A day with no rain! Poco Trail 
Wednesday, November 2nd:  Six Cruisers came out but did not venture out to walk or run due to the dark, inclement night.  Instead, a photo was taken to prove that they did attempt to run before retiring to their respective homes to watch the Cubs take the World Series over the Indians.  Best game ever!
Alex, Larry ,Flora, Eoin, Rod and Bobtoc met at the Centre Wednesday on a dark, rainy evening.  Bobtoc decreed no running due to the very dark and rainy conditions.  

Alex, RA Edie, Larry , Flora, Chris and Christine, Rod and Bobtoc  met on a rainy morning Saturday.  Larry was anxious to  put mileage on bigtime so opted to run to Kensington Rink.  The destination for the others was in the direction of the IGA corner.  Chris and Christine ran to the hill immediately before the IGA corner and returned, their distance and time 8.1 km and 1:14 respectively.  Larry on his return from Rink revised his route to include roads south of Eastlake leading to Cameron Street then up the hill; his distance about 17 k and time 1:47.  Alex, Flora and Rod ran a bit past the IGA corner, distance 10k and time 1:50.  Edie stuck with toc; the two also did the 10k, a bit past the IGA corner, time 2.00 on the dot.  The rain abated soon after the group started their run/rog/wog, which made conditions ideal for the outing.  Rod also had ahead of him a  field hockey game in Surrey to play in the afternoon. 
On Monday, Hallowe’en evening, Chris and Christine, not having read the Oct 30 email, turned up and ran the FGD route; 6.4 km in  54 minutes. Chris reported lots of kids and parents out on Forest Grove Drive.  They also enjoyed good weather; no report on Hallowe’en treats however.
Heather and Jennel celebrated the Rock’n’Roll Half by going out for dinner.  Well done, Coquitlam Cruisers.  Next up – BMO!

Saturday November 6th:

Monday November 8th:  Alex, RA Edie,, Laura and Eoin, Flora, Chris and Christine, Rod and Bobtoc  met Monday on an almost no rain, mild evening, suitable to use the FG Drive route frontwards, distance 6.4 or so km. Chris and Christine set off at a good clip and did the route in 52 minutes.   Edie  and Rod teamed up, did the route in 1:18. The remaining four, Alex, Laura, Eoin and Bobtoc formed the last group in, their time 1:23.  The very little precip, temperature and visibility encouraged the eight to enjoy a  good outing, which included a catchup on football information from Eoin. 
Coquitlam Cruisers.  Jennel ran approximately 5 km to Heather’s home Monday morning, distance 5 km, then in the evening both Heather and Jennel met in the evening for a walk down the hill to Johnson, down Johnson to Runnel Drive to Milestones, 4 km for a ladies’ night out to celebrate their half marathon achievement.  They also discussed their next half marathon plans.

Wednesday November 9th:  On Wednesday night, ‘twas a fine night indeed, as Edie, canine April, Flora, Alex, Rod and Larry enjoyed a mild and dry evening.  The group walked the Forest Grove route going along Beaverbrook past the Stoney Creek school, up and across the Gaglardi Way overpass, FG to Underhill, then Eastlake and you know the rest.  Larry started running at the bottom of the FG hill and motored along, doing the Underhill hill 2X as hills are his friends (wouldn’t Libby be proud!), and finished with about 7.75 km in 1h 10m, while the others continued walking approximately 7 km in 1h 25m.   René stopped by to greet us before we headed out for our journey; nice to see him and we may see him on Saturday.       

Saturday November 12th:  On Saturday morn, eight Cruisers took advantage of the temporary rain stoppage.  Larry, René, Edie, Flora, Susan, Alex, Laura and Eoin started out along Stoney Creek trail, with the six walkers proceeding up North Road, Chapman to Robinson, to Appian Way, Whiting Way, back to North Road and Cameron, distance about 8 km, time about 1h 10m, then went to Tim Horton’s for coffee and timbits, otherwise known as lardballs to the e-lite athletes.  René and Larry went up North Rd., up Burnaby Mountain power line trail, and continued across to Centennial Park, down to Duthie Ave. and along Greystone, Arden, Broadway, Eastlake, back to Cameron, back to the Stoney Creek trail, south on North Rd., then through Sullivan Heights area and back to Cameron Centre, distance 19 km, time 2h 14m.  Larry thanks René for pushing him onwards!  Fortunately there were a few lardballs left which were appreciated!                

