Who could have imagined that today would be an even better day than the
tremendous spring work day? Many thanks to the bikers and runners and
general community members who showed up today to help with trail
maintenance and bridge building.


First a big thank you to Brian Riordan, UVMBA president for supplying us
with loads of local rough cut lumber for bridge building courtesy of the
UVMBA. Your membership dollars get you excellent bridge work and the
dollars are spent locally (kudos to Wright's Lumber yard in WRJ VT).


I've got to run through the names I can remember as every one had a
significant role in today's work. Jesse Frank and his lovely wife for their
rock work skills, Lois, Ben, Mike, Sean, Jeremy, and one other very helpful
lady (apologies for not remembering your name) who helped with a trail redo
near the Burnt mountain cutoff. Jerry Halstead as usual doing lots of
everything, being available to the group users and generally knowing lots
about how to do stuff on the trails and invaluable computer app stuff for
UVMBA. AJ for being the brute strength do everything guy - lots less would
be done without you there. Joe Sullivan for the marathons back and for the
to the parking lot and constantly positive attitude. Hal for making it out
with his son to help with the excellent rock transitions to the new bridge.
Michael the downhill biker dude for doing whatever was asked and carrying
the 6x6 footers - I've got to see you make that jump. Gretchen and her
husband did some superb rock mining and work, finding huge plates that are
now the foundation for the trails. Michael, the runner (I think) who found
more usable rocks in this area than I ever imagined possible - and was
there from the very start to the very end. Austin, nice choice on the new
lines at the base of Burnt. Andy and Jay who took the leaf blowers to the
entire network. Brad Hibner for the excellent decision making, digging and
general great attitude - his map is incredible too. I know I left a few
folks out but that is the best my memory can do.


Thanks everyone for your tireless efforts today. Runners, bikers and
community members all working towards the common goal of trails for
everyone to use. I am impressed and humbled by your presence and efforts.
You are the reason these trails are among the best New England has to
offer. For those of you who couldn't make it, stay tuned in the spring and
we'll do this again. You won't believe the fun we're having out there.
Another great day in the Upper Valley. I'd love to post some photos but I
think that they are all on Jerry's phone. Thank you again. Looking forward
to riding this fall and maybe doing this all over again in the springtime.
Until then enjoy the work of your UVMBA team of Upper Valley community
members....


Brendan