Director, we did a Sacramento River skate.

First we skated South on 3rd Street and West on Broadway to the Marina, where we took a break.

After skating around the Marina, we skated South on Ramp Street and the Sacramento River Levee to Sutterville Road.

After a break, we skated East on Sutterville Road to Land Park Drive. We then skated North on Land Park Drive into Land Park.

We skated through Land Park and some of the adjacent neighborhood. . Next we skated North on 18th Street and 17th Street to a school on Vallejo. Then we skated North on Marty Street, stopping at the Tower Theater.

Next we skated West on Broadway, North on 11th Street, and West on S Street to return to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated about 6 miles.

After the skate, 7 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's. As usual, later that night, and the next morning, I felt good (endorphins) from the great exercise and warm friendship.

Bernie

Surfing USA
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e had 13 skaters and 1 bike rider. Suzan Davis announced that she has written a book on inline skating (Babes on Blades : Drop Physical, Mental and Spiritual Flab Through Inline Skating), which will be published in September. Gordon Innes, Director of the Skate Patrol, led us on a Natomas Skate.

First we skated North on 3rd Street into Old Sacramento. After breaking we skated on the American River Parkway and over the Discovery Park Bridge into Discovery Park.

From Discovery Park we skated East on the American River Parkway to Northgate Boulevard, where we regrouped. After regrouping we skated North and West on several Streets including Mendel and Pebblewood.

After regrouping where Pebblewood intersected the Natomas multi-use trail, we skated the Natomas multi-use trail and Natomas Parkway Drive to Garden Highway. After regrouping, we skated into Discovery Park, East over the Discovery Park Bridge, and South on the American River Parkway into Old Sacramento. After skating South through Old Sacramento and on 3rd Street, we were back to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated about 8 to 10 miles.

After the skate, 10 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's. As usual, later that night, and the next morning, I felt good (endorphins) from the great exercise and warm friendship.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

Info on NSP Meetings

e had 16 skaters. As suggested and led by Mitchell, we did a West Sacramento Skate, which we had not done for several weeks.

First we skated North on 3rd Street to the Tower Bridge. We then skated West on the South side of the Tower Bridge into West Sacramento.

We skated North in West Sacramento on 5th Street, then we turned North. We skated on many streets and we regrouped several times. I lost track.

We returned to Sacramento by skating East over the I Street Bridge and into the Amtrak Station. After a final regrouping, we skated South to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated 10 to 12 miles.

After the skate, 9 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

Info on NSP Meetings

e had 17 skaters, including 3 new skaters - Alex, Chris, and Tom. As suggested and led by Gordon Innes, Director of the Sacramento Skate Patrol, we did a new variant of an American River Parkway skate.

First we skated North on 3rd Street to Old Sacramento.

After regrouping, we skated on the American River Parkway to the Discovery park Bridge.

After regrouping, we skated into Discovery Park, where we again regrouped.

Next we skated East on the American River Parkway to Del Paso, regrouping half way to Del Paso. After regrouping at Del Paso, we skated East on the American River Parkway to the first exit into Cal Expo.

From Cal Expo we skated a variety of streets including Arden and Del Paso. Eventually, we returned to the American River Parkway by skating South on Del Paso.

Back on the American River Parkway, we skated West through Discovery Park and Old Sacramento back to our 3rd and S starting point - regrouping and resting several times along the way.

I estimate we skated 12 to 14 miles.

After the skate, 12 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

Info on NSP Meetings

e had 10 skaters, including a new skater - Al.. We did a Sacramento River skate.

First we skated South on 3rd Street and West on Broadway to the Marina, where we took a break.

After skating around the Marina, we skated South on Ramp Street and the Sacramento River Levee to Sutterville Road.

After a break, led by Dale, we skated East on Sutterville Road to Land Park Drive. We then skated North on Land Park Drive into Land Park.

Dale led us as we skated through Land Park and some of the adjacent neighborhood. . Next we skated North to a school on Vallejo. Then we skated North on Marty Street, stopping at the Tower Theater.

Next we skated West on Broadway, North on 11th Street, and West on S Street to return to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated 6 to 8 miles.

