it was brought to my attention that black ink does not show up well without another color. i would appreciate feedback about the colors to use. we have most colors as options. bambinobrigade@gmail.com
happy hiking!
4.20.2010
4.18.2010
hike report - friday, april 16
friday, we all met at Warner Park Nature Center. We had five mamas and eight bambinos. we took the Nature Trail through the woods and met another mama and her bambinos near the end of the trail and then the kids hit the mud pit for an hour or so. this week was the messiest to date! what fun. kids were covered in dry dirt from head to tow (and mine even ended up with wet-mud feet). thankful for the creek to clean all that off. each child had a blast!
remember each week to bring a change of clothes, especially since it seems there are more and more fun messes to make. even the little ones needed new clothes :)
happy hiking!
remember each week to bring a change of clothes, especially since it seems there are more and more fun messes to make. even the little ones needed new clothes :)
happy hiking!
wednesday & friday - april 21 & 23
hello all! what a beautiful week. this post is full of lots of information, so please make sure to read below our schedule for the week.
wednesday, april 21, 2010
9:30 AM
hike at radnor lake (granny white side)
remember to bring sunscreen and hats. we suggest california baby for little ones. they also make a bug spray, if you are concerned about the bugs.
friday, april 23, 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, bring a snack, and we may get to see the horses!
*money* is the phrase no one wants to hear, it seems, but it's something the brigade needs to address. our group is growing and members have made multiple suggestions to help improve our group. below are a few things concerning money.
*window clings
many members have expressed interest in window clings. these options are great because you can easily remove them from your car, but actually are more expensive to make. I would prefer to raise the money before we order, so here's how I worked it out. over the next few weeks we will be collecting donations to purchase the below design.
once we have collected enough money, we will order. if you make a donation of $4 or more, you will automatically get a cling. otherwise, we will sell the clings for $4 a piece. if you want one, please make the donation so we can order them sooner!
*sunscreen/ bug spray
it was suggested we have a group set of sunscreen and bug spray (safe for kiddos). if we can raise $75, I will purchase two bottles of sunscreen and three bottles of bug repellent (both california baby).
I will be out all week, so if you need anything please call instead of email, as I am unsure if I will have email access. 615-587-0630. also, if someone would email me hike reports for each day, I will post them when I return!
happy hiking!
wednesday, april 21, 2010
9:30 AM
hike at radnor lake (granny white side)
remember to bring sunscreen and hats. we suggest california baby for little ones. they also make a bug spray, if you are concerned about the bugs.
friday, april 23, 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, bring a snack, and we may get to see the horses!
*money* is the phrase no one wants to hear, it seems, but it's something the brigade needs to address. our group is growing and members have made multiple suggestions to help improve our group. below are a few things concerning money.
*window clings
many members have expressed interest in window clings. these options are great because you can easily remove them from your car, but actually are more expensive to make. I would prefer to raise the money before we order, so here's how I worked it out. over the next few weeks we will be collecting donations to purchase the below design.
4" x 2", rectangular clear cling, black ink
once we have collected enough money, we will order. if you make a donation of $4 or more, you will automatically get a cling. otherwise, we will sell the clings for $4 a piece. if you want one, please make the donation so we can order them sooner!
*sunscreen/ bug spray
it was suggested we have a group set of sunscreen and bug spray (safe for kiddos). if we can raise $75, I will purchase two bottles of sunscreen and three bottles of bug repellent (both california baby).
I will be out all week, so if you need anything please call instead of email, as I am unsure if I will have email access. 615-587-0630. also, if someone would email me hike reports for each day, I will post them when I return!
happy hiking!
4.15.2010
hike report - wednesday, april 14
what a beautiful day - a little warmer than usual, but still gorgeous! we had sixteen mamas and seventeen bambinos. we took the back-side of south cove, and were led by one of our long-time members. everyone took the challenge of the new hardest trail at the park! YAY! we split off naturally into quite a few groups. we had some firsts today:
* we had our first nanny come hike with us. that was inspiring!
* we had our first hike with four new hikers!
* we had our first hike that called for sunscreen. let's make sure to remember that next week - for mama and baby!
* we had our first hike with the larkspur in full bloom and green all around.
hope everyone had a great hike. we will see you friday at warner park nature center. if you do not have a older one, you are welcome to join, nonetheless. we have great community and great fun! there are some mamas that are considering starting a friday hike around noon, so we will keep you in the loop about that and the location.
happy hiking!