Monday November 14th:  On Monday, Laura, Alex, Edie and Bob met at Cameron under the Super Moon for a walk through the Forest Grove Loop.  It was probably the chilliest outing so far and time for gloves, but no rain.   We followed the moon going in and out behind the clouds and it was a spectacular sight.  We did not encounter any werewolves or lunatics on our 6.8k walk in 1:29, present company excepted.  Lovely night to be out.

Edie, as Bob’s computer is in hospital.  Not due to a sledgehammer, I hope.  We wish it a speedy recovery.

To remind us that summer will come again and it won’t be dark and rainy.
Wednesday November 16th:  I went to Cameron Centre but it was horrid out there and nobody else showed up, so I went home.  At about 7 pm it was no longer raining.  Let’s hope for better weather
on Saturday morning!       
Coquitlam Cruisers update:  Heather & Jennel have been keeping active with walks and aerobics etc.  But will slowly get back into a run schedule soon.  McDonalds is offering FREE coffee to everyone from Nov. 14-20…so there’s a good location to run to and debrief!!!   Apparently, you’re supposed to rest 1 day per km raced….so we’ve hit 21 days as of today….so “back on the horse we get!”   Jennel walked/ran the Coquitlam Crunch Monday afternoon on a clear/brisk day,  7.14km…..McDonalds is at the bottom of the Crunch, and she got that free coffee.
Saturday November 19th:  On Saturday, Eoin, Laura, René and Larry used the unexpected break in the rain – it was actually perfect weather for a run or walk – to get out and get at it.  The Farrelly’s navigated the Forest Grove Drive route via Beaverbrook, Gaglardi overpass, down Underhill etc. Time 8.15 am to 9.30 am…1hr 15min…..6.6 km.  Larry and René, in boot camp, went up Burnaby Mtn. using Stoney Creek trail, up North Road, powerline trail, then down at Centennial Park, then up again over the mountain and down powerline trail, along Chapman, Robinson to Smith, crossed North Road, down to Noel Drive and back to Cameron Centre, time 2hr 8min, 17.5 km.           

Monday November 21st:  Alex and Flora paired off:

Route- Ran Under hill and back down the hill and back
Distance- 7.5km

Time- 78mins
Chris and Christina ran the Forest Grove loop in 50 minutes and Laura, Eoin, April and Edie walked to Eastlake and Underhill and return after April and Edie had walked to Eastlake and Cameron return.  Edie and April met Eoin and Laura on our return so walked with them.  It was a clear night, which was great for being out.  Nice to be out without getting soaked.  
Memory Lane:  Frau Princesses and Larry celebrate Bob’s birthday 6 years ago:
He was just a kid!
Wednesday November 23rd:  Greetings, Cruisers, Thanks to Larry who continued the emails to the Cruisers. I shall however report on the get together Wednesday Nov 23 at Paros Taverna.  After a short walk by Cruisers  not counting Bobtoc or athletic supporters, Alex, Edie, Flora, Laura and Eoin, Christina and John, Rod and Pat, Marie, Ivan, Tish, Cheryl and Larry convened at Paros Taverna for dinner or drinks for celebration  of three November birthdays; those of Christina, Flora and Bobtoc.  Under the supervision of Edie, (what would we do without her?)  Cruisers were invited instead of gifts to the birthday celebrants to bring non-perishable foodstuffs for the church of Bob and Marie for distribution to First United Church or to recipients of what Cliff Avenue United Church describe as their bread ministry; ie, distribution of bakery goods every Friday morning at the church of the unsold goods of Cobs Bakery, a chain started in Australia.  This ministry has been ongoing for quite a few years at Cliff Avenue, plus other outlets which are recipients of Cobs products.  A trunkful (Honda Civic size) of goods including some toiletry items were the result, plus $95, which will be used for contribution to First United or food certificates from Cliff Avenue.  Incidentally, $20 of the amount was donated by a friend of Ivan’s whom Ivan and the undersigned met at the Cameron Centre parking lot.   The toiletries will go to First United; they are always in need of those gifts for distribution, as will most likely most of the foodstuffs.  Speaking of gifts, Bobtoc was presented with a  pencil portrait sketch of himself done by Eoin who is an art student in a class  taught by a man with only one arm!  Those in attendance saw the portrait which was extremely well done.  Special thanks, Eoin.  The Christmas spirit has started, obviously.  May I, also bride Marie, thank the Cruisers for their generosity!  Last word; those in attendance enjoyed the time together. 