After the skate, 9 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

Info on NSP Meetings

e had 17 skaters and 1 bike rider. As suggested by Mitchell, we did a Natomas skate.

First we skated North on 3rd Street into Old Sacramento. After regrouping, we skated North on the American River Parkway to the bridge into Discovery Park.

After regrouping and resting, we skated into Discovery Park. After skating North out of Discovery Park, we turned right on the Natomas Trail, which we followed to Pebblewood. After regrouping we skated East on Pebblewood through several Natomas neighborhoods. Led by Steve Williams, we zig zagged through more Natomas neighborhoods.

Eventually we reached the intersection of Garden Highway and Northgate Boulevard. After crossing South over Garden Highway, we skated onto the American River Parkway. 5 skaters went East to Sac State for a longer skate. 13 of skated West on the American River parkway back into Old sac and our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated 8 to 10 miles. I estimate that the 5 who skated to Sac State and returned on M Street skated 14 to 16 miles.

After skating, we eventually had 14 skaters in Vallejo's enjoying food, beverage, and conversation..

Bernie

Surfing USA
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Info on NSP Meetings

e had 18 skaters and 2 bike riders. As suggested by Steve Williams, we did an M Street skate to Sacramento State University.

First we skated East on an alley and S Street to 28th Street, where we regrouped. Next we skated North on 28th Street and East on Capitol to a parking lot near Andiamo's, where we again regrouped.

From the parking lot we skated East on M Street to East Portal Park, where we regrouped. Then we skated East on M Street to Sac State. At Sac State we split into 2 groups.

About half of us went with Steve Williams East on the American River Parkway South Trail to Watt Avenue, on Watt Ave. North to the North Trail of the American River Parkway, which they then skated back to Sac State. Skating M Street West they returned to our 3rd and and S starting point. I estimate that they skated about 16 miles.

The other half of us skated to the parking lot, where we twice _{rode the elevator} ^up to skate _{down the parking lot.} Then we skated West on M Street to return to our 3rd and S starting point. I estimate that this group skated about 12 miles.

After skating, we had 14 skaters in Vallejo's enjoying food, beverage, and conversation..

Bernie

Surfing USA
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e had 22 skaters. We did an American River Parkway skate.

First we skated North on 3rd Street to Old Sacramento. After a brief break, we skated on the American River Parkway to Discovery Park. After another break, we skated about half way to Del Paso, where we again took a break.

From Del Paso, we split into 2 skates. Chad led 12 skaters back to our 3rd and S starting point. Gordon led 10 skaters on the American River Parkway to Sac State. From Sac State these skaters returned to downtown via M Street.

Chad and his group (skaiting 6 to 8 miles) reached Vallejo's about 8:30 p.m. Gordon and his group (skating 14 to 16 miles) reached Vallejo's about 9:00 p.m. We had 14 skaters in Vallejo's.

Bernie

Surfing USA
(66K midi, 2 minutes & 25 seconds play)

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e had 10 skaters, including Sheri, a new skater. I forgot my camera; no new pictures. As suggested by Gordon Innes, we did a Sacramento River run.

First we skated South on 3rd Street and West on Broadway to the Marina, where we took a break.

After skating around the Marina, we skated South on Ramp Street and the Sacramento River Levee to Sutterville Road.

After a break, we skated East on Sutterville Road to Land Park Drive. We then skated North on Land Park Drive into Land Park.

Steve Lee led us as we skated through Land Park and some of the adjacent neighborhood. . Next we skated North to a school on Vallejo. Then we skated North on Marty Street, stopping at the Tower Theater.

Next we skated West on Broadway, North on 11th Street, and West on S Street to return to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated 6 to 8 miles.

After the skate, 9 of us plus Larry enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's.

Bernie

Surfing USA
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e had 4 skaters - Gordon, Director of the Skate Patrol, Steve Lee, Assistant Director of the Skate Patrol, Steve Holmes, a skater new to the Monday Night Skate, and myself.

Gordon and Steve Lee suggested that we do the American River Parkway to Sac State University, and that is what we did.

