6.16.2010

apology

hey, brigade! just wanted to apologize for the past few weeks lacking in the communications department. between late posts and none at all (this week... I thought I posted, but my computer was dead for 2 days so I did not know until today), I feel a little delinquent! hope everyone got the information they needed!

happy hiking!

next week

Next Wednesday, we will meet on the FRANKLIN ROAD side of Radnor, as Granny White will be closed. Just wanted to let you know this information:

http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/city-news/granny-white-pike-closure-planned

This is an update from the Construction Manager for Metro Department of Public Works regarding the road work on Granny White Pike over the next few days:

Wednesday, June 16th: Road is fully open

Thursday, June 17th – Friday June 18th: One lane will be open with officers directing traffic

Saturday, June 19th – Sunday June, 20th: Road is fully open

Monday, June 21st – Wednesday, June 23rd: Road is completely closed at the construction site near our maintenance gate. No access to the Radnor from the Old Hickory Blvd side. You will be able to access Radnor from the Tyne Blvd side of Granny White Pike. There should be road closure signs and someone to direct traffic and answer questions.


6.14.2010

wednesday & friday - june 16 & 18

wednesday, june 16
we now have multiple options for wednesday hikes.
*7:30 AM*
fast-paced, early morning hike.
to beat the heat, some mamas will be hiking at 7:30 AM. this will be a fast-paced hike.

*9:30 AM*
we will still have our regularly scheduled 9:30 AM hike. we will hike South Lake Trail, to help out the shorter legs. feel free to join up with others to do a longer trail, if you choose!

many have been bringing snacks for their little ones (and self) to sit by the nature center at the end of our hikes to chat and allow the babies to play together some.

friday, june 18, 2010
9:30 AM
ellington agricultural center
meet at the iris garden, which is your first right after entering the gate - we will have a short hike, we may get to see the horses, and eat some lunch!

*reminders*
*window clings
if you are interested in helping support the brigade and get a window cling, please bring a donation ($5 +). some have given $5, some $10 or so. if you bring money, please email so that we keep track of who gave what (so everyone that wants a cling gets one). we are on the honor system with this - this is our community group! we each have the responsibility to keep it going! if we cannot collect enough to order, your money will be returned.
window clings are great because you can easily remove them from your car, but actually are more expensive to make.

4" x 2", rectangular clear cling, white ink

* TBN
we have received about 10 profiles. as soon as we have 20 I will create a digital book that we can all have. I am going to re-post some information from last week, as I have not received much response:
we have something new we are going to begin - it's called *THE BRIGADE NETWORK*. This is going to be a great way for us to keep in contact beyond our hike, as well as get to know each other a little more. To be a part of TBN, please email questions to the following questions. I will compile a list and email that to the group members that want it. I will not post this to the site until we get a little more security going on here!

1. Name, childrens' names, email, phone number, area of town
2. What are your skills/ talents/ parts of yourself you really enjoy sharing with others?
3. Do you have a blog? Are you on other social networking sites (Facebook, etc.)?
4. Would you be willing to "baby-swap" (swap days for child-watching, not actually swap babies)?
5. A brief profile with anything else you would like to include.
6. Please send a picture (unless I already have one), so people can put faces with names a little easier.

If you choose not to participate in this, no worries; you can still hike with the group! this is simply to get us all doing more of what we love and getting deeper into this community we are coming to love more!

happy hiking!