Charlie's Tree Memorial

 Charlie's Tree Memorial

The picture shows a tree along side a seldom used trail in Komoka Park, with memorial items left by fellow trail runners of their trail running canine companions.

This memorial was found by accident one evening during one of our Wednesday evening trail runs, probably 15 years ago.

There was a letter in a plastic sleeve along with a dogs collar nailed to the backside of the tree.

It was a sad letter from a dog owner whos trusty pup named Charly, who passed away.

It told of how he and Charly made weekly walks and runs on the Komoka Trails.

The letter has long since dissolved away, but the collar is still there.

Since finding this shrine, myself and a number of other Soiled Sport pet owners, have also enshrined our pets collars, leashes and ashes at this secret spot when our running companions died.

The side trail that the tree is located near is seldom used and unless you know where to look you would probably pass by and not see a thing.

Our 2025 Champagne and Mars Bar run on November 1st, will offer trail markers to those wishing to stop and pay respects to the four legged trail runners.

Want to join in?

Here is a google map link to where we park to start our Champagne and Mars Bar Trail Run

Google Map Link

Trail Running Expectations vs The Reality

 

Elbows UP at Meadowlily Trail Season Opener

Season Opener at Meadowlily Trails

Lots of new home construction taking place across from the trails, so London's best kept secret trail will soon be flanked by another subdivision.

But it was still a great trail run morning, the trails were not as muddy as one would expect.

Three draw prizes were awarded after the run. 

The lucky winners of laser crafted gifts were Carl, Cathy and Richard.

April 5th trails will be at Fanshawe Lake Trails, starting at the trail head at the end of Sunningdale Road at the entrance to Fanshawe Golf Course. 

Start time is 8:01 AM

South Park The Great Wall of Canada Clip

Elbows Up Canada

 

In hockey, "elbows up" is a signal to stand your ground when an opponent plays dirty.

Well, with recent actions by our neighbor to the south, this is our rallying call yet remain polite about it.

Trump Announces the all new - 2025 Ford Lump

 

Just what you need to cruise around town in style.

It's true!

Ford has announced the launch of the all new 2025 Ford Lump.

Inspired by the president elect of the United States, Donald J. Trump ...who wants to Make Automobiles Great Again

Mr.Trump hopes to do for Ford what Hitler did for Volkswagen, and create the new 'peoples car'.  

Features galore!

• Cup holders for 6 super sized big slurpee's
• 2 Gun racks
• V7 engine that runs on leaded fuel only
• Lazy Boy recliner seating
• Under seat storage for adult diapers
• Double wide units available for the growing family
• Limited Edition "The Trump Lump" comes in Fools Gold exterior paint and red velvet upholstery  

Champagne and Mars Bar Trail October 26, 2024

 A good turnout on a beautiful fall morning to do a trail run. 

We know you only show up so you have an excuse to have cheap booze and chocolate at the end.

As for Saturday morning trail runs we will now do our winter hiatus and stick to the Medway Forest Trails. 

For those new our very forgetful, we use the Medway Trail as our winter route, since the parking lot is maintained during the winter months, so we don't have to worry about pushing cars out of snow drifts.