First we skated to Old Sacramento. After a brief break, we skated on the American River Parkway to Discovery Park. After another break, we skated about half way to Del Paso, where we again took a break.

From Del Paso, we skated on the American River Parkway to the 6 mile marker, where we took a break. From the 6 mile marker we skated past the 7 mile marker into Sac State.

From Sac State we got on M Street, where we skated West toward our 3rd and S starting point. After a break at East Portal Park, we resumed this West on M Street skating to a parking lot near Andiamo's.

After a break we skated West on Capitol, South on 17h Street, East on L Street, and South to R Street, where we skated West to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated 14 to 16 miles.

Vallejo's was closed.

Bernie

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e were rained out It rained much of the day, and at 7:00 p.m. it was still raining.

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e had 12 skaters, but one decided not to skate. 11 of us did an Elvas run, as suggested by Mitchell.

First we skated East on S Street to 28th Street, where we regrouped. Next we skated North on 28th Street to a parking lot near Andiamo's Restaurant.

After regrouping we skated East on M Street, regrouping at East Portal Park. We then continued on M Street to 57th Street, where we skated North to a parking lot near H Street.

After regrouping we skated West on Elvas to 33rd and C Streets. After a brief rest, we skated South on 33rd Street to McKinley Boulevard, where we skated West to Alhambra Boulevard. As suggested by Steve Williams, we skated South on Alhambra Boulevard to S Street, and West on S Street, back to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated 8 to 10 miles.

After the skate, 10 of 11 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's.

Bernie

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e had 10 skaters. We did a Sacramento River run.

First we skated South on 3rd Street and West on Broadway to the Marina, where we took a break.

After skating around the Marina, we skated South on Ramp Street and the Sacramento River Levee to Sutterville Road.

After a break, we skated East on Sutterville Road to Land Park Drive. We then skated North on Land Park Drive into Land Park.

Next we skated through Land Park and some of the adjacent neighborhood. . Next we skated North to a school on Vallejo. Then we skated North on 17th Street, stopping at the Tower Theater.

Next we skated West on Broadway, North on 11th Street, and West on S Street to return to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated 6 to 8 miles.

After the skate, all 10 of us enjoyed food, beverage, conversation, and watching the end of the Kings' game at Vallejo's.

Bernie

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e had 5 skaters - Marty, Mitchell, Steve Lee, Steve Williams, and myself. Mitchell us on a West Sacramento Skate.

First we skated North on 3rd Street near Old Sacramento, where we skated West over the Tower Bridge. We skated on C Street and many other streets, skating some smooth streets through the golf course.

After we returned over the I Street Bridge, Steve Williams and Marty skated East on the American River Parkway to the Almond Growers. Mitchell, Steve Lee and I returned to Our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate Mitchell, Steve Lee, and I skated about 6 miles, and Marty and Steve Williams skated about 10 miles.

After the skate, 3 of us enjoyed food, beverage and conversation at Vallejo's.

Bernie

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e had 11 skaters. Gordon led us on an American River Parkway and a Natomas skate.

First we skated North on 3rd Street into Old Sacramento. After breaking we skated on the American River Parkway and over the Discovery Park Bridge into Discovery Park.

From Discovery Park we skated East on the American River Parkway to Northgate Boulevard, where we regrouped. At this point, 4 skaters returned. The 7 remaining skaters skated North on Northgate Boulevard. Then we skated West on several streets.

I believe it was on Piedmont where we turned South on a Natomas bike trail, which helped take us back into Discovery Park. From Discovery Park we skated on the American River Parkway into Old Sacramento. After skating South through Old Sacramento and on 3rd Street, we were back to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated about 8 to 10 miles.

After the skate, 5 of 7 of us enjoyed food, beverage and conversation at Vallejo's.

Bernie

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e had 6 skaters -Day, a new skater, Gordon, John, Mitchell, Steve Lee, and myself. We did a skate to East Portal Park.

First we skated East on S Street to 28th Street, where we regrouped. We then skated North on 28th Street and East on Capitol Avenue to a parking lot near Andiamo's restaurant.