Thank you to John for the birthday photos.  Here’s a couple of them, for others, please click on the links.
Thanks to all those that joined the birthday dinner/appetizer/dessert celebration last Wednesday, November 23rd at Paros Taverna.  Needless to say the evening event was full of good food and even better company.  The highlight of the evening was the wonderful gifts given to Bob (of the Red Hat Service) including a portrait.
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 Saturday November 23rd:  Seven hardy souls showed up Saturday on a rainy morning at the Centre.  Larry and Rene’ wanted to do 20 km, their destination to be toward the Kensington ice rink and beyond via the usual route using Eastlake, Underhill and you know the rest.  Alex, Edie and Flora teamed up to run toward the IGA.   Len and Bobetoc ended up together, Len not wishing to run too fast, and of course Bobetoc cannot do so these days.  They ended up rogging the FGD route, with Len running 7.6 km counting bobturns, and Bobtoc, 6.6 km, their time being 1:18.  The route used by Alex, Edie and Flora consisted of running from the Centre to Eastlake to Underhill, up to Shellmont, then halfway down Shellmont to turn into Meadowood Drive, continuing along Arden to Greystone and Burnwood (IGA corner), then returned using the same route to the top of Shellmont at Underhill, then, instead of running along FG Drive, took the trail behind the townhouse complex and continued along before crossing the Gaglardi overpass and back to the Centre;  their distance and time, 12.5 km and 1.57.   Larry and Rene’ went to Alpha Avenue, west of the Kensington Arena, to achieve their 20 km goal in time of 2.05.  The rain slackened off at the beginning of the runs providing a not too bad morning for the runs.

Coquitlam Cruisers:  Jennel hiked the Coquitlam Crunch Friday morning.

Monday November 25th:  RA Edie with canine April, Flora, Rod and Bobtoc welcomed Engilla Wali to the group Monday evening.  Engilla saw our bulletin board at the Centre; was looking for a group to be with.  The four Cruisers were pleased to see and meet her.  The five ran or rogged the Forest Grove Drive route on the evening of  NO RAIN and a comfortable temperature.  Flora, Rod and Engilla ran together, their time to complete about 1:16, and Edie and Bobtoc completed the route in time of 1:24, distance for all 6.6 km.
Coquitlam Cruisers:  Jennel hiked the Coquitlam Crunch Tuesday afternoon, up to the top 10 minutes + or – 10 minutes three times.                She  then ran at Town Centre Tuesday evening while daughter Anamaria was at soccer practise.  Jennel mingled with the Running Room Club and ran with them again, found them super fast!  Jennel also ran the BMO half under name Dana Dean time 1.55.30.

Wednesday November 30th:  Alex,A Edie, Eoin, Flora, Larry, Rod and Bobtoc  appeared at the Centre Wednesday on a no rain, chilly evening.   The group opted to take the FGD route frontward, so set off with Eoin and Bobtoc teaming up to walk/run, with the remainder setting off at a faster pace.  Edie, Flora, Larry and Rod did the 6.6 km distance in 1.14.  Eoin and Bobtoc did the 6.6 km distance; Alex added on extra distance, at least a mile,  to prepare for a race on the weekend; the time for the three, 1:26.
Coquitlam Cruisers:  Jennel ran the Coquitlam Crunch Wednesday, logged 8 km.   Becoming a soccer mom too.