I have lived on Moody Pond for 44 years. My three children were brought up here and have spent a lot of time in, around and on the pond in all seasons. Now my six grandchildren are enjoying it. The surrounding road is ideal for sauntering, walking, jogging, running, biking, roller skiing and socializing all with ample room for physical distancing. An added bonus is access to the Baker Mt. trail. We must preserve is gem for all to enjoy. Help us foil the milfoil and improve the water quality.
During the 28 days of the challenge, my goal is to climb Baker 9 times, swim the pond across and back 9 times and bike 10 circuits around the pond (12 miles) 9 times. That will give me one day of rest and the ability to eat all the ice cream I want on August 8. I will post my activity daily.
You may pledge per trip or for the entire endeavor. Your support will be appreciated by many.
Day 1, July 11_Hiked Baker with Dorothy. Heavy rain forecast but only a drizzle going up and the sun broke thru on top. As we returned may people, particularly kids, going up. Not a single mask but courteous distancing.
Day 2, July 12_Swam the pond and avoided the rain but got wet regardless. Beautiful cloud formations.
Day 3, July 13_Biked ten laps around the pond. Numerous people out enjoying themselves
Day 4, July 14-Another fine day on Baker on a muddy trail after the rain. The stream is flowing again.
Day 5, July 15-Routine disrupted by minding granddaughters. Hence biked over an hour at Buck Pond/Kushaqua. I hope this counts.
Day 6, July 16-Baker, breezy.
day 7, July 17 Biked
Days 8,9 &10 July 18, 19 & 20 forced to spend three days on Upper Saranac. Substituted 1.5 hr each day with wind surfing and swimming.
Day11, July 21 Grounded for colonoscopy, no outdoor activity.
Day 12, July 22, Baker
Day 13, July 23 Bike
Day 14, July 24 Swim
Day 15, July 25 Bike
Day 16, July26 Hot and humid, Swim
Day 17, July 27 Baker
Day 18, July 28 Bike
Day 19, July 29 Swim/Windsurf
Day 20, July 30 Bike
Day21, July31 Bike
Day22, Aug 1, Bike
Day 23, Aug 2, Baker
Day 24, Aug 3 Swim
Day 25, Aug 4 Swimin in the rain