After regrouping, we skated East on M Street to East Portal Park After a break and some discussion, we skated back to town, as Steve Lee suggested.

We skated West on M Street and L Streets, South on Alhambra Boulevard, West on Capitol Avenue, South on 17th Street, and West on S Street back to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated about 6 miles.

After the skate, 3 out of 6 of us enjoyed food, beverage and conversation at Vallejo's.

Bernie

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e had 8 skaters - Craig, Don and Natalie, Julie, Mitchell, Steve Lee, Steve Williams, and myself. We did a Sacramento River run.

First we skated South on 3rd Street and West on Broadway to the Marina.

After skating around the Marina, we skated South on Ramp Street and the Sacramento River Levee to Sutterville Road.

After a break, we skated East on Sutterville Road to Land Park Drive. We then skated North on Land Park Drive into Land Park.

Steve Lee led us on a skate through Land Park and some of the adjacent neighborhood. . Next we skated North to a school on Vallejo. Then we skated North on 17th Street, stopping at Julie's house for cookies.

After skating North on 17th to Broadway, we skated West on Broadway, North on 11th Street, and West on S Street to return to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated 6 to 8 miles.

After the skate, 7 out of 8 of us enjoyed food, beverage and conversation at Vallejo's.

Bernie

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e had 8 skaters, including Mari Tonin, Founder of the Monday Night Skate. Gordon Innes, Director of the Sacramento Branch of the Skate Patrol, and others led us on an Elvas skate.

First we skated East on S Street to 28th Street, where we regrouped. Next we skated North on 28th Street to a parking lot near Andaimo's Restaurant.

After regrouping we skated East on M Street, regrouping at East Portal Park. We then continued on M Street to 57th Street, where we skated North to a parking lot near H Street.

After regrouping we blasted West on Elvas to 33rd and C Streets. After a brief rest, we skated West on C Street and South on Alhambra Boulevard. We next skated East and South on several streets, including S Street, back to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated 6 to 8 miles.

After the skate, Mari left, and 7 out of 8 of us enjoyed food, beverage and conversation at Vallejo's.

Bernie

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e had 3 skaters - Mitchell, Steve, and myself. As Steve suggested, we took advantage of a full moon by doing an American River Parkway run. First we skated North on 3rd Street into Old Sacramento.

After regrouping, we skated North on the American River Parkway and West over the Discovery Park Bridge into Discovery Park.

After a break, we skated East on the American River Parkway to DelPaso Boulevard, which we reached after one break. We voted to return Downtown, instead of skating to Sacramento State College.

e next skated South on the American River Parkway to its 20th and C Streets exit. Then we skated South and West through town to return to our 3rd and S starting point

I estimate we skated 6 to 8 miles.

After the skate, all 3 of us enjoyed food, beverage and conversation at Vallejo's.

Bernie

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e had 5 skaters - Andre, Kevin, Mitchell, Steve, and myself. As Mitchell suggested, we did a Sacramento River run. We skated South on 3rd Street and West on Broadway to the Marina.

After skating past the Marina, we skated South on Ramp Street and the Sacramento River Levee to Sutterville Road.

After a break, we skated East on Sutterville Road to Land Park Drive. We then skated North on Land Park Drive into Land Park.

After skating through Land Park, we skated into Sacramento City College, where we enjoyed skating ^up and _{down stairs} and around. Next we skated North to a school on Vallejo Then we skated North on Land Park Drive to the Tower Theater.

After looking at the Tower Theater. marquee, we skated West on Broadway, North on 11th Street, and West on S Street to return to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated 6 to 8 miles. I didn't take any photos.

After the skate, 4 of us enjoyed food, beverage and conversation at Vallejo's.

Bernie

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e had 6 skaters - Burke, Gordon (Director of the Sacramento Branch of the Skate Patrol), Kevin, Mitchell, Steve, and myself. . With Mitchell and Steve doing much of the leading, we did a West Sacramento run.

First we skated North on 3rd Street, then we skated East over the Tower Bridge into West Sacramento. Then we skated North on 6th Street. We skated by the golf course and on many streets.

