The Marin Human Race

This morning, 2 bus loads of Redwoods' residents were dropped off at 

the Marin Civic Center for the annual Marin Human Race. 

This event is put on by Marin's  Volunteer Center. 

Lots of non profits participate. 

Runners/walkers/strollers all are sponsored by donors. 

The funds they receive go to the non profits they are representing. 

It was a very fun day... loads of people and volunteers cheering us on.

 We stayed for a picnic lunch and then headed on home for a  well deserved nap. 

I was so appreciative of the many friends and family that supported me with their donations. 

It made the walk not only fun, but a practice of gratitude for all the dear people in my life.

I did not come in first or even close for my age group as 

I had to make a call to the "loo" on one of my circuits.  

Oh well, maybe next time I won't have a big mug of tea before I start my race.

This afternoon I walked along the creek behind our campus.

I was treated to a large blue heron and many egrets.

Then on the way home, these 2 would not get out of my way.

We have many pairs of mallards around here... they are nesting on the grounds.

They have become very tame.

The babies are starting to show up now.. they are so sweet.