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November 17, 2012

  

Eagan, MN

  

Lebanon Hills Hike
 
Coordinator: Nancy Sand
 

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Nancy Sand

 
      Happy ULLR hikers:
Nancy S, Barb K, Pam A, Jerry S,
Charlotte N, Laurie C, Joe C, Karen H,
Jim H, Patty F, John S, Carolyn B,
John E, Judy B, Vern P, Jim S, Linda H,
Woody R, Cheryl R, Bill L, Nancy H,
Jeff F, Joyce B
 
     
Almost to the top of the hill -
just a few more steps!		   On the trail.    John S, Jeff F, Nancy H
 
     
John S, Cheryl R    Rickety bridge - Cross at your own risk!   Taking a break -
Linda H, Patty F, Jerry S,
Joyce B, Judy B, Nancy H
 
     
Waiting at the sign for Nancy S
to tell us the next trail to take		    Carolyn B enjoying the kindergarten directions
read by Cheryl R for how to cook a turkey		   Geese on Schultze Lake
 
 
 Twenty three ULLRs eventually found the correct entrance to where we were supposed to arrive for our November 15 hike at Lebanon Hills Regional Park.   Several ULLRs stopped briefly at a different Park entrance, but soon realized they had the wrong place.  When we all arrived at the Visitor Center, one of the Park employees kindly took a photo of us right before we embarked on our 4.8 mile hike.  Hike host Nancy S had the map and made sure we read the trail markers so we wouldn’t get lost.  
     
          Along the way, we were entertained by listening to some kindergarten directions on how to cook a Thanksgiving turkey.  We learned that Wal-Mart is a popular place to buy a turkey, but hunting is also good.  Turkey sizes ranged from 8 pounds to 2,614 pounds, and prices ranged from $1.05 for a 50 pound turkey to $24 for the 2,614 pound bird.  Cooking directions also varied: cook the 2,614 pound bird for 1 minute on high, 15 minutes at 12 degrees for a 31 pound bird, and 5 minutes on the stove for a 50 pound bird.  You will know when the turkey is done when it stops moving or when the turkey smiles.  When the turkey is done, it should be brown, but black is not good.  Side dishes for a Thanksgiving menu include stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, French fries, rice, meatballs, peas, corn, cranberries tea, and punch.  Desserts include cake, pizza or ice cream at the Dairy Queen. 
             
After the hike we had a long caravan to the Pardon My French restaurant.  We enjoyed sandwiches, quiches, salads, and French wines. And, as expected, most ULLRs were unable to resist the temptations of the array of wonderful decadent desserts. 
          
We had only one casualty – Jim H’s car did not start after the hike.  He had to call a tow truck.  We hope Jim’s car has had a full recovery from its ailment!
       
Other than that, we had a great day with nice sun and warm temperatures.  Perhaps we will come back to hike here again to see Lebanon Hills with green leaves in the summer or colored leaves in the fall.
   

 

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