After skating around on many streets in West Sacramento, we returned by skating West over the I Street Bridge into the Amtrack Station. Whee!! What a hill to come down! From the Amtrack Station we skated South to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated 8 to 10 miles.

After the skate, all of us except Burke enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's.

Bernie

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e had 4 skaters - Andre, Mitchell, Steve, and myself. With Mitchell and Steve leading, we did an Elvas run.

First we skated North and East (mainly on S Street) to a parking lot near Andiamo's restaurant, where Steve took our photo. After resting, we skated East on M Street to East Portal Park, where we again rested.

From East Portal Park, we skated East on M Street and North on 48th Street to a parking lot near H Street, where we again rested. Next we skated East on Elvas to 32nd and C.

After briefly resting, we returned to our 3rd and S starting point via 32nd Street, McKinley Boulevard, Alhambra Boulevard, K Street, several North-South Streets, and S Street.

I estimate we skated about 8 miles.

After the skate, Mitchell, Steve, and I enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's.

Bernie

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e had 4 skaters - Kevin, Mitchell, Steve, and myself. Mitchell led us on a skate we haven't done for a while. First we skated North and East to near 20th and C Streets, where we entered the American River Parkway.

On the American River Parkway we skated West to Old Sacramento, where Steve had a problem with his skate, which he promptly fixed.

From Old Sacramento we skated South on 3rd Street back to our 3rd and S starting point. I estimate we skated about 8 miles.

Sometimes I had trouble keeping up. Fortunately, the group regrouped from time to time.

After the skate, all of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's.

Bernie

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I came at 6:59 and left at 7:17 p.m. No one else showed.

Bernie

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Kevin and I had a river run. We skated South on 3rd Street and West on Broadway to the Marina.

After skating around the Marina, we skated South on Ramp Street and the Sacramento River Levee to Sutterville Road.

After a break, we skated east on Sutterville Road to Land Park Drive. We skated North on Land Park Drive into Land Park.

After skating around Land Park, we skated North to a school on Vallejo After skating ^up and _down some stairs, we skated North on Marty to the Tower Theater.

After looking at the Tower Theater. marquee, we skated West on Broadway, North on 11th Street, and West on S Street to return to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated 6 to 8 miles.

After the skate Kevin went home, and I went to Vallejo's.

Bernie

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Mitchell led us on a West Sacramento skate. Gordon, Director of the Sacramento Skate Patrol, also led parts of the skate.

First we skated North on 3rd Street. After skating by the Crocker Museum, we skated West over the Tower Bridge.

In West Sacramento we skated through a golf course and on many smooth, and a few not smooth streets. We returned over Tower Bridge and South on 3rd Street - the way we came.

I estimate we skated 6 to 8 miles.

After the skate all 3 of us enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Vallejo's.

Bernie

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I arrived at 7:04 and left at 7:17. No one showed up.

Bernie

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e were rained out. It rained during the day, and at 7:00 p.m., about 80% of the pavement was still wet.

Bernie

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After the skate, I was able to connect my new Canon camera to my computer, so I am now posting our Christmas lights photos.

Steve Lee and I did an original skate. We skated North on 3rd Street to Old Sacramento. Then we skated North on the American River Parkway to the Discovery Park Bridge.

From the Discovery Park Bridge, we skated East on Richards Boulevard to 12th Street. On 12th Street we skated North to the American River Parkway.

On the American River Parkway we skated back to Old Sacramento. On the way we raced and beat a lit-up riverboat to the I Street Bridge. At night it was quite a sight to see the 1912 I Street Bridge turn open to let the lit-up riverboat pass, and then turn closed .

From Old Sacramento, we skated back to our 3rd and S starting point.

I estimate we skated about 8 miles.

After the skate, Steve and I enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at Valllejo's.

Bernie

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ow! Steve Lee and I did an urban skate.

_Up up ^up and down _{down 3 downtown parking lots.} Whee!!!We also skated around downtown Sacramento - K Street, J Street, and other streets.

I estimate that we skated about 6 miles.  

Steve had to go, but I had a nice taco and some conversation with Gloria, the Waitress, at Valllejo's.

Bernie