4.13.2010
FRIDAY FUN DAYS
we have discussed the possibility of changing the friday fun day's weekly location. at this point, we will keep our schedule as it is. please see the calendar on our home page for locations each week - we alternate between warner park nature center and ellington agricultural center.
happy hiking!
happy hiking!
wendesday & friday, april 14 & april 16
do not forget, we now meet on the granny white pike side of the park. please email bambinobrigade@gmail.com if you need directions over to the other side.
wednesday, april 14, 2010
9:30 AM
hike at radnor lake (granny white side)
weather predictor: sunny, 67 degrees
friday, april 16, 2010
9:30 AM
warner park nature center (off hwy 100)
go south on hwy 100 and just past old hickory boulevard, the entrance will be on the left. come to the left once in the park and we will meet in front of the nature center. we will hike about 3/4 miles then play in the 'mud pit.' feel free to bring a lunch and stay for a picnic.
weather predictor: 68 degrees
I have made a commitment to work on the web site this week. as soon as the site is more secure, I will be ordering our window clings. I will let you all know the price and look forward to having more items to get our name out there.
also, please send me your thoughts about the brigade. we are constantly seeking to improve what we need to improve and embrace that which members love! please briefly share!
***
I am going to re-post this for a few weeks before we publish:
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!
wednesday, april 14, 2010
9:30 AM
hike at radnor lake (granny white side)
weather predictor: sunny, 67 degrees
friday, april 16, 2010
9:30 AM
warner park nature center (off hwy 100)
go south on hwy 100 and just past old hickory boulevard, the entrance will be on the left. come to the left once in the park and we will meet in front of the nature center. we will hike about 3/4 miles then play in the 'mud pit.' feel free to bring a lunch and stay for a picnic.
weather predictor: 68 degrees
I have made a commitment to work on the web site this week. as soon as the site is more secure, I will be ordering our window clings. I will let you all know the price and look forward to having more items to get our name out there.
also, please send me your thoughts about the brigade. we are constantly seeking to improve what we need to improve and embrace that which members love! please briefly share!
***
I am going to re-post this for a few weeks before we publish:
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!
4.12.2010
hike report - wednesday april 7 & friday april 9
OK, so first, I apologize for not writing this hike report until today - lack of sleep & an ear infection have kept me away. does anyone really read these?! :)
wedensday we had at least 12 mamas, maybe more, and 13 kiddos! the hike was our first from the new location, and it seemed full even over there. the weather was beautiful and the hike was intense - the back side of Ganier Ridge was definitely a change. we had at least two new mamas that have never hiked with us. a few went the lake trail all the way around, and some took Ganier and came back the road. The group that did Ganier ended up doing about 3.27 miles in about an hour and a half.
friday, we all met at Ellington Ag Center. We had seven mamas and eleven bambinos. we took a new trail beside the creek and the kiddos got to get their feet wet. we enjoyed a nice walk, then came back by the horses, meeting another mama and two little ones. we finished up by the gazebo, with kids rolling down the large hill. this was a largest friday group yet. each child had a blast!
happy hiking!
wedensday we had at least 12 mamas, maybe more, and 13 kiddos! the hike was our first from the new location, and it seemed full even over there. the weather was beautiful and the hike was intense - the back side of Ganier Ridge was definitely a change. we had at least two new mamas that have never hiked with us. a few went the lake trail all the way around, and some took Ganier and came back the road. The group that did Ganier ended up doing about 3.27 miles in about an hour and a half.
friday, we all met at Ellington Ag Center. We had seven mamas and eleven bambinos. we took a new trail beside the creek and the kiddos got to get their feet wet. we enjoyed a nice walk, then came back by the horses, meeting another mama and two little ones. we finished up by the gazebo, with kids rolling down the large hill. this was a largest friday group yet. each child had a blast!
happy hiking!
4.05.2010
wednesday & friday - april 7 & 9
happy spring! I think we are truly blooming these days. the brigade is blooming so much, we have to change locations for meet-up at Radnor; we will now be meeting on the granny white pike side of the park. please email bambinobrigade@gmail.com if you need directions over to the other side.
wednesday, april 7, 2010
9:30 AM
hike at radnor lake (granny white side)
weather predictor: partly cloudy & 65 degrees
friday, april 9, 2010
9:30 AM
ellington agricultural center
weather predictor: 65 degrees
meet at the iris garden - we will have a short hike, bring a snack, and we may get to see the horses!
directions - make your first right after entering the gate!
***
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!
One more thing... we are in need of someone to help with some web work - we need some added security on our site. please let me know if you know someone that is reasonable in price or would be willing to skill-swap!
happy hiking!
wednesday, april 7, 2010
9:30 AM
hike at radnor lake (granny white side)
weather predictor: partly cloudy & 65 degrees
friday, april 9, 2010
9:30 AM
ellington agricultural center
weather predictor: 65 degrees
meet at the iris garden - we will have a short hike, bring a snack, and we may get to see the horses!
directions - make your first right after entering the gate!
***
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!
One more thing... we are in need of someone to help with some web work - we need some added security on our site. please let me know if you know someone that is reasonable in price or would be willing to skill-swap!
happy hiking!
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